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1.00pm Three Coins in the Fountain (U) 1954 Comedy, chronicling the misadventures of three American women who each throw a coin into Rome's Trevi Fountain in the hope of meeting the men of their dreams. Starring Dorothy McGuire, Clifton Webb, Jean Peters, Louis Jourdan, Rossano Brazzi and Cathleen Nesbitt (888)



3.00pm The Mudlark (U) 1950 An orphan finds a picture of Queen Victoria, and becomes determined to meet her. But the grieving monarch has lived a life of seclusion since the death of her husband 13 years ago. The youngster breaks into Windsor castle, embarking on a series of adventures and helping Prime Minister Disraeli (Alec Guinness) to persuade the Queen to return to public life. Drama, with Andrew Ray and Irene Dunne (888)



4.50pm This Happy Breed (U) 1944 Stunning drama chronicling the domestic life of a working-class London family between the wars, providing a fascinating insight into the realities of the era. Robert Newton, Celia Johnson, Stanley Holloway and John Mills are among the cast. Scripted by Noel Coward, based on his popular play of the same name, and directed by David Lean (888)



6.55pm Bogus (PG) 1996 A woman takes in a seven-year-old orphan who finds comfort in an imaginary friend, a gentle but giant Frenchman. As the trio's unusual relationship develops, the makeshift mother discovers her young guest has just as much to teach her about life. Heart-warming comedy, starring Whoopi Goldberg, Gerard Depardieu, Haley Joel Osment and Nancy Travis




9.00pm Four Weddings and a Funeral (15) 1994 A yuppie seems destined always to be the best man and never the groom, but his run of romantic misfortune looks set to change once he meets an American beauty. However, the prospect of a transatlantic relationship succeeding seems slim, so the pair go their separate ways — only for him to realise he can't forget her. Richard Curtis's comedy, starring Hugh Grant, Andie MacDowell, John Hannah, Charlotte Coleman, Kristin Scott Thomas, Simon Callow and James Fleet (888)




11.10pm The Firm (18) 1988 Disturbing drama about an estate agent named Bex who leads a double life as the head of a band of organised football thugs. Bex hatches a plan to unite the various gangs in his area and lead them on a trip to Germany to confront their Dutch hooligan rivals at the 1988 European Championship. Gary Oldman stars, with Phil Davis and Lesley Manville




12.30am The Tree of Wooden Clogs (12) 1978 Drama set in 19th-century Lombardy, exploring the lives of several peasant families who live and work on the same farm. Ermanno Olmi's film, which spans 12 months, focuses on the toils and and traditions of the characters as the seasons change. Luigi Ornaghi, Francesca Moriggi and Omar Brignoli number among the non-professional cast



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1.00pm The Eve of St Mark (PG) 1944 A man's romance is brought to an abrupt halt when he's drafted to fight in World War Two. Assigned to the Philippines, he ends up stranded on a small and desolate island — but letters from his love back home give him the will to survive. Drama, starring William Eythe and Anne Baxter, alongside Michael O'Shea and Vincent Price (888)




2.55pm A Man Called Peter (U) 1955 Fact-based drama charting the life of renowned priest and author Peter Marshall. As a young man, he dreams of going to sea, but finds himself taking on an entirely different calling as a minister. Later in life, he travels to America, ultimately rising to the esteemed position of chaplain of the US Senate. Richard Todd takes the lead role, while Jean Peters is the pastor's loyal and supportive wife (888)




5.15pm Distant Drums (U) 1951 An Army officer mounts a daring raid through the treacherous Florida swamplands to battle a group of marauding Seminole Indians, and to rescue settlers who have been taken hostage by the tribe. Raoul Walsh's Western adventure, starring Gary Cooper, Mari Aldon, Richard Webb, Ray Teal and Arthur Hunnicutt (888)




7.15pm The Man Who Knew Too Little (12) 1997 Dim-witted American Bill Murray heads to London to visit his wealthy brother, who's arranged for him to participate in a murder mystery break — but unwittingly gets involved with real killers, enemy agents and corrupt government officials bent on mayhem. Good-natured comedy, with Joanne Whalley and Peter Gallagher




9.00pm Crash (15) 2004 Provocative, disturbing drama following a diverse set of characters brought together by a series of collisions and crimes during a turbulent 36 hours in multicultural Los Angeles. Paul Haggis's Oscar-winning directorial debut is a stark, veracious account of the prejudice that affect modern life, with strong performances by Sandra Bullock, Matt Dillon, Don Cheadle, Thandie Newton and Brendan Fraser (888)




11.10pm Cabin Fever (15) 2003 A group of students head for an isolated cabin for a break — but their relaxing holiday soon descends into a nightmare when they're struck down by a hideous flesh-eating virus. Eli Roth's low-budget horror offers moments of chilling suspense. Rider Strong, Cerina Vincent, James DeBello, Jordan Ladd and Joey Kern head up the young cast (888)




12.55am Live Flesh (18) 1997 Internationally acclaimed Spanish director Pedro Almodovar's sex comedy following the antics of three lovers — a beautiful woman, her paralysed husband and a love-struck man intent on driving a wedge between them. Javier Bardem, Francesca Neri, Liberto Rabal and Penelope Cruz star




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1.00pm The History of Mr Polly (U) 1949 Wonderful, sparkling period comedy about a timid Victorian draper's assistant who's forced by to re-evaluate his life by his irritating wife. He finally makes the momentous decision to strike out on his own, but his grand adventure suffers a few false starts. When he does look set to finally get going, he struggles to leave the past behind. Based on HG Wells' classic novel, starring John Mills, Sally Ann Howes, Megs Jenkins and Finlay Currie (888)




2.45pm War of the Wildcats (U) 1943 Ambitious cowboy John Wayne embarks on a bitter personal feud with powerful oil baron Albert Dekker, as they battle for the rights to drill on sacred Indian land. When both men fall for the same woman, the conflict between them gets even uglier. Western adventure, also starring Martha Scott and Gabby Hayes (888)




4.45pm Donovan's Reef (U) 1963 American soldier Jack Warden settles down with pals John Wayne and Lee Marvin on a beautiful South Sea island to relax in the aftermath of World War Two — but the arrival of his daughter throws their idyllic life into turmoil. Comedy drama directed by John Ford, in the last of his many collaborations with Wayne. Also starring Elizabeth Allen and Cesar Romero (888)




6.50pm Life Is Beautiful (PG) 1997 Bittersweet World War Two drama, chronicling the tale of an Italian Jew seeking fortune and romance in Tuscany in 1939. Five years later, he discovers he'll need every drop of energy and courage to instil a sense of hope in his son when they are imprisoned by the Nazis in a concentration camp. Roberto Benigni wrote the screenplay, and also directs and stars, winning himself an Oscar for his performance. With Nicoletta Braschi and Giustino Durano




9.00pm Broken Arrow (15) 1996 Pilot Christian Slater is double-crossed by his veteran partner John Travolta, who plans to extort money from the US government by stealing a top-secret bomber's nuclear warheads and threatening to detonate one of them in a major American city. Director John Woo's action thriller, co-starring Samantha Mathis and Delroy Lindo (888)




11.05pm Swimming Pool (15) 2003 A writer jumps at the chance to use her publisher's holiday home in France for a few weeks, hoping to find inspiration in the peace and quiet — but her solitude is shattered by the arrival of her host's wild daughter, whose presence proves to be unexpectedly beneficial. Drama, starring Charlotte Rampling, Ludivine Sagnier and Charles Dance (888)




1.05am Friday (15) 1995 A Los Angeles man lands in trouble when he loses his job, and decides to spend the day hanging out with his best friend. Events take a disastrous turn when a drug dealer demands he pay back the money he owes, and a neighbourhood hardman sets his sights on wreaking painful havoc on the pair. Chilled-out comedy, co-written by and starring Ice Cube, alongside Chris Tucker, Nia Long and John Witherspoon



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1.00pm Girls! Girls! Girls! (U) 1962 King of rock 'n' roll Elvis Presley stars in this musical as a tuna fisherman with an eye for the ladies. Unfortunately, he's faced with the age-old dilemma as he tries to decide which lucky girl deserves his attentions — but he's distracted from the pursuit of pleasure when his jealous rival ensures he loses his boat. With Stella Stevens, Laurel Goodwin and Jeremy Slate


3.00pm Life Is Beautiful (PG) 1997 Bittersweet World War Two drama, chronicling the tale of an Italian Jew seeking fortune and romance in Tuscany in 1939. Five years later, he discovers he'll need every drop of energy and courage to instil a sense of hope in his son when they are imprisoned by the Nazis in a concentration camp. Roberto Benigni wrote the screenplay, and also directs and stars, winning himself an Oscar for his performance. With Nicoletta Braschi and Giustino Durano


5.10pm Crash Dive (PG) 1943 Romantic wartime drama, starring Anne Baxter as a woman whose charms cause friction between a submarine lieutenant and his commander, who both fall for her. Tyrone Power and Dana Andrews star as the love-struck pair, alongside May Whitty and Harry Morgan (888)


7.20pm Carry On Abroad (PG) 1972 The gang jet off on a package holiday to the Mediterranean resort of Elsbels. Unluckily, they find that not only is their hotel sadly lacking in staff, it also seems to be missing a few other essentials — proper walls, ceilings and entertainment to name but three. A host of unimpressive experiences leave them fuming and down in the dumps — and it isn't until they sample a local punch laced with aphrodisiac that their holiday really starts to take off. Bawdy comedy, starring Sid James, Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey, Joan Sims and the rest of the regular crowd (888)


9.00pm Bring It On (12) 2000 A successful high-school cheerleading team are shocked to learn their popular routines were stolen from an inner-city rival by their ambitious former captain. With their pride at stake the squad have to go all-out to impress at the forthcoming championships with a few moves of their own. Comedy, starring Kirsten Dunst, Eliza Dushku, Jesse Bradford and Gabrielle Union (888)


10.50pm The Entity (18) 1983 Psychological thriller based on actual events, about a woman inexplicably subjected to repeated attacks by a terrifying invisible force. Barbara Hershey, Ron Silver and Jacqueline Brooks star


1.15am Black Widow (15) 1987 A federal agent becomes obsessed with a woman she believes has murdered a succession of wealthy husbands — and her dreary life is gradually transformed as she establishes an intimate rapport with her glamorous suspect. Stylish psychological thriller, starring Debra Winger, Dennis Hopper, Theresa Russell and Nicol Williamson (888)

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2.00pm Girls! Girls! Girls! (U) (FILM) 1962 King of rock 'n' roll Elvis Presley stars in this musical as a tuna fisherman with an eye for the ladies. Unfortunately, he's faced with the age-old dilemma as he tries to decide which lucky girl deserves his attentions — but he's distracted from the pursuit of pleasure when his jealous rival ensures he loses his boat. With Stella Stevens, Laurel Goodwin and Jeremy Slate


4.00pm Life Is Beautiful (PG) (FILM) 1997 Bittersweet World War Two drama, chronicling the tale of an Italian Jew seeking fortune and romance in Tuscany in 1939. Five years later, he discovers he'll need every drop of energy and courage to instil a sense of hope in his son when they are imprisoned by the Nazis in a concentration camp. Roberto Benigni wrote the screenplay, and also directs and stars, winning himself an Oscar for his performance. With Nicoletta Braschi and Giustino Durano


6.10pm Crash Dive (PG) (FILM) 1943 Romantic wartime drama, starring Anne Baxter as a woman whose charms cause friction between a submarine lieutenant and his commander, who both fall for her. Tyrone Power and Dana Andrews star as the love-struck pair, alongside May Whitty and Harry Morgan (888)


8.20pm Carry On Abroad (PG) (FILM) 1972 The gang jet off on a package holiday to the Mediterranean resort of Elsbels. Unluckily, they find that not only is their hotel sadly lacking in staff, it also seems to be missing a few other essentials — proper walls, ceilings and entertainment to name but three. A host of unimpressive experiences leave them fuming and down in the dumps — and it isn't until they sample a local punch laced with aphrodisiac that their holiday really starts to take off. Bawdy comedy, starring Sid James, Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey, Joan Sims and the rest of the regular crowd (888)


10.00pm Bring It On (12) (FILM) 2000 A successful high-school cheerleading team are shocked to learn their popular routines were stolen from an inner-city rival by their ambitious former captain. With their pride at stake the squad have to go all-out to impress at the forthcoming championships with a few moves of their own. Comedy, starring Kirsten Dunst, Eliza Dushku, Jesse Bradford and Gabrielle Union (888)


11.50pm The Entity (18) (FILM) 1983 Psychological thriller based on actual events, about a woman inexplicably subjected to repeated attacks by a terrifying invisible force. Barbara Hershey, Ron Silver and Jacqueline Brooks star


2.15am Black Widow (15) (FILM) 1987 A federal agent becomes obsessed with a woman she believes has murdered a succession of wealthy husbands — and her dreary life is gradually transformed as she establishes an intimate rapport with her glamorous suspect. Stylish psychological thriller, starring Debra Winger, Dennis Hopper, Theresa Russell and Nicol Williamson (888)


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1.00pm Addams Family Values (PG) 1993 Black comedy sequel to the 1991 smash-hit movie, based on the Sixties TV series. Morticia and Gomez (Anjelica Huston and Raul Julia) make the mistake of hiring a new nanny to protect the latest addition to the weirdest family in town from his sinister siblings — but the seemingly perfect childcarer turns out to be serial killer. Co-starring Christopher Lloyd, Christina Ricci and Joan Cusack (888)



2.45pm A Bell For Adano (U) 1945 When American troops occupy a rural Sicilian town during the final days of Word War Two, the locals are less than pleased with their presence. However, when the soldiers help replace the old church bell the residents begin to change their minds — and an unlikely romance blossoms. Drama, starring Gene Tierney, John Hodiak and William Bendix (888)



4.55pm Radioland Murders (PG) 1994 An American radio station is plagued by a series of unexplained murders, prompting the chief producer and her estranged husband to get to the bottom of events. Spoof Thirties caper, with Mary Stuart Masterson, Brian Benben, Ned Beatty and George Burns. Directed by Mel Smith and adapted from a story by George Lucas




7.00pm The Pink Panther Strikes Again (PG) 1976 Peter Sellers returns on hilarious form as accident-prone Inspector Clouseau, this time fending off the unwanted attentions of a murder syndicate led by demented former police chief Dreyfus, who's come up with a scheme to get rid of the clumsy cop once and for all. But it soon becomes clear that even the world's top assassins will have a hard time doing away with the lucky lawman. Entertaining slapstick comedy sequel, with Herbert Lom, Lesley-Anne Down, Burt Kwouk and Leonard Rossiter (888)




9.00pm Confidence (15) 2003 A small-time con-artist swindles an unsuspecting victim — who turns out to be an accountant for a major crime lord. Unable to return the money, the crook offers to pull off an elaborate scheme to repay the debt, but he and his team soon find themselves in trouble. Thriller, starring Edward Burns, Dustin Hoffman, Rachel Weisz and Andy Garcia (888)



10.50pm Apocalypse Now (18) 1979 Francis Ford Coppola's superb and highly acclaimed Vietnam War epic about a world-weary US Army captain (Martin Sheen) assigned to penetrate deepest Cambodia and assassinate an insane renegade colonel (Marlon Brando, in a powerful role). Robert Duvall's performance as surf-crazy Kilgore is stunning, and even after repeated viewings, this remains one of the best war movies in history. Frederic Forrest, Sam Bottoms, Dennis Hopper and a young Laurence Fishburne also star, with a cameo by Harrison Ford. Harrowing, but unmissable and compelling stuff (888)




1.45am Live Flesh (18) 1997 Internationally acclaimed Spanish director Pedro Almodovar's sex comedy following the antics of three lovers — a beautiful woman, her paralysed husband and a love-struck man intent on driving a wedge between them. Javier Bardem, Francesca Neri, Liberto Rabal and Penelope Cruz star



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1.00pm Seance on a Wet Afternoon (PG) 1964 Bryan Forbes' brooding psychological drama about a publicity-hungry medium who plots a bizarre kidnapping, intending to “solve” it by ESP and win acclaim for her psychic powers. Richard Attenborough and Kim Stanley star, with Mark Eden, Nanette Newman and Gerald Sim



3.15pm Two Thousand Women (U) 1944 Two pilots dice with death in a bid to liberate British women held by the Nazis in an internment camp in France. Wartime melodrama, with Phyllis Calvert, Flora Robson, Patricia Roc and Renee Houston (888)



5.10pm Three Coins in the Fountain (U) 1954 Comedy, chronicling the misadventures of three American women who each throw a coin into Rome's Trevi Fountain in the hope of meeting the men of their dreams. Starring Dorothy McGuire, Clifton Webb, Jean Peters, Louis Jourdan, Rossano Brazzi and Cathleen Nesbitt (888)



7.10pm The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill, But Came Down a Mountain (PG) 1995 Hugh Grant and Ian McNeice star as English cartographers whose map-making plans are thwarted by Welsh villagers determined to stop them downgrading the status of their local mountain. This charming comedy drama benefits from a top-drawer cast, which also includes Tara Fitzgerald, Colm Meaney, Ian Hart, Robert Blythe and Kenneth Griffith (888)



9.00pm Crash (15) 2004 Provocative, disturbing drama following a diverse set of characters brought together by a series of collisions and crimes during a turbulent 36 hours in multicultural Los Angeles. Paul Haggis's Oscar-winning directorial debut is a stark, veracious account of the prejudice that affect modern life, with strong performances by Sandra Bullock, Matt Dillon, Don Cheadle, Thandie Newton and Brendan Fraser (888)



11.05pm John Carpenter's Vampires (18) 1998 A group of vampire slayers are targeted by a vengeful undead overlord, leading to a series of gore-soaked encounters between human and blood-sucking opponents as they fight over possession of a crucifix holding an invincible power. Horror thriller, starring James Woods, Thomas Ian Griffith, Daniel Baldwin and Sheryl Lee (888)



1.05am Ed Gein (15) 2000 Biopic of the mass murderer and cannibal. Gein shared his isolated home with his overbearing, religious mother, but her death sent him on a frenzied series of killings and grave robbings which horrified Fifties Wisconsin — and went on to inspire films such as Psycho and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Steve Railsback, Carrie Snodgress and Ryan Thomas star (888)

 

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1.00pm A Man Called Peter (U) 1955 Fact-based drama charting the life of renowned priest and author Peter Marshall. As a young man, he dreams of going to sea, but finds himself taking on an entirely different calling as a minister. Later in life, he travels to America, ultimately rising to the esteemed position of chaplain of the US Senate. Richard Todd takes the lead role, while Jean Peters is the pastor's loyal and supportive wife (888)




3.25pm The Eve of St Mark (PG) 1944 A man's romance is brought to an abrupt halt when he's drafted to fight in World War Two. Assigned to the Philippines, he ends up stranded on a small and desolate island — but letters from his love back home give him the will to survive. Drama, starring William Eythe and Anne Baxter, alongside Michael O'Shea and Vincent Price (888)




5.15pm This Happy Breed (U) 1944 Stunning drama chronicling the domestic life of a working-class London family between the wars, providing a fascinating insight into the realities of the era. Robert Newton, Celia Johnson, Stanley Holloway and John Mills are among the cast. Scripted by Noel Coward, based on his popular play of the same name, and directed by David Lean (888)




7.25pm Big Top Pee-Wee (PG) 1988 A struggling circus blows into town in the middle of a storm, and lands on a farm owned by the childlike Pee-Wee Herman, who generously allows the performers to stage a show on his property. Cult American comedy with a distinctly odd feel, starring Paul Reubens, Kris Kristofferson, Valeria Golino and Penelope Ann Miller




9.00pm Sleepy Hollow (15) 1999 Tim Burton's stylish take on Washington Irving's classic tale, about a headless horseman terrorising a quiet village community, starring Johnny Depp as sceptical investigating officer Ichabod Crane. His arrival is greeted with suspicion and it's not long before his presence causes ructions — not least when he shows more than just a professional interest in the daughter of a local elder. Eerily atmospheric chiller, with Christina Ricci, Miranda Richardson and Michael Gambon (888)




11.00pm If (15) 1968 Malcolm McDowell stars as the ringleader of a group of pupils at a boys' public school, whose rising discontent at society escalates into open rebellion and violence. Lindsay Anderson's surreal drama combines a keen eye for the absurdities of boarding school life with scathing satire on the British class system. David Wood, Richard Warwick, Arthur Lowe and Graham Crowden also star. Anderson and McDowell would bring back iconoclastic hero Mick Travis for two subsequent movies, O Lucky Man! and Britannia Hospital




1.10am The Dreamers (18) 2003 Bernardo Bertolucci's sizzling erotic drama following an American student in 1960s Paris, as he strikes up a close bond with a French brother and sister and the three of them throw themselves wholeheartedly into the “free love” philosophy. But the ensuing romantic complications lead to trouble, while the city around them is ultimately plunged into the historic riots of 1968. Michael Pitt, Eva Green and Louis Garrel star (888)



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1.00pm A Man Called Peter (U) 1955 Fact-based drama charting the life of renowned priest and author Peter Marshall. As a young man, he dreams of going to sea, but finds himself taking on an entirely different calling as a minister. Later in life, he travels to America, ultimately rising to the esteemed position of chaplain of the US Senate. Richard Todd takes the lead role, while Jean Peters is the pastor's loyal and supportive wife (888)




3.25pm The Eve of St Mark (PG) 1944 A man's romance is brought to an abrupt halt when he's drafted to fight in World War Two. Assigned to the Philippines, he ends up stranded on a small and desolate island — but letters from his love back home give him the will to survive. Drama, starring William Eythe and Anne Baxter, alongside Michael O'Shea and Vincent Price (888)




5.15pm This Happy Breed (U) 1944 Stunning drama chronicling the domestic life of a working-class London family between the wars, providing a fascinating insight into the realities of the era. Robert Newton, Celia Johnson, Stanley Holloway and John Mills are among the cast. Scripted by Noel Coward, based on his popular play of the same name, and directed by David Lean (888)




7.25pm Big Top Pee-Wee (PG) 1988 A struggling circus blows into town in the middle of a storm, and lands on a farm owned by the childlike Pee-Wee Herman, who generously allows the performers to stage a show on his property. Cult American comedy with a distinctly odd feel, starring Paul Reubens, Kris Kristofferson, Valeria Golino and Penelope Ann Miller




9.00pm Sleepy Hollow (15) 1999 Tim Burton's stylish take on Washington Irving's classic tale, about a headless horseman terrorising a quiet village community, starring Johnny Depp as sceptical investigating officer Ichabod Crane. His arrival is greeted with suspicion and it's not long before his presence causes ructions — not least when he shows more than just a professional interest in the daughter of a local elder. Eerily atmospheric chiller, with Christina Ricci, Miranda Richardson and Michael Gambon (888)




11.00pm If (15) 1968 Malcolm McDowell stars as the ringleader of a group of pupils at a boys' public school, whose rising discontent at society escalates into open rebellion and violence. Lindsay Anderson's surreal drama combines a keen eye for the absurdities of boarding school life with scathing satire on the British class system. David Wood, Richard Warwick, Arthur Lowe and Graham Crowden also star. Anderson and McDowell would bring back iconoclastic hero Mick Travis for two subsequent movies, O Lucky Man! and Britannia Hospital




1.10am The Dreamers (18) 2003 Bernardo Bertolucci's sizzling erotic drama following an American student in 1960s Paris, as he strikes up a close bond with a French brother and sister and the three of them throw themselves wholeheartedly into the “free love” philosophy. But the ensuing romantic complications lead to trouble, while the city around them is ultimately plunged into the historic riots of 1968. Michael Pitt, Eva Green and Louis Garrel star (888)



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Boomerang
(1947) Classic noir thriller. Dana Andrews is a New England State Attorney who determines to prove vagrant Arthur Kennedy innocent of murder.When a Bridgeport priest is found murdered, suspicion quickly falls on down-and-out Kennedy. As he is the only suspect, it seems likely that he will have to pay for the crime, guilty or not, as the locals need a culprit to lay their fears to rest. Step in Andrews, the State Attorney, who is determined that justice will be done no matter what public opinion dictates. Based on an actual case and shot in impressive semi-documentary style by Kazan, Boomerang raises a complex issue without falling for the temptation to offer easy solutions. The performances, especially by Andrews, are spot on.

14:40
Seance on A Wet Afternoon
(1964) Myra Savage is a fake clairvoyant who, with her weak-willed husband, kidnaps the child of a rich financier.British 1960s drama about a psychic who concocts a plan to kidnap a child with the intention of achieving fame. Kim Stanley stars with Richard Attenborough as her meek husband
Seance On A Wet Afternoon Attenborough is always at his best when playing a pop-eyed sleazebag; his acting has a lightness and enthusiasm that belies the flatulent overproduction of his directorial work. This is one of his best.

16:55
The Hunters
(1958) Dick Powell's adventure drama is set during the Korean conflict. Commendably brisk, with the tough action mellowed by romance.Robert Wagner plays Maverick to Robert Mitchum's Iceman in this 1950s air-force action drama set in the swelter of the Korean War
If you're a plane spotter with military leanings, you're in for a treat. The fighter aircraft on show in The Hunter's brilliantly choreographed action sequences are liable to get you sweatier than a winter anorak on a spring day. For those who don't know their F-84Fs from their F-86s, the picture also sports a spicy little drama running beneath the dogfights to keep you hooked.

19:05
Doctor at Large
(1957) Classic British comedy, with Dirk Bogarde as the hapless young doctor trying to find his way in the medical profession.Dirk Bogarde, Donald Sinden and James Robertson Justice star in this 1957 entry in the medical comedy series
Doctor At Large was the third of the 'Doctor' films, the first of which, Doctor In The House, had been a huge hit in 1954. Based on the novels of real-life practitioner Richard Gordon, the series follows the adventures of Dr Simon Sparrow (Bogarde), a dashing doctor who often finds himself entangled in bizarre comical situations.

21:00
Monster-in-law
(2005) Charlotte 'Charlie' Cantilini lives on Venice Beach, works as a temp and is lucky enough to be engaged to the handsome Dr Kevin Fields.Jane Fonda returns to the big screen after a 15 year break for this romantic comedy about a controlling mother-in-law trying to alienate her son's girlfriend, played by Jennifer Lopez
Monster-In-Law At the beginning of Monster-In-Law, Jane Fonda's freshly-fired news anchorwoman Viola berates a young blonde interviewee for being "insipid" - an adjective that starts to become increasingly appropriate for the film itself. While showing initial signs of intelligence (she also scolds the girl for not being politically aware), Fonda's character shifts into cartoon dragon mould, acting nonsensically for supposed comic effect.

23:00
Exterminating Angels
(2006) A filmmaker pushes the boundaries of his craft by auditioning women for a film on the subject of female arousal.

01:00
Velvet Goldmine
(1997) An evocation of the heady days of glam rock starring Christian Bale as an American journalist.This glitzed-up trawl through the seedy depths of glam flicks a feather boa in the face of restraint and decency. It rocks like your mother
A brazenly ambitious whirl through the music scene of the 70s, borrowing from the lives of its omnisexual icons to create a film completely in tune with the energising epoch that was Glam.

 

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1.00pm A Bell For Adano (U) 1945 When American troops occupy a rural Sicilian town during the final days of Word War Two, the locals are less than pleased with their presence. However, when the soldiers help replace the old church bell the residents begin to change their minds — and an unlikely romance blossoms. Drama, starring Gene Tierney, John Hodiak and William Bendix (888)



3.20pm Salome (PG) 1953 Legendary screen siren Rita Hayworth stars in the title role as Princess Salome of Galilee who is forced to flee the clutches of her cruel stepfather after falling in love with a Christian and failing to save the life of John the Baptist. Star-studded epic loosely based on the biblical story, starring Charles Laughton, Cedric Hardwicke, Stewart Granger and Judith Anderson (888)



5.25pm Girls! Girls! Girls! (U) 1962 King of rock 'n' roll Elvis Presley stars in this musical as a tuna fisherman with an eye for the ladies. Unfortunately, he's faced with the age-old dilemma as he tries to decide which lucky girl deserves his attentions — but he's distracted from the pursuit of pleasure when his jealous rival ensures he loses his boat. With Stella Stevens, Laurel Goodwin and Jeremy Slate




7.20pm Carry On Abroad (PG) 1972 The gang jet off on a package holiday to the Mediterranean resort of Elsbels. Unluckily, they find that not only is their hotel sadly lacking in staff, it also seems to be missing a few other essentials — proper walls, ceilings and entertainment to name but three. A host of unimpressive experiences leave them fuming and down in the dumps — and it isn't until they sample a local punch laced with aphrodisiac that their holiday really starts to take off. Bawdy comedy, starring Sid James, Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey, Joan Sims and the rest of the regular crowd (888)




9.00pm White Noise (15) 2004 A man is left devastated by the death of his wife, but finds new hope as he becomes convinced she's trying to communicate with him via electrical equipment. However, his obsession soon spirals out of control and brings danger. Thriller, starring Michael Keaton, Chandra West, Ian McNeice and Deborah Kara Unger (888)




10.50pm The Entity (18) 1983 Psychological thriller based on actual events, about a woman inexplicably subjected to repeated attacks by a terrifying invisible force. Barbara Hershey, Ron Silver and Jacqueline Brooks star




1.15am Waking Life (15) 2001 Offbeat drama following a man's journey as he ponders differing perceptions of life and reality. Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy and Wiley Wiggins appear alongside Richard Linklater, who also directed. The film was produced by resurrecting little-used rotoscoping techniques and applying them to the latest technology — digital cameras were used to capture the action, which was then drawn over by a team of animators, creating a surreal effect



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1.00pm The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill, But Came Down a Mountain (PG) 1995 Hugh Grant and Ian McNeice star as English cartographers whose map-making plans are thwarted by Welsh villagers determined to stop them downgrading the status of their local mountain. This charming comedy drama benefits from a top-drawer cast, which also includes Tara Fitzgerald, Colm Meaney, Ian Hart, Robert Blythe and Kenneth Griffith (888)




2.50pm Monkey Business (U) 1952 Bumbling scientist Cary Grant develops a serum to halt the aging process, but a mischievous monkey pours it into the water system and he reverts to childhood, along with his wife, boss and secretary. Screwball comedy, also starring Ginger Rogers, Charles Coburn and Marilyn Monroe




4.45pm The Man Who Knew Too Little (12) 1997 Dim-witted American Bill Murray heads to London to visit his wealthy brother, who's arranged for him to participate in a murder mystery break — but unwittingly gets involved with real killers, enemy agents and corrupt government officials bent on mayhem. Good-natured comedy, with Joanne Whalley and Peter Gallagher




6.35pm 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (U) 1954 A Victorian scientist investigating the sinking of ships in the Pacific is captured by fanatical submariner Captain Nemo, and whisked away on a series of adventures in his amazing underwater craft. Wonderful and inventive fantasy which scooped an Oscar for the special effects. The excellent cast includes Kirk Douglas as a gung-ho adventurer, while James Mason is suitably intense as the power-hungry seaman. Paul Lukas and Peter Lorre also star




9.00pm Sleepy Hollow (15) 1999 Tim Burton's stylish take on Washington Irving's classic tale, about a headless horseman terrorising a quiet village community, starring Johnny Depp as sceptical investigating officer Ichabod Crane. His arrival is greeted with suspicion and it's not long before his presence causes ructions — not least when he shows more than just a professional interest in the daughter of a local elder. Eerily atmospheric chiller, with Christina Ricci, Miranda Richardson and Michael Gambon (888)




11.00pm Wrong Turn (18) 2003 Six luckless travellers get stranded in the middle of nowhere, and resolve to work together to get through the night. However, they soon stumble across a trio of cannibalistic mountain men, hideously mutated by years of inbreeding, and are forced to fight for their lives. Horror, starring Eliza Dushku, Desmond Harrington and Jeremy Sisto (888)




12.35am Ed Gein (15) 2000 Biopic of the mass murderer and cannibal. Gein shared his isolated home with his overbearing, religious mother, but her death sent him on a frenzied series of killings and grave robbings which horrified Fifties Wisconsin — and went on to inspire films such as Psycho and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Steve Railsback, Carrie Snodgress and Ryan Thomas star (888)




2.15am Never Die Alone (18) 2004 A journalist witnesses a shooting, and takes the victim to a hospital. The wounded man dies, but leaves all his possessions to the reporter, including a set of audio tapes on which he's recorded his life story. A series of flashbacks reveal the dead man was actually a notorious drug dealer, and explore his rise to power in the underworld and his ultimate decision to renounce a life of crime and start afresh. But leaving the past behind isn't easy. Hard-hitting crime thriller, starring DMX, David Arquette and Drew Sidora



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1.00pm Jungle 2 Jungle (PG) 1997 Tim Allen stars as a businessman who ventures deep into the Amazon jungle to ask his estranged doctor wife for a divorce, only to discover he has a Tarzan-like teenage son — setting the scene for much zany fish-out-of-water hilarity as the new-found relatives get to know each other. Comedy, with Lolita Davidovich, Martin Short and JoBeth Williams




3.00pm Doctor at Large (U) 1957 Newly qualified doctor Simon Sparrow leaves St Swithins hospital and relocates to the countryside in search of a job at two prospering practices. However, it's not long before he runs into former mentor Sir Lancelot Spratt. Medical comedy, starring Dirk Bogarde, James Robertson Justice and Donald Sinden (888)




5.00pm The Black Tent (U) 1956 A battle-wounded British Army captain is saved by a tribe of nomads in the Libyan desert, and they take him to their camp, where he's cared for by the sheikh's daughter. However, before he can resume his fight against the Nazis, he's enraptured by her exotic charms. Romantic drama, starring Anthony Steel, Donald Sinden, Andre Morell and Donald Pleasence (888)




6.45pm Around the World in 80 Days (PG) 2004 Wacky retelling of Jules Verne's classic adventure, starring Steve Coogan as Victorian gentleman Phileas Fogg, who's challenged to circumnavigate the world in just 80 days. His quest is soon placed in jeopardy due to accusations of criminal activities — luckily loyal companion Passepartout (Jackie Chan) is on hand to help. Also starring Jim Broadbent, Cecile De France, Ewen Bremner, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Owen and Luke Wilson (888)




9.00pm Clear and Present Danger (12) 1994 Harrison Ford reprises his role from Patriot Games as CIA analyst Jack Ryan, this time getting involved in the Colombian drugs trade while trying to track down terrorists responsible for murdering a prominent senator — but his investigations lead him to illegal actions at the very top of government. Action-packed thriller, also starring Willem Dafoe, Anne Archer and James Earl Jones (888)




11.40pm Miller's Crossing (15) 1990 Joel and Ethan Coen's offbeat thriller, starring Gabriel Byrne as a scheming small-time hoodlum who offers his services to a rival gang when his boss's criminal empire starts to crumble. With Albert Finney, Marcia Gay Harden and John Turturro (888)




1.50am Gregory's Two Girls (15) 1999 Gregory becomes a teacher in his old school, where he lusts after one of his pupils and finds himself the object of the music mistress's affection. Romantic comedy sequel, starring John Gordon Sinclair, Carly McKinnon, Maria Doyle Kennedy and Dougray Scott (888)




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1.00pm Around the World in 80 Days (PG) 2004 Wacky retelling of Jules Verne's classic adventure, starring Steve Coogan as Victorian gentleman Phileas Fogg, who's challenged to circumnavigate the world in just 80 days. His quest is soon placed in jeopardy due to accusations of criminal activities — luckily loyal companion Passepartout (Jackie Chan) is on hand to help. Also starring Jim Broadbent, Cecile De France, Ewen Bremner, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Owen and Luke Wilson (888)




3.15pm The Gunfighter (U) 1950 Ageing gunslinger Gregory Peck settles down to domestic bliss when he is given a second chance with his estranged wife, but a gang of trigger-happy would-be heroes goad him out of retirement. Western, also starring Millard Mitchell and Karl Malden




4.55pm Big Top Pee-Wee (PG) 1988 A struggling circus blows into town in the middle of a storm, and lands on a farm owned by the childlike Pee-Wee Herman, who generously allows the performers to stage a show on his property. Cult American comedy with a distinctly odd feel, starring Paul Reubens, Kris Kristofferson, Valeria Golino and Penelope Ann Miller




6.30pm K-19: The Widowmaker (12) 2002 The captain of Russia's first nuclear submarine is demoted for expressing fears that the vessel was not ready for use. But his anxieties prove well-founded when the reactor malfunctions, creating the possibility of a nuclear explosion the US would mistake for an attack — potentially starting World War Three. Thriller, based on actual events, starring Harrison Ford, Liam Neeson, Peter Sarsgaard, Joss Ackland and John Shrapnel (888)




9.00pm Sleeping with the Enemy (15) 1991 Julia Roberts takes the lead role in this thriller as a battered wife who fakes her own death to escape her brutal husband and start a new life elsewhere. Unluckily for her, he sees through her desperate plan — and resolves to hunt his unsuspecting spouse down. Patrick Bergin is suitably sinister as the violent villain, while Kevin Anderson and Elizabeth Lawrence co-star (888)




10.55pm The Dreamers (18) 2003 Bernardo Bertolucci's sizzling erotic drama following an American student in 1960s Paris, as he strikes up a close bond with a French brother and sister and the three of them throw themselves wholeheartedly into the “free love” philosophy. But the ensuing romantic complications lead to trouble, while the city around them is ultimately plunged into the historic riots of 1968. Michael Pitt, Eva Green and Louis Garrel star (888)




1.05am If (15) 1968 Malcolm McDowell stars as the ringleader of a group of pupils at a boys' public school, whose rising discontent at society escalates into open rebellion and violence. Lindsay Anderson's surreal drama combines a keen eye for the absurdities of boarding school life with scathing satire on the British class system. David Wood, Richard Warwick, Arthur Lowe and Graham Crowden also star. Anderson and McDowell would bring back iconoclastic hero Mick Travis for two subsequent movies, O Lucky Man! and Britannia Hospital



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1.00pm The Vicious Circle (U) 1957 A surgeon is horrified to find an actress has been murdered in his home, and calls the police. However, they soon discover the murder weapon in his car, leaving the finger of suspicion pointing straight at him. A desperate race against time ensues, as the doctor tries to clear his name and find the real killer. Thriller, starring John Mills, Lisa Daniely, Derek Farr, Roland Culver and Noelle Middleton (888)




2.40pm Monkey Business (U) 1952 Bumbling scientist Cary Grant develops a serum to halt the aging process, but a mischievous monkey pours it into the water system and he reverts to childhood, along with his wife, boss and secretary. Screwball comedy, also starring Ginger Rogers, Charles Coburn and Marilyn Monroe




4.30pm A Letter to Three Wives (PG) 1949 A trio of picnicking women receive word that a mutual friend has run off with one of their husbands — but doesn't say which one. Fearing the worst, the three women each think back over the ups and downs of their marriages, looking for reasons the relationship might be in jeopardy. Intriguing, Oscar-winning comedy, starring Jeanne Crain, Kirk Douglas, Ann Sothern, Linda Darnell and Jeffrey Lynn (888)




6.35pm 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (U) 1954 A Victorian scientist investigating the sinking of ships in the Pacific is captured by fanatical submariner Captain Nemo, and whisked away on a series of adventures in his amazing underwater craft. Wonderful and inventive fantasy which scooped an Oscar for the special effects. The excellent cast includes Kirk Douglas as a gung-ho adventurer, while James Mason is suitably intense as the power-hungry seaman. Paul Lukas and Peter Lorre also star




9.00pm Monster-in-Law (12) 2005 An unlucky-in-love woman thinks she's finally landed on her feet when she meets the hunk doctor of her dreams. But his mother proves to be an overprotective nightmare who's convinced the blushing bride is Miss Wrong and hatches a plan to drive her away. Romantic comedy, starring Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda and Michael Vartan (888)




11.00pm The Motorcycle Diaries (15) 2004 Gael Garcia Bernal heads the cast of this acclaimed fact-based drama, chronicling the travels of a young Che Guevara. In 1952, the future revolutionary is a medical student who plans to serve his residency in a leper colony. Seeking a little excitement along the way, he and a friend decide to travel to the colony by motorbike, a journey that will take them across South America. However, both men are changed forever by the things they see along the way. Rodrigo de la Serna, Mia Maestro and Gustavo Bueno co-star




1.30am sex, lies and videotape (18) 1989 An impotent man, who delights in recording interviews with women about their sexual experiences, has a profound effect on an old friend's troubled marriage. James Spader stars in this eye-opening, acclaimed drama, which won awards for both best film and best actor at the Cannes Film Festival, with Andie MacDowell, Peter Gallagher and Laura San Giacomo (888)



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1.00pm Boomerang! (PG) 1947 Dana Andrews stars as a district attorney determined to convict a vagrant of killing a prominent clergyman. However, as the lawyer delves deeper into the case, she begins to suspect the defendant may in fact be innocent. Riveting thriller based on a real-life murder case of the 1920s, also starring Lee J Cobb, Arthur Kennedy, Jane Wyatt and Ed Begley (888)



2.50pm The Hunters (PG) 1958 A former World War Two air ace leads a group of fellow fighter pilots on a daring mission deep into enemy territory in Korea. Action adventure, starring Robert Mitchum, Robert Wagner, Richard Egan, May Britt and Lee Philips star (888)



5.05pm The Riddle of the Sands (PG) 1978 A yachtsman sailing round the coast of Germany in 1901 encounters a British naval officer who has betrayed his country. Enlisting the aid of a friend, he discovers a fiendish plan by Kaiser Wilhelm to invade England — which they are the only ones in a position to stop. Glossy spy thriller, with strong performances from Simon MacCorkindale, Michael York and Jenny Agutter




7.05pm A Walk in the Clouds (PG) 1995 A disillusioned salesman, recently returned from action in World War Two, bumps into a pregnant woman who is nervous about returning home to her strict parents' vineyard, so he agrees to pose as her husband to calm the waters. But once there, the pleasures of the simple life make him reluctant to leave — despite having a real wife back home. Romantic drama, starring Keanu Reeves, Anthony Quinn and Aitana Sanchez-Gijon




9.00pm White Noise (15) 2004 A man is left devastated by the death of his wife, but finds new hope as he becomes convinced she's trying to communicate with him via electrical equipment. However, his obsession soon spirals out of control and brings danger. Thriller, starring Michael Keaton, Chandra West, Ian McNeice and Deborah Kara Unger (888)




10.50pm The Principles of Lust (18) 2003 Aspiring artist Alec Newman is faced with a dilemma when he's forced to choose between a normal family life with his girlfriend and her son, or a hedonistic whirl of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll with risk-taking friend Marc Warren. Drama, also starring Sienna Guillory and Lara Clifton




12.55am Waking Life (15) 2001 Offbeat drama following a man's journey as he ponders differing perceptions of life and reality. Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy and Wiley Wiggins appear alongside Richard Linklater, who also directed. The film was produced by resurrecting little-used rotoscoping techniques and applying them to the latest technology — digital cameras were used to capture the action, which was then drawn over by a team of animators, creating a surreal effect



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1.00pm Copacabana (U) 1947 Groucho Marx stars in his only solo movie, as a struggling theatrical agent with only one client (Carmen Miranda). He persuades her to adopt dual identities so he can charge a nightclub for providing two acts — but doesn't count on the owner falling for one of her guises. Comedy, also starring Steve Cochran (888)




2.50pm The Black Tent (U) 1956 A battle-wounded British Army captain is saved by a tribe of nomads in the Libyan desert, and they take him to their camp, where he's cared for by the sheikh's daughter. However, before he can resume his fight against the Nazis, he's enraptured by her exotic charms. Romantic drama, starring Anthony Steel, Donald Sinden, Andre Morell and Donald Pleasence (888)




4.35pm The Tall Men (PG) 1955 Clark Gable shines in this thrilling Western, which sees him play a Civil War veteran from Texas. He and his brother head north in the hope of striking it rich in the Montana goldfields, but instead are recruited into a cattle drive by a wealthy businessman. Along the way, they rescue a female settler from an Indian attack, who sparks a fierce rivalry between the former soldier and his employer. Jane Russell and Robert Ryan also star (888)




7.00pm Jungle 2 Jungle (PG) 1997 Tim Allen stars as a businessman who ventures deep into the Amazon jungle to ask his estranged doctor wife for a divorce, only to discover he has a Tarzan-like teenage son — setting the scene for much zany fish-out-of-water hilarity as the new-found relatives get to know each other. Comedy, with Lolita Davidovich, Martin Short and JoBeth Williams




9.00pm Kingdom of Heaven (15) 2005 Ridley Scott's historical epic, set during the time of the Crusades, stars Orlando Bloom as a blacksmith who embarks on a voyage to Jerusalem, where he rises to knighthood and pledges to defend the city and its people. However, the city's ailing king has little time to live, and his efforts to maintain a fragile peace between Christians and Muslims seem doomed to die with him as factions on both sides scheme to seize power. Ridley Scott brings the medieval era vividly to life and assembles a first class cast, including Eva Green, Liam Neeson and Edward Norton, unrecognisable as the masked leper king (888)




12.35am The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys (15) 2001 Premiere. A group of Catholic schoolboys escape their dull lives by writing comic strips featuring superhuman alter egos. When their strict teacher confiscates their work, they plan an elaborate prank to get revenge. Meanwhile, one of the group falls for a girl with a dark secret. Coming of age drama, featuring animated segments based on the characters' comic strip. Starring Emile Hirsch, Jodie Foster and Kieran Culkin




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1.00pm Sailor of the King (U) 1953 Gripping World War Two adventure based on a novel by CS Forester, starring Jeffrey Hunter as a dedicated Navy officer who risks life and limb in a single-handed attack on a well-armed German cruiser. With Michael Rennie, Bernard Lee and Wendy Hiller (888)



2.50pm Cleopatra (PG) 1963 Julius Caesar intervenes in an Egyptian civil war and falls for the country's charismatic queen. Hollywood's tempestuous couple Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton met on the set of this star-studded historical epic which, taking inflation into account, is the most expensive film ever made. It should have been a box-office hit — but failed to meet expectations, despite doing well at the 1964 Academy Awards. However, it's still an excellent way to spend a few lazy hours. Co-starring Martin Landau, Rex Harrison, Hume Cronyn and George Cole (888)



7.15pm The Man Who Knew Too Little (12) 1997 Dim-witted American Bill Murray heads to London to visit his wealthy brother, who's arranged for him to participate in a murder mystery break — but unwittingly gets involved with real killers, enemy agents and corrupt government officials bent on mayhem. Good-natured comedy, with Joanne Whalley and Peter Gallagher



9.00pm AVP: Alien vs Predator (15) 2004 The two iconic creatures slug it out in this sci-fi thriller. A team of archaeologists investigate the discovery of a mysterious pyramid beneath the Antarctic ice, which is inhabited by a deadly alien race. Meanwhile, a second batch of hostile extraterrestrials are on their way to prove their worth by fighting the first — with the unfortunate humans caught in the middle. Starring Sanaa Lathan, Raoul Bova and Lance Henriksen (888)



10.45pm The Man Who Wasn't There (15) 2001 A barber in a sleepy Californian town vows to exact revenge on his adulterous wife — but his plan to blackmail her and her lover goes horribly awry, eventually leaving a tawdry trail of murder and deception. The Coen brothers' acclaimed, magnificently atmospheric drama, starring Billy Bob Thornton, Frances McDormand, James Gandolfini, Michael Badalucco, Tony Shalhoub and Scarlett Johansson (888)



12.55am Miller's Crossing (15) 1990 Joel and Ethan Coen's offbeat thriller, starring Gabriel Byrne as a scheming small-time hoodlum who offers his services to a rival gang when his boss's criminal empire starts to crumble. With Albert Finney, Marcia Gay Harden and John Turturro (888)



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1.00pm The Riddle of the Sands (PG) 1978 A yachtsman sailing round the coast of Germany in 1901 encounters a British naval officer who has betrayed his country. Enlisting the aid of a friend, he discovers a fiendish plan by Kaiser Wilhelm to invade England — which they are the only ones in a position to stop. Glossy spy thriller, with strong performances from Simon MacCorkindale, Michael York and Jenny Agutter




3.00pm That Riviera Touch (PG) 1966 Comedy, starring Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise as clumsy traffic wardens who take a break in the South of France, where they get caught up in a jewellery-smuggling ring. Suzanne Lloyd and Peter Jeffrey co-star (888)



4.50pm The Tall Men (PG) 1955 Clark Gable shines in this thrilling Western, which sees him play a Civil War veteran from Texas. He and his brother head north in the hope of striking it rich in the Montana goldfields, but instead are recruited into a cattle drive by a wealthy businessman. Along the way, they rescue a female settler from an Indian attack, who sparks a fierce rivalry between the former soldier and his employer. Jane Russell and Robert Ryan also star (888)



7.20pm Thunderbird 6 (U) 1968 International Rescue try to foil criminals who've come up with a scheme to learn the secrets of Tracy Island's hi-tech equipment. The baddies' cunning plan involves seizing control of a swanky new airship during its maiden voyage — and using the lovely Lady Penelope as bait. Puppet adventure, with the voices of Shane Rimmer, Keith Alexander, Sylvia Anderson, John Carson and Peter Dyneley



9.00pm We Were Soldiers (15) 2002 Vietnam War drama chronicling the courage of the men involved in the first major battle of the conflict and the reactions of those waiting for news of their loved ones. Mel Gibson gives a typically solid performance in the lead, while Madeleine Stowe, Greg Kinnear and Chris Klein also star. Randall Wallace's film is adapted from the memoirs of Harold G Moore and Joseph Galloway (888)



11.35pm John Carpenter's Vampires (18) 1998 A group of vampire slayers are targeted by a vengeful undead overlord, leading to a series of gore-soaked encounters between human and blood-sucking opponents as they fight over possession of a crucifix holding an invincible power. Horror thriller, starring James Woods, Thomas Ian Griffith, Daniel Baldwin and Sheryl Lee (888)



1.35am Bats (15) 1999 Genetically engineered mutated bats escape from a shady research facility and start terrorising the residents of a small Texas town. Fortunately, a local wildlife expert and her assistant are on hand to help battle the mammalian menace. But the creatures are blessed with heightened intelligence and aggression, so their task won't be easy. Horror thriller, starring Lou Diamond Phillips, Dina Meyer, Bob Gunton and Leon (888)



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1.00pm Cheaper By the Dozen (PG) 2003 A large family move to a new town, hoping it'll be the fresh start they need — but nothing goes according to plan, and unlucky dad Steve Martin is soon left to look after the twelve rowdy kids. Remake of the 1950 family comedy. Bonnie Hunt, Piper Perabo, Tom Welling and Hilary Duff co-star. A sequel followed two years later (888)




2.50pm The Gunfighter (U) 1950 Ageing gunslinger Gregory Peck settles down to domestic bliss when he is given a second chance with his estranged wife, but a gang of trigger-happy would-be heroes goad him out of retirement. Western, also starring Millard Mitchell and Karl Malden




4.30pm The Sons of Katie Elder (U) 1965 Western adventure, starring John Wayne, Dean Martin, Earl Holliman and Michael Anderson Jnr as wandering brothers who return home for their mother's funeral, and seek revenge on the man who took the family ranch and killed their father. With George Kennedy and Dennis Hopper (888)




7.00pm Congo (12) 1995 An expedition sent into the jungles of Zaire in search of King Solomon's diamond mines disappears without trace. The tycoon behind the mission sends his assistant, a former CIA agent, to discover what became of them. Travelling with a group of explorers, she discovers the previous party have met with a grisly fate at the hands of a horde of intelligent bloodthirsty apes. Thriller, starring Dylan Walsh, Laura Linney and Tim Curry (888)




9.00pm Boat Trip (15) 2002 Two rampantly heterosexual friends decide to go on a cruise to boost their flagging love lives, little realising they've been booked on a trip for single gay men, prompting all manner of zaniness and confusion. Comedy, starring Cuba Gooding Jnr, Horatio Sanz, Roger Moore, Roselyn Sanchez and Vivica A Fox (888)




10.45pm The Motorcycle Diaries (15) 2004 Gael Garcia Bernal heads the cast of this acclaimed fact-based drama, chronicling the travels of a young Che Guevara. In 1952, the future revolutionary is a medical student who plans to serve his residency in a leper colony. Seeking a little excitement along the way, he and a friend decide to travel to the colony by motorbike, a journey that will take them across South America. However, both men are changed forever by the things they see along the way. Rodrigo de la Serna, Mia Maestro and Gustavo Bueno co-star




1.15am sex, lies and videotape (18) 1989 An impotent man, who delights in recording interviews with women about their sexual experiences, has a profound effect on an old friend's troubled marriage. James Spader stars in this eye-opening, acclaimed drama, which won awards for both best film and best actor at the Cannes Film Festival, with Andie MacDowell, Peter Gallagher and Laura San Giacomo (888)




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1.00pm The Four Feathers (U) 1939 Zoltan Korda was one of cinema's greatest directors and this action adventure is testament to his skill, as he brings the oft-reworked AEW Mason novel to the screen in impressive fashion. The plot concerns a military officer who resigns his commission and is wrongly accused of cowardice. In a bid to redeem himself, he enlists as an undercover agent in Egypt. The wonderful cast includes John Clements, June Duprez, Ralph Richardson, C Aubrey Smith and Jack Allen (888)




3.20pm Days of Heaven (PG) 1978 Terrence Malick's acclaimed period drama, set in the early 20th century, stars Richard Gere as a labourer named Bill who goes on the run with his young sister Linda and girlfriend Abby. the group settle in Texas, where the two adults begin working on a wealthy but ailing farmer's ranch. They soon discover their new employer has developed feelings for Abby, believing her to be Bill's sibling rather than partner. Recognising a chance to escape their life of poverty, Bill encourages Abby to marry the dying man, little realising it will result in a jealous love triangle. Brooke Adams, Sam Shepard and Linda Manz also star




5.10pm Northfork (PG) 2003 The residents of a small town are forced to leave their homes due to the construction of a nearby dam — but a few hardy souls refuse to give up hope, despite the warnings of ruffians employed to ensure they go. Thoughtful drama, starring James Woods, Nick Nolte and Claire Forlani




7.15pm Addams Family Values (PG) 1993 Black comedy sequel to the 1991 smash-hit movie, based on the Sixties TV series. Morticia and Gomez (Anjelica Huston and Raul Julia) make the mistake of hiring a new nanny to protect the latest addition to the weirdest family in town from his sinister siblings — but the seemingly perfect childcarer turns out to be serial killer. Co-starring Christopher Lloyd, Christina Ricci and Joan Cusack (888)




9.00pm This Is England (18) 2006 Premiere. Shane Meadows's semi-autobiographical drama is set in an unnamed bleak northern town in the 1980s. The film centres on Shaun, a 12-year-old boy who is lacking direction after losing his father in the Falklands War. When the youngster meets a group of skinheads on the streets of his neighbourhood, the leader of the gang decides to take Shaun under his wing, but the new recruit soon finds himself being drawn into a world of racism and violence. Thomas Turgoose, Stephen Graham and Jo Hartley star (888)




10.55pm After the Sunset (12) 2004 Premiere. A veteran jewel thief seems to have it all, enjoying a relaxing retirement in a Caribbean paradise — but the lure of one last score looks set to be his downfall as an old enemy plots to finally collar the crook. Sun-kissed crime caper, starring Pierce Brosnan, Salma Hayek, Woody Harrelson, Don Cheadle and Naomie Harris




12.40am Guilty By Suspicion (15) 1991 Robert De Niro stars as a successful Fifties Hollywood director whose career is ruined by the anti-Communist witch-hunts and accusations of involvement in un-American activities. Drama, with Annette Bening, George Wendt and Sam Wanamaker (888)




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