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1.00pm The Diamond Queen (U)

1953 French adventurer Fernando Lamas sets off to India in search of a gem for the crown of King Louis XIV. On his travels he encounters the beautiful queen of Nepal, who just happens to have a diamond that fits the bill. However, the presence of her envious lover, and a few man-eating tigers, complicates the hero's quest. Swashbuckling tale, with Arlene Dahl, Sheldon Leonard and Gilbert Roland (888)


2.40pm The Left Hand of God (U)

1955 Humphrey Bogart stars as an American pilot who poses as a Catholic priest to evade capture by his former employer in postwar China. Drama, based on the novel by William E Barrett, with Gene Tierney, Lee J Cobb, EG Marshall and Agnes Moorehead (888)



4.20pm The Long Ships (PG)

1963 The late Richard Widmark plays a valiant Viking warrior who vows to find a priceless golden bell. He manages to send most of his rivals off on a wild goose chase, leaving him free to hunt at his own pace. But he reckons without the intervention of ambitious Saracens, who realise what he's up to and are determined to claim the prize themselves. Seafaring adventure, also starring Sidney Poitier, Rosanna Schiaffino and Russ Tamblyn



6.55pm Explorers (U)

1985 A young Ethan Hawke and River Phoenix head the cast of this underrated sci-fi adventure, in which three boys intercept a message from outer space. Discovering it contains instructions for creating their own spaceship, they set out to trace the signal to its source. But the aliens aren't quite what the young astronauts expected them to be. Co-starring Jason Presson, Dick Miller, James Cromwell and Robert Picardo in three different roles (888)



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 Alien (18) 1

979 The crew of a cargo spacecraft inadvertently pick up a malevolent, seemingly indestructible life-form which slaughters them one by one. Ridley Scott's sci-fi masterpiece boasts a truly terrifying monster designed by artist HR Giger, and stars Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, Harry Dean Stanton, Yaphet Kotto and Veronica Cartwright, with Ian Holm on brilliant chilling form as emotionless science officer Ash, and John Hurt, who becomes the creature's first victim during a memorable dinner scene (888)



12.55am 2046 (12)

2004 Offbeat romance with just a dash of time travel thrown in, from acclaimed director Wong Kar-Wai. The film follows the romantic liaisons of a pulp fiction writer over the years, interspersed with scenes from his latest novel about a man's efforts to change his ways. Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Gong Li, Takuya Kimura, Faye Wong and Zhang Ziyi star


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13:00 The Million Pound Note (1953)

Charming satire based on a short story by Mark Twain in which penniless American Henry Adams is given a million pound note and instructed to live on it for a month without spending any of it. Attitudes towards him change overnight, but will he be any happier?

14:40 The Gentle Sex (1941)

Second World War documentary-style morale booster, directed by Leslie Howard, that emphasised the role of women on the home front by following the fortunes of seven very different females, who all join the A.T.S. on the same day. The story follows them through basic training to their eventual postings, when they are reunited at an anti-aircraft station.

16:25 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea (1954)

Disney-made adventure based closely on the original Jules Verne story of a 'sea monster' which causes chaos amongst 19th-century San Francisco mariners. When a government warship investigates, the 'monster' attacks, leaving just three survivors who are picked up by the creature - which turns out to be a submarine captained by a demented fanatic whose masterplan is to establish an undersea nation.

18:55 Happy Go Lucky Preview (Entertainment)

An exclusive extract from Mike Leigh's new film Happy-Go-Lucky, introduced by both the director and its star Sally Hawkins.

19:05 Fantastic Voyage (1966)

Classic piece of science-fiction cinema, combining ground-breaking special effects with a plot involving the near-assassination of a diplomat. In order to save the diplomat, a submarine is shrunk to microscopic size and injected into his blood stream with a small crew. They have just begun their voyage when it becomes clear there is a saboteur on board.

21:00 The Abyss (1989)

After Aliens, James Cameron took to the ocean's depths for this sci-fi thriller. Ed Harris and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio star as a Bud and Lindsey Brigman, a husband-and-wife team running the rescue rig that's trying to get to a nuclear submarine that's gone down on the lip of one of the deepest sea trenches. But when psychotic Navy SEAL commander Lt Hiram Coffey launches a nuclear warhead into the trench, they discover they are not alone...

23:45 Predator 2 (1990)

The predator is back, now hunting the streets of Los Angeles for his prey. This time the alien has decided to take the feuding drug-dealing gangsters who are threatening to overrun the city as trophies, but when he starts taking out the police as well, tough cop Danny Glover and partners Ruben Blades and Maria Conchita Alonso set on its trail. But they must also contend with special agent Gary Busey, who seems to know what happened to a mercenary patrol in the South American jungle...

01:50 R-Point (2004)

Korean director Gong Su-Chang's horror film is set in Vietnam, where South Korean troops are fighting in support of the Americans. The base camp starts receiving radio messages from a patrol that went missing six months previously. The commander leads a unit out to investigate, ending up at R-point, an un-named area that has only known war and is devoid of human presence. But where humanity has fled, others may have come to fill the void, as the soldiers soon find out...

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1.00pm Star Trek: Nemesis (12) 2002 The fourth and final big screen voyage for The Next Generation crew sees the Enterprise sent to form an alliance with old enemies the Romulans. The alien empire has been taken over by a new leader, who turns out to be a clone of Captain Picard. But while he claims to want peace, he has more sinister plans in mind, involving a doomsday weapon that could destroy Earth. Sci-fi adventure, starring Patrick Stewart, Tom Hardy and Brent Spiner (888)

3.05pm Lady from Louisiana (PG) 1941 Drama, starring John Wayne as a lawyer sent to New Orleans to prosecute the criminal syndicate running a crooked lottery scam. He soon falls for a local woman, not realising her father is in charge of the gang he's come to deal with. Also starring Ona Munson and Ray Middleton

4.40pm Timberjack (U) 1954 A man returning home to take over the family lumber business clashes with his rival as he attempts to discover the reasons behind his father's death. Western drama with nothing to make it stand out from the crowd, starring Sterling Hayden, David Brian, Hoagy Carmichael and Vera Ralston (888)

6.25pm The Core (12) 2003 The Earth's core stops spinning, bringing chaos to the world, and prompting leading scientists to set about finding a way to restart it — but they realise their only option is to venture deep below the planet's surface. Special effects-laden disaster drama, starring Aaron Eckhart, Hilary Swank, Stanley Tucci and DJ Qualls (888)

9.00pm Underworld (18) 2003 A vampire warrior is intrigued to learn her sworn enemies the werewolves have set their sights on a mortal man. As she sets out to find more clues the so-called “death dealer” becomes attracted to the human target, and vows to protect him. Kate Beckinsale and Scott Speedman star in this supernatural action thriller, supported by Michael Sheen and Bill Nighy (888)

11.10pm Beneath the Planet of the Apes (15) 1969 More monkey business in the first sequel to the sci-fi classic. Astronaut James Franciscus and chimpanzee scientist Kim Hunter search for the first film's missing hero (the late Charlton Heston) in the nuclear-devastated future, but encounter trouble with subterranean mutants and atomic weapons along the way. Kim Hunter and Maurice Evans also reprise their roles from the original film, although series stalwart Roddy McDowall is absent this time around (888)

12.55am Last Days (15) 2004 Michael Pitt stars as a troubled rock star, loosely based on Kurt Cobain, who goes into hiding in his isolated mansion to avoid the pressures of fame and human contact in general. As he attempts to escape the various friends, hangers-on and record company executives searching for him, he seeks solace from his personal demons in the woods before contemplating suicide. Gus Van Sant's haunting film also stars Lukas Haas and Asia Argento

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2.00pm Star Trek: Nemesis (12) (FILM) 2002 The fourth and final big screen voyage for The Next Generation crew sees the Enterprise sent to form an alliance with old enemies the Romulans. The alien empire has been taken over by a new leader, who turns out to be a clone of Captain Picard. But while he claims to want peace, he has more sinister plans in mind, involving a doomsday weapon that could destroy Earth. Sci-fi adventure, starring Patrick Stewart, Tom Hardy and Brent Spiner (888)

4.05pm Lady from Louisiana (PG) (FILM) 1941 Drama, starring John Wayne as a lawyer sent to New Orleans to prosecute the criminal syndicate running a crooked lottery scam. He soon falls for a local woman, not realising her father is in charge of the gang he's come to deal with. Also starring Ona Munson and Ray Middleton

5.40pm Timberjack (U) (FILM) 1954 A man returning home to take over the family lumber business clashes with his rival as he attempts to discover the reasons behind his father's death. Western drama with nothing to make it stand out from the crowd, starring Sterling Hayden, David Brian, Hoagy Carmichael and Vera Ralston (888)

7.25pm The Core (12) (FILM) 2003 The Earth's core stops spinning, bringing chaos to the world, and prompting leading scientists to set about finding a way to restart it — but they realise their only option is to venture deep below the planet's surface. Special effects-laden disaster drama, starring Aaron Eckhart, Hilary Swank, Stanley Tucci and DJ Qualls (888)

10.00pm Underworld (18) (FILM) 2003 A vampire warrior is intrigued to learn her sworn enemies the werewolves have set their sights on a mortal man. As she sets out to find more clues the so-called “death dealer” becomes attracted to the human target, and vows to protect him. Kate Beckinsale and Scott Speedman star in this supernatural action thriller, supported by Michael Sheen and Bill Nighy (888)

12.10am Beneath the Planet of the Apes (15) (FILM) 1969 More monkey business in the first sequel to the sci-fi classic. Astronaut James Franciscus and chimpanzee scientist Kim Hunter search for the first film's missing hero (the late Charlton Heston) in the nuclear-devastated future, but encounter trouble with subterranean mutants and atomic weapons along the way. Kim Hunter and Maurice Evans also reprise their roles from the original film, although series stalwart Roddy McDowall is absent this time around (888)

1.55am Last Days (15) (FILM) 2004 Michael Pitt stars as a troubled rock star, loosely based on Kurt Cobain, who goes into hiding in his isolated mansion to avoid the pressures of fame and human contact in general. As he attempts to escape the various friends, hangers-on and record company executives searching for him, he seeks solace from his personal demons in the woods before contemplating suicide. Gus Van Sant's haunting film also stars Lukas Haas and Asia Argento

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1.00pm Angels Over Broadway (U)

1940 A man caught embezzling from his boss considers suicide. But help is at hand from three unlikely sources — a petty con man who tries to lure him into a poker game, a beautiful woman the hustler enlists to persuade him, and a penniless playwright who finds his suicide note and sees a chance to make it rich. Melodrama, starring Douglas Fairbanks Jnr, John Qualen, Rita Hayworth and Thomas Mitchell



2.30pm A Town Like Alice (PG)

1956 Jack Lee's harrowing drama is never easy viewing, but it's certainly worth the effort. Based on the novel by Nevil Shute, it explores the harsh realities of life for women prisoners of the Japanese in Malaya during World War Two, as they are forced to march for days on end, while being subjected to random beatings and torture. Virginia McKenna, Peter Finch, Takagi and Jean Anderson are among the top-drawer cast (888)



4.55pm 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)



6.55pm Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (PG)

2004 Giant flying robots attack New York — and only the heroic Sky Captain and a tenacious reporter seem able to save the day. Gleefully old-fashioned sci-fi adventure, notable for the use of computer-generated backgrounds and real actors, which gives it a unique feel. Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie head the cast, which also includes appearances by a digitally recreated Laurence Olivier



9.00pm I, Robot (12)

2004 Troubled cop Will Smith investigates the apparent suicide of the scientist responsible for designing some of the first truly intelligent robots, and becomes sure that one of the mechanical creations is behind the death. But he faces a hard time convincing anyone else, since robots are programmed to be unable to harm humans. Sci-fi thriller, very loosely adapted from the short stories by Isaac Asimov. Co-starring Bridget Moynahan and Bruce Greenwood (888)



11.05pm The Fly (18)

1986 David Cronenberg's gruesomely graphic remake of the Fifties horror classic, starring Jeff Goldblum as a scientist whose experiments with matter transportation lead to tragedy. With Geena Davis, John Getz and Joy Boushel (888)



12.50am The Fly (PG)

1958 A scientist's botched teleportation experiment results in his atoms getting mixed up with those of a bluebottle, with terrifying consequences. Vintage horror, starring David Hedison, Vincent Price and Herbert Marshall. It was remade as a gruesome Eighties blockbuster with Jeff Goldblum


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1.00pm The Diamond Queen (U)

1953 French adventurer Fernando Lamas sets off to India in search of a gem for the crown of King Louis XIV. On his travels he encounters the beautiful queen of Nepal, who just happens to have a diamond that fits the bill. However, the presence of her envious lover, and a few man-eating tigers, complicates the hero's quest. Swashbuckling tale, with Arlene Dahl, Sheldon Leonard and Gilbert Roland (888)



2.45pm The Good Die Young (PG)

1954 A psychotic playboy persuades three equally troubled crooks to help rob a mail van. However, while the heist itself succeeds, violent tensions among the gang members threaten to ruin their triumph. Conflict is inevitable, but there's no telling who will come out on top and escape with the loot. Powerful psychological melodrama, starring Laurence Harvey, Richard Basehart and Joan Collins (888)



4.40pm The Long Ships (PG)

1963 Richard Widmark plays a valiant Viking warrior who vows to find a priceless golden bell. He manages to send most of his rivals off on a wild goose chase, leaving him free to hunt at his own pace. But he reckons without the intervention of ambitious Saracens, who realise what he's up to and are determined to claim the prize themselves. Seafaring adventure, also starring Sidney Poitier, Rosanna Schiaffino and Russ Tamblyn



7.05pm Happy-Go-Lucky Preview A look at Mike Leigh's new comedy-drama, introduced by the director and star Sally Hawkins



7.15pm Thunderbirds Are Go! (U)

1966 Energetic feature-length adventure based on Gerry Anderson's hit puppet series. International Rescue are called in to save the first manned Mars probe from sinister hijacker The Hood, and ensure a second mission runs smoothly. Featuring the voices of Shane Rimmer, Ray Barrett, Alexander Davion, Peter Dyneley, Christine Finn and Cliff Richard, voicing a puppet version of himself



9.00pm Fantastic Four (PG)

2005 When a group of astronauts are exposed to cosmic rays they each develop special powers. However, one of them decides to use his new-found strength for his own nefarious ends, leaving the others to join forces and stop him. Starring Ioan Gruffudd, Michael Chiklis, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans and Julian McMahon (888)



11.00pm Big Trouble in Little China (15)

1986 An all-American trucker encounters supernatural goings-on while trying to rescue a friend's fiancee from the clutches of an immortal sorcerer in Los Angeles' Chinatown. John Carpenter's tongue-in-cheek adventure, starring Kurt Russell as an entertainingly inept action hero, with Dennis Dun as his far cleverer sidekick. Kim Cattrall, James Hong and Victor Wong also star



1.00am 2046 (12)

2004 Offbeat romance with just a dash of time travel thrown in, from acclaimed director Wong Kar-Wai. The film follows the romantic liaisons of a pulp fiction writer over the years, interspersed with scenes from his latest novel about a man's efforts to change his ways. Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Gong Li, Takuya Kimura, Faye Wong and Zhang Ziyi star


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1.00pm The Left Hand of God (U)

1955 Humphrey Bogart stars as an American pilot who poses as a Catholic priest to evade capture by his former employer in postwar China. Drama, based on the novel by William E Barrett, with Gene Tierney, Lee J Cobb, EG Marshall and Agnes Moorehead (888)



2.45pm Heaven Can Wait (U)

1943 Don Ameche is perfectly cast in Ernst Lubitsch's razor-sharp fantasy comedy as a playboy who dies and ends up waiting outside the gates of Hell. The Devil (Laird Cregar) questions whether he has been sufficiently sinful to gain entry, prompting the old rogue to recount the story of his eventful life, from stealing his cousin's fiancee to meddling in his son's romance with a singer. Gene Tierney, Charles Coburn and Spring Byington also star (888)



4.55pm Memoirs of an Invisible Man (PG)

1992 Chevy Chase stars as a successful but bored stockbroker whose life gets a much-needed injection of excitement when he's rendered invisible. But he's soon forced to go on the run from devious CIA agents, led by Sam Neill, who are determined to use him for nefarious purposes. Rapid-fire comedy spy thriller directed by John Carpenter, co-starring Daryl Hannah, Michael McKean and Stephen Tobolowsky (888)



6.55pm Explorers (U)

1985 A young Ethan Hawke and River Phoenix head the cast of this underrated sci-fi adventure, in which three boys intercept a message from outer space. Discovering it contains instructions for creating their own spaceship, they set out to trace the signal to its source. But the aliens aren't quite what the young astronauts expected them to be. Co-starring Jason Presson, Dick Miller, James Cromwell and Robert Picardo in three different roles (888)



9.00pm The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (12)

2003 Courageous hero Allan Quatermain teams up with a host of other famed characters — including Captain Nemo, the Invisible Man, Tom Sawyer and Dr Jekyll — to put a stop to the nefarious Fantom's evil plot to bring about a World War. Fantasy adventure, based loosely on Alan Moore's acclaimed graphic novel. Starring Sean Connery, Shane West, Stuart Townsend and Richard Roxburgh (888)



11.00pm Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (15)

1972 The fourth instalment of the sci-fi saga is set in a near future, where apes are treated as slaves. Series regular Roddy McDowall returns, playing the son of his character from the previous movies, who is forced to conceal his intelligence and ability to speak from his human masters. But when the secret is revealed, he leads his fellow simians in a revolution. With Ricardo Montalban and Don Murray (888)



12.40am The Cooler (15)

2003 A luckless gambler is hired by a casino boss to share his ill-fortune and stop other patrons winning. However, when he falls in love, fate finally seems to be smiling on him — causing all manner of problems for his enraged employer. Intriguing, quirky drama, starring William H Macy, Maria Bello and Alec Baldwin


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1.00pm The Kidnappers (U)

1953 Two orphaned boys living with their strict grandfather in Nova Scotia are disappointed by his refusal to allow them to keep a dog. However, their loneliness is alleviated when they discover a baby apparently abandoned in woodlands — and decide to raise the child themselves. Skilful drama, starring Duncan Macrae, Adrienne Corri, Jon Whiteley and Vincent Winter (888)



2.45pm Lady from Louisiana (PG)

1941 Drama, starring John Wayne as a lawyer sent to New Orleans to prosecute the criminal syndicate running a crooked lottery scam. He soon falls for a local woman, not realising her father is in charge of the gang he's come to deal with. Also starring Ona Munson and Ray Middleton



4.25pm Operation Amsterdam (PG)

1958 A stiff-upper-lipped British Army officer engages in a spot of larceny, but it's all to aid the war effort. Ordered to Amsterdam, he joins forces with two cunning Dutchmen and steals a secret cache of diamonds from a bank vault, thus preventing them falling into the hands of the Nazis. But German soldiers look set to thwart the plan. Energetic World War Two adventure, starring Peter Finch, Tony Britton and Eva Bartok (888)



6.25pm The Core (12)

2003 The Earth's core stops spinning, bringing chaos to the world, and prompting leading scientists to set about finding a way to restart it — but they realise their only option is to venture deep below the planet's surface. Special effects-laden disaster drama, starring Aaron Eckhart, Hilary Swank, Stanley Tucci and DJ Qualls (888)



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)



10.50pm Predator 2 (18)

1990 A tough Los Angeles cop investigates a series of gruesome murders — and soon finds himself locked in a life-or-death struggle with a ruthless alien that kills for sport. Sci-fi sequel, starring Danny Glover, Bill Paxton, Gary Busey and Maria Conchita Alonso (888)



12.55am The Death of Mr Lazarescu (15)

2005 An elderly man becomes convinced he is seriously ill — but his heavy drinking leaves everyone convinced he is just hungover. A sympathetic paramedic realises he is telling the truth, but that's only the beginning of the old man's problems as the pair embark on a lengthy journey through the city's hospitals, encountering indifference and bureaucracy along the way. Romanian comedy drama, starring Iaon Fiscuteanu and Luminita Gheorghiu


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1.00pm The Good Die Young (PG)

1954 A psychotic playboy persuades three equally troubled crooks to help rob a mail van. However, while the heist itself succeeds, violent tensions among the gang members threaten to ruin their triumph. Conflict is inevitable, but there's no telling who will come out on top and escape with the loot. Powerful psychological melodrama, starring Laurence Harvey, Richard Basehart and Joan Collins (888)



2.55pm The One That Got Away (U)

1957 Gripping World War Two adventure telling the true story of Franz von Werra (Hardy Kruger), a German pilot who repeatedly escaped from British prison camps. After being moved to Montreal, he managed to break out and make it into America in an attempt to rejoin his squadron. Michael Goodliffe, Colin Gordon and Terence Alexander also star (888)



5.00pm The Fly (PG)

1958 A scientist's botched teleportation experiment results in his atoms getting mixed up with those of a bluebottle, with terrifying consequences. Vintage horror, starring David Hedison, Vincent Price and Herbert Marshall. It was remade as a gruesome Eighties blockbuster with Jeff Goldblum



6.55pm Timeline (12)

2003 Billy Connolly stars as a professor who stumbles across a portal for time travel while leading an archaeological dig. When he mysteriously goes missing, his son and the other students attempt to rescue him. However, they find themselves transported to 14th-century France and land in the middle of a feudal war. Sci-fi drama, starring Anna Friel, Paul Walker, Frances O'Connor, Gerard Butler and David Thewlis (888)



9.00pm I, Robot (12)

2004 Troubled cop Will Smith investigates the apparent suicide of the scientist responsible for designing some of the first truly intelligent robots, and becomes sure that one of the mechanical creations is behind the death. But he faces a hard time convincing anyone else, since robots are programmed to be unable to harm humans. Sci-fi thriller, very loosely adapted from the short stories by Isaac Asimov. Co-starring Bridget Moynahan and Bruce Greenwood (888)



11.05pm Resident Evil (15)

2002 A team of commandos enter a top-secret underground research facility when a deadly virus which turns sufferers into flesh-eating zombies is accidentally released. But their containment mission soon spirals out of control as a rogue super-intelligent computer, not to mention hordes of the marauding undead, wreak bloody havoc. Thriller, starring Milla Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez and James Purefoy (888)



12.55am The Crazies (18)

1973 The US Army moves in to investigate a mysteriously infected water supply, only to find it has had a sinister effect on the people who've drunk it, turning them into murderous marauders. Night of the Living Dead director George A Romero's blood-splattered sci-fi horror, starring Lane Carroll, Will MacMillan and Harold Wayne Jones (888)


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1.00pm The Spanish Gardener (U) 1956 Insecure diplomat Michael Hordern becomes increasingly jealous of his son's growing friendship with Spanish groundsman Dirk Bogarde. As his concern grows, he vows to take drastic steps to put an end to their bond — but his foolhardy actions lead to tragedy. Absorbing, well-judged drama based on the novel by AJ Cronin, with the fine cast also including Jon Whiteley, Cyril Cusack and Geoffrey Keen

2.45pm Thunderbirds Are Go! (U) 1966 Energetic adventure based on Gerry Anderson's hit puppet series. International Rescue are called in to save the first manned Mars probe from sinister hijacker The Hood, and ensure a second mission runs smoothly. Featuring the voices of Shane Rimmer, Ray Barrett, Alexander Davion, Peter Dyneley, Christine Finn and Cliff Richard, voicing a puppet version of himself (888)

4.35pm 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 Evolution (PG) 2001 Mild-mannered science teachers David Duchovny and Orlando Jones investigate a mysterious meteor and discover it's oozing a bizarre fluid containing millions of minuscule but rapidly evolving organisms. It's not long before the microscopic creatures begin turning into terrifying alien monsters with a taste for meat. Sci-fi comedy, with Julianne Moore, Seann William Scott, Dan Aykroyd and Ted Levine (888)

10.50pm The Fly (18) 1986 David Cronenberg's gruesomely graphic remake of the Fifties horror classic, starring Jeff Goldblum as a scientist whose experiments with matter transportation lead to tragedy. With Geena Davis, John Getz and Joy Boushel (888)

12.35am 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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2.00pm The Spanish Gardener (U) (FILM) 1956 Insecure diplomat Michael Hordern becomes increasingly jealous of his son's growing friendship with Spanish groundsman Dirk Bogarde. As his concern grows, he vows to take drastic steps to put an end to their bond — but his foolhardy actions lead to tragedy. Absorbing, well-judged drama based on the novel by AJ Cronin, with the fine cast also including Jon Whiteley, Cyril Cusack and Geoffrey Keen

3.45pm Thunderbirds Are Go! (U) (FILM) 1966 Energetic adventure based on Gerry Anderson's hit puppet series. International Rescue are called in to save the first manned Mars probe from sinister hijacker The Hood, and ensure a second mission runs smoothly. Featuring the voices of Shane Rimmer, Ray Barrett, Alexander Davion, Peter Dyneley, Christine Finn and Cliff Richard, voicing a puppet version of himself (888)

5.35pm The Sons of Katie Elder (U) (FILM) 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)

8.00pm Congo (12) (FILM) 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)

10.00pm Evolution (PG) (FILM) 2001 Mild-mannered science teachers David Duchovny and Orlando Jones investigate a mysterious meteor and discover it's oozing a bizarre fluid containing millions of minuscule but rapidly evolving organisms. It's not long before the microscopic creatures begin turning into terrifying alien monsters with a taste for meat. Sci-fi comedy, with Julianne Moore, Seann William Scott, Dan Aykroyd and Ted Levine (888)

11.50pm The Fly (18) (FILM) 1986 David Cronenberg's gruesomely graphic remake of the Fifties horror classic, starring Jeff Goldblum as a scientist whose experiments with matter transportation lead to tragedy. With Geena Davis, John Getz and Joy Boushel (888)

1.35am The Tree of Wooden Clogs (12) (FILM) 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 Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (PG) 2004 Giant flying robots attack New York — and only the heroic Sky Captain and a tenacious reporter seem able to save the day. Gleefully old-fashioned sci-fi adventure, notable for the use of computer-generated backgrounds and real actors, which gives it a unique feel. Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie head the cast, which also includes appearances by a digitally recreated Laurence Olivier

3.10pm River of No Return (PG) 1954 A farmer is reunited with his son after being released from prison, but he soon falls foul of a crooked gambler, who makes off with his horse and rifle. The rogue's girlfriend, who has been abandoned by him, stays with the boy and his father, but the three of them are forced to flee upriver into the wilderness. Rugged adventure, starring Marilyn Monroe, Robert Mitchum and Rory Calhoun (888)

4.55pm White Feather (U) 1955 Cavalry officer John Lund is assigned the task of persuading a tribe of Cheyenne Indians to vacate their land to make way for hordes of gold prospectors. However, while the chief agrees to move on, some of the warriors are determined to stay — and a romance between a Cheyenne woman and a surveyor complicates matters further. Lively Western, also starring Robert Wagner, Jeffrey Hunter, Debra Paget and Hugh O'Brian (888)

6.55pm Happy-Go-Lucky Preview A look at Mike Leigh's new comedy-drama, introduced by the director and star Sally Hawkins

7.05pm Evolution (PG) 2001 Mild-mannered science teachers David Duchovny and Orlando Jones investigate a mysterious meteor and discover it's oozing a bizarre fluid containing millions of minuscule but rapidly evolving organisms. It's not long before the microscopic creatures begin turning into terrifying alien monsters with a taste for meat. Sci-fi comedy, with Julianne Moore, Seann William Scott, Dan Aykroyd and Ted Levine (888)

9.00pm The Fifth Element (PG) 1997 A 23rd-century New York cab driver's life is turned upside down by an attractive woman who quite literally drops into his taxi. The encounter with the mysterious beauty leads to him being flung into battle against a horde of marauding aliens at an intergalactic holiday resort. Luc Besson's colourful sci-fi adventure stars Bruce Willis in the lead role, alongside Gary Oldman, Milla Jovovich, Ian Holm and Chris Tucker (888)

11.25pm Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (15) 1972 The fourth instalment of the sci-fi saga is set in a near future, where apes are treated as slaves. Series regular Roddy McDowall returns, playing the son of his character from the previous movies, who is forced to conceal his intelligence and ability to speak from his human masters. But when the secret is revealed, he leads his fellow simians in a revolution. With Ricardo Montalban and Don Murray (888)

1.05am The Cooler (15) 2003 A luckless gambler is hired by a casino boss to share his ill-fortune and stop other patrons winning. However, when he falls in love, fate finally seems to be smiling on him — causing all manner of problems for his enraged employer. Intriguing, quirky drama, starring William H Macy, Maria Bello and Alec Baldwin

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2.00pm Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (PG) (FILM) 2004 Giant flying robots attack New York — and only the heroic Sky Captain and a tenacious reporter seem able to save the day. Gleefully old-fashioned sci-fi adventure, notable for the use of computer-generated backgrounds and real actors, which gives it a unique feel. Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie head the cast, which also includes appearances by a digitally recreated Laurence Olivier

4.10pm River of No Return (PG) (FILM) 1954 A farmer is reunited with his son after being released from prison, but he soon falls foul of a crooked gambler, who makes off with his horse and rifle. The rogue's girlfriend, who has been abandoned by him, stays with the boy and his father, but the three of them are forced to flee upriver into the wilderness. Rugged adventure, starring Marilyn Monroe, Robert Mitchum and Rory Calhoun (888)

5.55pm White Feather (U) (FILM) 1955 Cavalry officer John Lund is assigned the task of persuading a tribe of Cheyenne Indians to vacate their land to make way for hordes of gold prospectors. However, while the chief agrees to move on, some of the warriors are determined to stay — and a romance between a Cheyenne woman and a surveyor complicates matters further. Lively Western, also starring Robert Wagner, Jeffrey Hunter, Debra Paget and Hugh O'Brian (888)

7.55pm Happy-Go-Lucky Preview A look at Mike Leigh's new comedy-drama, introduced by the director and star Sally Hawkins

8.05pm Evolution (PG) (FILM) 2001 Mild-mannered science teachers David Duchovny and Orlando Jones investigate a mysterious meteor and discover it's oozing a bizarre fluid containing millions of minuscule but rapidly evolving organisms. It's not long before the microscopic creatures begin turning into terrifying alien monsters with a taste for meat. Sci-fi comedy, with Julianne Moore, Seann William Scott, Dan Aykroyd and Ted Levine (888)

10.00pm The Fifth Element (PG) (FILM) 1997 A 23rd-century New York cab driver's life is turned upside down by an attractive woman who quite literally drops into his taxi. The encounter with the mysterious beauty leads to him being flung into battle against a horde of marauding aliens at an intergalactic holiday resort. Luc Besson's colourful sci-fi adventure stars Bruce Willis in the lead role, alongside Gary Oldman, Milla Jovovich, Ian Holm and Chris Tucker (888)

12.25am Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (15) (FILM) 1972 The fourth instalment of the sci-fi saga is set in a near future, where apes are treated as slaves. Series regular Roddy McDowall returns, playing the son of his character from the previous movies, who is forced to conceal his intelligence and ability to speak from his human masters. But when the secret is revealed, he leads his fellow simians in a revolution. With Ricardo Montalban and Don Murray (888)

2.05am The Cooler (15) (FILM) 2003 A luckless gambler is hired by a casino boss to share his ill-fortune and stop other patrons winning. However, when he falls in love, fate finally seems to be smiling on him — causing all manner of problems for his enraged employer. Intriguing, quirky drama, starring William H Macy, Maria Bello and Alec Baldwin

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1.00pm Home Alone 3 (PG) 1997 Cheeky eight-year-old Alex Pruitt is delighted to be given a remote-controlled toy car by his neighbour — unaware it contains a stolen microchip. A gang of crooks head to Alex's town with the intention of recovering their valuable item, but the resourceful youngster has prepared for their arrival with a series of nasty booby-traps. Alex D Linz, Olek Krupa, Rya Kihlstedt and Lenny von Dohlen star in this comedy sequel (888)



3.05pm The Americano (U) 1955 Texan Glenn Ford is hired to transport a cargo of prize bulls to Brazil, only to find his client has been mysteriously murdered. The courageous visitor sets out to solve the crime, while fighting off a host of jungle predators, and still finds time for a spot of romance. Big-budget Western, which offers plenty of picturesque scenery among the action. Frank Lovejoy, Cesar Romero, Ursula Thiess and Abbe Lane also star (888)



4.45pm Prince Valiant (U) 1954 Robert Wagner takes the title role in this lively adventure, based on the newspaper comic-strip by Hal Foster. He plays the noble Viking knight who is invited to King Arthur's court, only for sinister onlookers to plot his and the ruler's demise. Janet Leigh, James Mason and Debra Paget co-star (888)



6.50pm Time Bandits (PG) 1981 A bemused English schoolboy meets various heroic and despotic characters from history as he's escorted on a bizarre journey through time. Terry Gilliam's marvelously offbeat fantasy comedy boasts an all-star cast, including Monty Python comrades John Cleese and Michael Palin. Sean Connery, Ian Holm, Ralph Richardson, David Warner, Craig Warnock and David Rappaport also appear (888)



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 is dying, 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. With Eva Green, Liam Neeson and Edward Norton (888)



11.45pm The Death of Mr Lazarescu (15) 2005 An elderly man becomes convinced he is seriously ill — but his heavy drinking leaves everyone convinced he is just hungover. A sympathetic paramedic realises he is telling the truth, but that's only the beginning of the old man's problems as the pair embark on a lengthy journey through the city's hospitals, encountering indifference and bureaucracy along the way. Romanian comedy drama, starring Iaon Fiscuteanu and Luminita Gheorghiu



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1.00pm Sirocco (PG) 1951 Drama set in Twenties Damascus, about an American gunrunner who helps rebels, but still finds time for a little romance on the side. Humphrey Bogart and Marta Toren star



3.05pm Tulsa (U) 1949 A cattle magnate's ambitious daughter alienates her friends with her single-minded pursuit of wealth as she attempts to fend off the unwanted attentions of greedy oil barons intent on stealing her land. Drama, starring Susan Hayward, Robert Preston, Pedro Armendariz and Lloyd Gough



4.45pm Heaven Can Wait (U) 1943 Don Ameche is perfectly cast in Ernst Lubitsch's razor-sharp fantasy comedy as a playboy who dies and ends up waiting outside the gates of Hell. The Devil (Laird Cregar) questions whether he has been sufficiently sinful to gain entry, prompting the old rogue to recount the story of his eventful life, from stealing his cousin's fiancee to meddling in his son's romance with a singer. Gene Tierney, Charles Coburn and Spring Byington also star (888)



6.55pm The Deep End of the Ocean (12) 1999 A family grow frantic at the disappearance of their son — only to find him living in the same town a decade later. Drama, featuring a typically fine performance from Michelle Pfeiffer. Treat Williams, Whoopi Goldberg and Jonathan Jackson co-star



9.00pm Days of Thunder (15) 1990 Tony Scott's motor racing drama about an arrogant driver out to seize the reigning champion's crown, before a serious crash jeopardises his chances of ever racing again. Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Robert Duvall, Randy Quaid and John C Reilly star (888)



11.00pm To Die For (15) 1995 Gus Van Sant's acerbic black comedy features a fantastic lead performance from Nicole Kidman as an ambitious small town woman with a lifelong obsession of becoming a TV star. A job at a local TV station seems like the first step on her journey to the top. But when her husband announces his desire to start a family, she realises he has to go so she can pursue her dream and persuades her dim-witted teenage lover to murder him. Also starring Matt Dillon and Joaquin Phoenix (888)



1.05am Love and Sex (15) 2000 A writer afraid of commitment hopes to pick up a few pointers from past experiences while compiling an article on love. As she looks back on former romances, she recalls all manner of hysterical moments along the way — but one old flame seems to feature rather prominently in her memories. Canny comedy that benefits from perceptive writing. Famke Janssen, Jon Favreau and Noah Emmerich star (888)


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1.00pm The Kidnappers (U) 1953 Two orphaned boys living with their strict grandfather in Nova Scotia are disappointed by his refusal to allow them to keep a dog. However, their loneliness is alleviated when they discover a baby apparently abandoned in woodlands — and decide to raise the child themselves. Skilful drama, starring Duncan Macrae, Adrienne Corri, Jon Whiteley and Vincent Winter (888)



2.50pm Operation Amsterdam (PG) 1958 A stiff-upper-lipped British Army officer engages in a spot of larceny, but it's all to aid the war effort. Ordered to Amsterdam, he joins forces with two cunning Dutchmen and steals a secret cache of diamonds from a bank vault, thus preventing them falling into the hands of the Nazis. But German soldiers look set to thwart the plan. Energetic World War Two adventure, starring Peter Finch, Tony Britton and Eva Bartok (888)



4.55pm White Feather (U) 1955 Cavalry officer John Lund is assigned the task of persuading a tribe of Cheyenne Indians to vacate their land to make way for hordes of gold prospectors. However, while the chief agrees to move on, some of the warriors are determined to stay — and a romance between a Cheyenne woman and a surveyor complicates matters further. Lively Western, also starring Robert Wagner, Jeffrey Hunter, Debra Paget and Hugh O'Brian (888)



6.55pm Save the Last Dance (12) 2000 A troubled teenager moves to a tough inner-city school after her mother's death, but discovers she can't settle into her vastly different life — until a new boyfriend helps her discover a fresh sense of purpose through the power of dance. This amiable romantic drama is enjoyable enough, thanks to a likeable cast including Julia Stiles, Sean Patrick Thomas and Kerry Washington



9.00pm Forrest Gump (12) 1994 Comedy drama, starring Tom Hanks as the simple soul who acts as a living advertisement for the American Dream, bumbling through a bizarre series of adventures which lead to him becoming a football star, national hero and millionaire businessman. Robert Zemeckis's emotional and often humorous tale offers large helpings of patriotism which can be overbearing, but the performance of Hanks, coupled with special effects that see the hero sharing screen time with the likes of John F Kennedy, make this a wholesome slice of entertainment. Sally Field and Robin Wright Penn ably provide support, while Gary Sinise is on fantastic form as the feted Lieutenant Dan (888)




11.35pm 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)



1.40am The Naked Man (15) 1998 A mild-mannered chiropractor refuses to let an underworld kingpin and his gang of lawless drug addicts get away with murder, and adopts the persona of a big-league wrestler to confront them. Comedy drama, starring Michael Rapaport, Rachel Leigh Cook and Michael Jeter



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1.00pm 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)



2.50pm The One That Got Away (U) 1957 Gripping World War Two adventure telling the true story of Franz von Werra (Hardy Kruger), a German pilot who repeatedly escaped from British prison camps. After being moved to Montreal, he managed to break out and make it into America in an attempt to rejoin his squadron. Michael Goodliffe, Colin Gordon and Terence Alexander also star (888)




5.05pm River of No Return (PG) 1954 A farmer is reunited with his son after being released from prison, but he soon falls foul of a crooked gambler, who makes off with his horse and rifle. The rogue's girlfriend, who has been abandoned by him, stays with the boy and his father, but the three of them are forced to flee upriver into the wilderness. Rugged adventure, starring Marilyn Monroe, Robert Mitchum and Rory Calhoun (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 John Q (15) 2002 A man rushes his poorly son to hospital after the youngster suffers heart failure, only to learn the staff won't perform a life-saving transplant because his insurance doesn't cover it. In an act of desperation, the aggrieved father takes the medics hostage until they agree to carry out the operation. Underrated drama, starring the always reliable Denzel Washington, alongside Anne Heche, James Woods and Robert Duvall (888)




11.15pm Taxi (12) 2004 A hapless cop is forced to turn to cabs to get around after losing his driving licence — and soon forms an alliance with a daring taxi driver, who ends up helping him to track down a team of bold bank robbers. Fast-paced thriller, a remake of the French comedy of the same name, starring Queen Latifah, Jimmy Fallon and Gisele Bundchen




1.05am Run Lola Run (15) 1998 Tom Tykwer's brilliant, innovative crime drama which offers three possible scenarios and outcomes as a woman and her boyfriend race against time to pay a drug pusher who also deals in death. The fast-paced film deservedly won worldwide acclaim and a clutch of awards, and stars Franka Potente, Moritz Bleibtreu and Herbert Knaup



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1.00pm The Bitter Tea of General Yen (PG) 1932 Barbara Stanwyck plays an American missionary who falls for an infamous Chinese warlord (Nils Asther) holding her prisoner during a revolution. Frank Capra's romantic drama, also starring Gavin Gordon and Walter Connolly



2.40pm The Spanish Gardener (U) 1956 Insecure diplomat Michael Hordern becomes increasingly jealous of his son's growing friendship with Spanish groundsman Dirk Bogarde. As his concern grows, he vows to take drastic steps to put an end to their bond — but his foolhardy actions lead to tragedy. Absorbing, well-judged drama based on the novel by AJ Cronin, with the fine cast also including Jon Whiteley, Cyril Cusack and Geoffrey Keen (888)



4.25pm 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)



6.50pm The Vikings (PG) 1958 Hugely exciting adventure, following the brutal activities of grizzled Norse warrior Kirk Douglas, who becomes embroiled in a feud with former slave Tony Curtis, little suspecting his arch enemy is actually his half-brother. Matters come to a head when they both set their sights on Welsh princess Janet Leigh, leading them to confrontation — but the situation is complicated by the interference of England's sadistic king. Ernest Borgnine, James Donald and Alexander Knox also star (888)



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 is dying, 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. With Eva Green, Liam Neeson and Edward Norton (888)



11.45pm The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (15) 1988 Leslie Nielsen stars as incredibly inept American detective Frank Drebin in this hilarious slapstick crime caper from the makers of Airplane! Drebin's investigation into the shooting of a colleague leads him to uncover a plot to assassinate the Queen during a visit to Los Angeles. However, the daft plot takes second place to an unstoppable avalanche of fast-and-furious one-liners and sight gags which should leave viewers helpless with laughter. Priscilla Presley and Ricardo Montalban co-star




1.25am Little Norse Prince (U) 1968 A bold youngster living in Iron Age Scandinavia embarks on a series of increasingly dangerous adventures after he retrieves a priceless sword from a devious giant, ending up in the lands of his ancestors. Animated drama, featuring the voices of Etsuko Ichihara and Mikijiro Hira


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1.00pm The Americano (U) 1955 Texan Glenn Ford is hired to transport a cargo of prize bulls to Brazil, only to find his client has been mysteriously murdered. The courageous visitor sets out to solve the crime, while fighting off a host of jungle predators, and still finds time for a spot of romance. Big-budget Western, which offers plenty of picturesque scenery among the dated action. Frank Lovejoy, Cesar Romero, Ursula Thiess and Abbe Lane also star (888)




2.45pm Prince Valiant (U) 1954 Robert Wagner takes the title role in this lively adventure, based on the newspaper comic-strip by Hal Foster. He plays the noble Viking knight who is invited to King Arthur's court, only for sinister onlookers to plot his and the ruler's demise. Janet Leigh, James Mason and Debra Paget co-star (888)




4.40pm The Vikings (PG) 1958 Hugely exciting adventure, following the brutal activities of grizzled Norse warrior Kirk Douglas, who becomes embroiled in a feud with former slave Tony Curtis, little suspecting his arch enemy is actually his half-brother. Matters come to a head when they both set their sights on Welsh princess Janet Leigh, leading them to confrontation — but the situation is complicated by the interference of England's sadistic king. Ernest Borgnine, James Donald and Alexander Knox also star (888)




7.00pm Home Alone 3 (PG) 1997 Cheeky eight-year-old Alex Pruitt is delighted to be given a remote-controlled toy car by his neighbour — unaware it contains a stolen microchip. A gang of crooks head to Alex's town with the intention of recovering their valuable item, but the resourceful youngster has prepared for their arrival with a series of nasty booby-traps. Alex D Linz, Olek Krupa, Rya Kihlstedt and Lenny von Dohlen star in this comedy sequel (888)




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 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)




12.50am CRAZY (15) 2005 A teenager in 1970s Canada is confused about his sexuality and struggles to fit in — something his four testosterone charged brothers have no difficulty with. Seeking solace in music, he feels compelled to live up to his old-fashioned father's expectations. Comedy drama, starring Marc-Andre Grondin and Michel Cote



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1.00pm 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



3.10pm 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)



5.10pm 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)



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 Forrest Gump (12) 1994 Comedy drama, starring Tom Hanks as the simple soul who acts as a living advertisement for the American Dream, bumbling through a bizarre series of adventures which lead to him becoming a football star, national hero and millionaire businessman. Robert Zemeckis's emotional and often humorous tale also stars Sally Field, Robin Wright Penn and Gary Sinise (888)



11.35pm Holy Smoke (18) 1999 An Australian woman embraces the teachings of a guru during a trip to India, and becomes a fully fledged follower. Fearing she has been brainwashed, her family hire a cult specialist to “deprogramme” her — but it soon becomes apparent the expert needs more help than his patient. Intelligent and often surreal satirical drama, directed by Jane Campion and starring Kate Winslet, Harvey Keitel, Julie Hamilton, Sophie Lee and Daniel Wyllie (888)



1.45am Black and White (18) 1999 A husband-and-wife documentary team follow a group of Caucasian high-school teenagers trying to fit in with Harlem's hip-hop crowd and shady gangsta rappers. Intelligent, largely improvised drama exploring racial politics, boasting a cast including Robert Downey Jnr, Brooke Shields, Scott Caan, Jared Leto, Stacy Edwards, Claudia Schiffer and Elijah Wood, plus Mike Tyson as himself (888)



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1.00pm 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)



2.50pm 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)




4.50pm 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)



6.50pm Save the Last Dance (12) 2000 A troubled teenager moves to a tough inner-city school after her mother's death, but discovers she can't settle into her vastly different life — until a new boyfriend helps her discover a fresh sense of purpose through the power of dance. This amiable romantic drama is enjoyable enough, thanks to a likeable cast including Julia Stiles, Sean Patrick Thomas and Kerry Washington




9.00pm Days of Thunder (15) 1990 Tony Scott's motor racing drama about an arrogant driver out to seize the reigning champion's crown, before a serious crash jeopardises his chances of ever racing again. Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Robert Duvall, Randy Quaid and John C Reilly star (888)



11.00pm Dogville (15) 2004 A woman on the run from dangerous gangsters seeks refuge in a small town, where she offers to work in return for shelter — but her plight prompts the residents to take advantage of her. Lars von Trier's drama, starring Nicole Kidman, Paul Bettany, Lauren Bacall and Philip Baker Hall



2.20am Little Norse Prince (U) 1968 A bold youngster living in Iron Age Scandinavia embarks on a series of increasingly dangerous adventures after he retrieves a priceless sword from a devious giant, ending up in the lands of his ancestors. Animated drama, featuring the voices of Etsuko Ichihara and Mikijiro Hira


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1.00pm 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)



3.05pm 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



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 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 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)




11.55pm Taxi (12) 2004 A hapless cop is forced to turn to cabs to get around after losing his driving licence — and soon forms an alliance with a daring taxi driver, who ends up helping him to track down a team of bold bank robbers. Fast-paced thriller, a remake of the French comedy of the same name, starring Queen Latifah, Jimmy Fallon and Gisele Bundchen




1.45am Holy Smoke (18) 1999 An Australian woman embraces the teachings of a guru during a trip to India, and becomes a fully fledged follower. Fearing she has been brainwashed, her family hire a cult specialist to “deprogramme” her — but it soon becomes apparent the expert needs more help than his patient. Intelligent and often surreal satirical drama, directed by Jane Campion and starring Kate Winslet, Harvey Keitel, Julie Hamilton, Sophie Lee and Daniel Wyllie (888)



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