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15:00pm It Came from Outer Space (PG) 1953

An astronomer witnesses an spacecraft crash-landing in the Arizona desert. While nobody believes his story at first, people soon start disappearing, only to reappear behaving strangely under the aliens' influence. Classic sci-fi adventure, with Richard Carlson and Barbara Rush

16:40pm Monte Carlo or Bust (U) 1969

Slapstick chase comedy about the misadventures of participants in the 1,500-mile Monte Carlo Rally. Starring Tony Curtis, Terry-Thomas, Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Susan Hampshire and Hattie Jacques

19:05pm Please Sir (U) 1971

Rowdy big-screen spin-off from the classic TV comedy, starring John Alderton as a put-upon secondary school teacher struggling to cope with his disruptive inner-city pupils during a two-week stay at a country recreation centre. With Deryck Guyler, Noel Howlett, Joan Sanderson and Richard Davies (888)

21:00pm Volcano (12) 1997

A river of molten lava erupts onto LA's already congested streets, forcing emergency expert Tommy Lee Jones to leap into action and save the day. Red-hot adventure which may lack a sensible plot, but makes up for it with lashings of enthusiasm from a cast that also includes Anne Heche, Gaby Hoffmann, Keith David and Don Cheadle (888)

23:00pm Gangster No 1 (18) 2000

Stylish and violent thriller about a crime boss troubled by the release of an old gangland rival from prison. Flashbacks explore his brutal rise to power in the 1960s. Malcolm McDowell and Paul Bettany give chilling performances as the nameless central character in the two different eras. Also starring David Thewlis, Saffron Burrows and Kenneth Cranham (888)

1:00am Chuck and Buck (15) 2000

A record producer's life is thrown into turmoil when a childhood buddy grows obsessed with their friendship — placing everything he holds dear in jeopardy. Comedy, written by and starring Mike White, with Chris Weitz, Lupe Ontiveros and Beth Colt

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15:00pm Gentleman's Agreement (U) 1947

A seasoned journalist pretends to be Jewish to gain first-hand experience of anti-Semitism, but isn't prepared for the torrent of racial abuse he receives. Warts-and-all drama, starring Gregory Peck, Dorothy McGuire, John Garfield and Celeste Holm

17:15pm The Iron Petticoat (U) 1956

Bob Hope stars as a US Air Force officer who tries to convince renowned Russian pilot Katharine Hepburn of the benefits of life in the West. Enjoyable military comedy hampered by a few bumpy patches, but the sparks fly between leading pair Hope and Hepburn — surprising really, since their off-screen relationship was notoriously acrimonious. James Robertson Justice and Robert Helpmann co-star (888)

19:00pm Project X (PG) 1987

A military airman is assigned to work at a secret establishment where chimpanzees are supposedly being trained to operate flight simulators — but discovers the true nature of the research and resolves to set them free. Drama, starring Matthew Broderick, Helen Hunt, Bill Sadler and Jonathan Stark

21:00pm National Lampoon's Animal House (15) 1978
A college's most slobbish student fraternity is threatened with expulsion, so its madcap members declare war on the authorities. Anarchic campus comedy, directed by John Landis and co-written by Harold Ramis. The naturally hilarious John Belushi stars alongside Tim Matheson, Donald Sutherland, Karen Allen and Tom Hulce (888)

23:05pm Very Bad Things (18) 1998

Dark and twisted comedy, in which a riotous stag night in Las Vegas results in the accidental death of a stripper. Having buried the body in the desert, the group of friends soon turn on each other, while the increasingly unhinged best man (Christian Slater) resorts to desperate measures to keep their secret under wraps. Also starring Cameron Diaz as the ruthless, demanding bride and Jon Favreau as the put-upon groom (888)

01:00am Gozu (18) 2003

A smalltime Japanese gangster is ordered to dispose of a former criminal bigshot whose mental instability has become a liability — but, as he strives to complete his mission, he finds himself drawn into an increasingly bizarre series of events. Offbeat horror from acclaimed director Takashi Miike, starring Hideki Sone, Sho Aikawa and Kimika Yoshino

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15:00pm 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. Clunky thriller that even leading man John Mills can't save, co-starring Lisa Daniely, Derek Farr, Roland Culver and Noelle Middleton (888)

16:35pm The Bride of Frankenstein (PG) 1935

An eccentric professor tries to force a reluctant Baron Frankenstein to resume his experiments in creating life. Meanwhile, the monster, having survived his apparent death in the first film, is in search of companionship — leading him into a dreadful bargain with the two scientists. James Whale's superior horror sequel, shot through with elements of surreal fantasy and dark humour. Starring Boris Karloff, Colin Clive, Elsa Lanchester, Ernest Thesiger and Valerie Hobson

17:55pm The Mark of Zorro (PG) 1974

The masked swashbuckling aristocrat returns from Spain to his native California, where he sets about righting the wrongs committed by a local villain. Fun-filled remake of the classic 1940 adventure, which lacks the zip of the more recent rehash, starring Frank Langella, Ricardo Montalban, Gilbert Roland and Yvonne De Carlo (888)

19:15pm The Europeans (U) 1979

A stern all-American family in 19th-century New England have their world turned upside down by the arrival of returning expatriate visitors. Merchant Ivory drama, starring Lee Remick, Robin Ellis, Wesley Addy, Tim Choate and Lisa Eichhorn. Based on the novel by Henry James

21:00pm Trading Places (15) 1983

Two billionaire brothers engineer the downfall of high-flying employee Dan Aykroyd, while giving lowlife street hustler Eddie Murphy all the advantages of wealth, as part of a bet to see whether heredity or upbringing determines character. Of course, their devious scheme leads to all manner of hilarious confusion as the unwitting pair get used to their new roles. John Landis's side-splittingly funny comedy, also starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Ralph Bellamy, Don Ameche, Denholm Elliott and James Belushi (888)

23:10pm Assault on Precinct 13 (18) 1976

A virtually deserted police station in downtown Los Angeles is besieged by violent street thugs bent on revenge after six of their friends are gunned down by the cops. John Carpenter's influential urban thriller still stands as one of his finest works and has in recent years attained cult status, prompting a recent remake. The largely unknown cast includes Darwin Joston, Austin Stoker and Laurie Zimmer (888)

00:50am Switchblade Romance (18) 2003

A young woman goes to spend the summer with a friend's family — but her holiday rapidly turns into a bloodbath when a murderous stranger breaks into the house, kidnapping her pal and leaving the rest of the family dead. Grisly French horror, starring Cecile De France, Maiwenn Le Besco and Philippe Nahon

02:30am Germany, Year Zero (PG) 1948

A boy struggling to help feed his family in post-World War Two Berlin decides to ease their financial burden by murdering his father. Roberto Rossellini's compelling tragic drama, starring Edmund Moeschke, Franz Kruger and Ernst Pittschau

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FilmFour & Film Four +1 29.11.06

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15:00pm Three Came Home (PG) 1950

A writer and her husband are captured by Japanese forces but get separated in a tough prison camp. Moving fact-based drama based on the true story of Agnes Newton Keith, starring Claudette Colbert, Patric Knowles, Florence Desmond and Sessue Hayakawa

17:00pm The Long Memory (PG) 1952

A man is released from prison after serving a 12-year sentence for a crime he didn't commit, and immediately sets about tracking down the group who framed him for murder, which includes his former girlfriend. But it's not long before he stumbles upon a shocking secret which leaves him all the more determined to exact revenge. Taut, engaging thriller, starring John Mills, Elizabeth Sellars, John McCallum and Geoffrey Keen (888)

18:45pm Le Divorce (12) 2003

An American woman heads for Paris to offer support to her pregnant stepsister, who's been abandoned by her feckless husband, and the pair soon embark on a whirlwind tour of the city's hotspots and clubs — only to find fun and romance where they least expected it. Comedy, starring Kate Hudson, Naomi Watts, Glenn Close and Leslie Caron

21:00pm Angela's Ashes (15) 1999

Director Alan Parker's stark adaptation of Frank McCourt's Pulitzer Prize-winning memoirs, recounting his experiences of growing up in poverty-stricken Limerick with his alcoholic father Malachy and desperate mother Angela. Grimly epic trials-of-life drama, with Robert Carlyle and Emily Watson giving powerhouse performances, alongside Joe Breen, Ciaran Owens, Michael Legge and Pauline McLynn (888)

23:45pm Lucky Break (12) 2001

A mismatched gang of convicts decide to alleviate the boredom of imprisonment by staging a musical — but secretly plot to take advantage of the situation and skedaddle. However, problems loom as the big day draws closer, and things are further complicated when the ringleader finds himself increasingly drawn to a ***y psychiatrist. Hugely entertaining and chirpy comedy from The Full Monty director Peter Cattaneo, with a top-notch cast including James Nesbitt, Lennie James, Timothy Spall, Olivia Williams, Bill Nighy and Christopher Plummer (888)

01:50am Two-Lane Blacktop (18) 1971

Road movie, following the progress of two easygoing American drifters as they crank up their supercharged car and hit the highways to compete in a high-speed cross-country race to Washington. Singer-songwriter James Taylor stars alongside Beach Boys drummer Dennis Wilson. With Warren Oates and Laurie Bird giving the musicians support

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15:00pm Victim (PG) 1961

Intense, ground-breaking thriller, with Dirk Bogarde playing a secretly *** barrister who risks his reputation, marriage and career to hunt down conniving blackmailers preying on homo***ual men. Bogarde's bold decision to play this role shocked many fans, and while some elements of this movie are very dated, it marked a major shift in social attitudes. Sylvia Syms, Dennis Price and Anthony Nicholls co-star. Directed by Basil Dearden (888)

16:55pm Kidnapped (U) 1971

Thoroughly entertaining adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's novel set during the Jacobite Revolution, starring Lawrence Douglas as a naive young man who is cheated out of his inheritance by his conniving uncle, abducted and taken aboard a slave ship, where he forms an alliance with a fearsome rebel. Michael Caine and Trevor Howard lend their weight to a star-studded cast, which also includes Jack Hawkins and Donald Pleasence (888)

19:05pm Please Sir (U) 1971

Rowdy big-screen spin-off from the classic TV comedy, starring John Alderton as a put-upon secondary school teacher struggling to cope with his disruptive inner-city pupils during a two-week stay at a country recreation centre. With Deryck Guyler, Noel Howlett, Joan Sanderson and Richard Davies (888)

21:00pm Gladiator (15) 2000

Director Ridley Scott's Oscar-winning drama, starring Russell Crowe as a betrayed Roman general who wins acclaim as a gladiator in the Colosseum. He never loses sight of his prime goal — to exact revenge on the emperor who ordered the murder of his wife and son. Joaquin Phoenix plays the twisted villain, with support from Richard Harris, Derek Jacobi, Connie Nielsen and Oliver Reed, who died during production (888)

23:55pm Night Watch (15) 2004

An ancient truce between two groups of vampires is broken, leading to chaos and carnage in modern-day Moscow. Russian horror, starring Konstantin Khabensky, Vladimir Menshov and Valery Zolotukhin (888)

02:10am The Way Home (U) 2002

A youngster is horrified at being sent to live with his mute grandmother in a remote area of South Korea, and it's not long before the solitude proves too much for him — but as time passes, his anger begins to ebb away, leading him to form a strong bond with the old lady. Celebrated drama, starring Eul-boon Kim, Seung-ho Yu and Hyo-hee Dong

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Film Four & Film Four +1 01.12.06

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15:00pm The Iron Petticoat (U) 1956

Bob Hope stars as a US Air Force officer who tries to convince renowned Russian pilot Katharine Hepburn of the benefits of life in the West. Enjoyable military comedy hampered by a few bumpy patches, but the sparks fly between leading pair Hope and Hepburn — surprising really, since their off-screen relationship was notoriously acrimonious. James Robertson Justice and Robert Helpmann co-star (888)

16:55pm The Lady Vanishes (PG) 1979

A traveller befriends an elderly lady during a train journey, but she suddenly disappears, and he embarks on a search for her. However, the other passengers deny ever seeing the missing woman — leading to suspicions that a conspiracy is afoot. The last film made by Hammer is a glossy but disappointing remake of Hitchcock's classic 1938 mystery, starring Elliott Gould, Cybill Shepherd, Herbert Lom, Arthur Lowe and Ian Carmichael (888)

19:00pm Project X (PG) 1987

A military airman is assigned to work at a secret establishment where chimpanzees are supposedly being trained to operate flight simulators — but discovers the true nature of the research and resolves to set them free. Drama, starring Matthew Broderick, Helen Hunt, Bill Sadler and Jonathan Stark

21:00pm National Lampoon's Animal House (15) 1978
A college's most slobbish student fraternity is threatened with expulsion, so its madcap members declare war on the authorities. Anarchic campus comedy, directed by John Landis and co-written by Harold Ramis. The naturally hilarious John Belushi stars alongside Tim Matheson, Donald Sutherland, Karen Allen and Tom Hulce (888)

23:05pm Jungle Fever (18) 1991

A successful African-American architect embarks on a perilous affair with an Italian-American secretary, little realising the tension it will cause between their respective communities. Spike Lee's racial drama, starring Wesley Snipes, Annabella Sciorra, Anthony Quinn, Samuel L Jackson and John Turturro

01:35am Choses Secretes (18) 2002 (Secret Things)

Two young women use their feminine wiles to work their way up the corporate ladder, but soon meet their match in an equally manipulative executive with a fondness for ***ual exploration. Compelling French adult drama, starring Coralie Revel, Sabrina Seyvecou, Roger Mirmont and Fabrice Deville

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FilmFour & Film Four +1 02.12.06

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15.00pm 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. Clunky thriller that even leading man John Mills can't save, co-starring Lisa Daniely, Derek Farr, Roland Culver and Noelle Middleton (888)

16.45pm The One That Got Away (U) 1957

Gripping World War Two adventure telling the true story of pilot Franz von Werra (Hardy Kruger), a German PoW 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. Colin Gordon, Terence Alexander and Michael Goodliffe also star (888)

19.00pm A Matter of Life and Death (U) 1946

David Niven stars as a pilot who learns he should have been killed in action during World War Two. As a result, he is forced to fight for his life in a heavenly court with only the love of his life and a recently deceased doctor to help him. Powell and Pressburger's stunning acclaimed fantasy drama, with Roger Livesey, Marius Goring and Kim Hunter (888)

21.00pm Trading Places (15) 1983

Two billionaire brothers engineer the downfall of high-flying employee Dan Aykroyd, while giving lowlife street hustler Eddie Murphy all the advantages of wealth, as part of a bet to see whether heredity or upbringing determines character. Of course, their devious scheme leads to all manner of hilarious confusion as the unwitting pair get used to their new roles. John Landis's side-splittingly funny comedy, also starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Ralph Bellamy, Don Ameche, Denholm Elliott and James Belushi (888)

23.10pm 8mm (18) 1999

Surveillance expert Nicolas Cage is dragged into a seedy world of murder and deception when hired to investigate a suspicious movie found among the possessions of a dead man. The film appears to contain real-life scenes of a killing — but appearances can be deceptive. Gritty thriller delving into the murky world of snuff cinema, with Joaquin Phoenix, James Gandolfini and Peter Stormare (888)

01.35am L.I.E (18) 2001

Michael Cuesta's gritty drama follows a confused young man who is unsure of his ***uality or his future. When his recently widowed father begins seeing a brash woman, the youngster abandons his home life and falls in with a bad crowd, but it is his relationship with an older man that changes his life forever. Paul Franklin Dano stars, alongside Bruce Altman and Brian Cox (888)

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15:00pm The Great Sioux Uprising (U) 1953

A gang of rustlers anger the local Sioux tribe by stealing their horses and selling them to a nearby Army outpost — and as the braves gear up for a war, only one man can prevent a massacre. Western adventure, starring Jeff Chandler, Faith Domergue, Lyle Bettger and Peter Whitney

16:30pm Howards End (PG) 1992

Acclaimed Merchant-Ivory period drama based on EM Forster's novel about the conflict between two families from vastly different backgrounds who become fatefully entwined. Starring Emma Thompson in an Oscar-winning role alongside Anthony Hopkins, Vanessa Redgrave, Helena Bonham Carter and Sam West (888)

19:10pm 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. Comedy laden with pratfalls, unexpected encounters and tricky situations, but still falling short of hilarity. Dirk Bogarde, James Robertson Justice and Donald Sinden are among the cast (888)

21:00pm K-Pax (12) 2001

Confused Kevin Spacey is committed to an asylum, where psychiatrist Jeff Bridges attempts to deal with his new patient's confused mental state, trying to get to the root of the wild claims that he's a visitor from another planet on a research mission — but the mystery man appears to have a bizarre effect on all those around him, prompting the doctor to reassess everything he believes in. Rather daft but likeable drama, with Mary McCormack, Alfre Woodard and David Patrick Kelly (888)

23:20pm Very Bad Things (18) 1998

Dark and twisted comedy, in which a riotous stag night in Las Vegas results in the accidental death of a stripper. Having buried the body in the desert, the group of friends soon turn on each other, while the increasingly unhinged best man (Christian Slater) resorts to desperate measures to keep their secret under wraps. Also starring Cameron Diaz as the ruthless, demanding bride and Jon Favreau as the put-upon groom (888)

01:15am Girlfight (15) 2000

A Hispanic girl struggles to fight her way out of Brooklyn's slums by indulging her one passion — boxing. However, her new career throws up a thorny problem when she's required to fight the pugilist with whom she's fallen head over heels in love. Acclaimed at the 2000 Sundance Film Festival, this award-winning drama stars Michelle Rodriguez, who gives a superb performance as the tenacious teenager, alongside Jaime Tirelli and Paul Calderon

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Film Four & Film Four +1 04.12.06

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15:00pm The Mark of Zorro (PG) 1974

The masked swashbuckling aristocrat returns from Spain to his native California, where he sets about righting the wrongs committed by a local villain. Fun-filled remake of the classic 1940 adventure, which lacks the zip of the more recent rehash, starring Frank Langella, Ricardo Montalban, Gilbert Roland and Yvonne De Carlo (888)

16:25pm Pimpernel Smith (U) 1941

A mild-mannered professor working in wartime Germany becomes an unlikely underground leader in the fight against the Nazis, specialising in rescuing innocent victims from under the noses of the bewildered and befuddled Axis troops. Cracking drama with thrills and spills aplenty, updating Baroness Orczy's The Scarlet Pimpernel in fine fashion. Director Leslie Howard also takes the lead as the unassuming hero, alongside Francis L Sullivan, Mary Morris, Hugh McDermott, Raymond Huntley and Manning Whiley

18:45pm Le Divorce (12) 2003

An American woman heads for Paris to offer support to her pregnant stepsister, who's been abandoned by her feckless husband, and the pair soon embark on a whirlwind tour of the city's hotspots and clubs — only to find fun and romance where they least expected it. Comedy, starring Kate Hudson, Naomi Watts, Glenn Close and Leslie Caron

21:00pm Billy Madison (PG) 1995

Comedy about a lazy twentysomething who bets he can belatedly finish all 12 grades of school in six months so his father will believe him worthy of taking over the family business. Sadly, although it boasts a few laugh-out-loud moments, they are not enough to salvage the film. Adam Sandler stars, with Bridgette Wilson, Darren McGavin and Bradley Whitford

22:40pm Dazed and Confused (18) 1993

Sharp and insightful comedy drama from director Richard Linklater, following a group of Texas high school students whose often wild pranks lead to disaster and humiliation for a few younger pupils on the last day of the 1976 term. Starring Ben Affleck, Milla Jovovich, Matthew McConaughey and Parker Posey

00:40am Buffalo '66 (15) 1998

A newly released ex-con kidnaps a girl and forces her to play the part of his fictitious wife as he attends an emotional and turbulent family reunion. Stylish offbeat drama, written, directed by and starring the notoriously eccentric Vincent Gallo, with a typically mature and well-measured performance coming from Christina Ricci. Anjelica Huston and Ben Gazzara co-star

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15:00pm Kidnapped (U) 1971

Thoroughly entertaining adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's novel set during the Jacobite Revolution, starring Lawrence Douglas as a naive young man who is cheated out of his inheritance by his conniving uncle, abducted and taken aboard a slave ship, where he forms an alliance with a fearsome rebel. Michael Caine and Trevor Howard lend their weight to a star-studded cast, which also includes Jack Hawkins and Donald Pleasence (888)

17:00pm Lawrence of Arabia (PG) 1962

Veteran British director David Lean won his second Oscar for this sweeping, epic tale, based on the experiences of enigmatic World War One Army officer TE Lawrence (Peter O'Toole giving an electric performance in the role that deservedly shot him to stardom). It tells of his efforts as a naive young man trying to unite the Arab nations against the Turks and taking on the British Army when he disagrees with the accepted idea of using modern strategies, preferring to tackle the enemy with far more effective guerrilla tactics instead. However, his ideals are soon eroded by the horrors he witnesses, leaving him spiralling into madness. Omar Sharif co-stars as Sherif Ali, alongside Anthony Quinn, Alec Guinness and Jack Hawkins (888)

21:00pm Ferris Bueller's Day Off (15) 1986

Matthew Broderick stars as a cocky teenage upstart who plays truant from school and spends the day dragging his gorgeous girlfriend and a reluctant chum into all manner of crazy adventures in the big city — while his dogged headmaster vows to stop at nothing to prove the youngster is faking illness. Gleefully irreverent, side-splittingly funny comedy, co-starring Mia Sara, Alan Ruck, Jennifer Grey, Jeffrey Jones and Charlie Sheen (888)

23:00pm Arlington Road (15) 1999

Suspicion and paranoia rule the day in this well-honed thriller, starring Jeff Bridges as a mild-mannered professor who becomes convinced there's something not quite right about new neighbour Tim Robbins. It's nothing he can put his finger on, but he decides to delve into his past regardless — only to get a nasty shock. Joan Cusack and Hope Davis are among the co-stars milking the drama for all it's worth (888)

01:15am A Tale of Two Sisters (15) 2003

A pair of sisters are forced to spend time in a psychiatric hospital following the death of their mother — but when the girls return home, old problems resurface, seemingly caused by the presence of their new stepmother. Horror, starring Im Soo-jung, Moon Geun-young, Yeom Jeong-a and Kim Kab-su

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15:00pm The Great Sioux Uprising (U) 1953

A gang of rustlers anger the local Sioux tribe by stealing their horses and selling them to a nearby Army outpost — and as the braves gear up for a war, only one man can prevent a massacre. Western adventure, starring Jeff Chandler, Faith Domergue, Lyle Bettger and Peter Whitney

16:35pm Victim (PG) 1961

Intense, ground-breaking thriller, with Dirk Bogarde playing a secretly *** barrister who risks his reputation, marriage and career to hunt down conniving blackmailers preying on homo***ual men. Bogarde's bold decision to play this role shocked many fans, and while some elements of this movie are very dated, it marked a major shift in social attitudes. Sylvia Syms, Dennis Price and Anthony Nicholls co-star. Directed by Basil Dearden (888)

18:30pm The Cassandra Crossing (PG) 1976

A wounded ********* carrying a deadly pneumonic plague virus boards a transcontinental train, prompting the authorities to take extreme steps to save millions from infection. However, conflict erupts between a military officer who thinks the passengers should die to contain the disease, and a doctor who believes their condition can be treated. Terrible disaster epic, which even the star-studded cast of Burt Lancaster, Richard Harris, Martin Sheen and Sophia Loren can't salvage

21:00pm Fast Times at Ridgemont High (18) 1982

Acclaimed cult comedy, adapted by Cameron Crowe from his own book, following the lives of Californian high-school teenagers. Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judge Reinhold Phoebe Cates and Forest Whitaker star, while Sean Penn steals the show as pot-smoking surfer Jeff Spicoli

22:40pm Secrets and Lies (15) 1995

Mike Leigh's award-winning drama about a working-class white woman who receives a shock in the form of her black daughter, who appears on the scene wanting to get to know her mother. Nominated for four Oscars, this emotional story is a convincing exploration of the highs and lows of family relationships, and boasts an array of British talent, including Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Brenda Blethyn, Timothy Spall and Phyllis Logan (888)

01:25am Hush (12) 1998

A domineering mother goes to extreme lengths to bring her meek son and his girlfriend under her complete control, desperate for them to produce an heir and run the family business. Pitiful thriller, starring Jessica Lange, Gwyneth Paltrow, Johnathon Schaech and Debi Mazar (888)

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15:00pm 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)

16:55pm Moulin Rouge (PG) 1952

Stylish and emotional drama, produced and co-written by John Huston. Based on a best-selling fictionalised biography by Pierre La Mure, it concentrates on famed painter Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and his two love affairs. Jose Ferrer's portrayal of the artist is superb, but the real star of the film is Colette Marchand, who won an Oscar for her performance as Marie Charlet, while Zsa Zsa Gabor and Peter Cushing co-star (888)

19:10pm 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. Comedy laden with pratfalls, unexpected encounters and tricky situations, but still falling short of hilarity. Dirk Bogarde, James Robertson Justice and Donald Sinden are among the cast (888)

21:00pm School of Rock (PG) 2004

An idle slob spies a much-needed money-making opportunity and poses as a supply teacher — but soon decides to pass his passion for music on to his pupils, creating a youthful rock band. Comedy, starring Jack Black, Joan Cusack, Mike White and Sarah Silverman (888)

23:05pm Annie Hall (15) 1977

Woody Allen stars as a neurotic and self-obsessed New York Jewish comedian looking back on his affair with equally scatterbrained singer Diane Keaton, from their first encounter to the seemingly inevitable breakdown of communication. Multi-Oscar-winning romantic comedy, with Shelley Duvall, Paul Simon, Christopher Walken and Carol Kane. The film also boasts Sigourney Weaver's debut movie role, a non-speaking appearance as one of Allen's dates

00:50am 8 femmes (15) 2002

A wealthy industrialist is found murdered in his country home, and an octet of women — from the maids to his wife — find themselves under suspicion of committing the horrible crime. However, they're stranded in the mansion by a fierce snowstorm, and it's not long before the inevitable finger-pointing begins. Simply stunning musical French mystery, starring Catherine Deneuve, Emmanuelle Beart, Isabelle Huppert and Fanny Ardant

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15:00pm Distant Drums (U) 1951

An Army officer mounts a daring raid through the treacherous Florida swamplands in an effort to rescue prisoners from a tribe of marauding Indians. Undistinguished Western adventure, starring Gary Cooper, Mari Aldon, Richard Webb and Ray Teal

16:55pm Pimpernel Smith (U) 1941

A mild-mannered professor working in wartime Germany becomes an unlikely underground leader in the fight against the Nazis, specialising in rescuing innocent victims from under the noses of the bewildered and befuddled Axis troops. Cracking drama with thrills and spills aplenty, updating Baroness Orczy's The Scarlet Pimpernel in fine fashion. Director Leslie Howard also takes the lead as the unassuming hero, alongside Francis L Sullivan, Mary Morris, Hugh McDermott, Raymond Huntley and Manning Whiley

19:15pm High Anxiety (15) 1977

Mel Brooks' affectionate Hitchcock spoof — with shades of Psycho, Vertigo and The Birds — in which he plays a psychiatrist whose own neuroses threaten to spin out of control. With Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman and Harvey Korman

21:00pm Ferris Bueller's Day Off (15) 1986

Matthew Broderick stars as a cocky teenage upstart who plays truant from school and spends the day dragging his gorgeous girlfriend and a reluctant chum into all manner of crazy adventures in the big city — while his dogged headmaster vows to stop at nothing to prove the youngster is faking illness. Gleefully irreverent, side-splittingly funny comedy, co-starring Mia Sara, Alan Ruck, Jennifer Grey, Jeffrey Jones and Charlie Sheen (888)

23:00pm I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (18) 1998

The survivor of the original slasher movie sets off for a holiday in the Bahamas — but as soon as she arrives, her arch-enemy returns from the dead, forcing her into a desperate battle for survival. Dastardly horror sequel, desperately trying to recreate the scares of genre masterpieces, but failing miserably. Jennifer Love Hewitt, Freddie Prinze Jnr, Brandy Norwood and Mekhi Phifer star (888)

00:55am Yes (15) 2004

Couple Joan Allen and Sam Neill struggle to stop their marriage from falling apart, and an encounter with a Lebanese cook with a colourful past hardly helps matters. Sally Potter's intriguing and unique drama, which sees the capable cast speaking in rhyming couplets reminiscent of Shakespeare. With Simon Abkarian, Shirley Henderson and Sheila Hancock

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15:00pm Lawrence of Arabia (PG) 1962

Veteran British director David Lean won his second Oscar for this sweeping, epic tale, based on the experiences of enigmatic World War One Army officer TE Lawrence (Peter O'Toole giving an electric performance in the role that deservedly shot him to stardom). It tells of his efforts as a naive young man trying to unite the Arab nations against the Turks and taking on the British Army when he disagrees with the accepted idea of using modern strategies, preferring to tackle the enemy with far more effective guerrilla tactics instead. However, his ideals are soon eroded by the horrors he witnesses, leaving him spiralling into madness. Omar Sharif co-stars as Sherif Ali, alongside Anthony Quinn, Alec Guinness and Jack Hawkins (888)

19:05pm Doctor in Clover (PG) 1966

Amorous medic Dr Gaston Grimsdyke (Leslie Phillips) gets up to more romantic shenanigans while enduring a refresher course with his former professor. Run-of-the-mill hospital-based farce, with James Robertson Justice, Joan Sims and Shirley Anne Field

21:00pm Billy Madison (PG) 1995

Comedy about a lazy twentysomething who bets he can belatedly finish all 12 grades of school in six months so his father will believe him worthy of taking over the family business. Sadly, although it boasts a few laugh-out-loud moments, they are not enough to salvage the film. Adam Sandler stars, with Bridgette Wilson, Darren McGavin and Bradley Whitford

22:40pm Arlington Road (15) 1999

Suspicion and paranoia rule the day in this well-honed thriller, starring Jeff Bridges as a mild-mannered professor who becomes convinced there's something not quite right about new neighbour Tim Robbins. It's nothing he can put his finger on, but he decides to delve into his past regardless — only to get a nasty shock. Joan Cusack and Hope Davis are among the co-stars milking the drama for all it's worth (888)

00:55am Girlfight (15) 2000

A Hispanic girl struggles to fight her way out of Brooklyn's slums by indulging her one passion — boxing. However, her new career throws up a thorny problem when she's required to fight the pugilist with whom she has fallen head over heels in love. Acclaimed at the 2000 Sundance Film Festival, this award-winning drama stars Michelle Rodriguez, who gives a superb performance as the tenacious teenager, alongside Jaime Tirelli and Paul Calderon

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15:00pm 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

17:10pm The Silent Enemy (PG) 1958

Laurence Harvey plays an ace British frogman on a daring sabotage mission to destroy the Italian fleet. His cunning scheme involves ******ing an enemy midget submarine and filling it with explosives, before sending it back to its original location. World War Two adventure boasting some astonishing underwater sequences. With John Clements, Dawn Addams, Michael Craig and Sid James (888)

19:15pm The Man with One Red Shoe (PG) 1985

A high-ranking member of the CIA tries to bring down a rival by convincing him that innocent violinist Tom Hanks is carrying vital top secret information. As the hapless musician is seduced by a female agent attempting to find out what he knows, his friend starts to question his sanity in the face of strange goings-on. Misfiring comedy thriller, with Lori Singer, Carrie Fisher and James Belushi

21:00pm Jack & Sarah (15) 1995

A lawyer's life is turned upside down by his wife's death in childbirth, leaving him to pick up the pieces and raise their daughter with the help of an unconventional American nanny. This emotional romantic comedy strikes a fair balance between sentiment and slush. Richard E Grant, Samantha Mathis, Judi Dench and Ian McKellen are among the experienced cast (888)

23:05pm The Grifters (18) 1990

Scheming moll Anjelica Huston, her estranged small-time con-man son John Cusack and his devious girlfriend Annette Bening become embroiled in a double-dealing crime spree, delving into the seedy underbelly of the gangland world. Stephen Frears' acclaimed thriller — based on the novel by Jim Thompson — twists and turns to delicious effect. Pat Hingle, Henry Jones and Michael Laskin are among the supporting cast (888)

01:10am Hush (12) 1998

A domineering mother goes to extreme lengths to bring her meek son and his girlfriend under her complete control, desperate for them to produce an heir and run the family business. Pitiful thriller, starring Jessica Lange, Gwyneth Paltrow, Johnathon Schaech and Debi Mazar (888)

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15:00pm Lost (PG) 1955

Offbeat do***entary-style drama charting the effects of a baby's abduction on members of the kidnap gang, the police and the press — plus, of course, the youngster's frantic parents. As the investigation into the child's disappearance gets under way, clues are in short supply — leaving officers desperately hoping for the break which will help them find the villains and save the victim. David Farrar, David Knight, Thora Hird and Julia Arnall star (888)

16:40pm 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)

18:30pm The Cassandra Crossing (PG) 1976
A wounded ********* carrying a deadly pneumonic plague virus boards a transcontinental train, prompting the authorities to take extreme steps to save millions from infection. However, conflict erupts between a military officer who thinks the passengers should die to contain the disease, and a doctor who believes their condition can be treated. Terrible disaster epic, which even the star-studded cast of Burt Lancaster, Richard Harris, Martin Sheen and Sophia Loren can't salvage

21:00pm Amelie (15) 2001

An imaginative woman vows to bring a little happiness into other people's lives. But an encounter with another solitary spirit forces her to focus on overcoming her shyness and using her grand ideas to engineer a meeting. Simply gorgeous romantic drama, beautifully brought to life by director Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Dreamy Audrey Tautou plays the heroine, while Mathieu Kassovitz, Serge Merlin, Rufus and Isabelle Nanty co-star

23:15pm The Jerk (15) 1979

A terminally stupid white man brought up by a poor black family somehow becomes a financial success overnight, but manages to lose everything almost as quickly. Carl Reiner's comedy, starring Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters, Catlin Adams and Maurice Evans

01:00am 8 Women (15) 2002

A wealthy industrialist is found murdered in his country home, and an octet of women — from the maids to his wife — find themselves under suspicion of committing the horrible crime. However, they're stranded in the mansion by a fierce snowstorm, and it's not long before the inevitable finger-pointing begins. Simply stunning musical French mystery, starring Catherine Deneuve, Emmanuelle Beart, Isabelle Huppert and Fanny Ardant

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15:00pm The Count of Monte Cristo (U) 1975

Swashbuckling historical adventure, with Richard Chamberlain on fine form in the lead. He plays a Frenchman determined to exact revenge on the scheming enemies who had him imprisoned on false charges. David Greene's adaptation of the classic novel by Alexandre Dumas is endlessly entertaining, and bolstered by a top-drawer cast, which also includes Tony Curtis, Trevor Howard, Louis Jourdan and Donald Pleasence (888)

17:10pm Distant Drums (U) 1951
An Army officer mounts a daring raid through the treacherous Florida swamplands in an effort to rescue prisoners from a tribe of marauding Indians. Undistinguished Western adventure, starring Gary Cooper, Mari Aldon, Richard Webb and Ray Teal

19:05pm Doctor in Clover (PG) 1966

Amorous medic Dr Gaston Grimsdyke (Leslie Phillips) gets up to more romantic shenanigans while enduring a refresher course with his former professor. Run-of-the-mill hospital-based farce, with James Robertson Justice, Joan Sims and Shirley Anne Field

21:00pm The Player (15) 1992

Tim Robbins stars as a paranoid film studio executive who will stop at nothing to get what he wants — until a disgruntled scriptwriter's revenge plot blows up in his face. The late Robert Altman's acclaimed Hollywood satire, with Greta Scacchi and Whoopi Goldberg, plus a host of big stars in cameo roles including Bruce Willis, Julia Roberts, Malcolm McDowell, Richard E Grant and Dean Stockwell

23:25pm The Money Pit (1986)

A young Tom Hanks, an old wreck of a house and the American dream. A mild, but enjoyable comedy that will strike a chord with every new home buyer...

01:25am Raising Victor Vargas (15) 2002

A teenager is horrified when his sister starts bad-mouthing him — so sets out to salvage his ailing reputation by wooing the most beautiful girl in the neighbourhood. Convincing drama, featuring a brilliant cast of youngsters, including Victor Rasuk, Judy Marte, Krystal Rodriguez and Melonie Diaz

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15:00pm Imitation of Life (12) 1959

Lana Turner stars in this powerful drama of ambition, love and racial identity, focusing on a famous actress and her black maid as they struggle to raise their daughters. With Juanita Moore, Sandra Dee and Dan O'Herlihy. Stay tuned for the haunting vocals of Mahalia Jackson — the first woman of gospel — in an emotionally charged funeral scene (888)

17:35pm My Neighbour Totoro (U) 1988

Two youngsters move to a new home in the countryside — but are thrilled to discover the house is next to an enchanted forest, where all manner of magical creatures dwell. Animated adventure, with the voices of Dakota and Elle Fanning. Dubbed in English

19:15pm High Anxiety (15) 1977

Mel Brooks' affectionate Hitchcock spoof — with shades of Psycho, Vertigo and The Birds — in which he plays a psychiatrist whose own neuroses threaten to spin out of control. With Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman and Harvey Korman

21:00pm Jack & Sarah (15) 1995

A lawyer's life is turned upside down by his wife's death in childbirth, leaving him to pick up the pieces and raise their daughter with the help of an unconventional American nanny. This emotional romantic comedy strikes a fair balance between sentiment and slush. Richard E Grant, Samantha Mathis, Judi Dench and Ian McKellen are among the experienced cast (888)

23:05pm Dazed and Confused (18) 1993

Sharp and insightful comedy drama from director Richard Linklater, following a group of Texas high school students whose often wild pranks lead to disaster and humiliation for a few younger pupils on the last day of the 1976 term. Starring Ben Affleck, Milla Jovovich, Matthew McConaughey and Parker Posey

01:05am The Woodsman (15) 2004

A convicted child molester attempts to rebuild his life after 12 years in prison, but the task is made difficult by the suspicion and revulsion of those around him — and by the constant struggle with his own inner demons. Powerful, thought-provoking drama that tackles its controversial subject matter intelligently, starring Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick

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15:00pm The Silent Enemy (PG) 1958

Laurence Harvey plays an ace British frogman on a daring sabotage mission to destroy the Italian fleet. His cunning scheme involves ******ing an enemy midget submarine and filling it with explosives, before sending it back to its original location. World War Two adventure boasting some astonishing underwater sequences. With John Clements, Dawn Addams, Michael Craig and Sid James (888)

17:15pm Jassy (PG) 1947

A tempestuous gypsy girl endowed with psychic powers is hired as a servant and goes on to marry her master — before being falsely accused of his murder. Hugely entertaining costume drama set in the 19th century, starring the wonderful Margaret Lockwood, alongside Dennis Price, Patricia Roc, Dermot Walsh and Cathleen Nesbitt (888)

19:15pm The Man with One Red Shoe (PG) 1985

A high-ranking member of the CIA tries to bring down a rival by convincing him that innocent violinist Tom Hanks is carrying vital top secret information. As the hapless musician is seduced by a female agent attempting to find out what he knows, his friend starts to question his sanity in the face of strange goings-on. Misfiring comedy thriller, with Lori Singer, Carrie Fisher and James Belushi

21:00pm Amelie (15) 2001

An imaginative woman vows to bring a little happiness into other people's lives. But an encounter with another solitary spirit forces her to focus on overcoming her shyness and using her grand ideas to engineer a meeting. Simply gorgeous romantic drama, beautifully brought to life by director Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Dreamy Audrey Tautou plays the heroine, while Mathieu Kassovitz, Serge Merlin, Rufus and Isabelle Nanty co-star

23:15pm Videodrome (18) 1982

A sleazy TV producer uncovers a sinister plot to turn the public into brainless drones through their televisions. David Cronenberg's surreal horror may leave some viewers disturbed and confused, but the complex plot, which touches on a variety of grisly but interesting themes, makes this an unsettling but satisfying experience. James Woods is on fine form in the lead role, while Sonja Smits, Deborah Harry and Peter Dvorsky co-star

00:55am Gozu (18) 2003

A smalltime Japanese gangster is ordered to dispose of a former criminal bigshot whose mental instability has become a liability — but, as he strives to complete his mission, he finds himself drawn into an increasingly bizarre series of events. Offbeat horror from acclaimed director Takashi Miike, starring Hideki Sone, Sho Aikawa and Kimika Yoshino

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15:00pm Imitation of Life (12) 1959

Lana Turner stars in this powerful drama of ambition, love and racial identity, focusing on a famous actress and her black maid as they struggle to raise their daughters. With Juanita Moore, Sandra Dee and Dan O'Herlihy. Stay tuned for the haunting vocals of Mahalia Jackson — the first woman of gospel — in an emotionally charged funeral scene

17:25pm Christmas Carol: The Movie (U) 2001

Joyful animated adaptation of Dickens' classic, telling the familiar tale of the poverty-stricken Cratchits and miserly Mr Scrooge as they prepare for Christmas — little suspecting what fate has in store for them. A host of big-name stars offer their vocal talents, including Nicolas Cage, Simon Callow, Kate Winslet, Rhys Ifans, Jane Horrocks, Michael Gambon and Juliet Stevenson, and there are songs from Charlotte Church (888)

19:00pm Heaven Can Wait (PG) 1978

Warren Beatty plays a good-natured American Football player who is taken to Heaven prematurely and has to return to Earth in another body. Charming fantasy drama, co-starring Julie Christie, Jack Warden, Dyan Cannon, Charles Grodin and Buck Henry

21:00pm Equilibrium (15) 2002 Premiere.

In a future world, emotions are outlawed, and the population kept under control with a daily dose of sedatives — but a renegade lawman puts his life at risk when he resolves to embrace his feelings. Sci-fi adventure, starring Christian Bale, Emily Watson, Taye Diggs, Angus MacFadyen and Sean Bean (888)

23:05pm The Grifters (18) 1990

Scheming moll Anjelica Huston, her estranged small-time con-man son John Cusack and his devious girlfriend Annette Bening become embroiled in a double-dealing crime spree, delving into the seedy underbelly of the gangland world. Stephen Frears' acclaimed thriller — based on the novel by Jim Thompson — twists and turns to delicious effect. Pat Hingle, Henry Jones and Michael Laskin are among the supporting cast (888)

01:10am Educating Rita (15) 1983

Michael Caine and Julie Walters star as teacher and pupil in Willy Russell's acclaimed adaptation of his own comic play. A bored Liverpool hairdresser looking for a challenge enrols on an Open University course — and immediately locks horns with her boozy tutor. Fabulous, funny and emotional, this is an absolute must-see. Michael Williams and Maureen Lipman co-star (888)

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15:00pm That Riviera Touch (U) 1966

Comedy, starring an uncomfortable-looking Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise as clumsy traffic wardens who take a break in the South of France following an unfortunate incident with a member of the royal family. However, their relaxation comes to an end when they're caught up in a jewellery-smuggling ring. Despite a suitably convoluted plot, the twosome's distinctive brand of comedy never translated well to the big screen, and this offering is no exception. Suzanne Lloyd and Peter Jeffrey co-star

16:55pm Only Yesterday (PG) 1991

A bored and frustrated woman embarks on a heady trip down memory lane in this dreamy animated fantasy. She's sick of her routine life, but reminiscing about a foray into the countryside, she recalls a lost romance with a handsome farm labourer, prompting her to wonder what he's doing now. Directed by acclaimed film-maker Isao Takahata. Dubbed in English (888)

19:20pm Carry On Dick (PG) 1974

Lawmen Kenneth Williams and Jack Douglas dedicate themselves to catching cheeky highwayman Sid James, and enlist the help of a local reverend. But little do they realise the pious pastor and his buxom housemaid aren't all they seem. Ribald comedy, notable as being James's final appearance in the long-running franchise, co-starring the usual suspects including Barbara Windsor, Bernard Bresslaw, Joan Sims and Hattie Jacques (888)

21:00pm Pitch Black (15) 2000

A spacecraft crashes, marooning the few survivors on a barren planet where darkness brings an attack from seemingly indestructible aliens intent on killing them all. Their only hope of survival lies with a convicted murderer, but they're understandably reluctant to place their lives in his hands. Gritty sci-fi horror, with Vin Diesel on chilling form, alongside Radha Mitchell, Cole Hauser, Keith David and Rhiana Griffith (888)

23:00pm A Clockwork Orange (18) 1971
Stanley Kubrick's critically acclaimed but hugely controversial drama telling the story of Alex, a sadistic youth whose principal interests are rape, ultra-violence and Beethoven. Eventually arrested and imprisoned, Alex is subjected to a sinister form of aversion therapy designed to brainwash him into a state of placid conformity. Based on the novel by Anthony Burgess, with Malcolm McDowell, Warren Clarke, Patrick Magee, Adrienne Corri and David Prowse. Kubrick himself effectively banned the film in the UK, and it has only been available in Britain since the director's death in 1999 (888)

01:35am The Bird with the Crystal Plumage (18) 1969

A man wrongly suspected of murder is attacked by the real killer, convincing the police of his innocence — and promptly sets out on a personal quest to ensure justice is done. Dario Argento's debut chiller, starring Tony Musante, Suzy Kendall and Eva Renzi (888)

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15:00pm The Lady Vanishes (PG) 1979

A traveller befriends an elderly lady during a train journey, but she suddenly disappears, and he embarks on a search for her. However, the other passengers deny ever seeing the missing woman — leading to suspicions that a conspiracy is afoot. The last film made by Hammer is a glossy but disappointing remake of Hitchcock's classic 1938 mystery, starring Elliott Gould, Cybill Shepherd, Herbert Lom, Arthur Lowe and Ian Carmichael (888)

16:55pm The Nutcracker (U) 1993

Macaulay Culkin stars in this version of Tchaikovsky's classic ballet as a prince who meets a little girl in a fantasy world of oversized toys. Narrated by Kevin Kline, with Darci Kistler and Kyra Nichols

18:40pm Some Like It Hot (U) 1959

Two male jazz musicians don drag and hide out with an all-girl band to evade gangsters pursuing them — with predictable romantic confusions. Billy Wilder's classic comedy, starring Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis as the cross-dressing fugitives, with Marilyn Monroe in arguably her most famous role as the band's singer. Lemmon and Curtis tested their costumes by wearing them in public — and when no one batted an eyelid, they knew they'd perfected them (888)

21:00pm K-19: The Widowmaker (PG) 2002

The crew of Russia's first nuclear submarine face a race against time to save the vessel and themselves when it malfunctions on its maiden voyage through the north Atlantic in the early 1960s. Cliched thriller, based on actual events, starring Harrison Ford, Liam Neeson, Peter Sarsgaard, Joss Ackland and John Shrapnel (888)

23:30pm Wolf Creek (18) 2005

Three backpackers become stranded in the Australian outback when their car breaks down, and are assisted by a seemingly friendly local. However, the trio wake the next day to find themselves in a living nightmare as their deranged host shows his violent side. Disturbing horror, loosely based on real-life events. John Jarratt stars as the blood-thirsty maniac, with Nathan Phillips, Cassandra Magrath and Kestie Morassi as his hapless victims

01:20am Deep Red (18) 1975

A speaker at a telepathy conference claims a killer is not only in the audience, but will strike again that night — and promptly ends up murdered himself. Psychological thriller from director Dario Argento, starring David Hemmings and Dario Nicolodi

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15:00pm The Quiller Memorandum (PG) 1966

A secret agent (George Segal) is assigned to investigate a neo-Nazi organisation in Sixties Berlin — which, not surprisingly, isn't an easy task. While it's a well-made and acted thriller, it doesn't exactly leap off the screen with gripping excitement. Also starring Alec Guinness, Max von Sydow and George Sanders, with a script by Harold Pinter (888)

17:00pm The Way to the Stars (PG) 1945

World War Two drama, scripted by Terence Rattigan and directed by Anthony Asquith. It follows life on an RAF base, as the stiff-upper-lipped British pilots form friendships with their newly arrived American allies, and people struggle to maintain their personal relationships in the face of the horrors of war. John Mills, Michael Redgrave, Rosamund John, Renee Asherson and Stanley Holloway are among the superior cast (888)

19:15pm Carry On Doctor (PG) 1967

The regular team, augmented by Frankie Howerd, find themselves in hospital for this bawdy romp, which proves to be a fantastic, side-splitting addition to the much-loved comedy series. A popular doctor is given the sack after he is caught in a compromising position, prompting the furious patients to stage a revolt against the luckless medic's strait-laced superiors. With Sid James, Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey and Jim Dale (888)

21:00pm Clear and Present Danger (12) 1994

Harrison Ford reprises his role from Patriot Games as CIA ****yst Jack Ryan, this time getting involved in the Colombian drugs trade while trying to track down *********s 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)

23:40pm The Truth About Cats and Dogs (15) 1995

A radio vet falls for a handsome caller, but shies away from meeting him because of her low self-esteem and the mistaken belief that she's unattractive. Luckily, her stunning neighbour agrees to do the honours instead, setting the stage for all manner of romantic mishaps. Sharp and charming romantic comedy, with an appealling performance from Janeanne Garofalo. Uma Thurman and British actor Ben Chaplin co-star

01:30am Secret Things (18) 2002

Two young women use their feminine wiles to work their way up the corporate ladder, but soon meet their match in an equally manipulative executive with a fondness for ***ual exploration. Compelling French adult drama, starring Coralie Revel, Sabrina Seyvecou, Roger Mirmont and Fabrice Deville

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15:00 The 39 Steps (Film)

Kenneth More stars in this, the second film adaptation of John Buchan's ripping espionage yarn. In fact, it's more than a remake of Alfred Hitchcock's original 1935 flick, played for light-hearted excitement rather than heavy suspense. It more than fulfils its ambition as More gamely romps around the Scottish countryside in a 48-hour dash to save the universe by cracking an international plot to smuggle defence plans out of Britain.

16:45 Reach For The Sky (Film)

Kenneth More stars as WWII fighter ace Douglas Bader. He lost both of his legs in a flying accident in 1931, but overcame adversity to become a leading combat pilot.

19:20 The Hound of The Baskervilles (Film)

The first colour film version of Conan Doyle's classic story stars Peter Cushing as Sherlock Holmes and Andre Morell as Dr Watson. Holmes is called in to investigate the continuing killings of the Baskerville Lords by the "hound of hell", but is he too late to save Sir Henry from certain death?

21:00 The Shawshank Redemption (Film)

Uplifting and life-affirming drama starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman as prisoners serving long sentences in the vicious Shawshank jail. The two come to terms with their imprisonment while surviving the sadistic acts of prison warden Bob Gunton, and for both, a different sort of redemption awaits. Directed by Frank Darabont, and based on Stephen King's short story, Channel 4 viewers voted The Shawshank Redemption the third best film of all time.

23:40 Bound (Film)

Astonishing, complex thriller by the Wachowski brothers, which centres on ex-con Corky, who is trying to go straight but veers off the rails when she meets gangster Caesar and his girlfriend Violet.

01:45 A Tale Of Two Sisters (Film)

Continuing the tradition of superior Asian horror films, Kim Jee-woon's film stars Im Soo-jung and Moon Geun-young as two sisters returning home after hospital treatment for a mysterious illness. Awaiting them is their evil stepmother, who has blinded her husband to her treatment of the sisters. But nothing is as it seems - are the girls mad or is she really evil? As strange manifestations occur, the large house they live in becomes a home of horrors...

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15:00pm That Riviera Touch (U) 1966

Comedy, starring an uncomfortable-looking Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise as clumsy traffic wardens who take a break in the South of France following an unfortunate incident with a member of the royal family. However, their relaxation comes to an end when they're caught up in a jewellery-smuggling ring. Despite a suitably convoluted plot, the twosome's distinctive brand of comedy never translated well to the big screen, and this offering is no exception. Suzanne Lloyd and Peter Jeffrey co-star

17:00pm Lawrence of Arabia (PG) 1962

Veteran British director David Lean won his second Oscar for this sweeping, epic tale, based on the experiences of enigmatic World War One Army officer TE Lawrence (Peter O'Toole giving an electric performance in the role that deservedly shot him to stardom). It tells of his efforts as a naive young man trying to unite the Arab nations against the Turks and taking on the British Army when he disagrees with the accepted idea of using modern strategies, preferring to tackle the enemy with far more effective guerrilla tactics instead. However, his ideals are soon eroded by the horrors he witnesses, leaving him spiralling into madness. Omar Sharif co-stars as Sherif Ali, alongside Anthony Quinn, Alec Guinness and Jack Hawkins (888)

21:00pm Mickey Blue Eyes (15) 1999

A strait-laced Englishman living in New York falls for a mobster's daughter who wants to escape her family's criminal background — but soon discovers it's virtually impossible to avoid becoming involved in their “business” empire. Good-natured romantic comedy, starring Hugh Grant, Jeanne Tripplehorn, James Caan and Burt Young

23:00pm Trainspotting (18) 1996

Ground-breaking, influential and darkly humorous drama, following the bleak existence of a gang of Edinburgh junkies, focusing on one member's make-or-break attempt to escape an endless spiral of violence and self-destruction. Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Robert Carlyle, Jonny Lee Miller, Kevin McKidd and Kelly Macdonald star. Adapted from the novel by Irvine Welsh and reuniting director Danny Boyle, producer Andrew Macdonald and writer John Hodge after the unexpected success of their 1994 offering Shallow Grave (888)

00:45am Educating Rita (15) 1983

Michael Caine and Julie Walters star as teacher and pupil in Willy Russell's acclaimed adaptation of his own comic play. A bored Liverpool hairdresser looking for a challenge enrols on an Open University course — and immediately locks horns with her boozy tutor. Fabulous, funny and emotional, this is an absolute must-see. Michael Williams and Maureen Lipman co-star (888)

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15:00pm A Matter of Life and Death (U) 1946

David Niven stars as a pilot who learns he should have been killed in action during World War Two. As a result, he is forced to fight for his life in a heavenly court with only the love of his life and a recently deceased doctor to help him. Powell and Pressburger's stunning acclaimed fantasy drama, with Roger Livesey, Marius Goring and Kim Hunter (888)

17:10pm The Way to the Stars (PG) 1945

World War Two drama, scripted by Terence Rattigan and directed by Anthony Asquith. It follows life on an RAF base, as the stiff-upper-lipped British pilots form friendships with their newly arrived American allies, and people struggle to maintain their personal relationships in the face of the horrors of war. John Mills, Michael Redgrave, Rosamund John, Renee Asherson and Stanley Holloway are among the superior cast (888)

19:15pm Carry On Doctor (PG) 1967

The regular team, augmented by Frankie Howerd, find themselves in hospital for this bawdy romp, which proves to be a fantastic, side-splitting addition to the much-loved comedy series. A popular doctor is given the sack after he is caught in a compromising position, prompting the furious patients to stage a revolt against the luckless medic's strait-laced superiors. With Sid James, Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey and Jim Dale (888)

21:00pm City Slickers (15) 1991

Three middle-aged businessmen join a two-week cattle drive in the hope of taking a break from the stressful rat race and their own mid-life crises, but find the going much tougher than expected. Cracking comedy that proved successful enough to spawn a sequel, starring Billy Crystal, Daniel Stern, Bruno Kirby and the late Jack Palance, who won an Oscar for his performance as grizzled trail boss Curly (888)

23:10pm Blue Velvet (18) 1986

David Lynch's deep, dark and disturbing drama, starring Kyle MacLachlan as a shy adolescent drawn into the dangerous underworld of his apparently peaceful home town by the discovery of a severed ear in a field. As events unfold, his curiosity leads him to the sinister relationship between a violent sociopath and a beautiful singer, whose vulnerability and ***uality bewitch him. Dennis Hopper, Isabella Rossellini and Dean Stockwell also star (888)

01:30am 8 Women (15) 2002 (8 Femmes)

A wealthy industrialist is found murdered in his country home, and an octet of women — from the maids to his wife — find themselves under suspicion of committing the horrible crime. However, they're stranded in the mansion by a fierce snowstorm, and it's not long before the inevitable finger-pointing begins. Simply stunning musical French mystery, starring Catherine Deneuve, Emmanuelle Beart, Isabelle Huppert and Fanny Ardant

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15:00pm Frankenstein (PG) 1931

First sound version of Mary Shelley's novel, which has spawned countless sequels, spoofs and remakes. James Whale's stylish and innovative adaptation stars Colin Clive as the misguided scientist Dr Frankenstein, with an iconic Boris Karloff as his grotesque but innocent patchwork creation. With Mae Clarke and John Boles

16:30pm Reach for the Sky (U) 1956

Biopic of World War Two hero Douglas Bader, starring Kenneth More as the British pilot who lost both legs in a plane crash but returned to active service after learning to walk with artificial limbs. Beautifully directed by Lewis Gilbert, the sterling supporting cast includes Muriel Pavlow, Lyndon Brook and Lee Patterson (888)

19:10pm An Ideal Husband (PG) 1999

A London diplomat is blackmailed into pushing a dubious scheme through Parliament by a crafty former love, threatening both his career and marriage. Turning to an old and trusted friend for advice, he soon realises he's only managed to drag him into the mire of lies, temptations and secret liaisons as well. Excellent Oscar Wilde comedy, bolstered by a perfect cast, which includes Cate Blanchett, Minnie Driver, ****** Everett, Jeremy Northam and Julianne Moore

21:00pm The Shawshank Redemption (15) 1994

Quiet, unassuming banker Tim Robbins, wrongly jailed for murdering his adulterous wife and her lover, forms an extraordinary friendship with fellow inmate Morgan Freeman and, over the years, earns a position of trust as the corrupt governor's book-keeper. Frank Darabont's powerful and emotional drama, adapted from a story by Stephen King, frequently figures high in lists of the greatest movies ever made — and it's easy to see why. It really draws viewers into the lives of the prisoners, and although it didn't do especially well at the box office, has become one of the biggest-selling and most-rented movies on video and DVD. Bob Gunton, William Sadler, Clancy Brown and Gil Bellows co-star (888)
23:40pm Misery (18) 1990

Chilling, nail-biting adaptation of Stephen King's best-selling novel. James Caan stars as a successful author whose relief at being rescued from a near-fatal car crash is tempered by the discovery that his saviour is a psychopathic fan. Things only get worse when she discovers he's just killed off her favourite character — and sets about persuading him to do a rewrite in nightmarish fashion. With Oscar-winner Kathy Bates, and Lauren Bacall

01:45am Switchblade Romance (18) 2003

A young woman goes to spend the summer with a friend's family — but her holiday rapidly turns into a bloodbath when a murderous stranger breaks into the house, kidnapping her pal and leaving the rest of the family dead. Grisly French horror, starring Cecile De France, Maiwenn Le Besco and Philippe Nahon (888)

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15:00pm 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)

19:20pm 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

21:00pm Wayne's World (PG) 1992

Rib-tickling comedy spin-off from American TV's Saturday Night Live. Mike ***** and Dana Carvey play dim-witted heavy metal fans who hit the big time when slimy executive Rob Lowe invests money in their cable show. Also starring Tia Carrere, Lara Flynn Boyle and Michael DeLuise, with a guest appearance by veteran rocker Alice Cooper

22:45pm Reality Bites (15) 1994

Drama detailing the exploits of graduates struggling to cope with life after college. Would-be film-maker Winona Ryder thinks winning the heart of a cable TV executive will bring her instant success, but friend Ethan Hawke is not so sure — partly because he loves her himself. Ben Stiller directs and stars, alongside Janeane Garofalo, Steve Zahn and Joe Don Baker

00:45am Azumi (18) 2003

A team of orphaned children are raised to be ruthless assassins. However, when they're sent out into the real world on a deadly mission, complications arise in the form of a vicious warlord who doesn't take kindly to being on their hit-list. Cue all manner of gory and grisly fight sequences as a bloodthirsty madman is unleashed upon the young killers. Violent martial arts thriller, starring Aya Ueto, Kenji Kohashi and Hiroki Narimiya (888)

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15:00pm Hoppity Goes to Town (U) 1941

Dreary, old-fashioned feature-length cartoon offering a bug's-eye view of life. A community of insects is threatened by developers — but a plucky grasshopper seems set to save the day. Directed by Dave Fleischer, with the voices of Kenny Gardner and Gwen Williams

16:40pm There's No Business Like Showbusiness (U) 1954

Walter Lang's Oscar-nominated musical drama chronicling the life and times of a successful vaudeville family, featuring the songs of Irving Berlin, sung by an all-star cast including Ethel Merman, Marilyn Monroe, Dan Dailey, Donald O'Connor and Johnny Ray

18:55pm Local Hero (15) 1983

An American oil company representative is sent to buy a Scottish coastal village so it can be demolished to make way for a new refinery, but gradually takes a shine to the place. Bill Forsyth's offbeat comedy, starring Peter Riegert, Burt Lancaster, Denis Lawson, Peter Capaldi, Jenny Seagrove and Fulton Mackay

21:00pm The Long Kiss Goodnight (18) 1996

An amnesiac all-American mom and teacher starts experiencing increasingly disturbing flashbacks of her former life, prompting her to hire a small-time private eye (Samuel L Jackson) to help her learn more. Little do they realise she was heavily involved with a shadowy government organisation — whose agents have been dispatched to kill them both. Fast-paced and over-the-top action thriller, with Geena Davis obviously enjoying the lead role, alongside Patrick Malahide, Brian Cox and Craig Bierko

23:10pm Love and *** (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's not exactly original, but does benefit from perceptive writing. Famke Janssen, Jon Favreau and Noah Emmerich star

00:45am Flesh (18) 1968

A street hustler peddles *** ***ual favours to fund his heroin addiction, but returns home one day to find himself in for a shock. Drama, starring Joe Dallesandro, Geraldine Smith and Candy Darling

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15:00pm The Black Swan (PG) 1942

A reformed buccaneer rises to become governor of Jamaica and embarks on a quest to bring two ruthless pirates to justice. Critically-acclaimed high-seas adventure, with Tyrone Power, Laird Cregar, George Sanders, Maureen O'Hara and Anthony Quinn

16:35pm The Girl Can't Help It (U) 1956

Rock 'n' roll comedy, with musical performances by Fats Domino, Little Richard, Gene Vincent, The Platters and Julie London dominating the plot about a theatrical agent's attempts to propel a gangster's girlfriend to stardom. Jayne Mansfield and Tom Ewell star

18:25pm The Train (15) 1964

As the Allies look set to liberate Paris from the Nazi forces, the Germans resolve to take all they can from the city — and plot to transport national treasures back to Berlin. However, bold French Resistance forces vow to stop them, enlisting the help of train inspector Burt Lancaster along the way. Gripping World War Two adventure, which was inspired by actual events. Paul Scofield, Jeanne Moreau and Michel Simon co-star

21:00pm Memento (15) 2000

Guy Pearce stars as a desperate man who loses his short-term memory in an attack but resolves to track down the person responsible for murdering his wife in the same incident. Unable to remember events for more than a few minutes, he is forced to rely on copious note-taking and bizarre tattoos all over his body, in the hope that he'll eventually track down the culprit. Christopher Nolan's brilliantly innovative, acclaimed thriller recounts the tale backwards, creating an unsettling narrative structure. Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano and Mark Boone Jnr co-star

23:10pm Annie Hall (15) 1977

Woody Allen stars as a neurotic and self-obsessed New York Jewish comedian looking back on his affair with equally scatterbrained singer Diane Keaton, from their first encounter to the seemingly inevitable breakdown of communication. Multi-Oscar-winning romantic comedy, with Shelley Duvall, Paul Simon, Christopher Walken and Carol Kane. The film also boasts Sigourney Weaver's debut movie role, a non-speaking appearance as one of Allen's dates

00:55am Trash (18) 1970

An Andy Warhol production, chronicling the miserable lives of an impotent New York hustler and his transvestite girlfriend as they search for their next fix, meeting a host of bizarre characters along the way. Drama, starring Joe Dallesandro and Holly Woodlawn

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15:00pm Innocents in Paris (PG) 1953

A series of stuffy British tourists have their horizons broadened during a visit to the French capital — and some lucky travellers even find romance. Promising vintage comedy that is, unfortunately, only sporadically funny. Alastair Sim, Margaret Rutherford, Jimmy Edwards, Claire Bloom, Laurence Harvey and Ronald Shiner are among the top-drawer cast bringing a touch of class to proceedings

16:50pm Marjorie Morningstar (PG) 1958

An innocent 18-year-old girl from the suburbs (Natalie Wood) sets off to find career success and romance in New York — only to become torn by a moral dilemma. Drama, also starring Gene Kelly, Claire Trevor and Carolyn Jones. Adapted from the best-selling book by Herman Wouk

19:20pm 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

21:00pm Girl, Interrupted (15) 1999

A would-be writer in the 1960s is committed to an exclusive psychiatric ward by her parents after attempting suicide, but the move seems to cause more problems than it solves. This emotional drama follows the same lines as One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, but lacks both the subtlety and power of that classic offering. Still, Winona Ryder gives a good gamine performance in the lead, and co-star Angelina Jolie won an Oscar. With Clea Duvall, Brittany Murphy, Whoopi Goldberg and Vanessa Redgrave

23:25pm The 51st State (18) 2001

Drug dealer Samuel L Jackson decides to retire from a life of crime — but must raise the necessary funds through one final sale in the north of England. He soon realises the mean streets of Liverpool are no place for a kilt-wearing American and as the body count rises, he is forced to invest in a little personal security. Ronny Yu's offbeat thriller storms along at breakneck speed, helped by snappy dialogue and a few gross-out moments. Robert Carlyle, Emily Mortimer, Meat Loaf, Ricky Tomlinson, Sean Pertwee and Rhys Ifans co-star

01:10am Pusher (18) 1996

Danish thriller about a drug dealer forced to dump a consignment of dope as the police close in, angering the local Mob boss to whom he owes a lot of money. Kim Bodnia stars

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15:00pm Marjorie Morningstar (PG) 1958

An innocent 18-year-old girl from the suburbs (Natalie Wood) sets off to find career success and romance in New York — only to become torn by a moral dilemma. Drama, also starring Gene Kelly, Claire Trevor and Carolyn Jones. Adapted from the best-selling book by Herman Wouk

17:30pm The Girl Can't Help It (U) 1956

Rock 'n' roll comedy, with musical performances by Fats Domino, Little Richard, Gene Vincent, The Platters and Julie London dominating the plot about a theatrical agent's attempts to propel a gangster's girlfriend to stardom. Jayne Mansfield and Tom Ewell star

19:20pm Carry On Up the Khyber (PG) 1968

The gang go to colonial India for this bawdy saga of occupying British forces having trouble with the natives. Tensions mount as the locals discover the soldiers' fearsome reputation is quite undeserved — prompting open rebellion. Wonderful comedy moments keep the tale afloat, not least a memorable dinner which won't be halted for anything. Sid James, Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey, Roy Castle, Joan Sims and Bernard Bresslaw star (888)

21:00pm Girl, Interrupted (15) 1999

A would-be writer in the 1960s is committed to an exclusive psychiatric ward by her parents after attempting suicide, but the move seems to cause more problems than it solves. This emotional drama follows the same lines as One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, but lacks both the subtlety and power of that classic offering. Still, Winona Ryder gives a good gamine performance in the lead, and co-star Angelina Jolie won an Oscar. With Clea Duvall, Brittany Murphy, Whoopi Goldberg and Vanessa Redgrave (888)

23:25pm Scandal (18) 1989

Joanne Whalley is on fine form in this insightful political drama as the infamous Christine Keeler, whose affairs with MP John Profumo (Ian McKellen) and a Russian diplomat (Jeroen Krabbe) brought scandal to the British government in 1963. John Hurt plays the doctor who introduced a host of glamour girls to high-flying figures, while Bridget Fonda delivers a scene-stealing performance as Mandy Rice-Davies (888)

01:35am Valentin (PG) 2002

A youngster is left in the care of his elderly grandmother after his warring parents abandon him. But he struggles to find suitable role models in her small, isolated village. Warm-hearted drama, starring Rodrigo Noya, Carmen Maura and Alejandro Agresti, who also directs

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15:00pm Blowing Wild (PG) 1953

A tough Mexican oil prospector struggling to defend his rig from attacks by bandits gets involved with the psychotic wife of an old friend. Melodramatic tale, starring Gary Cooper, Barbara Stanwyck, Anthony Quinn and Ruth Roman

16:50pm Three Coins in the Fountain (U) 1954
Comedy, chronicling the misadventures of three American women who each throw a coin into Rome's famous 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

18:55pm Gallipoli (PG) 1981

Patriotic Australians Mel Gibson and Mark Lee join the Anzac Army to fight during World War One, but soon find their youthful idealism eroded by the harsh reality of the conflict. Peter Weir's harrowing drama which patiently explores the soldier's lives before they head off to the Battle of Gallipoli in Turkey, creating a powerful anti-war message and exploring the nature of friendship. Bill Kerr, Robert Grubb and David Argue co-star

21:00pm K-Pax (12) 2001

Confused Kevin Spacey is committed to an asylum, where psychiatrist Jeff Bridges attempts to deal with his new patient's confused mental state, trying to get to the root of the wild claims that he's a visitor from another planet on a research mission — but the mystery man appears to have a bizarre effect on all those around him, prompting the doctor to reassess everything he believes in. Rather daft but likeable drama, with Mary McCormack, Alfre Woodard and David Patrick Kelly (888)

23:20pm Who Dares Wins (18) 1982

SAS captain Lewis Collins infiltrates a gang of *********s who plan to take over the London residence of the American Secretary of State — but his close relationship with the group's leader threatens the operation. By-the-numbers action thriller, also starring Judy Davis, Edward Woodward, Maurice Roeves and Richard Widmark

01:45am Pusher (18) 1996

Danish thriller about a drug dealer forced to dump a consignment of dope as the police close in, angering the local Mob boss to whom he owes a lot of money. Kim Bodnia stars

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15:00pm Conspiracy of Hearts (U) 1959

A group of courageous Italian nuns risk everything during World War Two. Deciding they can't stand by and do nothing, they begin smuggling Jewish children out of a German internment camp, and transporting them to safety. But Nazi troops soon look set to discover their dangerous secret. Taut and poignant wartime adventure, bolstered by a top-drawer cast including Sylvia Syms, Lilli Palmer, Yvonne Mitchell, Ronald Lewis and Albert Lieven (888)

17:10pm Innocents in Paris (PG) 1953

A series of stuffy British tourists have their horizons broadened during a visit to the French capital — and some lucky travellers even find romance. Promising vintage comedy that is, unfortunately, only sporadically funny. Alastair Sim, Margaret Rutherford, Jimmy Edwards, Claire Bloom, Laurence Harvey and Ronald Shiner are among the top-drawer cast bringing a touch of class to proceedings (888)

18:50pm Picnic at Hanging Rock (PG) 1975

Acclaimed director Peter Weir's beautiful and atmospheric period mystery about the disappearance of three schoolgirls and their teacher during a trip to the Australian landmark on Valentine's Day, 1900. The story rambles along at a snail's pace, but it remains one of the most memorably haunting films ever committed to celluloid. Starring Rachel Roberts, Dominic Guard, Helen Morse and Jacki Weaver, this beautiful tale is a must-see (888)

21:00pm Down to You (12) 2000

Two college students fall in love, but the cracks in their relationship begin to show as they are assailed by doubts. Lightweight romantic comedy which nevertheless set heart-throbs Freddie Prinze Jnr and Julia Stiles on the road to stardom. Selma Blair, Ashton Kutcher, Shawn Hatosy and Happy Days veteran Henry Winkler also star (888)

22:45pm The 51st State (18) 2001

Drug dealer Samuel L Jackson decides to retire from a life of crime — but must raise the necessary funds through one final sale in the north of England. He soon realises the mean streets of Liverpool are no place for a kilt-wearing American and as the body count rises, he is forced to invest in a little personal security. Ronny Yu's offbeat thriller storms along at breakneck speed, helped by snappy dialogue and a few gross-out moments. Robert Carlyle, Emily Mortimer, Meat Loaf, Ricky Tomlinson, Sean Pertwee and Rhys Ifans co-star (888)

00:30am Arlington Road (15) 1999

Suspicion and paranoia rule the day in this well-honed thriller, starring Jeff Bridges as a mild-mannered professor who becomes convinced there's something not quite right about new neighbour Tim Robbins. It's nothing he can put his finger on, but he decides to delve into his past regardless — only to get a nasty shock. Joan Cusack and Hope Davis are among the co-stars milking the drama for all it's worth (888)

02:45am Autobiography of a Princess (PG) 1975

Indian princess Madhur Jaffrey moves to London and tries to persuade a family friend (James Mason) to write a positive biography of her father. However, the footage of the king's privileged lifestyle only convinces the Englishman to write about those who struggled amid poverty. Merchant/Ivory drama, with Keith Varnier and Nazrul Rahman

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15:00pm Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye (PG) 1950
James Cagney is on superb, and thoroughly nasty, form in this superior thriller. He stars as a violent convict who escapes from prison and slaughters his one-time partner-in-crime, before marrying a beautiful socialite who is ignorant of his evil deeds. But little does he suspect that his evil past will soon catch up with him. Barbara Payton and Helena Carter co-star, and there's a brief appearance by Cagney's real-life brother William

17:05pm Call Me Madam (PG) 1953

Ethel Merman stars in this adaptation of Irving Berlin's hit Broadway musical about a Washington hostess who becomes ambassador to a small European state and falls in love with the foreign minister. With George Sanders and Donald O'Connor (888)

19:15pm Strictly Ballroom (PG) 1992

A dancer shunned by the ballroom community for his unconventional style takes a chance on a new partner — a pairing that unexpectedly blossoms and gives them the confidence to try for a championship title. Highly acclaimed Australian comedy that can't help but draw comparisons with Dirty Dancing, starring Paul Mercurio, Tara Morice, Bill Hunter and Barry Otto (888)

21:00pm Jeepers Creepers II (15) 2003

Horror sequel carrying on where the first entry left off, following the sinister Creeper as he continues his murderous activities, determined to sate his bloodthirsty appetite before he goes to sleep for another 23 years — and a coachload of squealing teenagers looks like the perfect place to start. It may provide more gruesome scares, but this inferior and seemingly tongue-in-cheek follow-up lacks the nervy tension of the original. Ray Wise, Jonathan Breck, Garikayi Mutambirwa and Eric Nenninger star (888)

23:00pm The Dreamers (18) 2003

Premiere. Bernardo Bertolucci's sizzling erotic drama following the antics of students in Sixties Paris, as they throw themselves wholeheartedly into the “free love” philosophy — but the ensuing romantic complications lead to trouble. Michael Pitt, Eva Green and Louis Garrel star

01:20am Vital (18) 2004

A medical student awakens from a coma to be told his girlfriend died in the horrific car accident in which they were both involved. As his memory gradually returns, he goes back to his studies and slowly becomes attracted to another girl. However, the new relationship falters when he becomes convinced that the corpse used in his practical class is that of his dead lover. Shinya Tsukamoto's psychological drama, starring Tadanobu Asano and Nami Tsukamoto

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15:00pm Blood on the Sun (PG) 1945

An American editor working in Thirties Tokyo is shocked to learn of a Japanese plot to invade China — and makes the bold decision to publish his findings, risking the wrath of the authorities. Entertaining melodrama, starring James Cagney, Sylvia Sidney and Wallace Ford (888)

16:50pm A Man Called Peter (U) 1955

Fact-based drama charting the life of renowned priest and author Peter Marshall, who travelled from his native Scotland to Washington DC and later became chaplain of the US Senate. Richard Todd takes the lead role, while Jean Peters is the pastor's loyal and supportive wife

19:20pm Carry On Up the Khyber (PG) 1968

The gang go to colonial India for this bawdy saga of occupying British forces having trouble with the natives. Tensions mount as the locals discover the soldiers' fearsome reputation is quite undeserved — prompting open rebellion. Wonderful comedy moments keep the tale afloat, not least a memorable dinner which won't be halted for anything. Sid James, Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey, Roy Castle, Joan Sims and Bernard Bresslaw star (888)

21:00pm The Usual Suspects (18) 1995

Bryan Singer's thriller stars Gabriel Byrne, Kevin Spacey, Benicio Del Toro, Kevin Pollak and Stephen Baldwin as criminals brought together by a police line-up, who decide to join forces to pull off one more big job. The taut, Oscar-winning screenplay boasts a series of twists and turns unsurpassed in cinema, with a final denouement designed to knock viewers' socks off. Pete Postlethwaite and Suzy Amis also star (888)

23:00pm Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (18) 1970
Three female rock musicians with a taste for the high life set out to make it big in Hollywood under the expert guidance of their trans***ual manager. But with success comes a decadent plunge into a world of ***, drugs and sleaze. Raunchy comedy, directed by Russ Meyer and starring Dolly Read, Cynthia ***** and Marcia McBroom (888)

01:05am Head-On (18) 2004

A depressed Turkish immigrant living in Germany is taken to hospital after a drunken accident, where he meets a fellow Turk who's attempted suicide and agrees to marry her so she can escape her strict parents. However, they find their union doesn't solve all their problems. Gritty, well-observed drama, starring Birol Unel and Sibel Kekilli

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FilmFour & Film Four +1 13.01.07

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15:00pm 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. Largely uninteresting romantic drama saved only by the breathtaking scenery. Anthony Steel, Donald Sinden, Andre Morell and Donald Pleasence star (888)

16:55pm Blithe Spirit (U) 1945

Novelist Rex Harrison is shocked to find the ghost of his first wife haunting him and new spouse Constance ***mings, and sets out to find a way of getting rid of the annoying apparition. He employs the services of a local clairvoyant in an attempt to drive the ghoul away — but her methods seem doomed to failure, and his ever-more desperate plans go horribly wrong. David Lean's excellent adaptation of Noel Coward's splendid supernatural comedy, also starring Kay Hammond as the slinky spirit and Margaret Rutherford on hilarious form as eccentric medium Madame Arcati (888)

18:40pm The Fighting Temptations (PG) 2003

A money-grubbing New York businessman is thrilled to hear his aunt has left him a considerable inheritance — but to get it, he must ensure the local gospel choir claims victory in an upcoming competition. Luckily, a few of the residents turn out to have a touch of talent, but he still faces a tough task whipping them into shape. Musical comedy, starring Cuba Gooding Jnr, Beyonce Knowles, Melba Moore and Omar Epps

21:00pm K-Pax (12) 2001

Confused Kevin Spacey is committed to an asylum, where psychiatrist Jeff Bridges attempts to deal with his new patient's confused mental state, trying to get to the root of the wild claims that he's a visitor from another planet on a research mission — but the mystery man appears to have a bizarre effect on all those around him, prompting the doctor to reassess everything he believes in. Rather daft but likeable drama, with Mary McCormack, Alfre Woodard and David Patrick Kelly (888)

23:20pm 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. Stylish horror thriller which also borrows heavily from Westerns, making it an enjoyably exciting ride. James Woods, Thomas Ian Griffith, Daniel Baldwin and Sheryl Lee star (888)

01:25am Blood for Dracula (18) 1974

The vampire count moves to Italy, hoping the country's Catholic girls will provide a long-lasting supply of fresh virgin blood — but doesn't suspect a servant plans to thwart his dastardly quest for sinister replenishment. Horror, starring Udo Kier

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FilmFour & Film Four +1 15.01.07

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15:00pm The Million Pound Note (U) 1954

Two eccentric multi-millionaires enlist a seaman to settle a bet that a man could live without spending money, provided he already has plenty of it. Amiable comedy adapted from a story by Mark Twain, starring Gregory Peck, Jane Griffiths, Joyce Grenfell and Wilfrid Hyde White (888)

16:45pm Blood on the Sun (PG) 1945

An American editor working in Thirties Tokyo is shocked to learn of a Japanese plot to invade China — and makes the bold decision to publish his findings, risking the wrath of the authorities. Entertaining melodrama, starring James Cagney, Sylvia Sidney and Wallace Ford (888)

18:30pm One True Thing (15) 1998

A New York woman gives up a career and rejects her lover to dedicate herself to caring for her sick mother, learning a few harsh lessons about life, love and compassion along the way. Heart-rending drama, bolstered by a strong cast, including Renee Zellweger, Meryl Streep, William Hurt and Tom Everett Scott (888)

21:00pm Speed (15) 1994

Jan De Bont's directorial debut, a thrill-a-minute action adventure about a game of cat-and-mouse between LAPD cop Keanu Reeves and unhinged explosives expert Dennis Hopper. The film gets off to a cracking start with the rescue of passengers stuck in a booby-trapped lift — but the adrenaline really gets pumping once Hopper plants a **** on a bus, primed to go off if the vehicle drops below 50mph. From then on, it's non-stop action, as Reeves — modelling the white vest necessary for any serious action man — tries to prevent the passengers being blown to smithereens. Sandra Bullock co-stars as the scatty passenger who ends up behind the wheel of the bus, with Jeff Daniels as Keanu's partner (888)

23:10pm The Dreamers (18) 2003

Bernardo Bertolucci's sizzling erotic drama following the antics of students in Sixties Paris, as they throw themselves wholeheartedly into the “free love” philosophy — but the ensuing romantic complications lead to trouble. Michael Pitt, Eva Green and Louis Garrel star

01:30am Rumble Fish (18) 1983

Francis Ford Coppola's star-studded stylised drama, based on the novel by SE Hinton. Matt Dillon stars as an alienated teenager desperately trying to emulate his adored elder brother (Mickey Rourke). With Dennis Hopper, Nicolas Cage, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne and Chris Penn

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FilmFour & Film Four +1 17.01.07

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15:00pm A Man Called Peter (U) 1955

Fact-based drama charting the life of renowned priest and author Peter Marshall, who travelled from his native Scotland to Washington DC and later became chaplain of the US Senate. Richard Todd takes the lead role, while Jean Peters is the pastor's loyal and supportive wife

17:20pm Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye (PG) 1950

James Cagney is on superb, and thoroughly nasty, form in this superior thriller. He stars as a violent convict who escapes from prison and slaughters his one-time partner-in-crime, before marrying a beautiful socialite who is ignorant of his evil deeds. But little does he suspect that his evil past will soon catch up with him. Barbara Payton and Helena Carter co-star, and there's a brief appearance by Cagney's real-life brother William

19:25pm P'Tang Yang Kipperbang (PG) 1982

Touching comedy drama set in 1948, starring John Albasiny as a 14-year-old schoolboy coming to terms with the postwar world and full of romantic longing for his beautiful classmate. With Alison Steadman, Abigail Cruttenden and Robert Urquhart. Written by Jack Rosenthal and directed by Michael Apted (888)

21:00pm The Green Mile (18) 1999

An 8ft-tall convicted murderer arrives on death row, where the guards are stunned to learn he's scared of the dark — and can apparently perform miracles. His extraordinary ability to heal makes many of the staff doubt his guilt, but emotions run high as they realise there's no overturning the sentence. Oscar-nominated supernatural drama based on a novel by Stephen King, starring Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan, David Morse and Harry Dean Stanton (888)

00:20am 16 Years of Alcohol (18) 2003

Kevin McKidd stars as a man who seems destined to follow in his alcoholic father's footsteps as he's drawn into a world of hard drinking and violence. However, he's inspired to turn over a new leaf after love offers him salvation — only to find his past dogging his every step. Compelling drama, co-starring Laura Fraser, Susan Lynch and Ewen Bremner

02:15am Valentin (PG) 2002

A youngster is left in the care of his elderly grandmother after his warring parents abandon him. But he struggles to find suitable role models in her small, isolated village. Warm-hearted drama, starring Rodrigo Noya, Carmen Maura and Alejandro Agresti, who also directs (888)

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FilmFour & Film Four +1 18.01.07

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15:00 The Man in Grey Film (1943)

Classic Gainsborough costume melodrama set in the 18th century, following the fortunes of two old school friends (Margaret Lockwood and Phyllis Calvert). Also starring James Mason and Stewart Granger. Directed by Leslie Arliss.

16:55 Blithe Spirit Film (1945)

Rex Harrison, Constance ***mings and Margaret Rutherford star in this sparkling comedy based on the stage hit by Noel Coward. Harrison plays a writer who's haunted by his first wife (Kay Hammond) and harangued by his second (***mings) to solve his ghostly problem. Directed by David Lean.

18:40 Edtv Film (1998)

Ron Howard's mild-mannered satire on fame, the media and reality TV. Matthew McConaughey plays Ed, the dopey video shop assistant catapulted into the limelight when he agrees to appear in a reality TV show. Also starring Ellen DeGeneres.

21:00 The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert Film (1994)

Glitzy, flash and entertaining tale of three drag queens - Terence Stamp, Hugo Weaving and Guy Pearce - who embark on a trip across Australia in the run-down bus they've named 'Priscilla' to perform in the town of Alice Springs. Written and directed by Stephan Elliott.

23:00 Predator 2 Film (1990)

Danny Glover goes head to chest with the rampaging space invader in this sequel to the Arnie hit. A slick sci-fi thriller boasting wall-to-wall action, with support from Bill Paxton and Gary Busey. Directed by Stephen Hopkins.

01:05 Beyond the Valley of the Dolls Film (1970)
Russ Meyer's camp classic charting the lurid exploits of a three-woman rock band in Hollywood who explore, indulge and engage in every excess. With Dolly Read, Cynthia ***** and Marcia McBroom.

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FilmFour & Film Four +1 19.01.07

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15:00pm 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. Largely uninteresting romantic drama saved only by the breathtaking scenery. Anthony Steel, Donald Sinden, Andre Morell and Donald Pleasence star (888)

16:55pm Kipps (U) 1941

Draper's assistant Michael Redgrave inherits a fortune and sets out to climb the social ladder in his small home town. Light-hearted comedy of manners, also starring Phyllis Calvert, Diana Wynyard and Michael Wilding

19:05pm Fathom (U) 1967

Tongue-in-cheek espionage romp, about a glamorous sky-diving spy assigned to retrieve a ****-triggering device lost in the Mediterranean. Raquel Welch stars as the titular heroine, with Tony Franciosa, Ronald Fraser, Richard Briers and Clive Revill

21:00pm Speed (15) 1994

Jan De Bont's directorial debut, a thrill-a-minute action adventure about a game of cat-and-mouse between LAPD cop Keanu Reeves and unhinged explosives expert Dennis Hopper. The film gets off to a cracking start with the rescue of passengers stuck in a booby-trapped lift — but the adrenaline really gets pumping once Hopper plants a **** on a bus, primed to go off if the vehicle drops below 50mph. From then on, it's non-stop action, as Reeves — modelling the white vest necessary for any serious action man — tries to prevent the passengers being blown to smithereens. Sandra Bullock co-stars as the scatty passenger who ends up behind the wheel of the bus, with Jeff Daniels as Keanu's partner (888)

23:10pm The Godfather (18) 1972

Marlon Brando gives an Oscar-winning performance as the head of the Corleone family in Francis Ford Coppola's beautifully made epic tale charting the handover of power in a dangerous Mafia dynasty. Al Pacino, James Caan, John Cazale and Talia Shire play the Corleone offspring whose futures are directly shaped by their father's underworld activities, with the brilliant supporting cast completed by Robert Duvall and Diane Keaton

02:30am Tony Takitani (U) 2004

A withdrawn illustrator starts to come out of his shell when he marries a woman with a passion for designer clothes. But after his wife is killed in an accident, the lonely artist makes an unusual deal with a remarkably similar looking woman. Haunting, bittersweet Japanese drama starring Rie Miyazawa in a dual role alongside Issei Ogata and Shinohara Takahumi

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FilmFour & Film Four +1 20.01.07

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15:00 The Card Film (1952)

Sharp period comedy charting the rise from rags to riches of a 19th-century washerwoman's son (Alec Guinness). Also starring Glynis Johns and Petula Clark, and directed by Ronald Neame.

16:50 The Million Pound Note Film (1953)
Charming satire based on a short story by Mark Twain in which a penniless American (Gregory Peck) is given a million pound note and instructed to live on it for a month without spending any of it. Co-starring Wilfred Hyde White and Joyce Grenfell.

18:30 One True Thing Film (1998)

An ambitious New York journalist quits her job and leaves her boyfriend to look after her terminally ill mother. Painfully sharp observation of family life, starring William Hurt, Meryl Streep and Renee Zellweger.

21:00 The Transporter Film (2002)

After delivering an unspecified package to a villa in the south of France, US underworld 'transporter' Frank finds himself hunted by both Triads and the law. Euro action adventure starring Jason Statham.

22:45 Battle Royale Film (2000)

Kinji Fu*kasaku's film caused a furore in his native Japan when it was released. In a Japan of the near future, the teenagers are rebelling. To restore order, the government dictates that randomly selected youngsters will be sent to a remote island to take part in a macabre 'game': they must kill or be killed until only one is left alive. Bizarre, brilliant - and often very funny. In Japanese with subtitles.

01:00 Flesh Film (1968)

Joe Dellasandro stars in Paul Morrissey's film as a street hustler who turns ga*y tricks to earn money to support his heroin habit as well as that of his wife (Geraldine Smith). One day, after a hard day's work, he returns home to find he's in for a shock... With Candy Darling and Patti D'Arbanville.

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15:00pm The Man in the Iron Mask (PG) 1976

A mysterious prisoner proves to be a key player in a battle to control the fate of 17th-century France. Hugely enjoyable swashbuckling adventure, starring Richard Chamberlain in a dual role — as both the masked jailbird and the despotic French ruler. Patrick McGoohan, Louis Jourdan, Jenny Agutter and Ian Holm number among the starry supporting cast. Adapted from the classic story by Alexandre Dumas, and directed by Mike Newell (888)

17:10pm Lisbon (PG) 1956

Ray Milland directs and stars in this glossy and engrossing thriller about a Navy officer-turned-smuggler who is asked to help a prisoner escape from communist internment — little realising his employer may not be all she seems. Also starring Maureen O'Hara and Claude Rains

18:50pm 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)

21:00pm The Green Mile (18) 1999

An 8ft-tall convicted murderer arrives on death row, where the guards are stunned to learn he's scared of the dark — and can apparently perform miracles. His extraordinary ability to heal makes many of the staff doubt his guilt, but emotions run high as they realise there's no overturning the sentence. Oscar-nominated supernatural drama based on a novel by Stephen King, starring Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan, David Morse and Harry Dean Stanton (888)

00:20am Trash (18) 1970

An Andy Warhol production, chronicling the miserable lives of an impotent New York hustler and his transvestite girlfriend as they search for their next fix, meeting a host of bizarre characters along the way. Drama, starring Joe Dallesandro and Holly Woodlawn

02:30am The Courtesans of ****ay (15) 1983

Merchant Ivory do***entary, following the plight of Indian prostitutes in the highly-populated city. Dancers and singers by day, many of the women dream of Bollywood fame and fortune, but are forced to resort to lesser means in a desperate bid to earn money

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FilmFour & Film Four +1 23.01.07

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15:00pm Cloak and Dagger (PG) 1946

Superior spy adventure, starring Gary Cooper as a physics professor who undertakes a secret mission to acquire information on Germany's atomic research programme during World War Two. Directed by the excellent Fritz Lang, with Lilli Palmer, Robert Alda and Vladimir Sokoloff (888)

17:15pm The Maverick Queen (PG) 1955

A woman leaves the Deep South to set up a hotel for gamblers and gunslingers in Colorado, and finds herself falling for one of her outlaw clients — but there could be more to the object of her affections than meets the eye. Garish and strangely dull Western, starring Barbara Stanwyck, Barry Sullivan and Scott Brady

18:55pm Local Hero (15) 1983

An American oil company representative is sent to buy a Scottish coastal village so it can be demolished to make way for a new refinery, but gradually takes a shine to the place. Bill Forsyth's offbeat comedy, starring Peter Riegert, Burt Lancaster, Denis Lawson, Peter Capaldi, Jenny Seagrove and Fulton Mackay (888)

21:00pm 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. Misfiring fantasy adventure, based loosely on Alan Moore's acclaimed graphic novel, but with none of the book's wit and invention. Starring Sean Connery, Shane West, Stuart Townsend and Richard Roxburgh (888)

23:00pm Dazed and Confused (18) 1993

Sharp and insightful comedy drama from director Richard Linklater, following a group of Texas high school students whose often wild pranks lead to disaster and humiliation for a few younger pupils on the last day of the 1976 term. Starring Ben Affleck, Milla Jovovich, Matthew McConaughey and Parker Posey

01:00am Flesh for Frankenstein (18) 1973

Andy Warhol produced this explicit horror tale, which stars Udo Kier as the unbalanced scientist who's hell-bent on creating a whole new race of humans from an assortment of corpses — but events soon take a raunchy turn thanks to his ***-starved wife. Joe Dallesandro and Monique Van Vooren co-star

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15:00 The Man in Grey Film (1943)

Classic Gainsborough costume melodrama set in the 18th century, following the fortunes of two old school friends (Margaret Lockwood and Phyllis Calvert). Also starring James Mason and Stewart Granger. Directed by Leslie Arliss.

16:45 From Hell to Texas Film (1958)

Also known as Manhunt, Henry Hathaway's gripping Western stars Don Murray as Tod Lohman, a cowboy who accidentally kills one of the sons of a powerful local rancher Hunter Boyd

18:40 Edtv Film (1998)

Ron Howard's mild-mannered satire on fame, the media and reality TV. Matthew McConaughey plays Ed, the dopey video shop assistant catapulted into the limelight when he agrees to appear in a reality TV show. Also starring Ellen DeGeneres.

21:00 The Actors Film (2002)

Michael Caine and Dylan Moran star as two bumbling actors who rob a group of Dublin gangsters. But the plan goes awry and it's only the pair's ability to disguise themselves that can save their lives in Conor McPherson's uproarious farce.

22:45 28 Days Later Film (2002)

Danny Boyle's cult low budget horror stars Cillian Murphy as one of the few people unaffected by a plague which has turned most of humanity into blood-crazed zombies. As he and a small band of survivors attempt to reach the relative safety military stronghold commanded by Chris Eccleston in Manchester, they face the most dangerous journey of their lives...

01:00 Blood for Dracula Film (1974)

Camp as hell, this comedy-horror sees German actor-singer Udo Kier as a world-weary Dracula searching out the blood of virgins in Catholic Italy. Enter studly Joe Dallesandro, who sets out to deflower as many virgins as possible to save them from the vampire...

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15:00pm The Card (U) 1952

The always excellent Alec Guinness plays the bright but penniless son of a 19th-century washerwoman who resorts to a variety of ingenious methods to get on in the world. Stylish period comedy based on a story by Arnold Bennett, also starring Glynis Johns, Valerie Hobson and Petula Clark (888)

16:45pm Lisbon (PG) 1956

Ray Milland directs and stars in this glossy and engrossing thriller about a Navy officer-turned-smuggler who is asked to help a prisoner escape from communist internment — little realising his employer may not be all she seems. Also starring Maureen O'Hara and Claude Rains

18:25pm The Train (15) 1964

As the Allies look set to liberate Paris from the Nazi forces, the Germans resolve to take all they can from the city — and plot to transport national treasures back to Berlin. However, bold French Resistance forces vow to stop them, enlisting the help of train inspector Burt Lancaster along the way. Gripping World War Two adventure, which was inspired by actual events. Paul Scofield, Jeanne Moreau and Michel Simon co-star (888)

21:00pm Stuck on You (12) 2003

Conjoined twins head for the bright lights of the big city so one of them can follow his dream of becoming an actor. But the pair get more than they bargained for when one of them lands a role on a TV show starring alongside Cher, while the other wants to search for the woman he's been conducting an online romance with. Likable bad taste comedy from the Farrelly brothers, starring Matt Damon and Greg Kinnear (888)

23:10pm Annie Hall (15) 1977

Woody Allen stars as a neurotic and self-obsessed New York Jewish comedian looking back on his affair with equally scatterbrained singer Diane Keaton, from their first encounter to the seemingly inevitable breakdown of communication. Multi-Oscar-winning romantic comedy, with Shelley Duvall, Paul Simon, Christopher Walken and Carol Kane. The film also boasts Sigourney Weaver's debut movie role, a non-speaking appearance as one of Allen's dates

00:55am Scenes from a Marriage (15) 1973

Liv Ullmann and Erland Josephson play a couple whose marriage begins to fail because of the husband's infidelity. But as the wife tries to rebuild her life they both realise that the inevitable separation will not be easy. Gloomy Ingmar Bergman drama, also starring Bibi Andersson and Jan Malmsjo

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15:00 The Maverick Queen Film (1956)

Barbara Stanwyck stars as a successful saloon owner who acts as a front for a gang led by Butch Cassidy (Howard Petrie). But when his cover is in danger of being blown, she must choose between betraying him and her own safety in Joseph Kane's western.

16:50 The Man In The Iron Mask Film (1976)

Mike Newell's swashbuckler, based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas. Richard Chamberlain stars as both the wicked Louis XIV of France and his twin brother Philippe, whom the King has imprisoned - hiding his identity behind an iron mask.

18:50 Bogus Film (1996)

Haley Joel Osment plays Albert Franklin, a recently orphaned seven-year-old boy who invents an invisible friend, Bogus, a character from one of his books. But is Bogus just a figment of his imagination or a real entity? A winsome film with a genuine feel-good factor that never grates.

21:00 Time Bandits Film (1981)

Surrealistic comedy-fantasy by director Terry Gilliam. Craig Warnock stars as a young boy snatched from his suffocating suburban existence for a series of bizarre adventures in time and space with a band of renegade dwarfs led by David Rappaport. Also starring John Cleese, Sean Connery, Ralph Richardson and David Warner.

23:10 The Godfather Part II Film (1974)

With the second instalment of the Mafia trilogy, Francis Ford Coppola weaves the characters from The Godfather into a deeply personal film that if anything betters the superb original for pathos and sheer epic grandeur.

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15:00pm From Hell to Texas (PG) 1958

Don Murray stars as a wandering cowboy who accidentally kills a man and finds himself pursued by his victim's vengeful brothers. Finding shelter with a kindly ranch owner, the wanted man gradually falls in love with his host's daughter, but struggles with the knowledge that he may be caught at any moment. Henry Hathaway's Western looks incredible but offers little entertainment otherwise. Diane Varsi, Chill Wills and Dennis Hopper also star (888)

17:05pm The Way Ahead (U) 1944

A group of slipshod British Army recruits face a testing time as they undergo a tough training regimen aimed at whipping them into shape to fight in World War Two. Stirring do***entary-style drama originally intended as a training film, and full of flag-waving patriotism as a result. David Niven, Stanley Holloway, Raymond Huntley, William Hartnell, John Laurie and James Donald star. Peter Ustinov co-wrote the script, which was adapted from a tale by Eric Ambler

19:20pm The Hound of the Baskervilles (PG) 1959

Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are asked to protect the last remaining member of the aristocratic Baskerville family, who believes he is being persecuted by a monstrous spectral hound roaming the remote Devon moors. Lurid Hammer version of Arthur Conan Doyle's classic tale, boasting a top-drawer cast, including Peter Cushing, Andre Morrell, Christopher Lee, John Le Mesurier, Miles Malleson and Francis De Wolff (888)

21:00pm 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. Misfiring fantasy adventure, based loosely on Alan Moore's acclaimed graphic novel, but with none of the book's wit and invention. Starring Sean Connery, Shane West, Stuart Townsend and Richard Roxburgh (888)

23:00pm Battle Royale 2: Requiem (18) 2003

Another class of unruly teenagers are taken from their school and fitted with explosive collars — but this time, they're ordered to wipe out a ********* cell — or die trying. Controversial thriller sequel, starring Tatsuya Fujiwara, Shugo Oshinari and Ai Maeda

01:35am Sh***in Soccer (PG) 2001

Sh***in monks are forced to take menial jobs to earn enough for a few crusts — but look set to hit the big-time when a football coach realises their high-kicking skills will come in mighty handy on the pitch. However, if they're to win fame and fortune, they must defeat a team of nefarious, steroid-popping super-players. Blockbusting martial arts comedy, boasting fantastic action sequences bolstered by superb animation. Stephen Chow directs and stars, alongside Vicki Zhao, Ng Man Tat and Patrick Tse

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15.00pm Carrington VC (PG) 1954

David Niven stars in this superb legal drama as a decorated Army major court-martialled for embezzling mess funds, a case in which all the evidence is stacked against him. Margaret Leighton, Noelle Middleton, Laurence Naismith and Clive Morton are among those lending support (888)

17.05pm Leave Her to Heaven (U) 1946

Melodrama about an unbalanced woman whose insane jealousy leads her to plot the death of anyone she suspects of attracting her husband's affections. Starring Gene Tierney, Cornel Wilde, Jeanne Crain and Vincent Price

19.15pm Watership Down (U) 1978

Fantastic animated tearjerker, cleverly blending a range of techniques to tell the tale of a ragtag group of rabbits whose warren is set to be destroyed, forcing them to search for somewhere new to live. The star-studded voice cast includes John Hurt, Richard Briers, Marcus Graham-Cox, Denholm Elliott, Michael Hordern, Zero Mostel and Hannah Gordon. Includes Art Garfunkel's haunting number one smash, Bright Eyes (888)

21.00pm Stuck on You (12) 2003

Conjoined twins head for the bright lights of the big city so one of them can follow his dream of becoming an actor. But the pair get more than they bargained for when one of them lands a role on a TV show starring alongside Cher, while the other wants to search for the woman he's been conducting an online romance with. Likable bad taste comedy from the Farrelly brothers, starring Matt Damon and Greg Kinnear (888)

23.10pm The Godfather: Part III (15) 1990

Al Pacino stars in the concluding part of Francis Ford Coppola's acclaimed film trilogy. Twenty years after ordering the murder of his brother, ageing don Michael Corleone is close to fulfilling his dream of severing his family's Mafia ties and gaining legitimacy, but vengeful enemies and the actions of his hot-headed nephew soon fling him back into a life of crime. Also starring Andy Garcia — who scooped an Oscar nomination for his performance — Diane Keaton, Talia Shire, Eli Wallach, Bridget Fonda and Joe Mantegna

02.25am Love and *** (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's not exactly original, but does benefit from perceptive writing. Famke Janssen, Jon Favreau and Noah Emmerich star (888)

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15:00pm Cloak and Dagger (PG) 1946

Superior spy adventure, starring Gary Cooper as a physics professor who undertakes a secret mission to acquire information on Germany's atomic research programme during World War Two. Directed by the excellent Fritz Lang, with Lilli Palmer, Robert Alda and Vladimir Sokoloff (888)

17:00pm The Day Will Dawn (U) 1942

Thrilling World War Two adventure about a journalist who's sent to occupied Norway by the British authorities. He's assigned to help the RAF sabotage an important German U-boat installation, and enlists the help of a local girl to aid his endeavour. However, the plan goes awry, leaving him in the hands of the enemy — and sentenced to be shot. Hugh Williams, Griffiths Jones, Deborah Kerr and Ralph Richardson head the top-drawer cast (888)

18:50pm 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)

21:00pm Little Voice (15) 1998

A painfully shy Scarborough girl with a talent for impersonating legendary vocalists such as Shirley Bassey, Marilyn Monroe and Judy Garland, is spotted by a money-hungry promoter who instinctively realises her considerable money-spinning potential. However, the shrinking violet proves reluctant to be drawn into the limelight. Acclaimed comedy drama, featuring a cast of great British actors including Jane Horrocks, Michael Caine, Brenda Blethyn — who received an Oscar nomination for her performance — Ewan McGregor and Jim Broadbent. Horrocks performed all the songs in the film herself, stunning audiences with her extraordinary ability to mimic some of the all-time greats of stage and screen (888)

22:50pm Arlington Road (15) 1999

Suspicion and paranoia rule the day in this well-honed thriller, starring Jeff Bridges as a mild-mannered professor who becomes convinced there's something not quite right about new neighbour Tim Robbins. It's nothing he can put his finger on, but he decides to delve into his past regardless — only to get a nasty shock. Joan Cusack and Hope Davis are among the co-stars milking the drama for all it's worth (888)

01:05am A Fistful of Dynamite (18) 1971

Bandit Rod Steiger and former IRA explosives expert James Coburn team up to rob a bank, only to become unwitting heroes of the Mexican Revolution. Surprisingly funny spaghetti Western from master of the genre Sergio Leone, with Maria Monti, Romolo Valli, Rik Battaglia and Franco Graziosi

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15:00pm A Letter to Three Wives (PG) 1949

A trio of picnicking women receive word that a friend has run off with one of their husbands, prompting each to look back over the years and work out what went wrong with her marriage. Intriguing, Oscar-winning comedy, starring Jeanne Crain, Kirk Douglas, Ann Sothern, Linda Darnell and Jeffrey Lynn

17:00pm Bugles in the Afternoon (U) 1952

A disgraced Cavalry soldier attempts to redeem himself by returning to active service at a remote fort in the middle of Sioux territory, little suspecting his new commanding officer is an arch-enemy from the past. Western, with Ray Milland and Helena Carter

18:40pm Some Like It Hot (U) 1959

Two male jazz musicians don drag and hide out with an all-girl band to evade gangsters pursuing them — with predictable romantic confusions. Billy Wilder's classic comedy, starring Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis as the cross-dressing fugitives, with Marilyn Monroe in arguably her most famous role as the band's singer. Lemmon and Curtis tested their costumes by wearing them in public — and when no one batted an eyelid, they knew they'd perfected them (888)

21:00pm The Commitments (15) 1991

Alan Parker's award-winning musical comedy about friendship, fame and failure, based on the writings of Roddy Doyle. Robert Arkins plays an enterprising Dubliner who assembles a motley crew to form a soul band. If the array of eccentric and eager characters fails to amuse, then the rousing soundtrack will at least provide a chance to sing along with some soulful classics. With Andrew Strong, Michael Aherne and Angeline Ball (888)

23:15pm 28 Days Later (18) 2002

A bicycle courier wakes from a coma to discover the streets of London virtually deserted — and soon learns the UK has been struck by a terrifying experimental virus which sends sufferers into a homicidal rage. Danny Boyle's gory horror offers a refreshing take on the familiar zombie theme, thanks in part to strong performances from Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris, Brendan Gleeson and Christopher Eccleston (888)

01:30am Women in Love (15) 1969

Ken Russell's memorable adaptation of DH Lawrence's novel, set in the Midlands during the 1920s, about the romantic and ***ual complexities of two love affairs. Glenda Jackson gives an Oscar-winning performance, alongside Alan Bates and Oliver Reed — who apparently each needed a bit of Dutch courage to steady their nerves before filming the notorious nude wrestling scene

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15:00 Boomerang Film (1947)

Thriller, based on a true-life case, starring Dana Andrews as a New England State Attorney who determines to prove vagrant Arthur Kennedy innocent of the murder of a prominent churchman. With Lee J Cobb, and Jane Wyatt.

16:40 The Four Feathers Film (1939)

Mason's action-adventure novel, starring John Clements who, unfairly accused of being a coward by three fellow-officers and his fiance, June Duprez, proves himself a hero during the war in the Sudan in the 1880s. With Ralph Richardson, Jack Allen and Henry Oscar.

19:00 Those Glory, Glory Days Film (1983)

In 1961, a group of teenage girls are passionately devoted to Tottenham Hotspur. Twenty years later one of them meets the team's wonderboy, Danny Blanchflower, and revisits her youthful obsession.

21:00 Little Voice Film (1998)

Jane Horrocks plays a recluse living with her blowsy mum (Brenda Blethyn) who is gifted with a voice that can imitate Piaf, Garland and Monroe. Into their lives comes sleazy talent agent Michael Caine, who promises to make the girl a star in this polished comedy/drama from Mark Herman.

22:50 The Hustler Film (1961)

Paul Newman turns in a typically superb early 60s performance in this seedy evocation of American pool halls and the travails of addiction. The moody, atmospheric cinematography garnered a well-deserved Oscar.

01:25 Electra Glide In Blue Film (1973)

John William Guercio's cult film stars Robert Blake as a vertically challenged but streetwise motorbike cop in Arizona. Desperate to make it as a detective, his accidental discovery of a murder scene sees him promoted but after just a few days, he realises his new colleagues are as corrupt as the criminals he's chasing.

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15:00pm The Day Will Dawn (U) 1942

Thrilling World War Two adventure about a journalist who's sent to occupied Norway by the British authorities. He's assigned to help the RAF sabotage an important German U-boat installation, and enlists the help of a local girl to aid his endeavour. However, the plan goes awry, leaving him in the hands of the enemy — and sentenced to be shot. Hugh Williams, Griffiths Jones, Deborah Kerr and Ralph Richardson head the top-drawer cast (888)

16:50pm Three Secrets (PG) 1950

A tragic plane crash leaves only one passenger alive -a five-year-old adopted boy. Three women, all of whom gave up sons for adoption five years previously, realise that the survivor could be their child, and as they wait for news from the rescue team, remember the cir***stances that led them to give up their offspring. Melodrama starring Eleanor Parker, Patricia Neal and Ruth Roman

18:40pm Always (PG) 1989

Richard Dreyfuss heads the cast of this unrestrained fantasy weepie, playing a daredevil pilot who's killed while fighting a raging forest fire. But he can't enter Heaven until he helps his successor face the challenges of the job — and persuades his heart-broken girlfriend to accept her loss and move on with her life. Holly Hunter, John Goodman and Audrey Hepburn also star in this unashamedly emotional offering from Steven Spielberg (888)

21:00pm The Commitments (15) 1991

Alan Parker's award-winning musical comedy about friendship, fame and failure, based on the writings of Roddy Doyle. Robert Arkins plays an enterprising Dubliner who assembles a motley crew to form a soul band. If the array of eccentric and eager characters fails to amuse, then the rousing soundtrack will at least provide a chance to sing along with some soulful classics. With Andrew Strong, Michael Aherne and Angeline Ball (888)

23:15pm Antibodies (18) 2005 Premiere.

A violent serial killer is captured by German police, giving local officer Michael Martens (Wotan Wilke Mohring) the chance to quiz the criminal about a recent murder. As the radically different men face each other in the interrogation room, the villain begins to play mind games with his interviewer, revealing shocking information about the murder that is closer to home than the lawman ever imagined. Christian Alvart's acclaimed thriller, also starring Andre Hennicke

01:45am Miami Blues (18) 1990

Psychotic murderer Alec Baldwin arrives in Florida, where he attracts a naive prostitute and antagonises a world-weary cop by stealing his badge, ID and teeth, setting the scene for a wild and often violent chase. Top-quality black comedy, also starring Fred Ward, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Charles Napier and Nora Dunn

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15:00 A Man Called Peter Film (1955)

The life story of the late Peter Marshall, Protestant minister and chaplain of the US Senate, stars Richard Todd in the title role.

17:20 A Letter to Three Wives Film (1949)

A witty and mordant comedy-drama which won Oscars for both direction and screenplay for Joseph L Mankiewicz. Starring Jeanne Crain, Linda Darnell and Ann Sothern.

19:20 Bless This House Film (1973)

Movie spin-off from the popular 70s TV series, with Sid James starring as the middle-class, middle-aged father who doesn't understand the youth of the day, in particular his own two children (Sally Geeson and Robin Askwith).

21:00 Domestic Disturbance Film (2001)

Thriller starring John Travolta as a divorced dad forced into a confrontation with his son's stepfather, played by Vince Vaughn.

22:40 Jacob's Ladder Film (1990)

Tim Robbins stars in Adrian Lyne's cult psychological drama as a Vietnam vet still mourning the accidental death of his son and who is beset by nightmares from his last military mission. Were he and his comrades experimental subjects for a psychotic drug or is it all in his head?

00:50 Brotherhood Film (2004)

Two brothers are conscripted into the South Korean army, where the elder tries to protect the younger from the ensuing horrors. Epic war film from writer-director Kang Je-Gyu.

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15:00pm Bugles in the Afternoon (U) 1952

A disgraced Cavalry soldier attempts to redeem himself by returning to active service at a remote fort in the middle of Sioux territory, little suspecting his new commanding officer is an arch-enemy from the past. Western, with Ray Milland and Helena Carter

16:45pm The One That Got Away (U) 1957

Gripping World War Two adventure telling the true story of pilot Franz von Werra (Hardy Kruger), a German PoW 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. Colin Gordon, Terence Alexander and Michael Goodliffe also star (888)

18:50pm The Land Girls (12) 1997

Three very different Land Army agricultural volunteers are sent to work on a farm — where they all fall head over heels for the owner's son, leading to romance, heartbreak and tragedy. Contrived, predictable wartime drama, with the attractive trio of leading ladies — Catherine McCormack, Anna Friel and Rachel Weisz — slipping comfortably into stereotypical characterisations, and staying there come hell or high water. Tom Georgeson, Steven Mackintosh, Maureen O'Brien and Lucy Akhurst co-star (888)

21:00pm Hero (12) 2004 Premiere.

A warlord in ancient China allows a courageous warrior to tell the amazing story of how he defeated three assassins sent by the despot to kill him — but all may not be as it seems. This dazzling martial arts adventure boasts some of the most beautifully choreographed fight scenes ever committed to celluloid, and the dramatic visuals and glorious colour serve to heighten the sense of real cinematic spectacle. Zhang Yimou is the man behind the masterpiece, while Jet Li, Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung star

23:00pm ***, Lies, and Videotape (18) 1989

Steven Soderbergh's intriguing big screen debut follows a troubled married couple, played by Peter Gallagher and Andie MacDowell. Frustrated by his wife's inhibitions, the husband begins an affair with her sister — but when the cheating man's friend arrives with a video camera, the foursome are forced to reassess their attitudes to ***. Intelligent drama, with James Spader and Laura San Giacomo (888)

01:00am Angela's Ashes (15) 1999

Director Alan Parker's stark adaptation of Frank McCourt's Pulitzer Prize-winning memoirs, recounting his experiences of growing up in poverty-stricken Limerick with his alcoholic father Malachy and desperate mother Angela. Grimly epic trials-of-life drama, with Robert Carlyle and Emily Watson giving powerhouse performances, alongside Joe Breen, Ciaran Owens, Michael Legge and Pauline McLynn (888)

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15:00pm Sailor Beware! (PG) 1956

An able seaman goes to meet his prospective mother-in-law to discuss marriage arrangements, but finds his run-in with the old battleaxe a harrowing experience. So when he realises he'll never be able to escape her beady eye, he's suddenly afflicted with a case of cold feet — and fails to turn up for his wedding. Dated comedy that still provides sparks of hilarity, starring Peggy Mount, Shirley Eaton, Ronald Lewis and Gordon Jackson (888)

16:45pm Distant Drums (U) 1951

An Army officer mounts a daring raid through the treacherous Florida swamplands in an effort to rescue prisoners from a tribe of marauding Indians. Undistinguished Western adventure, starring Gary Cooper, Mari Aldon, Richard Webb and Ray Teal

18:45pm Life Is Beautiful (PG) 1997

Award-winning, bittersweet World War Two drama, chronicling the emotional 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. The multi-talented Roberto Benigni wrote the screenplay, and also directs and stars, winning himself an Oscar for his performance, while Nicoletta Braschi, Giustino Durano and Giorgio Cantarini are among the supporting cast

21:00pm A Knight's Tale (PG) 2001

Poverty-stricken squire Heath Ledger spies an opportunity to make his dreams come true when his employer pops his clogs — and takes his place as a knight of the realm, launching himself on the road to riches. However, his ruse is jeopardised by a dastardly nobleman. Thoroughly entertaining action-packed comedy, with Ledger perfectly cast as the hero, alongside Mark Addy, Alan Tudyk, Rufus Sewell and Paul Bettany, who gives a scene-stealing performance as Geoffrey Chaucer (888)

23:30pm The French Lieutenant's Woman (12) 1981

Meryl Streep and Jeremy Irons star as actors whose lives begin to mirror those of their characters while making a film about a Victorian gentleman's scandalous affair with a melancholy woman shunned by her neighbours. Romantic drama, with Leo McKern and Peter Vaughan. Adapted from John Fowles' novel by Harold Pinter

02:00am Piranha (18) 1978

Mutant man-eating piranhas infest an American river and embark on a bloodthirsty killing spree, and only an alcoholic tour guide and a plucky insurance investigator stand in their way. Enjoyable tongue-in-cheek horror for fans of rubbery special effects and comical over-acting, starring Bradford Dillman, Heather Menzies and Barbara Steele. Directed by Joe Dante, whose admiration for his future mentor Steven Spielberg is apparent throughout this Jaws-inspired effort (888)

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15:00pm 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)

17:10pm The Gift Horse (PG) 1952

Forgettable seafaring adventure, which sees Navy captain Trevor Howard reluctantly taking charge of an old US destroyer during World War Two. His attempts to take command of the vessel and her crew prove problematic when hostility erupts, though the prospect of facing the mighty German force brings much-needed unity. Richard Attenborough, Bernard Lee, Sonny Tufts and James Donald also number among the cast (888)

19:05pm Say Anything (15) 1989

An aspiring teenage kickboxer falls for the most beautiful and intelligent girl in his class, and to his delight she feels the same way about him — but her father isn't quite so enthusiastic about the relationship. Smart comedy drama, starring John Cusack, Ione Skye and John Mahoney, and featuring a cameo from Cusack's real-life sibling Joan who, naturally, plays his character's sister. Written and directed by Cameron Crowe, this is a particular treat for fans, since the film was not originally released in UK cinemas

21:00pm 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. Paul Anderson's smash-hit horror, starring Milla Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez, Eric Mabius, James Purefoy and Martin Crewes (888)

22:50pm Crush (15) 2001

The friendship between three fortysomething women comes under pressure when one of them acquires a toyboy, stirring up jealous feelings in the other two. Likeable homegrown comedy drama with a bit of bite, starring Andie MacDowell, Anna Chancellor, Imelda Staunton, Kenny Doughty and Bill Paterson (888)

01:00am Antibodies (18) 2005

A violent serial killer is captured by German police, giving local officer Michael Martens (Wotan Wilke Mohring) the chance to quiz the criminal about a recent murder. As the radically different men face each other in the interrogation room, the villain begins to play mind games with his interviewer, revealing shocking information about the murder that is closer to home than the lawman ever imagined. Christian Alvart's acclaimed thriller, also starring Andre Hennicke

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15:00 The Dark Corner Film (1946)

A down-at-heel private eye finds himself accused of a murder he didn't commit. Mark Stevens is the beleaguered private detective, Lucille Ball his loyal secretary in this compelling thriller laced with style and pitch-black wit.

16:55 Boomerang Film (1947)

Dana Andrews stars as a New England State Attorney who determines to prove vagrant Arthur Kennedy innocent of the murder of a prominent churchman. With Lee J Cobb, and Jane Wyatt.

18:40 Always Film (1989) Not necessarily Steven Spielberg's greatest hit but still more interesting and endearing than what most directors could create. Richard Dreyfuss stars a wartime pilot who dies and comes back as a ghost to inspire the man who replaces him. An effective and affecting romantic comedy.

21:00 Domestic Disturbance Film (2001)

Thriller starring John Travolta as a divorced dad forced into a confrontation with his son's stepfather, played by Vince Vaughn.

22:40 The Hustler Film (1961)

Paul Newman turns in a typically superb early 60s performance in this seedy evocation of American pool halls and the travails of addiction. The moody, atmospheric cinematography garnered a well-deserved Oscar.

01:15 Scandal Film (1989)

A fascinating depiction of the events that brought down Harold Macmillan's Conservative government in 1963. John Hurt plays Dr Stephen Ward, who uses showgirl Christine Keeler (Joanne Whalley-Kilmer) as his passport into the upper echelons of British society. Scandal follows when she becomes simultaneously involved with Cabinet Minister John Profumo and Soviet naval officer Eugene Ivanov. Also starring Ian McKellan.

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15:00 Chance of a Lifetime Film (1950)

Comedy drama about a group of workers who agree to swap places with their stressed factory owner (Basil Radford), and take over and run the plant. Directed by Bernard Miles and Alan Osbiston.

16:55 A Man Called Peter Film (1955)

The life story of the late Peter Marshall, Protestant minister and chaplain of the US Senate, stars Richard Todd in the title role.

19:20 Bless This House Film (1973)

Movie spin-off from the popular 70s TV series, with Sid James starring as the middle-class, middle-aged father who doesn't understand the youth of the day, in particular his own two children (Sally Geeson and Robin Askwith).

21:00 Hero Film (2002)

Martial arts epic from premiere Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou. Asian superstars Jet Li, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung and Donnie Yen act out a Rashomon-style story set in the 3rd century BC.

23:00 Assault on Precinct 13 Film (1976)

John Carpenter's second feature is a stylishly straightforward thriller in which cops and cons are trapped in a small LA police station by a heavily armed gang intent on freeing one of the prisoners. Edge-of-seat stuff, with Austin Stoker, Darwin Joston and Laurie Zimmer holding the fort superbly.

00:50 The Pillow Book Film (1995)

Peter Greenaway's film is a feast for the eye but the story itself is equally absorbing. Nagiko (Vivian Wu) who has a fetish for calligraphy on the human body meets ideal soul-mate Jerome (Ewan McGregor), an English translator sent to Japan. A torrid, lurid melodrama, full of passion, jealousy and revenge.

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15:00pm Distant Drums (U) 1951

An Army officer mounts a daring raid through the treacherous Florida swamplands in an effort to rescue prisoners from a tribe of marauding Indians. Undistinguished Western adventure, starring Gary Cooper, Mari Aldon, Richard Webb and Ray Teal

17:00pm Sailor Beware! (PG) 1956

An able seaman goes to meet his prospective mother-in-law to discuss marriage arrangements, but finds his run-in with the old battleaxe a harrowing experience. So when he realises he'll never be able to escape her beady eye, he's suddenly afflicted with a case of cold feet — and fails to turn up for his wedding. Dated comedy that still provides sparks of hilarity, starring Peggy Mount, Shirley Eaton, Ronald Lewis and Gordon Jackson (888)

18:35pm The Apartment (PG) 1960

Comedy drama starring Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine, which garnered best picture and the best director Oscars for Billy Wilder. Lemmon plays a lonely insurance clerk, who rents out his flat to executives for their romantic liaisons, but then finds one of them has set his sights on his girl (MacLaine). The film is on the long side, but it fizzes along nicely

21:00pm A Knight's Tale (PG) 2001

Poverty-stricken squire Heath Ledger spies an opportunity to make his dreams come true when his employer pops his clogs — and takes his place as a knight of the realm, launching himself on the road to riches. However, his ruse is jeopardised by a dastardly nobleman. Thoroughly entertaining action-packed comedy, with Ledger perfectly cast as the hero, alongside Mark Addy, Alan Tudyk, Rufus Sewell and Paul Bettany, who gives a scene-stealing performance as Geoffrey Chaucer (888)

23:30pm Braindead (18) 1992

A shy man's home is overrun by the undead, leading to a blood-spattered finale that has to be seen to be believed. Timothy Balme and Elizabeth Moody star in this gory comic horror, definitely not for the faint-hearted. Directed by Peter Jackson, who went on to film epic adaptations of The Lord of the Rings and King Kong (888)

01:35am Hot Fuzz Special

Director Edgar Wright and actor Simon Pegg discuss the making of their new action comedy, about a tough London copper reassigned to a quiet country village

01:40am One Nite in Mongkok (15) 1999

A hired killer arrives in a Hong Kong suburb at the wrong time, as a long-running gang war is about to spill out onto the mean streets. He soon latches onto a helpful prostitute, eager to help him with his work, but the reluctant assassin has an ulterior motive for taking his latest job. Acclaimed thriller, starring Daniel Wu, Cecilia Cheung and Alex Fong
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15:00pm 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)

16:50pm The One That Got Away (U) 1957

Gripping World War Two adventure telling the true story of pilot Franz von Werra (Hardy Kruger), a German PoW 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. Colin Gordon, Terence Alexander and Michael Goodliffe also star (888)

18:55pm Baby Boom (PG) 1987

Diane Keaton plays a businesswoman whose life is turned upside down by the death of a cousin, leaving her literally holding the baby. Harmless comedy, which may interest viewers balancing the responsibilities of work and childcare, but the forgettable tale ultimately swaps credibility for cheap laughs. Harold Ramis, Sam Shepard and Sam Wanamaker also star (888)

21:00pm Croupier (15) 1997

A failed writer takes a job at a casino to support himself — and soon becomes embroiled in a dangerous plot to rob his employer, thanks to the attentions of a mysterious woman. Mike Hodges' dark and tangled crime drama was a disaster at the box office when first released in the UK, but after performing rather better in the States, finally received a deserved second chance. Clive Owen, Alex Kingston and Kate Hardie star (888)

22:45pm National Lampoon's Animal House (15) 1978

A college's most slobbish student fraternity is threatened with expulsion, so its madcap members declare war on the authorities. Anarchic campus comedy, directed by John Landis and co-written by Harold Ramis. The naturally hilarious John Belushi stars alongside Tim Matheson, Donald Sutherland, Karen Allen and Tom Hulce (888)

00:55am Hot Fuzz Special Director Edgar Wright and actor Simon Pegg discuss the making of their new action comedy, about a tough London copper reassigned to a quiet country village

01:00am The River (U) 1951

Jean Renoir's dramatisation of Rumer Godden's acclaimed novel, filmed on the banks of the River Ganges, recounting the pleasures and pains of adolescent love. The eldest daughter of an English family in India carries a torch for a wounded American pilot — an infatuation shared by her two closest friends. Nora Swinburne, Esmond Knight and Adrienne Corri star

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15:00pm The Dark Corner (U) 1946

A private eye is released after serving a prison sentence for a crime he didn't commit. When he suspects someone is trying to kill him, he suspects the real perpetrator — his old lawyer. But when the attorney turns up dead, the detective becomes the prime suspect. Thriller, starring Mark Stevens, Lucille Ball, Clifton Webb and William Bendix (888)

16:55pm Cattle Empire (U) 1958

Joel McCrea stars in Charles Marquis Warren's tough Western, playing a trail boss who is imprisoned when his men go on the rampage in a quiet town. Released five years later, the convict shows no signs of turning over a new leaf — but his plans to double-cross the town mayor soon backfire. With Gloria Talbott and Don Haggerty (888)

18:30pm Battle of Britain (PG) 1969

Visually spectacular star-studded World War Two epic focusing on the exploits of the brave Allied airmen who prevented marauding Nazi forces invading Britain. It's just a shame the huge number of big-name stars, including Laurence Olivier, Robert Shaw and Christopher Plummer, prove such a distraction from the actual story. Susannah York, Michael Caine, Kenneth More and Trevor Howard also appear (888)

21:00pm Changing Lanes (15) 2002

A minor car accident leaves up-and-coming lawyer Ben Affleck and insurance salesman Samuel L Jackson caught in a horrifying spiral of violence and revenge against one another. Edge-of-the-seat thriller, which so effectively explores the idea of two perfectly ordinary men losing all perspective and tumbling out of control, it rapidly becomes rather unnerving. Amanda Peet, Toni Collette, Kim Staunton and Sydney Pollack co-star (888)

22:55pm Carrie (18) 1976

Brian De Palma's assured adaptation of Stephen King's chilling tale. A shy teenager with strange powers struggles to cope with her abusive mother and classmates. When a personable fellow pupil invites her to the prom, she vows to enjoy herself — but happiness turns to fury when her tormentors play a cruel prank, and she unleashes her deadly abilities. Memorably bloody horror, starring Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, Amy Irving and Nancy Allen (888)

00:50am Hot Fuzz

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00:55am Roma (18) 1972

Federico Fellini directs and stars in this Oscar-winning do***entary-style drama, exploring the changing face of Rome in a series of vignettes. The semi-autobiographical film explores his infatuation with the city as a small boy, when he's impressed by the sheer size, before switching to his experiences as a teenager. Eccentric characters, famous faces and the striking imagery make this a stunning piece of work. With Peter Gonzales and Marcello Mastroianni

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3:00pm Campbell's Kingdom (U) 1957

A dying man (Dirk Bogarde) tries to claim his inheritance — an oil-rich valley in Canada. Unexpected problems spring up when he is forced to battle a scheming contractor who is determined to exploit the area for his own financial gain. But fighting for the apparently lost cause seems to give the ailing aristocrat a new lease of life. Good-looking but insubstantial adventure, with Stanley Baker, Michael Craig and Barbara Murray (888)

17:00pm Double Indemnity (PG) 1944

Billy Wilder's classic film noir thriller, starring Barbara Stanwyck as a ruthless femme fatale who plots to murder her wealthy husband with the help of insurance agent Fred MacMurray. Edward G Robinson also stars. Co-scripted by Raymond Chandler from the novel by James M Cain

19:05pm Say Anything (15) 1989

An aspiring teenage kickboxer falls for the most beautiful and intelligent girl in his class, and to his delight she feels the same way about him — but her father isn't quite so enthusiastic about the relationship. Smart comedy drama, starring John Cusack, Ione Skye and John Mahoney, and featuring a cameo from Cusack's real-life sibling Joan who, naturally, plays his character's sister. Written and directed by Cameron Crowe, this is a particular treat for fans, since the film was not originally released in UK cinemas

21:00pm The Sum of All Fears (12) 2002

The CIA become suspicious about Russia's nuclear activities, and youthful agent Jack Ryan is ordered to investigate. However, it's not long before the threat of a ********* attack on US soil is on the cards, sparking a race against time to calm the situation before disaster strikes. Fast-paced thriller based on Tom Clancy's novel, starring Ben Affleck in the lead, with Morgan Freeman, James Cromwell, Ken Jenkins and Liev Schreiber (888)

23:25pm Electra Glide in Blue (PG) 1973

Road movie with a well-deserved cult following, starring Robert Blake as an ambitious pint-sized motorcycle cop who manages to overcome every villain he encounters. Inevitably his incredible run of luck must come to an end — and the discovery that his superior officer is less than squeaky clean seems to herald a distinct downturn in fortune. With Billy Green Bush, Jeannine Riley, Elisha Cook Jnr and Mitchell Ryan

01:40am Hot Fuzz Special Director Edgar Wright and actor Simon Pegg discuss the making of their new action comedy, about a tough London copper reassigned to a quiet country village

01:45am Whisky (15) 2004 Premiere.

Comedy drama starring Andres Pazos as the struggling owner of a sock factory, who is shocked to learn his estranged brother is planning to pay him a visit. In a bid to appear as successful as possible, he persuades his assistant to pose as his wife. With Mirella Pascual and Jorge Bolani

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15:00pm The Spy in Black (U) 1939

A German spy falls for an apparently sympathetic schoolteacher during a World War One mission. But he doesn't suspect the object of his affections is actually an English double agent, a revelation which jeopardises an operation to destroy the British fleet in the Orkneys in 1917. This out-of-the-ordinary romantic melodrama was Powell and Pressburger's first collaboration. Conrad Veidt, Valerie Hobson and Marius Goring are among the cast (888)

16:35pm Three Coins in the Fountain (U) 1954

Comedy, chronicling the misadventures of three American women who each throw a coin into Rome's famous 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

18:35pm The Apartment (PG) 1960

Comedy drama starring Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine, which garnered best picture and the best director Oscars for Billy Wilder. Lemmon plays a lonely insurance clerk, who rents out his flat to executives for their romantic liaisons, but then finds one of them has set his sights on his girl (MacLaine). The film is on the long side, but it fizzes along nicely

21:00pm She's All That (12) 1999

A popular high-school student, on the rebound after a bust-up with his girlfriend, bets his pals he can turn frumpy female student Rachael Leigh Cook into a prom queen — but doesn't realise what he's let himself in for. Of course, he soon realises that, minus her glasses, his “date” is actually his perfect mate. Chirpy, undemanding romantic comedy, with Freddie Prinze Jnr and Paul Walker. Watch out for a scene-stealing supporting performance by Matthew Lillard (888)

22:45pm Mona Lisa (18) 1986

Bob Hoskins takes the lead in this acclaimed romantic thriller, as a small-time crook who becomes chauffeur and bodyguard to high-class prostitute Cathy Tyson, little realising the effect it will have on both their lives. Michael Caine, Robbie Coltrane and Sammi Davis also star in Neil Jordan's acclaimed film, which features Kate Hardie and a cameo by Sixties pop star Joe Brown (888)

00:45am Battle Royale (18) 2000

As teenage crime spirals out of control, the Japanese government adopt a hardline approach, sending classes of youngsters to an isolated island where they will be forced to kill or be killed in ever more horrifying ways. Controversial but very intelligent and stylish violent thriller, starring Takeshi Kitano, Tatsuya Fujiwara, Aki Maeda and Taro Yamamoto (888)

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15:00 The House on Telegraph Hill (Film) 1951

A Valentina Cortese plays Victoria Kopwelska, a survivor of the Nazi death camps. While incarcerated, she befriended a fellow prisoner with family in America who promises the pair will go there when freed. But on the eve of Liberation, she dies, allowing Victoria to adopt her identity and travel to America. Once there, she finds she is godmother to Chris, who is heir to a fortune but her arrival has disrupted the murderous plans of the boy's guardian, Alan Spender and nurse. His plans to get rid of the boy must be put on hold while he concentrates on Victoria and how better to start than to make her fall in love with him... Robert Wise, better known as the director of West Side Story and The Sound of Music, enthusiastically embraced the film noir genre for this film, with Basehart superbly creepy as the Lothario with murder in mind and Baker the hard-hearted blonde moll.

16:45 Robert De Niro - A Portrait (Do***entary)

Robert De Niro talks exclusively to Film4 about his work on Taxi Driver, The Deer Hunter and Once Upon a Time in America and about The Good Shepherd, his new film which he directs and stars in, which opens this month.


17:10 South of St. Louis (Film) 1949

Roy Enright's western is set in the last days of the Civil War. Chased off their ranch by marauding guerrillas, Joel McCrea, Zachary Scott and Douglas Kennedy head south for a new life. McCrea and Scott go into the gun-running business while Kennedy joins the Confederate army. The three soon find themselves on opposite sides of the law, with sultry saloon girl Alexis Smith adding to the ill-feeling.

18:55 Baby Boom (Film) 1987

Diane Keaton stars as a high-flying exec with the apartment and boyfriend to match. But she finds herself left a baby in a distant relative's will and, rather than give the infant up, takes her in. Soon, her boyfriend has left and she's lost her job. She starts a new life in Vermont, where a local vet soon takes a marked interest in her in Charles Shyer's gentle comedy, which is lifted by Keaton's superb performance.

21:00 Changing Lanes (Film) 2002

Ben Affleck plays well-heeled lawyer Gavin Banek dashing to a meeting; while Samuel L Jackson takes the role of Doyle Gipson, a separated parent on his way to a child custody hearing. When the pair's cars collide in a minor accident, Banek dashes off a cheque and leaves, little knowing he's accidentally taken a do***ent crucial to Gipson's hearing that sees him lose the case. But Gipson has an equally vital do***ent belonging to Banek and so begins a battle of wills and wits in Roger Michell's fast-moving thriller.

22:55 Taxi Driver (Film) 1976

Robert De Niro introduces Taxi Driver, in which he stars as cab driver Travis Bickle, who slowly slips into insanity as he witnesses the whoring, violence and political trading rife in New York in Martin Scorsese's landmark film. The film features superb support from Cybill Shepherd, Jodie Foster, Harvey Keitel, Peter Boyle and Leonard Harris, a classic soundtrack from Bernard Herrmann and dialogue from Paul Schraeder that crackles off the screen.

01:10 Robert De Niro - A Portrait (Do***entary)

Robert De Niro talks exclusively to Film4 about his work on Taxi Driver, The Deer Hunter and Once Upon a Time in America and about The Good Shepherd, his new film which he directs and stars in, which opens this month.

01:35 National Lampoon's Animal House (Film) 1978

This landmark comedy from John Landis has been often copied but never bettered. John Belushi, Tim Matheson and Tom Hulce are just three fraternity guys of Delta House at Faber University where kegs, women and music are preferred to studying Milton. But when the Dean threatens to close them down, it's time to unite and fight. Absolutely hysterical, with Belushi giving one of the best slob-out performances in film history and some of the best gags to hit the screen.

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15:00 Cattle Empire (Film) 1958

Joel McCrea plays John Cord, a trail boss jailed for five years when his men looted and burnt the town of Hamilton. Released from prison, he is attacked by the townsfolk. Saved by town boss Ralph Hamilton, who was blinded in the original riot, Cord is engaged to drive 5,000 head of cattle for Hamilton. But he also accepts a commission from Garth, Hamilton's rival, planning to double cross one of them. As the drive nears its end, Cord's men demand to be let loose in town, and as history looks likely to repeat itself, Cord learns about what really happened five years ago, and who his true enemies are, in Charles Marquis Warren's tough western.

16:45 Campbell's Kingdom (Film) 1958

Having been diagnosed with a terminal disease, Bruce Campbell returns to a town in the Canadian Rockies to prove his grandfather's theory that there is oil in the hills. However, no one believes him and, to make things worse, Owen Morgan plans to build a dam and flood the land where the oil lies.

18:50 The People that Time Forgot (Film) 1977

When Bowen Tyler was marooned on the lost island of Caprona in the year 1916 in the first film of this loose trilogy, The Land That Time Forgot, he hurled a cannister into the ocean hoping someone would find it and come to his rescue. Three years later the cannister, containing Tyler's information about the island and prehistoric botanical specimens, is discovered off the coast of Scotland. Tyler's old friend Ben McBride convinces a London newspaper that Tyler's strange claims could be true and that an expedition to rescue his friend on Caprona could result in the story of the century. And so the excitement begins in Kevin Connor's thrill-packed adventure.

20:35 Robert De Niro - A Portrait (Do***entary)

Robert De Niro talks exclusively to Film4 about his work on Taxi Driver, The Deer Hunter and Once Upon a Time in America and about The Good Shepherd, his new film which he directs and stars in, which opens this month.

21:00 Mickey Blue Eyes (Film) 1999

Kelly Makin's comedy stars Hugh Grant as sober English gent Michael Felgate, who proposes to girlfriend Gina only to discover that she is the daughter of prominent Mafia mobster Frank Vitale. However, Frank is delighted with his new son-in-law and sets about introducing a reluctant Michael to the family "business", which includes laundering dodgy family paintings though his hitherto reputable art house.

23:00 Blow Out (Film) 1981

In Brian De Palma's conspiracy thriller, John Travolta plays Jack Terry, a soundman working on B-movies who's out one night by the river recording owls for background noise. Suddenly, he sees a car approaching a bridge suffer a blown-out tyre and crash through the rails into the water. Diving in, he rescues Sally but the driver has drowned. When he finds out the the dead man was a potential presidential candidate, he plays back his tape and becomes convinced there's a gunshot just before the tyre explodes and, tracking down Sally, finds himself in a world of blackmail, violence and cover-up that lead to the very top.

01:05 Strange Days (Film) 1995

Set just as the 21st century dawns, Kathryn Bigelow's film stars Ralph Fiennes as an ex-cop selling the hardware and software of an illegal entertainment system that allows the user to implant other people's experiences directly into their brain. *** and violence are the most popular requests but then he comes across a clip that shows the murder of Glenn Plummer, top hip-hop rapper and politician, whose death has plunged LA into chaos. The clip shows Plummer was killed by the police who know Fiennes has the clip as do those profiting from the rioting - now his life is under threat from both sides of the law as he tries to get the evidence shown and end the violence.

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15:00pm The Siege at Red River (PG) 1954

A Confederate secret agent lays his hands on a shipment of guns, but before he can do anything with them, he is betrayed by a former comrade and left fighting for his life behind enemy lines. Reasonable Western set during the American Civil War, starring Van Johnson, Joanne Dru and Richard Boone (888)
16:40pm Robert De Niro — A Portrait

The celebrated actor discusses his career, looking at his acclaimed performances in Taxi Driver, The Deer Hunter and Once Upon a Time in America, and his recent directorial effort The Good Shepherd

17:05pm Three Coins in the Fountain (U) 1954

Comedy, chronicling the misadventures of three American women who each throw a coin into Rome's famous 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

19:15pm 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 ******er 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)

21:00pm Rain Man (15) 1988

Tom Cruise impresses as a brash yuppie car-dealer who kidnaps autistic elder brother Dustin Hoffman in an effort to claim his share of their father's fortune — but the ensuing cross-country journey proves to be a profound learning experience. Superb multi-Oscar-winning drama, with Valeria Golino, Gerald R Molen and Jack Murdock (888)

23:35pm Sugarland Express (PG) 1974

Steven Spielberg's big-screen directorial debut, a tragi-comic road movie based on a true story about a woman who breaks her husband out of jail so he can help rescue their baby from overzealous authorities. Starring Goldie Hawn, Ben Johnson, Michael Sacks and William Atherton

01:40am Whisky (15) 2004

Charming comedy drama starring Andres Pazos as the struggling owner of a sock factory, who is shocked to learn his estranged brother is planning to pay him a visit. In a bid to appear as successful as possible, he persuades his assistant to pose as his wife. With Mirella Pascual and Jorge Bolani

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15:00 South of St. Louis (Film) 1949

Roy Enright's western is set in the last days of the Civil War. Chased off their ranch by marauding guerrillas, Joel McCrea, Zachary Scott and Douglas Kennedy head south for a new life. McCrea and Scott go into the gun-running business while Kennedy joins the Confederate army. The three soon find themselves on opposite sides of the law, with sultry saloon girl Alexis Smith adding to the ill-feeling.

16:45 Prince Valiant (Film) 1954

Veteran director Henry Hathaway's Arthurian adventure is based on the popular newspaper cartoon strip by Hal Foster. Robert Wagner plays the eponymous prince, a Viking invited to join King Arthur's court. But the evil Sir Brack plans to oust the king and then invade Valiant's Scandanavian home and only Valiant can stop him. Janet Leigh and Debra Paget are the respective love interests to both parties and, with much of the film being shot in Britain rather than on a Hollywood back-lot, viewers will enjoy identifying castles and locations that form a backdrop to the rousing action.

18:40 Robert De Niro - A Portrait (Do***entary)

Robert De Niro talks exclusively to Film4 about his work on Taxi Driver, The Deer Hunter and Once Upon a Time in America and about The Good Shepherd, his new film which he directs and stars in, which opens this month.

19:05 The Mighty (Film) 1998

Peter Chelsom's film stars Elden Hensen as a burly eighth grader with learning difficulties, the butt of everyone's jokes, who becomes friends with brainy Kieran Culkin, who suffers from a deforming disease that is destined to claim his life. Together, the two make one boy and share common cause in a film that avoids any mawkishness thanks to the strength of the two leads and a support cast including Gena Rowlands, Harry Dean Stanton and Sharon Stone.

21:00 The English Patient (Film) 1996

Anthony Minghella's multi-Oscar-winning story of love, mystery, betrayal, honour and adventure brings together disparate plot strands, times and characters. Nurse Juliette Binoche, accompanying the Allied advance in Italy, sets up a hospital in a monastery to nurse the dying, burned and disfigured Ralph Fiennes. Seeming to have lost his memory, flashes return with the arrival of the enigmatic Willem Dafoe and his past in the Sahara as an archaeologist and his affair with married Kristin Scott Thomas are revealed.

00:05 Miami Blues (Film) 1990

Alec Baldwin plays a killer who should never have been released. Landing at Miami airport, he kills a Hare Krishna just for bugging him and at his hotel, meets up with hooker Jennifer Jason Leigh. While they plan to settle down, veteran, world-weary cop Fred Ward is given the case of tracking them down before the violence escalates. George Armitage's tough thriller, based on Charles Willeford's crime novels, is a mix of violence and odd humour and, under the watchful eye of producer Jonathan Demme, crackles through its pace and fine acting.

01:55 Hush! (Film) 1998

When Jackson Baring takes his fiancee Helen home to his Virginia home to met his mother Martha, she seems to greet the bride-to-be with love, but underneath Martha has her own plans for a woman she sees as the brood mare for her bloodline in Jonathan Darby's chilling thriller.

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15:00 Moulin Rouge (Film) 1953

Jose Ferrer stars in John Huston's visually exquisite biopic of Toulouse-Lautrec as the crippled painter whose work perfectly captured the spirit of bohemian Paris in the naughty 1890s. The film overdoses on artistic licence in its romanticised portrayal of the artist as embittered loner, tormented by his doomed relationships with prostitute Marie Charlet and sympathetic model Myriamme Hayam.

17:20 The House on Telegraph Hill (Film) 1951

A Valentina Cortese plays Victoria Kopwelska, a survivor of the Nazi death camps. While incarcerated, she befriended a fellow prisoner with family in America who promises the pair will go there when freed. But on the eve of Liberation, she dies, allowing Victoria to adopt her identity and travel to America. Once there, she finds she is godmother to Chris, who is heir to a fortune but her arrival has disrupted the murderous plans of the boy's guardian, Alan Spender and nurse. His plans to get rid of the boy must be put on hold while he concentrates on Victoria and how better to start than to make her fall in love with him... Robert Wise, better known as the director of West Side Story and The Sound of Music, enthusiastically embraced the film noir genre for this film, with Basehart superbly creepy as the Lothario with murder in mind and Baker the hard-hearted blonde moll.

19:05 Memoirs of An Invisible Man (Film) 1992

John Carpenter's comedy thriller stars Chevy Chase who, caught up in a freak accidents, becomes invisible. Forced to flee the CIA, who see him as an outstanding asset, his only help is anthropologist Daryly Hannah, who as well as providing the lover interest, helps him come to terms with his plight.

21:00 The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (Film) 2003

Sean Connery stars in this all-action adventure as Allan Quatermain, called out of retirement in Kenya to help the government avert a world war being fermented by master criminal The Phantom. Quatermain gathers together a top team; Dorian Gray, Captain Nemo, Mina Harker and The Invisible Man are among those recruited, each with a spectacular skill. From Venice to the wastes of Mongolia, the team face perils and death in their desperate race against time. Stephen Norrington's fantasy, set in an alternative Victorian world, is frantic fun-filled action from start to finish, with the witty script matching awesome special effects.

23:05 Scandal (Film) 1988

Real-life story of the 1963 Profumo Affair that led to the fall of the current Conservative government. John Hurt plays Stephen Ward, the osteopath who introduces showgirl Christine Keeler to both cabinet minister John Profumo and a Russian spy.

01:15 Brotherhood (Film) 2004

Kang Je-Gyu's film is set during the Korean War but told from the point-of-view of two brothers drafted to fight for the South Korean army against the North. Rather like Band of Brothers or Full Metal Jacket, the film follows them through both bloody conflict and periods of R&R, with the impulsive Dong-Kun balanced by the sensitivity of his brother. But Dong-Kun is reckless for a reason - conspicuous bravery may see his younger brother released from service early. However, his daring deeds turn into a taste for glory, which only serves to alienate his sibling as one of the 20th-century's post-WWII conflicts unfolds.

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15:00 Laura (Film) 1944

Otto Preminger's sharp film stars Dana Andrews as Mark McPherson, a cynical detective who investigates the brutal murder of a beautiful woman, only to be faced with plenty of suspects - and the unnerving knowledge that he is falling in love with the dead woman. The film boasts an outstanding performance by Clifton Webb as Waldo Lydecker, a waspish, acid-tongued gossip columnist who is one of the main suspects. Preminger's decision to use him proved the right choice, launching Webb on a considerable and successful film career. Other suspects include Vincent Price as Shelby Carpenter, the weak playboy fiance of the murder victim, and the always-reliable Judith Anderson as Laura's friend, Ann Treadwell.

16:50 The Wicked Lady (Film) 1945

A bawdy romp from Gainsborough Studios, Margaret Lockwood co-stars with James Mason as 17th-century beauty Barbara Worth, who leads a double life as aristocratic Lady of the Manor by day and highwaywoman by night. This was Gainsborough's highest ever grossing picture, no doubt due to Lockwood's then-daring plunging necklines - America demanded a more demure re-shoot before they'd release the picture.

18:50 The People that Time Forgot (Film) 1977

When Bowen Tyler was marooned on the lost island of Caprona in the year 1916 in the first film of this loose trilogy, The Land That Time Forgot, he hurled a cannister into the ocean hoping someone would find it and come to his rescue. Three years later the cannister, containing Tyler's information about the island and prehistoric botanical specimens, is discovered off the coast of Scotland. Tyler's old friend Ben McBride convinces a London newspaper that Tyler's strange claims could be true and that an expedition to rescue his friend on Caprona could result in the story of the century. And so the excitement begins in Kevin Connor's thrill-packed adventure.

20:35 Robert De Niro - A Portrait (Do***entary)

Robert De Niro talks exclusively to Film4 about his work on Taxi Driver, The Deer Hunter and Once Upon a Time in America and about The Good Shepherd, his new film which he directs and stars in, which opens this month.

21:00 The Yards (Film) 2000

James Gray's taut thriller stars Mark Wahlberg as ex-con Leo Handler, received back into the bosom of his family, led by his uncle Frank. Frank runs a company that has lucrative contracts to repair New York's subway trains but he also has to make sure the opposition are seen in a bad light and that means employing Willie Gutierrez, Leo's best friend, to undertake a little sabotage. As Leo gets sucked into the criminal underworld surrounding the repair yards and violence explodes, so he finds himself a target for the police, and his uncle, who needs to guarantee his silence.

23:10 Taxi Driver (Film) 1976

Robert De Niro introdces this film in which he stars as cab driver Travis Bickle, who slowly slips into insanity as he witnesses the whoring, violence and political trading rife in New York in Martin Scorsese's landmark film. The film features superb support from Cybill Shepherd, Jodie Foster, Harvey Keitel, Peter Boyle and Leonard Harris, a classic soundtrack from Bernard Herrmann and dialogue from Paul Schraeder that crackles off the screen.

01:25 Robert De Niro - A Portrait (Do***entary)

Robert De Niro talks exclusively to Film4 about his work on Taxi Driver, The Deer Hunter and Once Upon a Time in America and about The Good Shepherd, his new film which he directs and stars in, which opens this month.

01:50 One Night in Mongkok (Film) 2004

Alex Fong plays a cop trying to stop gang warfare breaking out after a mobster's son is shot, while a naïve hitman arrives with a job to do in a city he's never visited. While Fong tries to keep a lid on things, Wu, taken under the wing of worldly Cecilia Cheung, finds his employer has grassed him to the cops, but even they don't know his ulterior motive for taking the job. Directed by Derek Yee. In Cantonese and Mandarin with English subtitles.

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15:00 The Siege at Red River (Film) 1954

Van Johnson as Confederate agent James Faraday, who steals a Gatling gun prototype from the Yankees easily enough. But smuggling it South through enemy territory proves decidedly tricky, especially with detective Frank Kelso on his back, treacherous scout Brett Manning double-crossing him, and with nurse Nora Curtis to protect.

16:40 There's No Business Like Show Business (Film) 1954

Walter Lang's Oscar-nominated film follows the fortunes of a family of vaudevillians, headed by parents Ethel Merman and Dan Dailey plus children Donald O'Connor, Johnnie Ray and Mitzi ***nor, told in 'scrapbook' form. But the star of the film is Irving Berlin's songs, including the title number, Heat Wave, and the spectacular production number Alexander's Ragtime Band.

18:55 Explorers (Film) 1985

Joe Dante's much-underrated sci-fi film stars Ethan Hawke and River Phoenix. When Ben Crandall's dreams inspire him to create a giant circuit board, he discovers that they've invented a craft that can go through solid matter. At first, they just enjoy the thrills but they soon find the military interested in their exploits, as are beings from another system who are rather disturbed by the implications of the kids' discovery.

21:00 Rain Man (Film) 1988

Oscar-winning drama about a self-centred young man who discovers that he has been disinherited in favour of his autistic older brother, Raymond, who he never knew existed. Incredulous that a man who has no concept of the value of money has been left $3 million, he kidnaps Raymond and heads back to California from Cincinnati. But Raymond's refusal to fly forces them to drive, and a touching relationship develops along the way.

23:35 The Deer Hunter (Film) 1978

Introduced by Robert De Niro. Oscar-winner Michael Cimino's Vietnam epic centres on the effect of the war on six workers from a Pennsylvania steel town, both those who went and those who stayed behind. Robert De Niro turned in one of his finest performances with Meryl Streep, John Savage and John Cazale excellent support and Oscar-winner Christopher Walken, as the eventually maddened professional Russian roulette player, outstanding.

03:05 Robert De Niro - A Portrait (Do***entary)

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15:00pm The Silver Fleet (PG) 1943

The chief of a Dutch shipyard finds himself shunned by his neighbours and loved ones for helping the Nazis create a new kind of submarine. Little do they suspect he's come up with a plan to destroy his latest creation — as well as those who ordered him to build it. Excellent World War Two melodrama, starring Ralph Richardson, Esmond Knight, Googie Withers and Frederick Burtwell (888)

16:45pm Carmen Jones (U) 1954

A sultry female military worker attracts attention from her colleagues, but has her eye on an engaged pilot. Hollywood adaptation of Bizet's opera, with modernised lyrics. Leading stars Dorothy Dandridge and Harry Belafonte sizzle on screen, even if they mimed most of the songs, while the rest of the cast provide plenty of sing-along moments (888)

18:45pm Robert De Niro — A Portrait

The celebrated actor discusses his career, looking at his acclaimed performances in Taxi Driver, The Deer Hunter and Once Upon a Time in America, and his recent directorial effort The Good Shepherd

19:05pm The Mighty (PG) 1998

Two introverted boys — one suffering from learning difficulties, the other physically disabled — are thrown together by fate and forge a firm friendship. As they struggle to cope with the world at large, their shared interests and experiences help them to deal with the pitfalls of growing up on the fringes of society. Engaging drama, starring Sharon Stone, Elden Henson, Harry Dean Stanton, Kieran Culkin and Gillian Anderson

21:00pm The English Patient (15) 1996

Ralph Fiennes stars as the enigmatic, badly burned survivor of a wartime plane crash who recalls a passionate love affair while his wounds are tended by a nurse in a derelict Italian monastery. Anthony Minghella's gorgeous, critically acclaimed Oscar-winning romantic drama, based on the novel by Michael Ondaatje, and co-starring Juliette Binoche, Kristin Scott Thomas, Willem Dafoe, Naveen Andrews and Kevin Whately (888)

00:05am Piranha (18) 1978

Mutant man-eating piranhas infest an American river and embark on a bloodthirsty killing spree, and only an alcoholic tour guide and a plucky insurance investigator stand in their way. Enjoyable tongue-in-cheek horror for fans of rubbery special effects and comical over-acting, starring Bradford Dillman, Heather Menzies and Barbara Steele. Directed by Joe Dante, whose admiration for his future mentor Steven Spielberg is apparent throughout this Jaws-inspired effort (888)

01:50am The Hard Word (18) 2002

Three bank-robbing brothers find themselves behind bars. But their quick-witted lawyer soon finds a devious way of getting them out of jail — and putting extra money in his pocket. However, it's not long before the crooks realise he has his own agenda. Comedy thriller, starring Guy Pearce, Rachel Griffiths, Robert Taylor and Joel Edgerton

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15:00 Moulin Rouge (Film) 1953

Jose Ferrer stars in John Huston's visually exquisite biopic of Toulouse-Lautrec as the crippled painter whose work perfectly captured the spirit of bohemian Paris in the naughty 1890s. The film overdoses on artistic licence in its romanticised portrayal of the artist as embittered loner, tormented by his doomed relationships with prostitute Marie Charlet and sympathetic model Myriamme Hayam.

17:15 Prince Valiant (Film) 1954

Veteran director Henry Hathaway's Arthurian adventure is based on the popular newspaper cartoon strip by Hal Foster. Robert Wagner plays the eponymous prince, a Viking invited to join King Arthur's court. But the evil Sir Brack plans to oust the king and then invade Valiant's Scandanavian home and only Valiant can stop him. Janet Leigh and Debra Paget are the respective love interests to both parties and, with much of the film being shot in Britain rather than on a Hollywood back-lot, viewers will enjoy identifying castles and locations that form a backdrop to the rousing action.

19:15 Thunderbirds Are GO (Film) 1966

Feature-length version of Gerry Anderson's classic supermarionated adventure series. When the first manned mission to Mars is sabotaged by a sinister character known as the Hood, International Rescue are called in to protect the astronauts set to undertake the second mission.

21:00 The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (Film) 2003

Sean Connery stars in this all-action adventure as Allan Quatermain, called out of retirement in Kenya to help the government avert a world war being fermented by master criminal The Phantom. Quatermain gathers together a top team; Dorian Gray, Captain Nemo, Mina Harker and The Invisible Man are among those recruited, each with a spectacular skill. From Venice to the wastes of Mongolia, the team face perils and death in their desperate race against time. Stephen Norrington's fantasy, set in an alternative Victorian world, is frantic fun-filled action from start to finish, with the witty script matching awesome special effects.

23:05 Bad Influence (Film) 1990

James Spader is a LA marketing executive who has it all - except self-esteem. Into his life comes drifter Rob Lowe, whose idea of a good time is *** and drugs and soon Spader lets himself go but as Lowe's actions begin to spin out of control, Spader wants him out of his life. But Lowe has very deadly ways ok keeping him close in Curtis Hanson's taut, disturbing psychological thriller.

01:00 A Fistful of Dynamite (Film) 1971

James Coburn plays an Irish mercenary who meets up with bank-robber Rod Steiger in revolution-torn Mexico where the former's expertise with explosives helps the latter pull off the biggest heist of his career. Inevitably, politics intervene and the pair find themselves reluctant freedom fighters taking on the army in Sergio Leone's final spaghetti western.

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15:00pm The Wicked Lady (PG) 1945

A 17th-century noblewoman tires of her humdrum life and decides to seek a little excitement — turning to highway robbery and murder to spice up her life, as well as getting romantically involved with a caddish crook. Absolutely fabulous classic British costume drama, with Margaret Lockwood on brilliant form as the vampish villainess, and support from James Mason, Patricia Roc and Griffith Jones (888)

17:10pm The Guinea Pig (PG) 1948

Working-class pupil Richard Attenborough is sent to public school as part of an educational experiment, and horrifies the establishment with his uncouth behaviour and bad manners. This Boulting brothers' drama sent shockwaves rippling through society on its release thanks to the inclusion of what was then considered bad language, although now few would bat an eyelid at the word in question. Cecil Trouncer, Bernard Miles and Sheila Sim co-star (888)

19:05pm Memoirs of an Invisible Man (PG) 1992

Chevy Chase stars as a successful but seriously bored stockbroker whose life gets a much-needed injection of excitement thanks to an industrial accident. Discovering he's been rendered invisible he makes plans to have some fun — but is 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)

21:00pm Orange County (12) 2002

A surfer kid dreams of getting into Stanford University and escaping his dysfunctional family, but his dim-witted guidance counsellor sends in the wrong application, forcing the determined teenager to resort to more underhand methods to ensure he wins a place. Quirky comedy, starring Colin Hanks — son of Tom — with Jack Black, Catherine O'Hara, John Lithgow and Chevy Chase

22:35pm Jacob's Ladder (18) 1990

Vietnam veteran Tim Robbins suffers a series of terrifying visions in which he is plagued by grotesque, nightmarish apparitions — then discovers his old Army buddies are having similar experiences and sets out to investigate, despite his increasingly fragile grip on reality. Intense psychological chiller which quickly won a cult following — despite being dismissed by many critics. Director Adrian Lyne's attention to detail makes events all the more creepy, while co-stars Elizabeth Pena, Danny Aiello, Matt Craven and Macaulay Culkin give solid performances

00:45am Electra Glide in Blue (PG) 1973

Road movie with a well-deserved cult following, starring Robert Blake as an ambitious pint-sized motorcycle cop who manages to overcome every villain he encounters. Inevitably his incredible run of luck must come to an end — and the discovery that his superior officer is less than squeaky clean seems to herald a distinct downturn in fortune. With Billy Green Bush, Jeannine Riley, Elisha Cook Jnr and Mitchell Ryan

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15:00 Horse Feathers (Film) 1932

Norman Z McLeod helmed this successful Marx Brothers follow-up to Monkey Business with Groucho as Professor Quincy Adams Wagstaff, the new head of a failing college. His student son Frank explains that his only hope of continuing his tenure is by turning the perpetually losing football side into one that can beat rivals Darwin College. Can Harpo and Chico, wrongly recruited as star players, plus Groucho and Zeppo outwit Darwin College, avoid the attentions of vamp Thelma Todd and win the game?

16:15 The Mark of Zorro (Film) 1974

Feckless Mexican nobleman Don Diego returns to his family home to discover the locality has been taken over by corrupt officials. Consequently, he adopts the disguise of Zorro, masked master swordsman, who aims to clear the land of corruption. Also starring Ricardo Montalban, Yvonne De Carlo, Anne Archer and Inez Perez.

17:35 Little Norse Prince (Film) 1968

From Japan's Studio Ghibli, Isao Takahata's animation features young Horus, who lives in a mythical Scandinavia of the Iron Age. Recovering the stolen Sword of the Sun from a rock giant, he learns he must travel to the lands of his ancestors, encountering the beautiful but enigmatic Hilda as his journey leads to a series of adventures.

19:15 Days of Heaven (Film) 1978

Director Terrence Malick's exquisitely-shot film tracing a savage love triangle set in the Midwest of America against a restless backdrop of endless wheat fields, with Richard Gere, Sam Shepard, Brooke Adams and Linda Manz.

21:00 Forrest Gump (Film) 1994

Lowly Southern boy Forrest starts off with his legs in metal clamps and ends up running across America, after becoming athlete, war hero, ping pong genius and shrimper. Crowd-pleasing comedy drama which won Tom Hanks his second Oscar.

23:35 Strange Days (Film) 1995

Set just as the 21st century dawns, Kathryn Bigelow's film stars Ralph Fiennes as an ex-cop selling the hardware and software of an illegal entertainment system that allows the user to implant other people's experiences directly into their brain. *** and violence are the most popular requests but then he comes across a clip that shows the murder of Glenn Plummer, top hip-hop rapper and politician, whose death has plunged LA into chaos. The clip shows Plummer was killed by the police who know Fiennes has the clip as do those profiting from the rioting - now his life is under threat from both sides of the law as he tries to get the evidence shown and end the violence.

02:20 The Slums of Beverly Hills (Film) 1998

Director/writer Tamara Jenkins film is semi-autobiographical, a coming-of-age tale set in the riches of Beverly Hills but looking at those at the bottom of the glittering ladder. Natasha Lyonne plays Vivian Abramowitz, who lives with her father Murray and siblings Ben and Rickey. Murray's a car salesman who's not that great at his job, hence the moonlight flits from cheap apartment to cheap apartment just as the rent is due. As well as the family's hand-to-mouth existence, Vivian has to cope with her growing body, with her breasts outstripping her adolescent figure just as she's noticing boys. Into the mix comes Rita, the runaway daughter of Murray's richer brother and neighbour Eliot, who has the hots for Vivian. What could have been a dark film is lifted by Lyonne's stand-out performance and Jenkins' script and direction which, while showing the fecklessness of the family, also emphasises the love and humour that helps them survive.

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15:00 There's No Business Like Show Business (Film) 1954

Walter Lang's Oscar-nominated film follows the fortunes of a family of vaudevillians, headed by parents Ethel Merman and Dan Dailey plus children Donald O'Connor, Johnnie Ray and Mitzi ***nor, told in 'scrapbook' form. But the star of the film is Irving Berlin's songs, including the title number, Heat Wave, and the spectacular production number Alexander's Ragtime Band.

17:15 Little Norse Prince (Film) 1968

From Japan's Studio Ghibli, Isao Takahata's animation features young Horus, who lives in a mythical Scandinavia of the Iron Age. Recovering the stolen Sword of the Sun from a rock giant, he learns he must travel to the lands of his ancestors, encountering the beautiful but enigmatic Hilda as his journey leads to a series of adventures.

18:50 The Vikings (Film) 1958

Kirk Douglas and Tony Curtis star as two Viking half brothers fighting for the right to rule Northumbria and for the hand of its beautiful Queen in this full-blooded action drama.

21:00 The Deer Hunter (Film) 1978

Introduced by Robert De Niro. Oscar-winner Michael Cimino's Vietnam epic centres on the effect of the war on six workers from a Pennsylvania steel town, both those who went and those who stayed behind. Robert De Niro turned in one of his finest performances with Meryl Streep, John Savage and John Cazale excellent support and Oscar-winner Christopher Walken, as the eventually maddened professional Russian roulette player, outstanding.

00:30 Robert De Niro - A Portrait (Do***entary)

Robert De Niro talks exclusively to Film4 about his work on Taxi Driver, The Deer Hunter and Once Upon a Time in America and about The Good Shepherd, his new film which he directs and stars in, which opens this month.

00:50 The Hard Word (Film) 2002

Described as Australia's answer to Reservoir Dogs, brothers Guy Pearce, Damien Richardson and Joel Edgerton are serving time for robbery but they get day release - so they can pull off robberies for crooked cops Vince Colosimo and Paul Sonkkila. Promised final release and their banked share if they pull off the big one, a robbery at Melbourne's race track, Pearce smells a double-cross. Can the brothers pull one over the crooked cops and their equally bent lawyer in Scott Roberts' debut as director/writer.

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15:00 The Silver Fleet (Film) 1943

Ralph Richardson stars in this Powell and Pressburger WWII drama as Dutch shipyard owner Jaap van Leyden, who seems to be working with the Nazis and earns the emnity of the Dutch patriots around him. However, van Leyden is secretly aiming to make his own blow against the German invaders.

16:40 Millions Like Us (Film) 1943

Vintage British drama about the fortunes of a family who are split up during World War Two.

18:35 The Train (Film) 1964

Set in 1944 in Occupied France, this action-packed adventure stars Burt Lancaster as Labiche, a railwayman embroiled in a Nazi plot to ship French art treasures back to Germany.

21:00 Orange County (Film) 2002

With some of the cast and crew from the cult teen series Freaks and Geeks, Jake Gasdan's film stars Colin Hanks as a high school student eager to leave surf and slacking behind him and make it to Stanford. But his flaky teacher has sent in the wrong test papers and unless he and his brother Jack Black can get the right papers to the right professor in just 24 hours, his chance will be gone.

22:35 Once upon a Time in America (Film) 1984

Introduced by Robert De Niro. Sergio Leone's epic tale of New York gangsters stars Robert De Niro as a gangster returning to Brooklyn after 30 years in exile after he betrayed his friends. While he waits to find out who has invited him back and why, the films tells in flashback the story of his rise from street urchin to violent criminal alongside childhood friend James Woods.

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15:00pm 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)

16:45pm The Girl Can't Help It (U) 1956

Rock 'n' roll comedy, with musical performances by Fats Domino, Little Richard, Gene Vincent, The Platters and Julie London dominating the plot about a theatrical agent's attempts to propel a gangster's girlfriend to stardom. Jayne Mansfield and Tom Ewell star

18:35pm One True Thing (15) 1998

A New York woman gives up a career and rejects her lover to dedicate herself to caring for her sick mother, learning a few harsh lessons about life, love and compassion along the way. Heart-rending drama, bolstered by a strong cast, including Renee Zellweger, Meryl Streep, William Hurt and Tom Everett Scott (888)

21:00pm Forrest Gump (12) 1994

Multi-Oscar-winning 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 many critics found 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)

23:35pm 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. Screamingly daft horror thriller, starring Lou Diamond Phillips, Dina Meyer, Bob Gunton and Leon

01:20am Mostly Martha (PG) 2001

A chef's routine existence is thrown into turmoil after a death in the family leaves her to care for her niece — and as if that wasn't enough, a handsome rival enters her life, causing no end of chaos. Comedy, starring Martina Gedeck, Sergio Castellitto, Maxime Foerste and Sibylle Canonica

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15:00pm Death Drums Along the River (PG) 1963

An inspector is called to Africa to investigate the murder of a fellow policeman and uncovers a diamond-smuggling operation seemingly connected with an up-river hospital. Uninspired mystery which lacks the ability to intrigue, starring Richard Todd, Marianne Koch, Albert Lieven and Walter Rilla .

16:35pm Time Lock (PG) 1957

Largely forgotten suspense thriller, remarkable mainly for featuring a very young Sean Connery in an early role. The plot itself is about a boy who somehow manages to get himself locked in a bank vault. With 63 hours before the device opens, the authorities are left facing a race against time to free the lad before he runs out of air — and suffers a horrible end. Robert Beatty, Betty McDowall, Vincent Winter and Lee Patterson head the cast .

17:55pm The Mark of Zorro (PG) 1974

The masked swashbuckling aristocrat returns from Spain to his native California, where he sets about righting the wrongs committed by a local villain. Fun-filled remake of the classic 1940 adventure, which lacks the zip of the more recent rehash, starring Frank Langella, Ricardo Montalban, Gilbert Roland and Yvonne De Carlo .

19:15pm Carry On Dick (PG) 1974

Lawmen Kenneth Williams and Jack Douglas dedicate themselves to catching cheeky highwayman Sid James, and enlist the help of a local reverend. But little do they realise the pious pastor and his buxom housemaid aren't all they seem. Ribald comedy, notable as being James's final appearance in the long-running franchise, co-starring the usual suspects including Barbara Windsor, Bernard Bresslaw, Joan Sims and Hattie Jacques .

21:00pm Speed (15) 1994

Jan De Bont's directorial debut, a thrill-a-minute action adventure about a game of cat-and-mouse between LAPD cop Keanu Reeves and unhinged explosives expert Dennis Hopper. The film gets off to a cracking start with the rescue of passengers stuck in a booby-trapped lift — but the adrenaline really gets pumping once Hopper plants a **** on a bus, primed to go off if the vehicle drops below 50mph. From then on, it's non-stop action, as Reeves — modelling the white vest necessary for any serious action man — tries to prevent the passengers being blown to smithereens. Sandra Bullock co-stars as the scatty passenger who ends up behind the wheel of the bus, with Jeff Daniels as Keanu's partner .

23:10pm Piranha (18) 1978

Mutant man-eating piranhas infest an American river and embark on a bloodthirsty killing spree, and only an alcoholic tour guide and a plucky insurance investigator stand in their way. Enjoyable tongue-in-cheek horror for fans of rubbery special effects and comical over-acting, starring Bradford Dillman, Heather Menzies and Barbara Steele. Directed by Joe Dante, whose admiration for his future mentor Steven Spielberg is apparent throughout this Jaws-inspired effort .

00:55am The Good Thief (15) 2003

Crime drama, starring Nick Nolte as a down-on-his-luck gambler and heroin addict who hatches an ambitious plan to rob a casino's priceless art collection, but has to come up with a cunning scheme to outwit his tenacious arch-enemy. Neil Jordan's complex remake of French thriller Bob Le Flambeur, co-starring Tcheky Karyo and Said Taghmaoui, and featuring a cameo appearance by Ralph Fiennes as a shady art dealer .

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15:00pm The Scarlet Pimpernel (U) 1934

An English dandy adopts a variety of disguises to rescue aristocrats from the guillotine during the early days of the French Revolution. Wildly successful period adventure, starring Leslie Howard as the foppish hero, alongside Merle Oberon, Raymond Massey and Nigel Bruce

16:50pm Days of Heaven (PG) 1978

A nomadic labourer in the early part of the last century moves from the big city in search of a more comfortable life in the country — but a series of violent events force him to go on the run with his sister and a friend. Epic saga, starring Richard Gere, Brooke Adams, Sam Shepard and Linda Manz, and directed by acclaimed and reclusive director Terence Malick

18:35pm Chariots of Fire (U) 1981

Stirring Oscar-winning drama based on the true story of contrasting British runners — Scotsman Eric Liddell and Jewish student Harold Abrahams — going for gold at the 1924 Olympics in Paris. Ben Cross and Ian Charleson are brilliant as the sportsmen, who are driven to run for very different reasons, while Nigel Havers, John Gielgud and Ian Holm are among the stiff upper-lipped co-stars. Vangelis's evocative soundtrack serves to raise viewers' spirits

21:00pm Along Came a Spider (15) 2001

The daughter of a senator is kidnapped from her expensive private school, sparking a desperate race to hunt down her psychotic and devilishly intelligent captor before it's too late. Luckily, grizzled police psychologist Alex Cross (Morgan Freeman) is on hand to match wits with the villain. Nail-biting thriller based on James Patterson's best-selling page-turner, starring Monica Potter, Michael Wincott, Dylan Baker and Penelope Ann Miller

22:55pm Somersault (15) 2004

A young girl with nowhere to go ends up at an Australian ski resort, and falls headlong into a complicated relationship as she tries to get her life together. Inexplicably popular coming-of-age drama, starring Abbie Cornish, Sam Worthington and Lynette Curran

00:55am One for the Road (18) 2003

Four very different men are ordered to attend a rehabilitation programme after being caught drink driving — but one soon looks set to take a financial tumble at the hands of his scheming fellow offenders. Offbeat British comedy, starring Hywel Bennett, Mark Davenport, Gregory Chisholm and ****** Procter

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15:00pm The Long Memory (PG) 1952

A man is released from prison after serving a 12-year sentence for a crime he didn't commit, and immediately sets about tracking down the group who framed him for murder, which includes his former girlfriend. But it's not long before he stumbles upon a shocking secret which leaves him all the more determined to exact revenge. Taut, engaging thriller, starring John Mills, Elizabeth Sellars, John McCallum and Geoffrey Keen

16:50pm Leave Her to Heaven (U) 1946

Melodrama about an unbalanced woman whose insane jealousy leads her to plot the death of anyone she suspects of attracting her husband's affections. Starring Gene Tierney, Cornel Wilde, Jeanne Crain and Vincent Price

18:55pm The Straight Story (U) 1999

An ageing man embarks on a bizarre cross-country journey to visit his estranged brother, hoping to heal the rift between them before it's too late. Though his eyesight leaves much to be desired, he carries on regardless — choosing a motorised lawnmower as his form of transport. Gentle and utterly beguiling drama with acclaimed director David Lynch once more turning his well-practised hand to the offbeat, starring Richard Farnsworth in an Oscar-nominated role, alongside Sissy Spacek, Jane Galloway, Everett McGill and Harry Dean Stanton. This was Farnsworth's final film appearance before his death in 2000

21:00pm Out of Time (12) 2003

A cop's less than squeaky clean activities catch up with him, leaving him on the wrong side of the law as the prime suspect in a murder investigation — and facing a race against the clock to prove his innocence. Stylish but rather predictable crime thriller, which continually fails to convince. Denzel Washington, Eva Mendes, Dean Cain and Sanaa Lathan star

23:00pm Once Upon a Time in America (18) 1984
Mob movie veteran Robert De Niro takes the lead in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly director Sergio Leone's acclaimed and shockingly violent epic chronicling the deeds and deceptions of four notorious gangsters living in New York between 1922 and 1968. De Niro plays Noodles, a crook who rises to prominence during the Prohibition era — but it isn't long before tragedy strikes, while his love for a local girl ends in disaster. James Woods, Elizabeth McGovern, Tuesday Weld, Treat Williams, Joe Pesci and Burt Young co-star

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15:00 The Kidnappers Film (1953)

When their grandfather refuses to buy them a pet dog, two orphaned brothers decide to 'adopt' an abandoned baby that they find in the woods. Enchanting children's period drama blessed by Oscar-winning performances from its two pre-teen leads.

16:50 Imitation of Life Film (1959)

This re-make of the 1934 classic, directed by Douglas Sirk, stars Lana Turner as a widowed but rising actress who engages Oscar-nominated Juanita Moore as her black housekeeper. Moore too has a daughter, who is light-skinned enough to pass for white and the films turns and tensions rest on the relationship each mother has with her growing child as they reach maturity.

9:15 The Money Pit Film (1986)

A young Tom Hanks, an old wreck of a house and the American dream. A mild, but enjoyable comedy that will strike a chord with every new home buyer...

21:00 Rounders Film (1998)

Matt Damon plays a promising law student who risks his degree, his career and his relationship with live-in girlfriend Gretchen Mol to join a pro poker game against some seriously heavy opposition. Also starring John Malkhovich and Edward Norton.

23:20 Blackball Film (2003)

Paul Kaye stars in Mel Smith's satirical sporting comedy. Kaye is the lairy Torquay geezer who becomes the bad boy superstar of English lawn bowls. Loosely based on a true story.

01:05 Mostly Martha Film (2001)

Culinary love story from German filmmaker Sandra Nettleback. An uptight chef's life is changed when she becomes custodian for her young niece, then has to contend with an eccentric new sous-chef. In German and Italian with English subtitles.

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15:00 The Spanish Gardener Film (1956)

Adapted from AJ Cronin's novel, The Spanish Gardener is the story of a minor diplomat (Michael Horden) who becomes increasingly jealous of the relationship that develops between his son (Jon Whiteley) and his gardener (Dirk Bogarde).

17:00 The Girl Can't Help It Film (1956)

Something of a classic. Jane Mansfield displays a knowing gift for comedy, and there's an element of satire directed at the pop and advertising industries that can only be described as ahead of its time. All this, plus rockin' performances from Little Richard, Eddie Cochran and Julie London, among many others.

18:50 The Triumph of Love Film (2001)

A young princess disguises herself as a man and seduces her way through the household of an 18th century prince. Mira Sorvina and Ben Kinglsey star in Clare Peploe's costume comedy-drama.

21:00 Along Came a Spider Film (2001)

Morgan Freeman stars as forensic psychologist Alex Cross, who teams up with Secret Service agent Monica Potter to catch the kidnapper of a senator's daughter. Also starring Michael Wincott.

22:55 ***, Lies and Videotape Film (1989)

Steven Soderbergh's acclaimed Palme d'Or Prize-winning first feature wittily and perceptively examines the inhibitions and erotic impulses which control the lives of four people - James Spader, Andie McDowell, Peter Gallagher and Laur San Giacomo.

00:55 A Generation Film (1955)

The first in Polish director Andrzej Wajda's 'underground trilogy', that do***ented the experiences of the Polish people under Nazi occupation. Tadeusz Lomnicki plays Stach Mazur, a young Pole who becomes involved with the resistance. As the Nazis tighten their grip on the country, their retribution for acts against them becomes harsher, while the resistance movement itself is torn between the various political factions.

02:35 Time Lock Film (1957)

Gripping rescue drama clinging with sweat-soaked claustrophobia and suspense. Robert Beatty heads a team labouring against the clock to save a six-year-old boy who's been trapped in a seemingly impregnable bank vault. Features an early appearance by Sean Connery.

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15:00 The Malta Story Film (1954)

Brian Desmond Hursts's war movie pays tribute to the people and defenders of the besieged island of Malta, centred on the pivotal role played by reconnaissance pilot Lt Peter Ross. Also starring Jack Hawkins, Anthony Steel, Muriel Pavlow and Flora Robson.

17:00 Chariots of Fire Film (1981)

The true story of two British track athletes competing in the 1924 Summer Olympics. One is a devout Scottish missionary who runs for God, the other is a Jewish student at Cambridge who runs for fame and to escape prejudice.

19:30 The Animal Film (2001)

Rob Schneider is a wanna-be cop who just can't make the grade until he's injured in a car crash and mad scientist Michael Caton uses animal parts to save his life. As he result, he can run like a cheetah, smell drugs like a sniffer dog, swim like a seal and, er, develop an unhealthy interest in a goat...

21:00 East Is East Film (1999)

In 1971 Salford fish-and-chip shop owner George Khan expects his family to follow his strict Pakistani Muslim ways. But his children, with an English mother and having been born and brought up in Britain, increasingly see themselves as British and start to reject their father's rules on dress, food, religion, and living in general.

22:50 Blackball Film (2003)

Try as he might, the roguishly handsome Cliff Starkey, just can't keep out of trouble. In his sleepy home town on the English coast, nothing much inspires him...apart from bowls. Cliff has always preferred to play by his own rules much to the disapproval of the regimented, elderly bowls fraternity. Before long, the bay boy of bowls is turning the sedate and very English pastime upside down with hysterical results.

00:35 Ashes & Diamonds Film (1958)

Following his A Generation and K****, Wajda's Ashes and Diamonds recounts the philosophical and emotional dilemma of young Polish Resistance fighter Maciek, who is ordered to kill a small town's communist leader during the first days after the end of the Second World War.

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15:00 Imitation of Life Film (1959)

This re-make of the 1934 classic, directed by Douglas Sirk, stars Lana Turner as a widowed but rising actress who engages Oscar-nominated Juanita Moore as her black housekeeper. Moore too has a daughter, who is light-skinned enough to pass for white and the films turns and tensions rest on the relationship each mother has with her growing child as they reach maturity.

17:25 The Scarlet Pimpernel Film (1934)

Alexander Korda's production of the classic comedy-adventure stars Leslie Howard as a English aristocrat Sir Percy Blakeney, who is also the Scarlet Pimpernel: the dashing hero and scourge of the French Revolution. With Merle Oberon, Raymond Massey and Nigel Bruce. Directed by Harold Young and Roland V Brown and Korda.

19:15 The Money Pit Film (1986)

Richard Benjamin's comedy, starring Tom Hanks and Shelley Long, will strike a chord with every new home buyer as the couple buy the house of their dreams. They have to move in fast but, of course, it needs a little work, which becomes a lot, with the completion stretching into infinity...

21:00 Birthday Girl Film (1998)

In Jez Butterworth's debut film, Ben Chaplin plays John Buckingham, a bank manager in the very English town of St Albans. Despairing at finding love, he orders mail-order Russian bride Nadia and is initially delighted with his 'purchase'. But things take a darker turn when her two large and menacing cousins arrive and move in to their tiny house and he realises that not everything bought over the internet comes with a guarantee...

22:45 Alien Film (1979)

Ridley Scott's gripping tale of extraterrestial horror starring Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerrirt, Harry Dean Stanton, John Hurt and Ian Holm as members of the mining ship Nostromo's crew who do battle with a mighty alien in deep space - 'where no-one can hear you scream'. Claustrophobic, dark and intense - the film won an Oscar for its visual effects.

01:00 Dick Film (1999)

Andrew Fleming's teen comedy stars Kirsten Dunst and Michelle Williams as two teen airheads who accidentally end up appointed official dog walkers to Checkers, President Richard Nixon's pooch. But even they soon work out the President is up to no good and their intervention reveals the reason behind the still-unexplained 18 minute gap in Nixon's White House tapes that were crucial evidence in the infamous Watergate affair.

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15:00pm A Man Called Peter (U) 1955

Fact-based drama charting the life of renowned priest and author Peter Marshall, who travelled from his native Scotland to Washington DC and later became chaplain of the US Senate. Richard Todd takes the lead role, while Jean Peters is the pastor's loyal and supportive wife

17:20pm The Maverick Queen (PG) 1955

A woman leaves the Deep South to set up a hotel for gamblers and gunslingers in Colorado, and finds herself falling for one of her outlaw clients — but there could be more to the object of her affections than meets the eye. Garish and strangely dull Western, starring Barbara Stanwyck, Barry Sullivan and Scott Brady

19:00pm Project X (PG) 1987

A military airman is assigned to work at a secret establishment where chimpanzees are supposedly being trained to operate flight simulators — but discovers the true nature of the research and resolves to set them free. Drama, starring Matthew Broderick, Helen Hunt, Bill Sadler and Jonathan Stark

21:00pm Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (12) 2003

Hollywood hardman Russell Crowe takes to the high seas to play a British captain engaged in a tense battle of wits with his French nemesis during the Napoleonic wars, in this adaptation of Patrick O'Brian's novel. Jaw-dropping battle sequences and solid performances from the cast ensured this was a hit at the box office, and the escalating tension between the two seafaring rivals proves to be gripping viewing. With Paul Bettany, Billy Boyd, James D'Arcy, Edward Woodall and Chris Larkin (888)

23:30pm My Name Is Joe (15) 1997

A recovering alcoholic becomes romantically involved with a health service worker as he struggles to resist the temptation of the bottle — but their burgeoning relationship begins to falter when his willpower fails and he falls off the wagon. Sombre affecting drama, directed by Ken Loach and starring Peter Mullan, Louise Goodall, David McKay and Anne Marie Kennedy (888)

01:35am A Generation (12) 1954

World War Two drama about a young man in occupied Poland, who goes from making futile acts of defiance against the German invaders to becoming a committed Marxist and a member of a resistance movement. However, conflict soon erupts between different factions all equally opposed to the Nazis but with very different ideas about their country's future. The first in a trilogy of World War Two movies by Anrzej Wajda, starring Tadeusz Lomnicki and Urszula Modrzynska, and featuring a young Roman Polanski. The other films in the series can be seen over the following two nights

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15:00pm Storm over the Nile (U) 1955

A soldier accused of cowardice sets out to prove his worth by rescuing his friends during the Sudan campaign of the 1890s. Remake of The Four Feathers, starring Laurence Harvey, Anthony Steel, Ronald Lewis, Ian Carmichael and James Robertson Justice.

17:15pm The Malta Story (PG) 1953

Alec Guinness stars as a reconnaissance pilot who plays a crucial role in the defence of the besieged island of Malta during World War Two. Flag-waving drama that ends up being something of a damp squib, with Anthony Steel, Jack Hawkins, Muriel Pavlow and Flora Robson.

19:15pm High Anxiety (15) 1977

Mel Brooks' affectionate Hitchcock spoof — with shades of Psycho, Vertigo and The Birds — in which he plays a psychiatrist whose own neuroses threaten to spin out of control. With Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman and Harvey Korman

21:00pm Speed (15) 1994

Jan De Bont's directorial debut, a thrill-a-minute action adventure about a game of cat-and-mouse between LAPD cop Keanu Reeves and unhinged explosives expert Dennis Hopper. The film gets off to a cracking start with the rescue of passengers stuck in a booby-trapped lift — but the adrenaline really gets pumping once Hopper plants a **** on a bus, primed to go off if the vehicle drops below 50mph. From then on, it's non-stop action, as Reeves — modelling the white vest necessary for any serious action man — tries to prevent the passengers being blown to smithereens. Sandra Bullock co-stars as the scatty passenger who ends up behind the wheel of the bus, with Jeff Daniels as Keanu's partner.

23:10pm Frailty (15) 2001

A man tells the FBI his brother is the serial killer spreading terror through the community. As the police strive to prevent further murders, it emerges that his unhinged sibling is claiming the crimes are the work of God — and the roots of the cause lies buried in his childhood. Fascinating and gripping thriller told largely in flashback, directed by and starring Bill Paxton. Matthew McConaughey, Powers Boothe and Matthew O'Leary also appear.

01:05am K**** (12) 1957

Polish drama, set toward the end of World War Two. As the Germans mount a fierce uprising to crush the resistance movement, a rebel leader makes a desperate attempt to lead his soldiers to safety through Warsaw's sewage system — only to lead them into even more danger. The second in director Andrzej Wajda's trilogy of films set during the conflict, starring Wienczyslaw Glinski and Teresa Izewska.

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15:00pm The Guinea Pig (PG) 1948

Working-class pupil Richard Attenborough is sent to public school as part of an educational experiment, and horrifies the establishment with his uncouth behaviour and bad manners. This Boulting brothers' drama sent shockwaves rippling through society on its release thanks to the inclusion of what was then considered bad language, although now few would bat an eyelid at the word in question. Cecil Trouncer, Bernard Miles and Sheila Sim co-star (888)

16:50pm Blithe Spirit (U) 1945

Novelist Rex Harrison is shocked to find the ghost of his first wife haunting him and new spouse Constance ***mings, and sets out to find a way of getting rid of the annoying apparition. He employs the services of a local clairvoyant in an attempt to drive the ghoul away — but her methods seem doomed to failure, and his ever-more desperate plans go horribly wrong. David Lean's excellent adaptation of Noel Coward's splendid supernatural comedy, also starring Kay Hammond as the slinky spirit and Margaret Rutherford on hilarious form as eccentric medium Madame Arcati (888)

18:50pm The Land Girls (12) 1997

Three very different Land Army agricultural volunteers are sent to work on a farm — where they all fall head over heels for the owner's son, leading to romance, heartbreak and tragedy. Contrived, predictable wartime drama, with the attractive trio of leading ladies — Catherine McCormack, Anna Friel and Rachel Weisz — slipping comfortably into stereotypical characterisations, and staying there come hell or high water. Tom Georgeson, Steven Mackintosh, Maureen O'Brien and Lucy Akhurst co-star (888)

21:00pm Just Married (12) 2003

Newly-weds Brittany Murphy and Ashton Kutcher are in for a rude awakening when they jet off on their dream honeymoon. They're looking forward to a relaxing and enjoyable tour of Europe — but a series of chaotic events, plus the intervention of the bride's old flame, leaves them at each other's throats and their marriage in tatters. Shallow but mildly amusing comedy, with Christian Kane and David Moscow (888)

22:45pm John Carpenter's Ghosts of Mars (15) 2001

Space cops get a shock when they set out to collect a dangerous criminal from a Martian colony. They discover something terrible has happened on the red planet — and the murderous spirits responsible haven't had their appetite for destruction satisfied yet. Sci-fi horror with an interesting premise, but director John Carpenter fluffs it, settling for easy chills. Natasha Henstridge, Ice Cube, Jason Statham, Pam Grier and Joanna Cassidy star (888)

00:25am Kontroll (15) 2003

A group of disillusioned ticket inspectors working on Budapest's underground system struggle to deal with the everyday grind. However, their lives are made increasingly complicated by off-the-wall travellers, unrequited love and a sinister figure with a penchant for pushing passengers onto the tracks. Dark Hungarian comedy thriller, starring Sandor Csanyi, Zoltan Mucsi and Csaba Pindroch

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15:00pm The Maverick Queen (PG) 1955

A woman leaves the Deep South to set up a hotel for gamblers and gunslingers in Colorado, and finds herself falling for one of her outlaw clients — but there could be more to the object of her affections than meets the eye. Garish and strangely dull Western, starring Barbara Stanwyck, Barry Sullivan and Scott Brady.

16:45pm Storm over the Nile (U) 1955

A soldier accused of cowardice sets out to prove his worth by rescuing his friends during the Sudan campaign of the 1890s. Remake of The Four Feathers, starring Laurence Harvey, Anthony Steel, Ronald Lewis, Ian Carmichael and James Robertson Justice.

18:50pm The Pink Panther (PG) 1963

The world's most inept police detective, Inspector Clouseau, heads off to Switzerland in search of a suave jewel thief targeting a valuable gem — but the bumbling officer's attempts to foil the crime create chaos. Blake Edwards' priceless comedy, which proved so successful it spawned a host of sequels (and a few misjudged remakes). Peter Sellers is on side-splitting form as the clumsy copper, alongside David Niven, Capucine, Robert Wagner and Claudia Cardinale. Watch out for the famed cartoon Pink Panther making his debut appearance in the opening credits.

21:00pm Dogma (15) 1999

Two fallen angels pull out all the stops to worm their way back into Heaven after being banished by God (played by Canadian songstress Alanis Morissette), but their fumbling attempts to prove their worth only lead them even further from salvation. Kevin Smith's controversial comedy fantasy came under fire from religious groups on release, but rises above the furore to stand out as a brilliantly funny piece of satire. Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Linda Fiorentino, Salma Hayek, Jason Lee and Alan Rickman star. Smith himself makes another appearance as cult hero Silent Bob, accompanied, as ever, by Jason Mewes' Jay.

23:25pm Very Bad Things (18) 1998

Dark and twisted comedy, in which a riotous stag night in Las Vegas results in the accidental death of a stripper. Having buried the body in the desert, the group of friends soon turn on each other, while the increasingly unhinged best man (Christian Slater) resorts to desperate measures to keep their secret under wraps. Also starring Cameron Diaz as the ruthless, demanding bride and Jon Favreau as the put-upon groom.

01:20am The Sugarland Express (PG) 1974

Steven Spielberg's big-screen directorial debut, a tragi-comic road movie based on a true story, about a woman who breaks her husband out of jail so he can help rescue their baby from over-zealous authorities. Starring Goldie Hawn, Ben Johnson, Michael Sacks and William Atherton.

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15:00pm The Iron Petticoat (U) 1956

Bob Hope stars as a US Air Force officer who tries to convince renowned Russian pilot Katharine Hepburn of the benefits of life in the West. Enjoyable military comedy hampered by a few bumpy patches, but the sparks fly between leading pair Hope and Hepburn — surprising really, since their off-screen relationship was notoriously acrimonious. James Robertson Justice and Robert Helpmann co-star (888)

16:55pm Julia (PG) 1977

Fred Zinnemann's Oscar-winning drama set in the 1930s, chronicling the relationship between writer Lilian Hellman and her enigmatic friend Julia, focusing on the devastating effect the Nazis' rise to power has on their lives. Based on a true story, starring Vanessa Redgrave, Jane Fonda, Jason Robards, Maximilian Schell and Meryl Streep in her big-screen debut (888)

19:15pm High Anxiety (15) 1977

Mel Brooks' affectionate Hitchcock spoof — with shades of Psycho, Vertigo and The Birds — in which he plays a psychiatrist whose own neuroses threaten to spin out of control. With Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman and Harvey Korman

21:00pm Collateral (15) 2004 Premiere.

At the end of another hard day an overworked taxi driver picks up a sharp-suited fare, who asks to make five stops. When the first drop-off results in a dead body almost plunging through his windscreen, the cabbie realises he's in trouble — and the situation intensifies when his customer reveals himself to be a ruthless hit-man who'll stop at nothing to get the job done. Michael Mann's ultra-stylish thriller set amid the neon lights of night-time LA, starring Tom Cruise as the ice-cool assassin, and Jamie Foxx as the expendable driver

23:15pm Thief (18) 1981

A high-class thief attempts to settle down and lead a normal life with his girlfriend, but reckons without the intervention of Mafia hoods determined to prevent him going straight. Brilliant intelligent drama, starring James Caan, Tuesday Weld, Willie Nelson and James Belushi

01:40am 8 Femmes (15) 2002

A wealthy industrialist is found murdered in his country home, and an octet of women — from the maids to his wife — find themselves under suspicion of committing the horrible crime. However, they're stranded in the mansion by a fierce snowstorm, and it's not long before the inevitable finger-pointing begins. Simply stunning musical French mystery, starring Catherine Deneuve, Emmanuelle Beart, Isabelle Huppert and Fanny Ardant

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15:00 The Black Swan Film (1942)

Hugely entertaining swashbuckling high seas drama with Tyrone Power starring as the notorious pirate, Henry Morgan.

16:35 The Bravados Film (1958)

Henry King's brooding western stars Gregory Peck as a wronged widower hunting down four bank robbers, convinced they raped and murdered his wife.

18:25 The Bridges of Madison County Film (1995)

A moving and graceful adaptation of James Waller's paper-thin, inexplicably popular romance. Eastwood, directing himself, stars as a photographer embarking upon a four-day affair with a middle-aged housewife, Meryl Streep, who received an Oscar nomination for her performance.

21:00 Infernal Affairs Film (2002)

Tony Leung is an undercover cop who's spent ten years infiltrating one of Hong Kong's most notorious Triad gangs. Andy Lau is a bent cop working as a mole for the gang - and the race is on for each to expose the other in Andrew Lau and Alan Mak's explosive thriller. In Cantonese with English subtitles.

22:55 Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels Film (1998)

Guy Ritchie's award-winning cockney crime caper. Four likely lads fall foul of a local gangster, and hit on a get-rich scheme to get them out of trouble. A brash, brutal Brit-flick, with hip, slang-rich banter, super-stylised snap-focus trickery and a deliriously twisted plot.

01:00 The Return Film (2003)

Andrei Zvyagintsev's drama sees two young teenage boys return home to find a stranger on the bed, claiming to be their longlost father. He announces he's taking them on a fishing trip but as the trio set off, one of the boys begins to think he is a murderous gangster while the other just wants to believe papa has come home. A stunning debut from an assured director. In Russian with English subtitles.

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15:00 Marjorie Morningstar Film (1958)

Natalie Wood plays the eponymous heroine, a young Jewish girl unsure of herself who finds herself drawn to Noel Airman (Gene Kelly), a drama coach at a summer camp and a dreamer who's aim is to see his musical on Broadway.

17:25 Laura Film (1944)

Otto Preminger's sharp film stars Dana Andrews as Mark McPherson, a cynical detective who investigates the brutal murder of a beautiful woman only to be faced with plenty of suspects - and the unnerving knowledge that he is falling in love with the dead woman. The sleekest of murder mysteries, and well ahead of its time.

19:05 Evolution Film (2001)

Sci-fi comedy from Ivan Reitman, who was the man behind Ghostbusters. David Duchovny and Julianne Moore combat a rapidly developing alien threat. Great special effects, superb dialogue and fast-moving action make this a stand-out comedy.

21:00 The Thomas Crown Affair Film (1968)

The classic original, with Steve McQueen as a millionaire who masterminds bank jobs for the thrill of it and Faye Dunaway as the insurance investigator on his case but who reluctantly finds herself falling for her target in Norman Jewison's stylish thriller.

23:00 ***y Beast Film (2000)

Oscar and BAFTA nominated crime thriller. Ray Winstone plays Gary, a professional criminal now living with wife Amanda Redman in Spain. But the peace of his retirement is shattered when former associate and violent psychopath Don (Ben Kingsley) arrives to persuade Gary to return to London for one last job. And Don just won't take no for an answer...

00:40 Miami Blues Film (1990)

A one-of-a-kind comedy thriller with a streak of humour blacker than congealed molasses. Alec Baldwin is a compulsively cruel sociopath who secretly longs to live a bland middle-class life, and Jennifer Jason Leigh is his hooker girlfriend who yearns to be a housewife. But dreams of suburban respectability are frustrated by tenacious policeman Fred Ward, who wants Baldwin off the streets.

02:25 Valentin Film (2002)

An Argentinian coming-of-age story about a bespectacled eight-year-old with two ambitions in life: to be an astronaut and to bring together a family for himself.

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15:00pm The Guinea Pig (PG) 1948

Working-class pupil Richard Attenborough is sent to public school as part of an educational experiment, and horrifies the establishment with his uncouth behaviour and bad manners. This Boulting brothers' drama sent shockwaves rippling through society on its release thanks to the inclusion of what was then considered bad language, although now few would bat an eyelid at the word in question. Cecil Trouncer, Bernard Miles and Sheila Sim co-star (888)

16.50pm The Wicked Lady (PG) 1945

A 17th-century noblewoman tires of her humdrum life and decides to seek a little excitement — turning to highway robbery and murder to spice up her life, as well as getting romantically involved with a caddish crook. Absolutely fabulous classic British costume drama, with Margaret Lockwood on brilliant form as the vampish villainess, and support from James Mason, Patricia Roc and Griffith Jones (888)

18:50pm The Pink Panther (PG) 1963

The world's most inept police detective, Inspector Clouseau, heads off to Switzerland in search of a suave jewel thief targeting a valuable gem — but the bumbling officer's attempts to foil the crime create chaos. Blake Edwards' priceless comedy, which proved so successful it spawned a host of sequels (and a few misjudged remakes). Peter Sellers is on side-splitting form as the clumsy copper, alongside David Niven, Capucine, Robert Wagner and Claudia Cardinale. Watch out for the famed cartoon Pink Panther making his debut appearance in the opening credits (888)

21:00pm LA Confidential (18) 1997

Guy Pearce stars as an ambitious but cowardly detective, who must team up with his arch-enemy, courageous and thuggish cop Russell Crowe, to solve a tough murder case which threatens to expose corruption in the highest echelons of LA's police force. Kevin Spacey, Danny DeVito and James Cromwell co-star in Curtis Hanson's acclaimed Fifties-set thriller, along with Kim Basinger, who won an Oscar for her role as a high-class hooker

23:35pm Narc (18) 2002

A traumatised cop reluctantly agrees to resume active service to help investigate the murder of a colleague. However, he finds himself working with the dead man's partner — who seems willing to go to any lengths to bring the killer to justice. Gritty thriller, starring Ray Liotta, Jason Patric and Chi McBride

01:35am South Central (15) 1992 Gritty drama following a concerned father's efforts to dissuade his son from joining a violent Los Angeles street gang. Starring Glenn Plummer, Christian Coleman and Byron Keith Minns

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15:00pm The Iron Petticoat (U) 1956

Bob Hope stars as a US Air Force officer who tries to convince renowned Russian pilot Katharine Hepburn of the benefits of life in the West. Enjoyable military comedy hampered by a few bumpy patches, but the sparks fly between leading pair Hope and Hepburn — surprising really, since their off-screen relationship was notoriously acrimonious. James Robertson Justice and Robert Helpmann co-star.

16:50pm The Bravados (PG) 1958

Psychological Western in which Gregory Peck plays a widower searching for the outlaws responsible for raping and killing his wife. In the course of his travels, however, he discovers he has become no better than the men he is hunting down. Joan Collins and Stephen Boyd also star.

18:50pm Eye of the Needle (PG) 1981

A German spy with information that could jeopardise the D-Day landings is stranded on a small Scottish island. He falls for a frustrated local woman, but double-dealing and back-stabbing ensue. Taut World War Two espionage thriller with no end of twists, starring Donald Sutherland, Kate Nelligan and Christopher Cazenove. Based on the bestseller by Ken Follett.

21:00pm The Italian Job (12) 2003

A gang of thieves are double-crossed by one of their own in a betrayal that leaves their friend and mentor dead — and regroup to form a daring plan to exact revenge on the traitor. Better-than-expected crime thriller, loosely based on the classic 1969 Michael Caine caper. Starring Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron, Edward Norton, Seth Green and Donald Sutherland.

23:05pm City of God (18) 2003

Affecting Brazilian drama chronicling the everyday lives of a group of youngsters living in a violent and lawless Rio de Janeiro neighbourhood. Seen through the eyes of an aspiring photographer, who decides against following his peers into a life of crime, the action is both captivating and shocking as drugs and gun crime affect adults and children alike. Nominated for four Oscars, the feature marked the directorial debut of Fernando Meirelles, who would receive another nod from the Academy for The Constant Gardener. Starring Matheus Nachtergaele, Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino, Phellipe Haagensen, Douglas Silva and Jonathan Haagensen.

01:35am Very Bad Things (18) 1998

Dark and twisted comedy, in which a riotous stag night in Las Vegas results in the accidental death of a stripper. Having buried the body in the desert, the group of friends soon turn on each other, while the increasingly unhinged best man (Christian Slater) resorts to desperate measures to keep their secret under wraps. Also starring Cameron Diaz as the ruthless, demanding bride and Jon Favreau as the put-upon groom

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15:00pm Boomerang (PG) 1947

Riveting fact-based thriller, with Dana Andrews as a New England State Attorney who is determined to prove a vagrant innocent of a prominent clergyman's murder. Also starring Lee J Cobb, Arthur Kennedy, Jane Wyatt and Ed Begley (888)

16:40pm Oliver Twist (U) 1948

David Lean's superb adaptation of Dickens' classic novel about a runaway orphan who becomes involved with a dangerous gang of backstreet thieves and pickpockets — and ends up in peril after a wealthy man attempts to save him from a life with the crooks. As well as young John Howard Davies' appealing turn as the eponymous hero, the cast also features Alec Guinness giving a marvellous turn as Fagin, with a youthful Anthony Newley as the Artful Dodger and Robert Newton playing bad-to-the-bone Bill Sikes with aplomb. Kay Walsh and Ralph Truman also star (888)

19:00pm A Matter of Life and Death (U) 1946

David Niven stars as a pilot who learns he should have been killed in action during World War Two. As a result, he is forced to fight for his life in a heavenly court with only the love of his life and a recently deceased doctor to help him. Powell and Pressburger's stunning acclaimed fantasy drama, with Roger Livesey, Marius Goring and Kim Hunter (888)

21:00pm The Long Good Friday (18) 1980

A ruthless London crime lord tries to extend his dockland empire by exploring business opportunities in America, but finds himself foiled at every turn by mysterious rivals. Wonderful gritty thriller, starring Bob Hoskins, Helen Mirren, Dave King and Bryan Marshall. Look out for Pierce Brosnan and Casualty's Derek Thompson in supporting roles (888)

23:10pm Bound (18) 1996

Gangster's moll Jennifer Tilly grows unhappy with her lot and embarks on a passionate relationship with a sultry female ex-convict renovating the apartment next door. The pair soon concoct a dangerous plan to steal a fortune from the Mob, which would enable them to flee and start a new life — but it's touch and go whether they'll get away with it. Intense and passionate film noir by The Matrix's Wachowski brothers, with Tilly on brilliant sizzling form opposite Gina Gershon, Joe Pantoliano, John P Ryan, Christopher Meloni and Richard C Sarafian (888)

01:15am South Central (15) 1992

Gritty drama following a concerned father's efforts to dissuade his son from joining a violent Los Angeles street gang. Starring Glenn Plummer, Christian Coleman and Byron Keith Minns

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15:00 Campbell's Kingdom Film (1957)

Dirk Bogarde stars as Bruce Campbell, a man diagnosed with a terminal disease who returns to a town in the Canadian Rockies to try and prove his grandfather's theory that there is oil in the hills before the land is flooded by a new dam. With Michael Craig, Barbara Murray, Robert Brown, John Laurie and Sid James.

17:10 13 Rue Madeleine Film (1947)

At the height of World War Two, American agents look to feed false information to a German mole. Spy drama starring James Cagney, and directed by Henry Hathaway.

19:00 A Shot in the Dark Film (1964)

Peter Sellers' Clouseau sets out to prove chambermaid Elke Sommer's innocence in this inspired and irresistible comedy - the second, outing for the daft Inspector. His hunt for the true killer is, of course, suitably chaotic. Directed by Blake Edwards.

21:00 The Italian Job Film (2003)

A group of crooks plan to steal a gold shipment from the middle of an LA traffic jam. Action movie remake of the much-loved British film, with Mark Wahlberg in the Mini's driving seat.

23:05 Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels Film (1998)

Guy Ritchie's award-winning cockney crime caper. Four likely lads fall foul of a local gangster, and hit on a get-rich scheme to get them out of trouble. A brash, brutal Brit-flick, with hip, slang-rich banter, super-stylised snap-focus trickery and a deliriously twisted plot.

01:10 Pusher Film (1997)

A small-time hood tries to extricate himself from the mire of the Copenhagen underworld after bungling a dope deal. Nicolas Winding Refn's debut is startling, imaginative and tasty - Mean Streets with a Scandinavian windchill factor. In Danish with subtitles.

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15:00pm Three Secrets (PG) 1950

A tragic plane crash leaves only one passenger alive -a five-year-old adopted boy. Three women, all of whom gave up sons for adoption five years previously, realise that the survivor could be their child, and as they wait for news from the rescue team, remember the cir***stances that led them to give up their offspring. Melodrama starring Eleanor Parker, Patricia Neal and Ruth Roman

16:55pm The People That Time Forgot (U) 1977

Based on a tale by Edgar Rice Burroughs, this adventure features prehistoric monsters, raging volcanoes and a harassed Patrick Wayne, who is trying to rescue his marooned naval officer friend (Doug McClure) from a forgotten civilisation. Fans of Star Wars might want to keep an eye out for Darth Vader actor David Prowse, who appears as an executioner. A sequel to cult classic The Land That Time Forgot, directed by Kevin Connor, maker of other low-budget fantasies At the Earth's Core and Warlords of Atlantis (888)

18:50pm Eye of the Needle (PG) 1981

A German spy with information that could jeopardise the D-Day landings is stranded on a small Scottish island. He falls for a frustrated local woman, but double-dealing and back-stabbing ensue. Taut World War Two espionage thriller with no end of twists, starring Donald Sutherland, Kate Nelligan and Christopher Cazenove. Based on the bestseller by Ken Follett (888)

21:00pm Zoolander (12) 2001

Dim supermodel Ben Stiller is stunned when his career goes down the tubes thanks to the arrival of an equally vacuous rival. However, he never suspects he's merely a pouting pawn in a dangerous game of world domination and international espionage. Catty comedy taking neat potshots at the industry, with funnyman Stiller on fine form as the chiselled hunk, starring alongside Owen Wilson, Milla Jovovich, Christine Taylor and David Duchovny (888)

22:40pm City of God (18) 2003

Affecting Brazilian drama chronicling the everyday lives of a group of youngsters living in a violent and lawless Rio de Janeiro neighbourhood. Seen through the eyes of an aspiring photographer, who decides against following his peers into a life of crime, the action is both captivating and shocking as drugs and gun crime affect adults and children alike. Nominated for four Oscars, the feature marked the directorial debut of Fernando Meirelles, who would receive another nod from the Academy for The Constant Gardener. Starring Matheus Nachtergaele, Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino, Phellipe Haagensen, Douglas Silva and Jonathan Haagensen

01:10am Thief (18) 1981

A high-class thief attempts to settle down and lead a normal life with his girlfriend, but reckons without the intervention of Mafia hoods determined to prevent him going straight. Brilliant intelligent drama, starring James Caan, Tuesday Weld, Willie Nelson and James Belushi

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15:00pm A Letter to Three Wives (PG) 1949

A trio of picnicking women receive word that a friend has run off with one of their husbands, prompting each to look back over the years and work out what went wrong with her marriage. Intriguing, Oscar-winning comedy, starring Jeanne Crain, Kirk Douglas, Ann Sothern, Linda Darnell and Jeffrey Lynn
17:10pm 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)

19:05pm Heaven Can Wait (PG) 1978

Warren Beatty plays a good-natured American Football player who is taken to Heaven prematurely and has to return to Earth in another body. Charming fantasy drama, co-starring Julie Christie, Jack Warden, Dyan Cannon, Charles Grodin and Buck Henry

21:00pm East Is East (15) 1999

This hugely enjoyable comedy follows a Pakistani chip shop owner in Seventies Salford as he tries to keep his seven unruly children under control. Revelling in the pleasures of adolescence, the flares-wearing youngsters seem determined to ignore his moral advice and marriage arranging, severely testing his patience in the process. One of the first films of its kind to tackle the complexities of multicultural Britain with lighthearted strokes, Damien O'Donnel's box office hit is both refreshing and entertaining. The likeable cast includes Om Puri, Linda Bassett, Chris Bisson, Jimi Mistry, Jordan Routledge and Archie Panjabi (888)

22:50pm Natural Born Killers (18) 1994

Stunning director's cut of Oliver Stone's controversial thriller, which mixes a range of techniques to bring this satirical tale to life in searing fashion. Woody Harrelson and Juliette Lewis play lovers who embark on a violent cross-country murder spree while fleeing from the police, and become media darlings in the process. Adapted from a script by Quentin Tarantino, who was Hollywood's hottest property at the time of release, and co-starring Tommy Lee Jones, Robert Downey Jnr, Rodney Dangerfield and Tom Sizemore (888)

01:10am Amelie (15) 2001

An imaginative woman vows to bring a little happiness into other people's lives. However, an encounter with another solitary spirit forces her to focus on overcoming her shyness and using her grand ideas to engineer a meeting. Simply gorgeous romantic drama, beautifully brought to life by director Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Dreamy Audrey Tautou plays the heroine, while Mathieu Kassovitz, Serge Merlin, Rufus and Isabelle Nanty co-star

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13.00pm Carrington VC (PG) 1954

David Niven stars in this superb legal drama as a decorated Army major court-martialled for embezzling mess funds, a case in which all the evidence is stacked against him. Margaret Leighton, Noelle Middleton, Laurence Naismith and Clive Morton are among those lending support (888)

15:00pm 13 Rue Madeleine (PG) 1947

James Cagney stars as the leader of a group of agents on a mission to locate a secret German missile site in occupied France. Thriller shot in the style of a news do***entary, an affectation somewhat undercut by the high-profile cast. With Walter Abel, Sam Jaffe and Melville Cooper (888)

17:00pm The Straight Story (U) 1999

An ageing man embarks on a bizarre cross-country journey to visit his estranged brother, hoping to heal the rift between them before it's too late. Though his eyesight leaves much to be desired, he carries on regardless — choosing a motorised lawnmower as his form of transport. Gentle and utterly beguiling drama with acclaimed director David Lynch once more turning his well-practised hand to the offbeat, starring Richard Farnsworth in an Oscar-nominated role, alongside Sissy Spacek, Jane Galloway, Everett McGill and Harry Dean Stanton. This was Farnsworth's final film appearance before his death in 2000 (888)

19:05pm Revenge of the Pink Panther (U) 1978

Peter Sellers returned to his best-loved role for a fourth time here — that of bumbling Inspector Clouseau. He puts his undeniable talent for subterfuge to good use, adopting a series of increasingly bizarre disguises as he attempts to track down a corrupt industrialist running an international drug-smuggling ring. Comedy, bolstered by a series of hilarious slapstick moments, also starring Herbert Lom as Clouseau's long-suffering superior, Burt Kwouk as his faithful manservant, and Dyan Cannon as the crime boss's embittered ex-girlfriend (888)

21:00pm Monsoon Wedding (15) 2001

Fun-filled comedy drama chronicling the mayhem and misfortunes of a family trying to ensure their daughter marries the partner they've chosen for her. As the ceremony approaches, her cold feet look set to spell disaster for all concerned. Vasundhara Das, Naseeruddin Shah, Lillete Dubey and Shefali Shetty star

23:10pm Secretary (18) 2002

A shy and lonely woman who often indulges in self-harm is released from a mental hospital and returns to her Florida home town, where she takes a job as a secretary. However, she soon embarks on a sadomasochistic relationship with her domineering boss that has a dramatic effect on both their lives. Steven Shainberg's original and touching drama, which sidesteps seediness through a dignified, sympathetic performance from the excellent Maggie Gyllenhaal. Also starring James Spader, Lesley Ann Warren and Stephen McHattie (888)

01:15am Bound (18) 1996

Gangster's moll Jennifer Tilly grows unhappy with her lot and embarks on a passionate relationship with a sultry female ex-convict renovating the apartment next door. The pair soon concoct a dangerous plan to steal a fortune from the Mob, which would enable them to flee and start a new life — but it's touch and go whether they'll get away with it. Intense and passionate film noir by The Matrix's Wachowski brothers, with Tilly on brilliant sizzling form opposite Gina Gershon, Joe Pantoliano, John P Ryan, Christopher Meloni and Richard C Sarafian (888)

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13.00pm Campbell's Kingdom (U) 1957

A dying man (Dirk Bogarde) tries to claim his inheritance — an oil-rich valley in Canada. Unexpected problems spring up when he is forced to battle a scheming contractor who is determined to exploit the area for his own financial gain. But fighting for the apparently lost cause seems to give the ailing aristocrat a new lease of life. Good-looking but insubstantial adventure, with Stanley Baker, Michael Craig and Barbara Murray (888)

15:05pm Boomerang (PG) 1947

Riveting fact-based thriller, with Dana Andrews as a New England State Attorney who is determined to prove a vagrant innocent of a prominent clergyman's murder. Also starring Lee J Cobb, Arthur Kennedy, Jane Wyatt and Ed Begley (888)

16:55pm On Moonlight Bay (U) 1951

Doris Day stars as a tomboy living in a small American town during World War One, who finds her father less than sympathetic about her romance with fresh-faced college student Gordon MacRae, leaving her wondering whether she is doomed to be parted from her young love, or if they'll find harmony together. Appealing musical comedy, with the leading twosome bursting into spirited renditions of songs including I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles, Till We Meet Again and the title number. Leon Ames, Jack Smith, Rosemary DeCamp and Mary Wickes are among the supporting cast (888)

18:50pm A Room with a View (PG) 1986

Helena Bonham Carter plays a naive woman who enjoys a trip to Florence, where the balmy Tuscan countryside and a carefree tourist lead to her ***ual awakening. Like all good things, it soon comes to an end — but she struggles to settle back into life at home. Opulent Oscar-winning Merchant-Ivory adaptation of EM Forster's novel, also starring Maggie Smith, Denholm Elliott, Daniel Day-Lewis, Julian Sands and Judi Dench (888)

21:00pm O Brother, Where Art Thou? (12) 2000
Three bumbling crooks escape from prison during the 1930s, and strive to get their hands on stashed-away loot before a devastating flood ruins their spoils, but encounter all manner of scrapes and strange characters along the way. Another fabulous comedy from brothers Joel and Ethan Coen, this adventure is loosely based on Homer's Odyssey and boasts an excellent cast, including George Clooney, John Turturro, Tim Blake Nelson, John Goodman, Holly Hunter and Michael Badalucco. The soundtrack, which includes fictional group the Soggy Bottom Boys performing Man of Constant Sorrow, went on to scoop a clutch of Grammys (888)

23:00pm Trainspotting (18) 1996

Ground-breaking, influential and darkly humorous drama, following the bleak existence of a gang of Edinburgh junkies, focusing on one member's make-or-break attempt to escape an endless spiral of violence and self-destruction. Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Robert Carlyle, Jonny Lee Miller, Kevin McKidd and Kelly Macdonald star. Adapted from the novel by Irvine Welsh and reuniting director Danny Boyle, producer Andrew Macdonald and writer John Hodge after the unexpected success of their 1994 offering Shallow Grave (888)

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01:00am Nigh****ch (18) 1998

A student working as a morgue attendant reluctantly gets involved in a murder investigation as an ever-increasing body count overwhelms the department. A series of encounters with bizarre characters only serves to draw him in even further. Danish director Ole Bornedal's eerie thriller is a remake of his acclaimed drama Nattevagten, but hasn't received the plaudits of the original. Ewan McGregor, Nick Nolte, Patricia Arquette and Josh Brolin star

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13:00pm On Moonlight Bay (U) 1951

Doris Day stars as a tomboy living in a small American town during World War One, who finds her father less than sympathetic about her romance with fresh-faced college student Gordon MacRae, leaving her wondering whether she is doomed to be parted from her young love, or if they'll find harmony together. Appealing musical comedy, with the leading twosome bursting into spirited renditions of songs including I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles, Till We Meet Again and the title number. Leon Ames, Jack Smith, Rosemary DeCamp and Mary Wickes are among the supporting cast (888)

14:55pm A Letter to Three Wives (PG) 1949

A trio of picnicking women receive word that a friend has run off with one of their husbands, prompting each to look back over the years and work out what went wrong with her marriage. Intriguing, Oscar-winning comedy, starring Jeanne Crain, Kirk Douglas, Ann Sothern, Linda Darnell and Jeffrey Lynn

17:05pm Three Secrets (PG) 1950

A tragic plane crash leaves only one passenger alive -a five-year-old adopted boy. Three women, all of whom gave up sons for adoption five years previously, realise that the survivor could be their child, and as they wait for news from the rescue team, remember the cir***stances that led them to give up their offspring. Melodrama starring Eleanor Parker, Patricia Neal and Ruth Roman

19:00pm Congo (12) 1995

A mismatched group of explorers venture deep into the jungle in search of King Solomon's diamond-rich mines, little prepared for the horrors awaiting them. Dismal thriller based on Michael Crichton's novel, starring Dylan Walsh, Tim Curry, Laura Linney and Ernie Hudson

21:00pm Planes, Trains and Automobiles (15) 1987
Mismatched travelling companions Steve Martin and John Candy embark on a disaster-strewn journey across America together, determined to get home in time for Thanksgiving. John Hughes comedy, with Laila Robbins and Spinal Tap star Michael McKean (888)

22:40pm 28 Days Later (18) 2002

A bicycle courier wakes from a coma to discover the streets of London virtually deserted — and soon learns the UK has been struck by a terrifying experimental virus which sends sufferers into a homicidal rage. Danny Boyle's gory horror offers a refreshing take on the familiar zombie theme, thanks in part to strong performances from Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris, Brendan Gleeson and Christopher Eccleston (888)

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01:05am Girlfight (15) 2000

A Hispanic girl struggles to fight her way out of Brooklyn's slums by indulging her one passion — boxing. However, her new career throws up a thorny problem when she's required to fight the pugilist with whom she has fallen head over heels in love. Acclaimed at the 2000 Sundance Film Festival, this award-winning drama stars Michelle Rodriguez, who gives a superb performance as the tenacious teenager, alongside Jaime Tirelli and Paul Calderon

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13:00pm Mr Smith Goes to Washington (U) 1939

James Stewart stars in director Frank Capra's political satire about a naive senator whose plan to build a boys' camp on land earmarked for a dam is thwarted by unscrupulous developers. With Jean Arthur, Claude Rains, Edward Arnold and Guy Kibbee

15:35pm Genevieve (U) 1953

A pair of rival motoring enthusiasts engage in a friendly race on the way back from the London-to-Brighton veteran car rally. But their light-hearted attitude turns into heated competition as they approach the finishing line, with their friendship seemingly doomed — while their long-suffering other halves have to contend with their obsession. Much-loved comedy, with delightful performances from Dinah Sheridan, John Gregson, Kenneth More and Kay Kendall

17:15pm A Matter of Life and Death (U) 1946

David Niven stars as a pilot who learns he should have been killed in action during World War Two. As a result, he is forced to fight for his life in a heavenly court with only the love of his life and a recently deceased doctor to help him. Powell and Pressburger's stunning acclaimed fantasy drama, with Roger Livesey, Marius Goring and Kim Hunter (888)

19:15pm The Man with One Red Shoe (PG) 1985

A high-ranking member of the CIA tries to bring down a rival by convincing him that innocent violinist Tom Hanks is carrying vital top secret information. As the hapless musician is seduced by a female agent attempting to find out what he knows, his friend starts to question his sanity in the face of strange goings-on. Misfiring comedy thriller, with Lori Singer, Carrie Fisher and James Belushi

21:00pm Changing Lanes (15) 2002

A minor car accident leaves up-and-coming lawyer Ben Affleck and insurance salesman Samuel L Jackson caught in a horrifying spiral of violence and revenge against one another. Edge-of-the-seat thriller, which so effectively explores the idea of two perfectly ordinary men losing all perspective and tumbling out of control, it rapidly becomes rather unnerving. Amanda Peet, Toni Collette, Kim Staunton and Sydney Pollack co-star (888)

22:50pm Sunshine Special Preview of the new sci-fi film from Danny Boyle, director of Trainspotting, The Beach and 28 Days Later

23:00pm A Life Less Ordinary (15) 1997

Down-on-his-luck would-be author Ewan McGregor plans to get even for losing his job by kidnapping his boss's daughter (Cameron Diaz). Meanwhile, two angels are assigned the seemingly impossible task of making the unlikely duo fall in love — and decide nothing is more likely to bring them together than a little jeopardy. Fantasy adventure from the Trainspotting team, also starring Holly Hunter and Delroy Lindo. It's far from being a career best for any of those involved, but McGregor and Diaz are a gorgeous and likeable pairing, and the imaginative storyline makes it an engaging offering in the style of classic screwball comedies (888)

01:05am The Dancer Upstairs (15) 2003

A determined cop sets out to track down a violent anarchist who will stop at nothing to get what he wants — but the quest has serious repercussions for every aspect of the detective's life. Thriller, directed by acclaimed actor John Malkovich, starring Javier Bardem, Juan Diego Botto and Laura Morante

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13:00pm A Matter of Life and Death (U) 1946

David Niven stars as a pilot who learns he should have been killed in action during World War Two. As a result, he is forced to fight for his life in a heavenly court with only the love of his life and a recently deceased doctor to help him. Powell and Pressburger's stunning acclaimed fantasy drama, with Roger Livesey, Marius Goring and Kim Hunter (888)

15:00pm Carrington VC (PG) 1954

David Niven stars in this superb legal drama as a decorated Army major court-martialled for embezzling mess funds, a case in which all the evidence is stacked against him. Margaret Leighton, Noelle Middleton, Laurence Naismith and Clive Morton are among those lending support (888)

17:00pm Heaven Can Wait (PG) 1978

Warren Beatty plays a good-natured American Football player who is taken to Heaven prematurely and has to return to Earth in another body. Charming fantasy drama, co-starring Julie Christie, Jack Warden, Dyan Cannon, Charles Grodin and Buck Henry

18:55pm Local Hero (15) 1983

An American oil company representative is sent to buy a Scottish coastal village so it can be demolished to make way for a new refinery, but gradually takes a shine to the place. Bill Forsyth's offbeat comedy, starring Peter Riegert, Burt Lancaster, Denis Lawson, Peter Capaldi, Jenny Seagrove and Fulton Mackay (888)

21:00pm Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (12) 2003

Hollywood hardman Russell Crowe takes to the high seas to play a British captain engaged in a tense battle of wits with his French nemesis during the Napoleonic wars, in this adaptation of Patrick O'Brian's novel. Jaw-dropping battle sequences and solid performances from the cast ensured this was a hit at the box office, and the escalating tension between the two seafaring rivals proves to be gripping viewing. With Paul Bettany, Billy Boyd, James D'Arcy, Edward Woodall and Chris Larkin (888)

23:30pm Natural Born Killers (18) 1994

Oliver Stone's controversial thriller, starring Woody Harrelson and Juliette Lewis as lovers who embark on a violent cross-country murder spree while fleeing from the police, and become media darlings in the process. Adapted from a script by Quentin Tarantino, and co-starring Tommy Lee Jones and Robert Downey Jnr (888)

01:50am Focus (12) 2001

A man is devastated to become the victim of vicious racist attacks after being wrongly presumed to be Jewish by violent thugs. Emotional drama set in Forties America and based on the novel by Arthur Miller, starring William H Macy, Laura Dern, David Paymer and Meat Loaf

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13:00pm Kiki's Delivery Service (PG) 1989

A witch moves to a new town, hoping to forge a life for herself. Despite the objections of the locals, a kindly baker offers her a job delivering bread by broom — but events take a strange turn when she suddenly loses her powers. Delightful animated fantasy from acclaimed director Hayao Miyazaki, with the voices of Kirsten Dunst, Phil Hartman, Debbie Reynolds and Janeane Garofalo. Dubbed in English (888)

15:05pm Genevieve (U) 1953

A pair of rival motoring enthusiasts engage in a friendly race on the way back from the London-to-Brighton veteran car rally. But their light-hearted attitude turns into heated competition as they approach the finishing line, with their friendship seemingly doomed — while their long-suffering other halves have to contend with their obsession. Much-loved comedy, with delightful performances from Dinah Sheridan, John Gregson, Kenneth More and Kay Kendall

16:45pm Run Silent, Run Deep (U) 1958

A commander aboard a US Navy submarine has a titanic clash of egos with his jealous second in command over how to avoid marauding Japanese forces. As the senior officer's obsession with blasting enemy vessels out of the water spirals out of control, he even disobeys direct orders — but when trouble strikes, he's forced to take drastic action. Excellent wartime drama, starring Clark Gable, Burt Lancaster, Jack Warden, Brad Dexter and Don Rickles (888)

18:30pm King Kong (PG) 1976

Overblown remake of the classic 1933 adventure. Jeff Bridges, Jessica Lange and Charles Grodin are among the visitors to a remote Pacific island who encounter a gigantic ape which takes a shine to the lovely lady. They eventually capture it and bring it back to America — but the poor creature is confused and frightened by events and escapes (888)

21:00pm Planes, Trains and Automobiles (15) 1987

Mismatched travelling companions Steve Martin and John Candy embark on a disaster-strewn journey across America together, determined to get home in time for Thanksgiving. John Hughes comedy, with Laila Robbins and Spinal Tap star Michael McKean (888)

22:40pm 28 Days Later (18) 2002

A bicycle courier wakes from a coma to discover the streets of London virtually deserted — and soon learns the UK has been struck by a terrifying experimental virus which sends sufferers into a homicidal rage. Danny Boyle's gory horror offers a refreshing take on the familiar zombie theme, thanks in part to strong performances from Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris, Brendan Gleeson and Christopher Eccleston (888)

00.55am Sunshine Special Preview of the new sci-fi film from Danny Boyle, director of Trainspotting, The Beach and 28 Days Later

01.05am 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 doesn't quite match the standard of the classic zombie chiller, but there's plenty to keep genre aficionados hooked. Lane Carroll, Will MacMillan and Harold Wayne Jones star (888)

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13:00pm Microcosmos (U) 1996

Kristin Scott Thomas narrates this acclaimed do***entary by Claude Nuridsany and Marie Perennou. It explores all aspects of insect life, using pioneering photographic techniques to delve into the microscopic world of some of the Earth's smallest creatures. Featuring incredible footage of spiders trapping and devouring their prey, snails mating and caterpillars transforming into butterflies (888)

14:30pm The Ghost and Mrs Muir (U) 1947

Lonely widow Gene Tierney realises the spirit of a dead sea captain is haunting her new home but, devoid of fear, she gradually falls for his spectral charms. Fantasy, also starring Rex Harrison and George Sanders (888)

16:40pm The Undefeated (PG) 1969

John Wayne plays an embittered ex-Union colonel who's forced to put his doubts aside and form an alliance with one-time Confederate enemy Rock Hudson. They set out to battle mutual enemies in the form of marauding Mexican bandits and renegade members of the French Cavalry. Good-looking but dull Western, with stars Wayne and Hudson seemingly just going through the motions. Lee Meriwether, Marian McCargo, Tony Aguilar and Roman Gabriel also appear (888)

19:00pm Congo (12) 1995

A mismatched group of explorers venture deep into the jungle in search of King Solomon's diamond-rich mines, little prepared for the horrors awaiting them. Dismal thriller based on Michael Crichton's novel, starring Dylan Walsh, Tim Curry, Laura Linney and Ernie Hudson

21:00pm Zoolander (12) 2001

Dim supermodel Ben Stiller is stunned when his career goes down the tubes thanks to the arrival of an equally vacuous rival. However, he never suspects he's merely a pouting pawn in a dangerous game of world domination and international espionage. Catty comedy taking neat potshots at the industry, with funnyman Stiller on fine form as the chiselled hunk, starring alongside Owen Wilson, Milla Jovovich, Christine Taylor and David Duchovny (888)

22:35pm A Life Less Ordinary (15) 1997

Down-on-his-luck would-be author Ewan McGregor plans to get even for losing his job by kidnapping his boss's daughter (Cameron Diaz). Meanwhile, two angels are assigned the seemingly impossible task of making the unlikely duo fall in love — and decide nothing is more likely to bring them together than a little jeopardy. Fantasy adventure from the Trainspotting team, also starring Holly Hunter and Delroy Lindo. It's far from being a career best for any of those involved, but McGregor and Diaz are a gorgeous and likeable pairing, and the imaginative storyline makes it an engaging offering in the style of classic screwball comedies (888)

00:40am Sunshine Special Preview of the new sci-fi film from Danny Boyle, director of Trainspotting, The Beach and 28 Days Later

00:50am The Dancer Upstairs (15) 2003

A determined cop sets out to track down a violent anarchist who will stop at nothing to get what he wants — but the quest has serious repercussions for every aspect of the detective's life. Thriller, directed by acclaimed actor John Malkovich, starring Javier Bardem, Juan Diego Botto and Laura Morante

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13:00pm Call Me Madam (PG) 1953

Ethel Merman stars in this adaptation of Irving Berlin's hit Broadway musical about a Washington hostess who becomes ambassador to a small European state and falls in love with the foreign minister. With George Sanders and Donald O'Connor (888)

15:15pm Double Indemnity (PG) 1944

Billy Wilder's classic film noir thriller, starring Barbara Stanwyck as a ruthless femme fatale who plots to murder her wealthy husband with the help of insurance agent Fred MacMurray. Edward G Robinson also stars. Co-scripted by Raymond Chandler from the novel by James M Cain

17:20pm Fathom (U) 1967

Tongue-in-cheek espionage romp, about a glamorous sky-diving spy assigned to retrieve a ****-triggering device lost in the Mediterranean. Raquel Welch stars as the titular heroine, with Tony Franciosa, Ronald Fraser, Richard Briers and Clive Revill

19:15pm An Ideal Husband (PG) 1999

A London diplomat is blackmailed into pushing a dubious scheme through Parliament by a crafty former love, threatening both his career and marriage. Turning to an old and trusted friend for advice, he soon realises he's only managed to drag him into the mire of lies, temptations and secret liaisons as well. Excellent Oscar Wilde comedy, bolstered by a perfect cast, which includes Cate Blanchett, Minnie Driver, ****** Everett, Jeremy Northam and Julianne Moore

21:00pm Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (15) 1997

Brilliant spy spoof which introduced the world to the ***-mad Sixties secret agent, played by Mike *****. After arch-enemy Dr Evil escapes his clutches, the velvet-clad hero agrees to be cryogenically frozen. Thirty years later he's defrosted to battle the power-mad villain again, but the mission proves almost as daunting as getting to grips with Nineties political correctness. Elizabeth Hurley, Mimi Rogers, Michael York and Robert Wagner co-star (888)

22:45pm The Opposite of *** (18) 1998

A pregnant teenage girl embarks on an elaborate scheme to seduce her *** brother's boyfriend, hoping to convince him he is the father of her unborn child. Bitingly funny drama, with Christina Ricci on top form, alongside Martin Donovan, Lyle Lovett and a scene-stealing Lisa Kudrow (888)

00:40am Breaking the Waves (18) 1996

Disturbing drama, starring Oscar-nominee Emily Watson as an unbalanced woman living in the wilds of Scotland who bizarrely believes having adulterous affairs will help her paralysed husband make a full recovery. Stellan Skarsgard, Katrin Cartlidge and Jean-Marc Barr also star in Lars von Trier's acclaimed English-language debut (888)

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13:00pm Double Indemnity (PG) 1944

Billy Wilder's classic film noir thriller, starring Barbara Stanwyck as a ruthless femme fatale who plots to murder her wealthy husband with the help of insurance agent Fred MacMurray. Edward G Robinson also stars. Co-scripted by Raymond Chandler from the novel by James M Cain

15:05pm The Maverick Queen (PG) 1955

A woman leaves the Deep South to set up a hotel for gamblers and gunslingers in Colorado, and finds herself falling for one of her outlaw clients — but there could be more to the object of her affections than meets the eye. Garish and strangely dull Western, starring Barbara Stanwyck, Barry Sullivan and Scott Brady

16:50pm Cheaper By the Dozen (U) 1950

Fact-based family comedy. An efficiency expert (Clifton Webb) and his wife (Myrna Loy) conduct their lives with mathematical precision to overcome the difficulties of looking after 12 children. Jeanne Crain and Edgar Buchanan also star

18:30pm King Kong (PG) 1976

Overblown remake of the classic 1933 adventure. Jeff Bridges, Jessica Lange and Charles Grodin are among the visitors to a remote Pacific island who encounter a gigantic ape which takes a shine to the lovely lady. They eventually capture it and bring it back to America — but the poor creature is confused and frightened by events and escapes (888)

21:00pm 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, Madeleine Stowe, Greg Kinnear and Chris Klein star. Sadly, much of this film, which is adapted from the memoirs of Harold G Moore and Joseph Galloway, fails to ring true — a problem compounded by the one-dimensional characters, although Gibson gives a typically solid performance in the lead (888)

23:35pm Orphans (18) 1997

Four siblings reunite for the first time in years at their mother's funeral, an event which forces them to address unresolved conflicts in an atmosphere fuelled by alcohol and heightened emotion. Extraordinary comedy drama, starring Gary Lewis, Douglas Henshall, Rosemarie Stevenson and Stephen McCole

01:35am Focus (12) 2001

A man is devastated to become the victim of vicious racist attacks after being wrongly presumed to be Jewish by violent thugs. Emotional drama set in Forties America and based on the novel by Arthur Miller, starring William H Macy, Laura Dern, David Paymer and Meat Loaf

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13:00pm Kiki's Delivery Service (PG) 1989

A witch moves to a new town, hoping to forge a life for herself. Despite the objections of the locals, a kindly baker offers her a job delivering bread by broom — but events take a strange turn when she suddenly loses her powers. Delightful animated fantasy from acclaimed director Hayao Miyazaki, with the voices of Kirsten Dunst, Phil Hartman, Debbie Reynolds and Janeane Garofalo. Dubbed in English (888)

15:05pm Blowing Wild (PG) 1953

A tough Mexican oil prospector struggling to defend his rig from attacks by bandits gets involved with the psychotic wife of an old friend. Melodramatic tale, starring Gary Cooper, Barbara Stanwyck, Anthony Quinn and Ruth Roman (888)

16:50pm Brief Encounter (PG) 1945

David Lean's classic romantic melodrama, telling the story of a suburban housewife who finds herself falling in love with a married doctor she meets by chance at a railway station. Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard are superb, underplaying the star-crossed pair to perfection in a gorgeous, timeless tale that still retains the power to enchant. Stanley Holloway, Cyril Raymond and Valentine Dyall also star (888)

18:30pm Battle of Britain (PG) 1969

Visually spectacular star-studded World War Two epic focusing on the exploits of the brave Allied airmen who prevented marauding Nazi forces invading Britain. It's just a shame the huge number of big-name stars, including Laurence Olivier, Robert Shaw and Christopher Plummer, prove such a distraction from the actual story. Susannah York, Michael Caine, Kenneth More and Trevor Howard also appear

21:00pm The Passion of the Christ (18) 2004

Mel Gibson's hugely controversial and deeply moving religious drama following the final 12 hours of Jesus' life, from his betrayal in the Garden of Gethsemane, through agonising beatings, and culminating in a nightmarish, graphic recreation of the horrors of crucifixion. Not one for the faint-hearted, it stars Jim Caviezel, Maia Morgenstern and Monica Bellucci

23:25pm Mysterious Skin (18) 2004

Two teenagers deal in very different ways with the ***ual abuse that affected their childhood. However, a chance encounter makes the pair realise they have a serious and tragic connection. Gregg Araki's disturbing drama doesn't pull any punches, but the difficult topic is tackled with a refreshing honesty. Brady Corbet and Joseph Gordon-Levitt star (888)

01:25am I'm Not Scared (15) 2003

Premiere. Nine-year-old Michele stumbles upon another boy chained up and starving at the bottom of a hole. Taking pity on the imprisoned youngster, he begins smuggling in food but isn't sure who he can tell about his discovery. However, he doesn't realise his father is mixed up in a criminal conspiracy and, when his secret is discovered, he is warned to forget what he saw and leave his friend to his fate. Italian thriller, starring Giuseppe Cristiano and Mattia Di Pierro

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13:00pm American Madness (U) 1932

Depression-era drama from Frank Capra, starring Walter Huston as the president of a bank whose kindly ways infuriate the board of directors, who are determined to sell out to a New York trust. When the bank is robbed, suspicion falls on an ex-convict teller who maintains his innocence but refuses to reveal his whereabouts for fear of revealing a secret that could destroy his generous employer. Also starring Pat O'Brien and Kay Johnson

14:30pm Golden Boy (U) 1938

Cliched and dated drama starring a young William Holden, about the dilemma facing a youngster equally skilled at boxing and playing the violin. Despite his father's disapproval, he pursues his sporting interest — but when it brings him into contact with organised crime, he starts to regret his decision. With Barbara Stanwyck and Adolphe Menjou

16:25pm The Ghost and Mrs Muir (U) 1947

Lonely widow Gene Tierney realises the spirit of a dead sea captain is haunting her new home but, devoid of fear, she gradually falls for his spectral charms. Fantasy, also starring Rex Harrison and George Sanders (888)

18:25pm The Bridges of Madison County (12) 1995
Housewife Meryl Streep meets itinerant photographer Clint Eastwood as he makes a record of rural Iowa's famous covered bridges. It isn't long before the pair realise each has found the soulmate they've been seeking all their lives. Slow-moving romantic drama, bolstered by director and star Eastwood's careful handling and the stunning scenery. Also starring Annie Corley, Victor Slezak and Jim Haynie. Based on the novel by Robert James Waller (888)

21:00pm Independence Day (12) 1996

Roland Emmerich's hugely successful, special effects-laden sci-fi adventure charting desperate efforts to defeat an invading force of seemingly indestructible aliens who are intent on making the Earth their own — but reckon without the combined forces of the plucky US president, an ace pilot and a computer genius. The star-studded cast is led by Will Smith, Bill Pullman and Jeff Goldblum, with support from Mary McDonnell, Randy Quaid, Harry Connick Jnr, Brent Spiner and Robert Loggia

23:50pm Dogville (15) 2004 Premiere.

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

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13:00pm Conspiracy of Hearts (U) 1959

A group of courageous Italian nuns risk everything during World War Two. Deciding they can't stand by and do nothing, they begin smuggling Jewish children out of a German internment camp, and transporting them to safety. But Nazi troops soon look set to discover their dangerous secret. Taut and poignant wartime adventure, bolstered by a top-drawer cast including Sylvia Syms, Lilli Palmer, Yvonne Mitchell, Ronald Lewis and Albert Lieven (888)

15:10pm The Girl Can't Help It (U) 1956

Rock 'n' roll comedy, with musical performances by Fats Domino, Little Richard, Gene Vincent, The Platters and Julie London dominating the plot about a theatrical agent's attempts to propel a gangster's girlfriend to stardom. Jayne Mansfield and Tom Ewell star

17:05pm Carry On Up the Khyber (PG) 1968

The gang go to colonial India for this bawdy saga of occupying British forces having trouble with the natives. Tensions mount as the locals discover the soldiers' fearsome reputation is quite undeserved — prompting open rebellion. Considered to be one of the better films in the series, this effort still manages to bore thanks to the tiresome premise that relentless toilet humour is actually entertaining. Sid James, Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey, Roy Castle, Joan Sims and Bernard Bresslaw star (888)

18:45pm The Undefeated (PG) 1969

John Wayne plays an embittered ex-Union colonel who's forced to put his doubts aside and form an alliance with one-time Confederate enemy Rock Hudson. They set out to battle mutual enemies in the form of marauding Mexican bandits and renegade members of the French Cavalry. Good-looking but dull Western, with stars Wayne and Hudson seemingly just going through the motions. Lee Meriwether, Marian McCargo, Tony Aguilar and Roman Gabriel also appear (888)

21:00pm Vanilla Sky (15) 2001

The laid-back lifestyle of an arrogant New York playboy is shattered when an unstable old flame discovers he's fallen for another woman. She exacts revenge by driving off a bridge with him in the car — and although he survives, he struggles to put his life back together. Slick remake of intriguing psychological thriller Open Your Eyes. Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz, Kurt Russell and Jason Lee star, with Penelope Cruz, who also appeared in the original (888)

23:35pm Dumplings (18) 2004

Horror, starring Ling Bai as a mysterious cook whose recipes hold the secret to eternal youth. An ageing former TV star, terrified that her husband may have an affair, seeks out the chef to restore her beauty. But when the results don't work as fast as she'd hoped, the desperate wife tampers with the recipe, leading to some disturbing side effects. With Miriam Yeung Chin Wah and Tony Leung Ka Fai

01:20am Torn Curtain (15) 1966

An American scientist working as a double agent pretends to defect to East Germany, hoping to learn vital information about activities behind the Iron Curtain. However, his dangerous mission is jeopardised when his unsuspecting fiancee decides to follow him — and unwittingly draws attention to them both. Compelling Cold War thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring Paul Newman, Julie Andrews, Lila Kedrova and David Opatoshu

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13:00pm Call Me Madam (PG) 1953

Ethel Merman stars in this adaptation of Irving Berlin's hit Broadway musical about a Washington hostess who becomes ambassador to a small European state and falls in love with the foreign minister. With George Sanders and Donald O'Connor (888)

15:20pm Brief Encounter (PG) 1945

David Lean's classic romantic melodrama, telling the story of a suburban housewife who finds herself falling in love with a married doctor she meets by chance at a railway station. Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard are superb, underplaying the star-crossed pair to perfection in a gorgeous, timeless tale that still retains the power to enchant. Stanley Holloway, Cyril Raymond and Valentine Dyall also star (888)

17:05pm The Jungle Book (U) 1942

Classic if rather wooden version of the famous Rudyard Kipling stories about jungle boy Mowgli, who is raised by wolves before returning to his native village as an adolescent to tackle three dastardly thieves out to plunder a lost city. Starring Sabu, Joseph Calleia, John Qualen and Frank Puglia. Directed by Zoltan Korda, the man behind Storm Over the Nile and The Thief of Baghdad — which also paired him with Indian box-office icon Sabu (888)

19:15pm 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), the spooky spouses who treat life as one long scream, make the mistake of hiring a new nanny to protect the latest addition to the weirdest family in town from his sinister siblings Wednesday and Pugsly — but the seemingly perfect childcarer rather surprisingly turns out to be serial killer who takes an unhealthy interest in Uncle Fester. Not quite on par with the clan's first cinematic outing, but an entertaining ride all the same. Co-starring Christopher Lloyd, Christina Ricci, Jimmy Workman, Carel Struycken and Joan Cusack (888)

21:00pm Equilibrium (15) 2002

In a future world, emotions are outlawed, and the population kept under control with a daily dose of sedatives — but a renegade lawman puts his life at risk when he resolves to embrace his feelings. Sci-fi adventure, starring Christian Bale, Emily Watson, Taye Diggs, Angus MacFadyen and Sean Bean (888)

23:00pm 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)

01:00am Frenzy (18) 1972

Embittered former RAF pilot Jon Finch finds himself suspected of being “the necktie strangler”, a serial killer preying on the women of London. Alfred Hitchcock's darkly humorous thriller features a script by Anthony Shaffer, and stars Billie Whitelaw, Barry Foster, Alec McCowen and Anna Massey

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13:00pm American Madness (U) 1932

Depression-era drama from Frank Capra, starring Walter Huston as the president of a bank whose kindly ways infuriate the board of directors, who are determined to sell out to a New York trust. When the bank is robbed, suspicion falls on an ex-convict teller who maintains his innocence but refuses to reveal his whereabouts for fear of revealing a secret that could destroy his generous employer. Also starring Pat O'Brien and Kay Johnson

14:30pm Mr Smith Goes to Washington (U) 1939

James Stewart stars in director Frank Capra's political satire about a naive senator whose plan to build a boys' camp on land earmarked for a dam is thwarted by unscrupulous developers. With Jean Arthur, Claude Rains, Edward Arnold and Guy Kibbee

17:00pm His Majesty O'Keefe (U) 1954

Action-packed romantic adventure, with Hollywood hunk Burt Lancaster in full-on matinee idol mode as a heroic mariner with muscles to spare, who helps peaceful South Sea islanders defend themselves against a bloodthirsty band of pirates — but still has time for a romantic dalliance with a dusky local beauty (the lovely Joan Rice). The top-notch supporting cast, including Andre Morell, Abraham Sofaer and Archie Savage, help maintain the fast pace (888)

18:55pm Made in America (12) 1993

A school project leads a black woman to discover she's the product of artificial insemination. When she tracks down her real-life dad, she's horrified to find he's a brash, white, used-car salesman, notorious for his outrageous TV ads, and with little inclination to take on the responsibilities of parenthood. Fitfully funny romantic comedy, starring Whoopi Goldberg, Ted Danson, Nia Long and Will Smith

21:00pm The Day After Tomorrow (12) 2004

Premiere. The dawn of a new ice age looks assured when storms, earthquakes and hurricanes strike in terrifying fashion — and weather expert Dennis Quaid faces a race against time to rescue his son from an icy death in New York. Spectacular, if melodramatic, disaster thriller, with Jake Gyllenhaal, Emmy Rossum and Ian Holm (888)

23:20pm Psycho (15) 1998

Director Gus Van Sant got quite a reaction when he announced he would follow up the huge success of Good Will Hunting with this scene-by-scene remake of the classic Sixties chiller. Hitchcock fans had their worst fears confirmed when it was released — it is nowhere near as good as the original, with the cast unable to hold their own and the whole affair lacking in atmosphere. Vince Vaughn attempts to recreate Anthony Perkins' unforgettable performance as disturbed motel owner Norman Bates, whose curious relationship with his domineering mother leads to murder. Anne Heche revisits the ill-fated shower scene immortalised in the original by Janet Leigh, while Julianne Moore, Viggo Mortensen and William H Macy offer support

01:20am Martin Lawrence Live:

Runteldat Stand-up comedy from the funnyman, recorded in Washington, interspersed with do***entary footage providing an insight into what he's really like, exploring his health problems and run-ins with the media

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13:00pm Jassy (PG) 1947

A tempestuous gypsy girl endowed with psychic powers is hired as a servant and goes on to marry her master — before being falsely accused of his murder. Hugely entertaining costume drama set in the 19th century, starring the wonderful Margaret Lockwood, alongside Dennis Price, Patricia Roc, Dermot Walsh and Cathleen Nesbitt (888)

15:00pm The Maverick Queen (PG) 1955

A woman leaves the Deep South to set up a hotel for gamblers and gunslingers in Colorado, and finds herself falling for one of her outlaw clients — but there could be more to the object of her affections than meets the eye. Garish and strangely dull Western, starring Barbara Stanwyck, Barry Sullivan and Scott Brady

16:40pm Texas (U) 1941

Two American Civil War veterans travel home to the South, where they attempt to set up their own cattle business. Western, starring William Holden, Glenn Ford, Claire Trevor and George Bancroft

18:25pm The Bridges of Madison County (12) 1995

Housewife Meryl Streep meets itinerant photographer Clint Eastwood as he makes a record of rural Iowa's famous covered bridges. It isn't long before the pair realise each has found the soulmate they've been seeking all their lives. Slow-moving romantic drama, bolstered by director and star Eastwood's careful handling and the stunning scenery. Also starring Annie Corley, Victor Slezak and Jim Haynie. Based on the novel by Robert James Waller (888)

21:00pm Cypher (15) 2002

A mild-mannered man starts working as an industrial spy in an attempt to liven up his life. However, when he meets a ***y femme fatale, he ends up embroiled in a dangerous game of counter-espionage and uncovers a sinister brainwashing scheme that leaves him questioning his own identity. Intriguing psychological thriller, starring Jeremy Northam, Lucy Liu and Nigel Bennett (888)

22:45pm 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. Violent and ultimately *****isfying sci-fi sequel, starring Danny Glover, Bill Paxton, Gary Busey and Maria Conchita Alonso (888)

00:50am Palindromes (15) 2004

Premiere. Surreal drama, featuring eight diverse actresses in the role of Aviva — a teenage girl obsessed with becoming pregnant. When her mother forces her to have an abortion she runs away from home, and encounters a collection of increasingly dubious characters during her travels. Focusing on themes of ***uality, exclusion and the cycle of life, director Todd Solondz creates a disturbing and often distasteful fairytale which boasts grand ideas but delivers very little. Jennifer Jason Leigh, Ellen Barkin and Richard Masur star

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13:00pm Conspiracy of Hearts (U) 1959

A group of courageous Italian nuns risk everything during World War Two. Deciding they can't stand by and do nothing, they begin smuggling Jewish children out of a German internment camp, and transporting them to safety. But Nazi troops soon look set to discover their dangerous secret. Taut and poignant wartime adventure, bolstered by a top-drawer cast including Sylvia Syms, Lilli Palmer, Yvonne Mitchell, Ronald Lewis and Albert Lieven (888)

15:10pm Blowing Wild (PG) 1953

A tough Mexican oil prospector struggling to defend his rig from attacks by bandits gets involved with the psychotic wife of an old friend. Melodramatic tale, starring Gary Cooper, Barbara Stanwyck, Anthony Quinn and Ruth Roman (888)

16:50pm The Girl Can't Help It (U) 1956

Rock 'n' roll comedy, with musical performances by Fats Domino, Little Richard, Gene Vincent, The Platters and Julie London dominating the plot about a theatrical agent's attempts to propel a gangster's girlfriend to stardom. Jayne Mansfield and Tom Ewell star

18:40pm Some Like It Hot (U) 1959

Two male jazz musicians don drag and hide out with an all-girl band to evade gangsters pursuing them — with predictable romantic confusions. Billy Wilder's classic comedy, starring Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis as the cross-dressing fugitives, with Marilyn Monroe in arguably her most famous role as the band's singer. Lemmon and Curtis tested their costumes by wearing them in public — and when no one batted an eyelid, they knew they'd perfected them (888)

21:00pm Independence Day (12) 1996

Roland Emmerich's hugely successful, special effects-laden sci-fi adventure charting desperate efforts to defeat an invading force of seemingly indestructible aliens who are intent on making the Earth their own — but reckon without the combined forces of the plucky US president, an ace pilot and a computer genius. The star-studded cast is led by Will Smith, Bill Pullman and Jeff Goldblum, with support from Mary McDonnell, Randy Quaid, Harry Connick Jnr, Brent Spiner and Robert Loggia

23:50pm The War Zone (18) 1998

A London family move to the peaceful wilderness of Devon. However, tensions rise as dark secrets between father and daughter gradually come to light — leading to disturbing revelations which rapidly destroy their new-found sense of tranquillity. Tim Roth's intriguing but bleak directorial debut, with the brilliant Ray Winstone in the lead, alongside Tilda Swinton, Lara Belmont and Freddie Cunliffe (888)

01:40am I'm Not Scared (15) 2003

Nine-year-old Michele stumbles upon another boy chained up and starving at the bottom of a hole. Taking pity on the imprisoned youngster, he begins smuggling in food but isn't sure who he can tell about his discovery. However, he doesn't realise his father is mixed up in a criminal conspiracy and, when his secret is discovered, he is warned to forget what he saw and leave his friend to his fate. Italian thriller, starring Giuseppe Cristiano and Mattia Di Pierro

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13:00pm Carmen Jones (U) 1954

A sultry female military worker attracts attention from her colleagues, but has her eye on an engaged pilot. Hollywood adaptation of Bizet's opera, with modernised lyrics. Leading stars Dorothy Dandridge and Harry Belafonte sizzle on screen, even if they mimed most of the songs, while the rest of the cast provide plenty of sing-along moments (888)

15:00pm Golden Boy (U) 1938

Cliched and dated drama starring a young William Holden, about the dilemma facing a youngster equally skilled at boxing and playing the violin. Despite his father's disapproval, he pursues his sporting interest — but when it brings him into contact with organised crime, he starts to regret his decision. With Barbara Stanwyck and Adolphe Menjou

17:00pm The Bravados (PG) 1958

Psychological Western in which Gregory Peck plays a widower searching for the outlaws responsible for raping and killing his wife. In the course of his travels, however, he discovers he has become no better than the men he is hunting down. Joan Collins and Stephen Boyd also star (888)

18:50pm A Room with a View (PG) 1986

Helena Bonham Carter plays a naive woman who enjoys a trip to Florence, where the balmy Tuscan countryside and a carefree tourist lead to her ***ual awakening. Like all good things, it soon comes to an end — but she struggles to settle back into life at home. Opulent Oscar-winning Merchant-Ivory adaptation of EM Forster's novel, also starring Maggie Smith, Denholm Elliott, Daniel Day-Lewis, Julian Sands and Judi Dench (888)

21:00pm I, Robot (12) 2004

Troubled cop Will Smith is called in to investigate the apparent suicide of the scientist responsible for designing some of the first truly intelligent robots — but as his enquiries proceed, he becomes increasingly sure that one of the mechanical creations is behind the death. Sci-fi thriller adapted from the book by Isaac Asimov, co-starring Bridget Moynahan, Bruce Greenwood and James Cromwell (888)

23:10pm 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

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13:00pm Cattle Empire (U) 1958

Joel McCrea stars in Charles Marquis Warren's tough Western, playing a trail boss who is imprisoned when his men go on the rampage in a quiet town. Released five years later, the convict shows no signs of turning over a new leaf — but his plans to double-cross the town mayor soon backfire. With Gloria Talbott and Don Haggerty

14:35pm Jassy (PG) 1947

A tempestuous gypsy girl endowed with psychic powers is hired as a servant and goes on to marry her master — before being falsely accused of his murder. Hugely entertaining costume drama set in the 19th century, starring the wonderful Margaret Lockwood, alongside Dennis Price, Patricia Roc, Dermot Walsh and Cathleen Nesbitt (888)

16:35pm Mr Smith Goes to Washington (U) 1939

James Stewart stars in director Frank Capra's political satire about a naive senator whose plan to build a boys' camp on land earmarked for a dam is thwarted by unscrupulous developers. With Jean Arthur, Claude Rains, Edward Arnold and Guy Kibbee

19:05pm Memoirs of an Invisible Man (PG) 1992

Chevy Chase stars as a successful but seriously bored stockbroker whose life gets a much-needed injection of excitement thanks to an industrial accident. Discovering he's been rendered invisible he makes plans to have some fun — but is 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)

21:00pm Vanilla Sky (15) 2001

The laid-back lifestyle of an arrogant New York playboy is shattered when an unstable old flame discovers he's fallen for another woman. She exacts revenge by driving off a bridge with him in the car — and although he survives, he struggles to put his life back together. Slick remake of intriguing psychological thriller Open Your Eyes. Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz, Kurt Russell and Jason Lee star, with Penelope Cruz, who also appeared in the original (888)

23:35pm Kung Fu Hustle (15) 2005 Premiere.

A wannabe gangster becomes caught up in the gang wars of Forties China, unwittingly prompting a battle between a powerful crimelord and a humble group of kung fu masters. As the fists and feet fly in furious fashion, the hapless youth is forced to choose sides. Comedy adventure, directed by and starring Stephen Chow, with Xiaogang Feng, Wah Yuen and Zhi Hua Dong

01:25am Martin Lawrence Live:

Runteldat Stand-up comedy from the funnyman, recorded in Washington, interspersed with do***entary footage providing an insight into what he's really like, exploring his health problems and run-ins with the media

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13:00pm His Majesty O'Keefe (U) 1954

Action-packed romantic adventure, with Hollywood hunk Burt Lancaster in full-on matinee idol mode as a heroic mariner with muscles to spare, who helps peaceful South Sea islanders defend themselves against a bloodthirsty band of pirates — but still has time for a romantic dalliance with a dusky local beauty (the lovely Joan Rice). The top-notch supporting cast, including Andre Morell, Abraham Sofaer and Archie Savage, help maintain the fast pace (888)

14:50pm The Man in the Iron Mask (PG) 1976

A mysterious prisoner proves to be a key player in a battle to control the fate of 17th-century France. Hugely enjoyable swashbuckling adventure, starring Richard Chamberlain in a dual role — as both the masked jailbird and the despotic French ruler. Patrick McGoohan, Louis Jourdan, Jenny Agutter and Ian Holm number among the starry supporting cast. Adapted from the classic story by Alexandre Dumas, and directed by Mike Newell (888)

17:00pm Texas (U) 1941

Two American Civil War veterans travel home to the South, where they attempt to set up their own cattle business. Western, starring William Holden, Glenn Ford, Claire Trevor and George Bancroft

18:45pm Always (PG) 1989

Richard Dreyfuss heads the cast of this unrestrained fantasy weepie, playing a daredevil pilot who's killed while fighting a raging forest fire. But he can't enter Heaven until he helps his successor face the challenges of the job — and persuades his heart-broken girlfriend to accept her loss and move on with her life. Holly Hunter, John Goodman and Audrey Hepburn also star in this unashamedly emotional offering from Steven Spielberg (888)

21:00pm 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 soon realise their only option is to venture deep below the planet's surface. Special effects-laden disaster drama that manages to entertain, despite covering old ground, starring Aaron Eckhart, Hilary S****, Stanley Tucci and DJ Qualls (888)

23:35pm 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. Violent and ultimately *****isfying sci-fi sequel, starring Danny Glover, Bill Paxton, Gary Busey and Maria Conchita Alonso (888)

01:40am Assault on Precinct 13 (18) 1976

A virtually deserted police station in downtown Los Angeles is besieged by violent street thugs bent on revenge after six of their friends are gunned down by the cops. John Carpenter's influential urban thriller still stands as one of his finest works and has in recent years attained cult status, prompting a recent remake. The largely unknown cast includes Darwin Joston, Austin Stoker and Laurie Zimmer (888)

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13:00pm Carmen Jones (U) 1954

A sultry female military worker attracts attention from her colleagues, but has her eye on an engaged pilot. Hollywood adaptation of Bizet's opera, with modernised lyrics. Leading stars Dorothy Dandridge and Harry Belafonte sizzle on screen, even if they mimed most of the songs, while the rest of the cast provide plenty of sing-along moments (888)

15:00pm The Mark of Zorro (PG) 1974

The masked swashbuckling aristocrat returns from Spain to his native California, where he sets about righting the wrongs committed by a local villain. Fun-filled remake of the classic 1940 adventure, which lacks the zip of the more recent rehash, starring Frank Langella, Ricardo Montalban, Gilbert Roland and Yvonne De Carlo (888)

16:25pm The Man from Colorado (PG) 1948

Glenn Ford plays an American Civil War veteran who becomes the judge of a small town, where he begins a tyrannical reign. Western, also starring William Holden, Ellen Drew and Ray Collins

18:20pm Howards End (PG) 1992

Acclaimed Merchant-Ivory period drama based on EM Forster's novel about the conflict between two families from vastly different backgrounds who become fatefully entwined. Starring Emma Thompson in an Oscar-winning role alongside Anthony Hopkins, Vanessa Redgrave, Helena Bonham Carter and Sam West (888)

21:00pm Solaris (12) 2002

Psychiatrist George Clooney arrives on a space station to investigate the death of its commanding officer but subsequently starts to experience frightening visions of his late wife which seem all too real — and force him to question his sanity. This sci-fi drama is Steven Soderbergh's eerie reimagining of Stanislaw Lem's original story, with Clooney on fine form as a man gradually unravelling. Co-starring Natascha McElhone, Viola Davis, Jeremy Davies and Ulrich Tukur (888)

22:45pm The Proposition (18) 2004 Premiere.

Gritty Australian Western, starring Guy Pearce as a captured outlaw offered a terrible choice by British lawman Ray Winstone. Either he tracks down and kills his homicidal older brother, or their younger sibling will be hanged. Also starring Danny Huston, Emily Watson, John Hurt and David Wenham, with a screenplay by singer Nick Cave

00:45am The Newton Boys (15) 1998

Richard Linklater's exhilarating gangster drama focusing on four brothers who embark on a bank-robbing spree in the heady days of Twenties America. Based on a true story, the film reveals how their adherence to a strict moral code made them nationwide heroes, despite their criminal activities. Matthew McConaughey, Skeet Ulrich, Ethan Hawke and Vincent D'Onofrio head the cast

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13:00pm Howards End (PG) 1992

Acclaimed Merchant-Ivory period drama based on EM Forster's novel about the conflict between two families from vastly different backgrounds who become fatefully entwined. Starring Emma Thompson in an Oscar-winning role alongside Anthony Hopkins, Vanessa Redgrave, Helena Bonham Carter and Sam West (888)

15:40pm Cattle Empire (U) 1958

Joel McCrea stars in Charles Marquis Warren's tough Western, playing a trail boss who is imprisoned when his men go on the rampage in a quiet town. Released five years later, the convict shows no signs of turning over a new leaf — but his plans to double-cross the town mayor soon backfire. With Gloria Talbott and Don Haggerty (888)

17:15pm The Wicked Lady (PG) 1945

A 17th-century noblewoman tires of her humdrum life and decides to seek a little excitement — turning to highway robbery and murder to spice up her life, as well as getting romantically involved with a caddish crook. Absolutely fabulous classic British costume drama, with Margaret Lockwood on brilliant form as the vampish villainess, and support from James Mason, Patricia Roc and Griffith Jones (888)

19:15pm Run Silent, Run Deep (U) 1958

A commander aboard a US Navy submarine has a titanic clash of egos with his jealous second in command over how to avoid marauding Japanese forces. As the senior officer's obsession with blasting enemy vessels out of the water spirals out of control, he even disobeys direct orders — but when trouble strikes, he's forced to take drastic action. Excellent wartime drama, starring Clark Gable, Burt Lancaster, Jack Warden, Brad Dexter and Don Rickles (888)

21:00pm I, Robot (12) 2004

Troubled cop Will Smith is called in to investigate the apparent suicide of the scientist responsible for designing some of the first truly intelligent robots — but as his enquiries proceed, he becomes increasingly sure that one of the mechanical creations is behind the death. Sci-fi thriller adapted from the book by Isaac Asimov, co-starring Bridget Moynahan, Bruce Greenwood and James Cromwell (888)

23:10pm Once Upon a Time in the Midlands (15) 2002

A Glaswegian crook heads for Nottingham after seeing his ex-girlfriend humiliate her boyfriend on daytime television, determined that he should win back her heart. Shane Meadows' comedy, which draws heavily on a number of classic Westerns, starring Robert Carlyle, Rhys Ifans, Shirley Henderson, Kathy Burke and Ricky Tomlinson (888)

01:10am The Kid Stays in the Picture (15) 2002

Film producer Robert Evans narrates this fascinating do***entary chronicling the ups and downs of his own extraordinary life. Among the topics covered are his big break into the movie industry, his failed marriage to Ali McGraw, his relationships with Grace Kelly and Ava Gardner, his descent into drug addiction, and his journey back to respectability. With contributions by friends and family, and including footage of a host of Hollywood legends

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13:00pm The Dark Corner (U) 1946

A private eye is released after serving a prison sentence for a crime he didn't commit. When he suspects someone is trying to kill him, he suspects the real perpetrator — his old lawyer. But when the attorney turns up dead, the detective becomes the prime suspect. Thriller, starring Mark Stevens, Lucille Ball, Clifton Webb and William Bendix (888)

14:55pm Run Silent, Run Deep (U) 1958

A commander aboard a US Navy submarine has a titanic clash of egos with his jealous second in command over how to avoid marauding Japanese forces. As the senior officer's obsession with blasting enemy vessels out of the water spirals out of control, he even disobeys direct orders — but when trouble strikes, he's forced to take drastic action. Excellent wartime drama, starring Clark Gable, Burt Lancaster, Jack Warden, Brad Dexter and Don Rickles (888)

16:45pm The Man in the Iron Mask (PG) 1976

A mysterious prisoner proves to be a key player in a battle to control the fate of 17th-century France. Hugely enjoyable swashbuckling adventure, starring Richard Chamberlain in a dual role — as both the masked jailbird and the despotic French ruler. Patrick McGoohan, Louis Jourdan, Jenny Agutter and Ian Holm number among the starry supporting cast. Adapted from the classic story by Alexandre Dumas, and directed by Mike Newell (888)

18:45pm Always (PG) 1989

Richard Dreyfuss heads the cast of this unrestrained fantasy weepie, playing a daredevil pilot who's killed while fighting a raging forest fire. But he can't enter Heaven until he helps his successor face the challenges of the job — and persuades his heart-broken girlfriend to accept her loss and move on with her life. Holly Hunter, John Goodman and Audrey Hepburn also star in this unashamedly emotional offering from Steven Spielberg (888)

21:00pm Equilibrium (15) 2002

In a future world, emotions are outlawed, and the population kept under control with a daily dose of sedatives — but a renegade lawman puts his life at risk when he resolves to embrace his feelings. Sci-fi adventure, starring Christian Bale, Emily Watson, Taye Diggs, Angus MacFadyen and Sean Bean (888)

23:00pm Dead Man's Shoes (18) 2004

A man returns to his Derbyshire home town with his younger brother in tow — but it soon becomes clear he has a dark purpose for revisiting his old stamping ground, and the local drug dealers have plenty of reason to be nervous. Stark and powerful psychological thriller from acclaimed director Shane Meadows, with leading man Paddy Considine giving a searing performance. Toby Kebbell, Gary Stretch and Stuart Wolfenden co-star (888)

00:45am Tell Them Who You Are (15) 2004 Premiere.

Intriguing do***entary charting Oscar-winning cinematographer Haskell Wexler's fraught relationship with his son — who is also the director of this honest account. Insights into similar Hollywood families come courtesy of Jane Fonda and Conrad L Hall

02:35am Notre Musique (12) 2004

Jean-Luc Godard's demanding exploration of war uses Dante's Divine Comedy as a launch pad to reveal three aspects of conflict, as the camera captures harrowing battle scenes, a journalist's search for answers in post-war Sarajevo, and an idyllic beach protected by soldiers. The surreal drama challenges preconceptions and gives viewers plenty to think about. With Sarah Adler, Nade Dieu and an appearance from the director himself

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1.00pm It Should Happen to You (PG) 1954

A publicity-seeking actress with an urge to be famous rents a billboard, puts her name on it, and becomes an overnight sensation. Comedy starring Jack Lemmon, Judy Holliday and Peter Lawford

14:45pm 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)

19:05pm Memoirs of an Invisible Man (PG) 1992

Chevy Chase stars as a successful but seriously bored stockbroker whose life gets a much-needed injection of excitement thanks to an industrial accident. Discovering he's been rendered invisible he makes plans to have some fun — but is 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)

21:00pm 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 soon realise their only option is to venture deep below the planet's surface. Special effects-laden disaster drama that manages to entertain, despite covering old ground, starring Aaron Eckhart, Hilary S****, Stanley Tucci and DJ Qualls (888)

23:35pm Kung Fu Hustle (15) 2005

A wannabe gangster becomes caught up in the gang wars of Forties China, unwittingly prompting a battle between a powerful crimelord and a humble group of kung fu masters. As the fists and feet fly in furious fashion, the hapless youth is forced to choose sides. Comedy adventure, directed by and starring Stephen Chow, with Xiaogang Feng, Wah Yuen and Zhi Hua Dong

01:25am Assault on Precinct 13 (18) 1976

A virtually deserted police station in downtown Los Angeles is besieged by violent street thugs bent on revenge after six of their friends are gunned down by the cops. John Carpenter's influential urban thriller still stands as one of his finest works and has in recent years attained cult status, prompting a recent remake. The largely unknown cast includes Darwin Joston, Austin Stoker and Laurie Zimmer (888)

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13:00 The Mark of Zorro (Film) 1974

Feckless Mexican nobleman Don Diego returns to his family home to discover the locality has been taken over by corrupt officials. Consequently, he adopts the disguise of Zorro, masked master swordsman, who aims to clear the land of corruption. Also starring Ricardo Montalban, Yvonne De Carlo, Anne Archer and Inez Perez.

14:20 Autumn Leaves (Film) 1956

.Joan Crawford stars as Millicent Wetherby, a middle-aged typist whose out-of-character decision to marry Burt Hanson who she barely knows soon backfires when he starts becoming increasingly dangerous. Ane when his wife Virginia and supposedly dead father turn up, she learns what may be the truth behind his behaviour. Or are they telling the entire truth and are there deeper reasons for his strangeness? This dark thriller, directed by Robert Aldrich, sees Crawford at her best as the tortured older woman but Robertson, in a role that calls for both plausible charm and dangerous anger, brings his stage experience to a demanding role and acquits himself with honour.

16:30 Prince Valiant (Film) 1954

Veteran director Henry Hathaway's Arthurian adventure is based on the popular newspaper cartoon strip by Hal Foster. Robert Wagner plays the eponymous prince, a Viking invited to join King Arthur's court. But the evil Sir Brack plans to oust the king and then invade Valiant's Scandanavian home and only Valiant can stop him. Janet Leigh and Debra Paget are the respective love interests to both parties and, with much of the film being shot in Britain rather than on a Hollywood back-lot, viewers will enjoy identifying castles and locations that form a backdrop to the rousing action.

18:25 The Train (Film) 1964

Set in 1944 in Occupied France, this action-packed adventure stars Burt Lancaster as Labiche, a railwayman embroiled in a Nazi plot to ship French art treasures back to Germany.

21:00 Close Encounters of The Third Kind (Film) 1977

Richard Dreyfuss and Teri Garr star as two ordinary American citizens, caught up in a secret American investigation into UFO contacts with Earth, headed by François Truffaut and culminating in the still-astonishing first contact between humans and beings from another galaxy.

23:35 The Proposition (Film) 2005

Ray Winstone is the enforcer on the trail of three brutal Outback outlaws. Guy Pearce stars in a searingly violent Australian western written by Nick Cave.

01:35 The Great Silence (Film) 1968

Sergio Corbucci's spaghetti western stars Jean-Louis Trintignant as the eponymous Silence who joins a band of outlaws hiding out in the snow-covered peaks of Utah. Their route out for food is blocked by bounty hunter Klaus Kinski, who enjoys his work as much as the money, and his gang; can Silence break the blockade?

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13:00pm Leave Her to Heaven (U) 1946

Melodrama about an unbalanced woman whose insane jealousy leads her to plot the death of anyone she suspects of attracting her husband's affections. Starring Gene Tierney, Cornel Wilde, Jeanne Crain and Vincent Price

15:15pm Harriet Craig 1950

Joan Crawford stars as a selfish, meticulous housewife who cares far more about her house and possessions than she does about the people in her life — including her husband, whom she routinely deceives and manipulates. However, her meddling in her cousin's love life has disastrous consequences. Also starring Wendell Corey and Allyn Joslyn

17:05pm 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)

19:15pm The Beverly Hillbillies (PG) 1993

Painfully unfunny big-screen version of the Sixties TV comedy series, about a family of country bumpkins who strike it rich and move to a plush Los Angeles suburb. However, the locals greet their new neighbours with dismay. Starring Erika Eleniak, Jim Varney, Cloris Leachman, Lily Tomlin and Dabney Coleman, and featuring a cameo appearance by Dolly Parton (888)

21:00pm The Sum of All Fears (12) 2002

The CIA become suspicious about Russia's nuclear activities, and youthful agent Jack Ryan is ordered to investigate. However, it's not long before the threat of a ********* attack on US soil is on the cards, sparking a race against time to calm the situation before disaster strikes. Fast-paced thriller based on Tom Clancy's novel, starring Ben Affleck in the lead, with Morgan Freeman, James Cromwell, Ken Jenkins and Liev Schreiber (888)

23:15pm Buffalo Soldiers (15) 2001

A US Army conscript stationed in West Germany in the 1980s keeps the money rolling in by running a healthy trade in everything from cleaning products to narcotics — but a new commanding officer looks set to put a spanner in the works. Excellent black comedy drama which caused huge controversy when it was released in America in the wake of the September 11 attacks, due to the less-than-flattering portrayal of the military. Joaquin Phoenix, Ed Harris, Anna Paquin and Scott Glenn star (888)

01:10am Girlfight (15) 2000

A Hispanic girl struggles to fight her way out of Brooklyn's slums by indulging her one passion — boxing. However, her new career throws up a thorny problem when she's required to fight the pugilist with whom she has fallen head over heels in love. Acclaimed at the 2000 Sundance Film Festival, this award-winning drama stars Michelle Rodriguez, who gives a superb performance as the tenacious teenager, alongside Jaime Tirelli and Paul Calderon

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13:00pm It Should Happen to You (PG) 1954

A publicity-seeking actress with an urge to be famous rents a billboard, puts her name on it, and becomes an overnight sensation. Comedy starring Jack Lemmon, Judy Holliday and Peter Lawford

14:40pm The Wicked Lady (PG) 1945

A 17th-century noblewoman tires of her humdrum life and decides to seek a little excitement — turning to highway robbery and murder to spice up her life, as well as getting romantically involved with a caddish crook. Absolutely fabulous classic British costume drama, with Margaret Lockwood on brilliant form as the vampish villainess, and support from James Mason, Patricia Roc and Griffith Jones (888)

16:50pm Storm Over the Nile (PG) 1955

A soldier accused of cowardice sets out to prove his worth by rescuing his friends during the Sudan campaign of the 1890s. Co-director Zoltan Korda's ineffectual remake of his masterly The Four Feathers, starring Laurence Harvey, Anthony Steel, Ronald Lewis, Ian Carmichael and James Robertson Justice (888)

18:55pm 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

21:00pm Charlotte Gray (15) 2001

World War Two thriller adapted from Sebastian Faulks' best-selling novel, chronicling the journey of an unassuming woman who becomes a spy and infiltrates occupied France in an effort to locate her pilot lover, who was shot down. Cate Blanchett is on fine form in the lead, and strong support comes from Billy Crudup, ****** Penry-Jones and Michael Gambon, but ultimately the film fails to convince, and fans of the book may be left bemused (888)

23:15pm Dead Man's Shoes (18) 2004

A man returns to his Derbyshire home town with his younger brother in tow — but it soon becomes clear he has a dark purpose for revisiting his old stamping ground, and the local drug dealers have plenty of reason to be nervous. Stark and powerful psychological thriller from acclaimed director Shane Meadows, with leading man Paddy Considine giving a searing performance. Toby Kebbell, Gary Stretch and Stuart Wolfenden co-star (888)

00:55am Tell Them Who You Are (15) 2004

Intriguing do***entary charting Oscar-winning cinematographer Haskell Wexler's fraught relationship with his son — who is also the director of this honest account. Insights into similar Hollywood families come courtesy of Jane Fonda and Conrad L Hall

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13:00pm Queen Bee (PG) 1955

Joan Crawford dominates this glossy melodrama with her acid-tongued performance as a ruthless wealthy southern belle determined to manipulate the lives of everyone she meets — with ultimately tragic consequences. Also starring Barry Sullivan, Betsy Palmer and John Ireland

14:45pm Dragonwyck (PG) 1946

Gothic melodrama, starring Gene Tierney as a naive woman who marries her landowner cousin Vincent Price, and soon discovers the shocking truth about the death of his first wife. Walter Huston and Glenn Langan also star

16:55pm The Iron Petticoat (U) 1956

Bob Hope stars as a US Air Force officer who tries to convince renowned Russian pilot Katharine Hepburn of the benefits of life in the West. Enjoyable military comedy hampered by a few bumpy patches, but the sparks fly between leading pair Hope and Hepburn — surprising really, since their off-screen relationship was notoriously acrimonious. James Robertson Justice and Robert Helpmann co-star (888)

18:40pm EDtv (12) 1999

A lowly video shop clerk agrees to have his entire life televised in true Big Brother fashion. He soon decides being under constant scrutiny is not for him, only to become embroiled in numerous personal conflicts as he struggles to free himself from the unbreakable contract. Matthew McConaughey takes the title role in Ron Howard's acclaimed romantic comedy, with Jenna Elfman, Woody Harrelson, Martin Landau, Ellen DeGeneres, Rob Reiner and Dennis Hopper

21:00pm Zoolander (12) 2001

Dim supermodel Ben Stiller is stunned when his career goes down the tubes thanks to the arrival of an equally vacuous rival. However, he never suspects he's merely a pouting pawn in a dangerous game of world domination and international espionage. Catty comedy taking neat potshots at the industry, with funnyman Stiller on fine form as the chiselled hunk, starring alongside Owen Wilson, Milla Jovovich, Christine Taylor and David Duchovny (888)

22:40pm Blue Juice (15) 1994

A happy-go-lucky man on the eve of turning 30 realises it's time he settled down or risk losing his girlfriend, but decides to have one last fling with his mates and the other love of his life — surfing. Comedy drama which fails to make the most of a sterling cast, including Sean Pertwee, Ewan McGregor, Catherine Zeta Jones, Peter Gunn, Keith Allen and Jenny Agutter (888)

00:35am Piranha (18) 1978

Mutant man-eating piranhas infest an American river and embark on a bloodthirsty killing spree, and only an alcoholic tour guide and a plucky insurance investigator stand in their way. Enjoyable tongue-in-cheek horror for fans of rubbery special effects and comical over-acting, starring Bradford Dillman, Heather Menzies and Barbara Steele. Directed by Joe Dante, whose admiration for his future mentor Steven Spielberg is apparent throughout this Jaws-inspired effort (888)

02:20am Star Maps (18) 1997

A youngster's dreams of screen stardom are threatened by his oppressive father's insane jealousy, leaving him struggling to discover the inner strength to break free and make his own way in the world. Misjudged emotional drama, starring Douglas Spain, Efrain Figueroa, Kandeyce Jordan and Martha Velez

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13.00pm Autumn Leaves (U) 1955

Middle-aged spinster Joan Crawford rushes into marriage with a handsome younger man whose scheming ways and pathological lying soon have her fearing for her life. Thriller, also starring Cliff Robertson, Lorne Greene and Vera Miles

15:10pm Leave Her to Heaven (U) 1946

Melodrama about an unbalanced woman whose insane jealousy leads her to plot the death of anyone she suspects of attracting her husband's affections. Starring Gene Tierney, Cornel Wilde, Jeanne Crain and Vincent Price

17:15pm Run Silent, Run Deep (U) 1958

A commander aboard a US Navy submarine has a titanic clash of egos with his jealous second in command over how to avoid marauding Japanese forces. As the senior officer's obsession with blasting enemy vessels out of the water spirals out of control, he even disobeys direct orders — but when trouble strikes, he's forced to take drastic action. Excellent wartime drama, starring Clark Gable, Burt Lancaster, Jack Warden, Brad Dexter and Don Rickles (888)

19:00pm Northfork (PG) 2003 Premiere.

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

21:00pm The Sum of All Fears (12) 2002

The CIA become suspicious about Russia's nuclear activities, and youthful agent Jack Ryan is ordered to investigate. However, it's not long before the threat of a ********* attack on US soil is on the cards, sparking a race against time to calm the situation before disaster strikes. Fast-paced thriller based on Tom Clancy's novel, starring Ben Affleck in the lead, with Morgan Freeman, James Cromwell, Ken Jenkins and Liev Schreiber (888)

23:20pm Antwone Fisher (15) 2002

A troubled Navy recruit is sent to a psychiatrist following a series of violent outbursts, but despite the best efforts of his doctor, he struggles to come to terms with his past. Compelling fact-based drama, directed by and starring Denzel Washington — his first foray behind the camera — alongside Derek Luke, Joy Bryant and Salli Richardson (888)

01:40am The Golden Coach (15) 1952

Stylish drama following the romantic adventures of the leading lady of an acting troupe touring South America in the 18th century. Starring Anna Magnani, Odoardo Spadaro and Nada Fiorelli. In English and Italian with subtitles

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13:00pm Harriet Craig 1950

Joan Crawford stars as a selfish, meticulous housewife who cares far more about her house and possessions than she does about the people in her life — including her husband, whom she routinely deceives and manipulates. However, her meddling in her cousin's love life has disastrous consequences. Also starring Wendell Corey and Allyn Joslyn

14:45pm 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)

16:50pm The Apartment (PG) 1960

Comedy drama starring Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine, which garnered best picture and the best director Oscars for Billy Wilder. Lemmon plays a lonely insurance clerk, who rents out his flat to executives for their romantic liaisons, but then finds one of them has set his sights on his girl (MacLaine). (listings supplied by Satdude please do not copy and paste or you may find they are withdrawn)The film is on the long side, but it fizzes along nicely

19:15pm The Beverly Hillbillies (PG) 1993

Painfully unfunny big-screen version of the Sixties TV comedy series, about a family of country bumpkins who strike it rich and move to a plush Los Angeles suburb. However, the locals greet their new neighbours with dismay. Starring Erika Eleniak, Jim Varney, Cloris Leachman, Lily Tomlin and Dabney Coleman, and featuring a cameo appearance by Dolly Parton (888)

21:00pm Charlotte Gray (15) 2001

World War Two thriller adapted from Sebastian Faulks' best-selling novel, chronicling the journey of an unassuming woman who becomes a spy and infiltrates occupied France in an effort to locate her pilot lover, who was shot down. Cate Blanchett is on fine form in the lead, and strong support comes from Billy Crudup, ****** Penry-Jones and Michael Gambon, but ultimately the film fails to convince, and fans of the book may be left bemused (888)

23:15pm Withnail and I (15) 1987

Superb, inspired comedy boasting a devoted fan base. It follows the misadventures of two unemployed, drug-addled and alcohol-sodden actors who flee their seedy London flat and embark on a disastrous holiday in the Lake District. Richard E Grant and Paul McGann star in the title roles, with Richard Griffiths as Withnail's outrageous Uncle Monty and Ralph Brown as Danny the dealer. Written and directed by Bruce Robinson (888)

01:20am Whisky (15) 2004

Charming comedy drama starring Andres Pazos as the struggling owner of a sock factory, who is shocked to learn his estranged brother is planning to pay him a visit. In a bid to appear as successful as possible, he persuades his assistant to pose as his wife. With Mirella Pascual and Jorge Bolani

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13:00pm Phffft (U) 1954

An unhappily married couple decide to get a divorce and find themselves new partners, only to realise they enjoyed a much better life while they were together. Dated comedy that feels a bit flat these days, starring Judy Holliday, Jack Lemmon, Kim Novak, Jack Carson and Luella Gear

14:45pm Heaven Can Wait (U) 1943

Don Ameche is always worth watching, regardless of the film. In this one he plays a roguish playboy who makes a deal with the Devil after recalling his life of sin at the entrance to Hell. Great, witty, stuff which was remade by Warren Beatty in 1978. With Gene Tierney and Laird Cregar

16:55pm The Count of Monte Cristo (U) 1975

Swashbuckling historical adventure, with Richard Chamberlain on fine form in the lead. He plays a Frenchman determined to exact revenge on the scheming enemies who had him imprisoned on false charges. David Greene's adaptation of the classic novel by Alexandre Dumas is endlessly entertaining, and bolstered by a top-drawer cast, which also includes Tony Curtis, Trevor Howard, Louis Jourdan and Donald Pleasence (888)

18:55pm 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

21:00pm The Gift (15) 2000

A clairvoyant woman's life is turned upside down when her sixth sense allows her to unravel the mystery behind a girl's disappearance. However, a dramatic series of events forces her to wonder whether she's led the police to the right man. Sam Raimi's atmospheric supernatural thriller is bolstered by excellent performances from the cast, including Cate Blanchett, Keanu Reeves, Hilary S**** and Giovanni Ribisi (888)

23:10pm 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. Derivative but reasonably effective horror, starring Eliza Dushku, Desmond Harrington and Jeremy Sisto (888)

00:45am Untold Scandal (18) 2003

Lee Mi-Sook plays the bitter Lady Cho, who pleads with her cousin to seduce and impregnate her husband's concubine, in a bizarre act of revenge. However, the womanising relative has his eyes on a young widow, forcing the manipulative wife to use all her sensual powers of persuasion. Based on the novel Dangerous Liaisons, E J-Yong's sensual drama is hardly original, but the backdrop of an 18th-century Korean dynasty, coupled with some outstanding photography, makes this a vibrant, entertaining adaptation. Bae Yong-Jun and Jun Do-Youn co-star

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13:00pm The Eve of St Mark (U) 1944

A young man's romance is brought to an abrupt halt when he's drafted. 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 his ordeal. Understated adaptation of Maxwell Anderson's Broadway play, which touched a nerve with audiences reeling from the effects of the ongoing war. Drama, starring William Eythe and Anne Baxter, alongside Michael O'Shea and Vincent Price (888)

14:50pm Heaven Can Wait (PG) 1978

Warren Beatty plays a good-natured American Football player who is taken to Heaven prematurely and has to return to Earth in another body. Charming fantasy drama, co-starring Julie Christie, Jack Warden, Dyan Cannon, Charles Grodin and Buck Henry

16:55pm Storm Over the Nile (PG) 1955

A soldier accused of cowardice sets out to prove his worth by rescuing his friends during the Sudan campaign of the 1890s. Co-director Zoltan Korda's ineffectual remake of his masterly The Four Feathers, starring Laurence Harvey, Anthony Steel, Ronald Lewis, Ian Carmichael and James Robertson Justice (888)

19:00pm Silver Streak (PG) 1976

An exhausted publisher boards a train from Los Angeles to Chicago in the hope of getting away from the stresses of work — only to find himself mixed up in murder, mystery and mayhem. Uneven comedy thriller with a few outstanding moments, starring Gene Wilder, Richard Pryor, Patrick McGoohan and Jill Clayburgh

21:00pm 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 brilliantly played blockbusting comedy hurled Hugh Grant into the showbiz stratosphere, while Andie MacDowell manages to be slightly less annoying than usual, playing his unlikely soulmate. John Hannah, Charlotte Coleman, Kristin Scott Thomas, Simon Callow and James Fleet co-star as Grant's circle of friends (888)
23:15pm CRAZY (15) 2005 Premiere.

A teenager in 1970s Canada is confused about his ***uality 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

01:45am The River (U) 1951

Jean Renoir's dramatisation of Rumer Godden's acclaimed novel, filmed on the banks of the River Ganges, recounting the pleasures and pains of adolescent love. The eldest daughter of an English family in India carries a torch for a wounded American pilot — an infatuation shared by her two closest friends. Nora Swinburne, Esmond Knight and Adrienne Corri star

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13:00pm Smoky (PG) 1946

A drifter finds a home and a purpose when he rescues a rancher's beloved horse, and is hired to train the unpredictable beast. A strong bond develops between man and steed, but it all goes horribly wrong when his no-good brother steals the animal and a botched rescue attempt leads to the horse escaping into the wild. Western, starring Fred MacMurray, Anne Baxter and Burl Ives (888)

14:40pm The Gift Horse (PG) 1952

Forgettable seafaring adventure, which sees Navy captain Trevor Howard reluctantly taking charge of an old US destroyer during World War Two. His attempts to take command of the vessel and her crew prove problematic when hostility erupts, though the prospect of facing the mighty German force brings much-needed unity. Richard Attenborough, Bernard Lee, Sonny Tufts and James Donald also number among the cast (888)

16:35pm When Eight Bells Toll (PG) 1971

A Navy intelligence agent poses as a biologist to investigate the theft of millions of pounds of gold bullion, stolen from ships off the British coast. However, his enquiries are met with hostility, especially when he sets his sights on a Greek tycoon, who he suspects may be operating as a modern-day pirate. Slow-paced thriller that fails to grip, starring Anthony Hopkins, Robert Morley and Jack Hawkins. Based on a novel by Alistair MacLean (888)

18:30pm The Man Who Would Be King (PG) 1975

Conniving duo Sean Connery and Michael Caine grow bored of India, and set out for pastures new, on a quest for adventure and massive personal wealth. However, a violent clash leaves unsuspecting Afghan natives convinced Connery's a god — a turn of events which seems certain to mark the beginning of the end of the pair's friendship, and spell disaster for all concerned. Entertaining, acclaimed adventure based on the Rudyard Kipling story, directed by John Huston, with Saeed Jaffrey, Christopher Plummer and Shakira Caine (888)

21:00pm Sleeping with the Enemy (15) 1991

Julia Roberts stars 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. This taut suspense thriller has no problem keeping viewers gripped right to the very end. Patrick Bergin is suitably sinister as the violent villain, while Kevin Anderson and Elizabeth Lawrence co-star (888)

22:55pm Antwone Fisher (15) 2002

A troubled Navy recruit is sent to a psychiatrist following a series of violent outbursts, but despite the best efforts of his doctor, he struggles to come to terms with his past. Compelling fact-based drama, directed by and starring Denzel Washington — his first foray behind the camera — alongside Derek Luke, Joy Bryant and Salli Richardson (888)

01:15am Buffalo '66 (15) 1998

A newly released ex-con kidnaps a girl and forces her to play the part of his fictitious wife as he attends an emotional and turbulent family reunion. Stylish offbeat drama, written, directed by and starring the notoriously eccentric Vincent Gallo, with a typically mature and well-measured performance coming from Christina Ricci. Anjelica Huston and Ben Gazzara co-star

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13:00pm Affair in Trinidad (PG) 1952

Rita Hayworth stars as a nightclub singer who helps police catch the ruthless gangsters responsible for murdering her husband. But the plan is complicated when her brother-in-law shows up, determined to get revenge on the killers himself. Tropical melodrama, with Glenn Ford, Alexander Scourby and Torin Thatcher

15:05pm Blanche Fury (U) 1948

A penniless governess is invited to stay at a wealthy relative's estate, where she attracts the attention of the philandering groom — who just happens to be the late owner's illegitimate son. Mesmerising melodrama, starring Valerie Hobson, Michael Gough, Stewart Granger and Walter Fitzgerald (888)
16:55pm Dragonwyck (PG) 1946

Gothic melodrama, starring Gene Tierney as a naive woman who marries her landowner cousin Vincent Price, and soon discovers the shocking truth about the death of his first wife. Walter Huston and Glenn Langan also star (888)

18:55pm The Madness of King George (PG) 1994
Acclaimed drama, based on Alan Bennett's successful stage play The Madness of George III. Nigel Hawthorne won a well-deserved Bafta for his superb performance as the 18th-century monarch whose unbalanced behaviour almost cost him his power and position, with Helen Mirren as his loyal wife, ****** Everett as the scheming prince of Wales and Amanda Donohoe as the subject of the king's desires. Brilliant, intelligent stuff (888)

21:00pm The Long Kiss Goodnight (18) 1996

An amnesiac all-American mother and teacher starts experiencing increasingly disturbing flashbacks of her former life, prompting her to hire a small-time private eye (Samuel L Jackson) to help her learn more. They soon learn she was heavily involved with a shadowy government organisation — whose agents have been dispatched to kill them both. Fast-paced and over-the-top action thriller, with Geena Davis obviously enjoying the lead role, alongside Patrick Malahide, Brian Cox and Craig Bierko (888)

23:10pm 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

01:10am Man on Fire (18) 1987

Ex-CIA operative Scott Glenn goes on a gun-toting rampage to rescue the kidnapped 12-year-old he was hired to protect in Italy. So-so thriller, remade in 2004 with Denzel Washington dishing out the necessary rough justice, co-starring Joe Pesci, Danny Aiello, Brooke Adams, Jonathan Pryce and Jade Malle

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13:00pm Down to Earth (U) 1947

One of the nine Greek muses is horrified at the portrayal of her and her fellow goddesses in a Broadway musical, and heads to Earth bearing notes. But when her suggested changes result in the show flopping, she must help the beleaguered producer come up with a surefire hit to keep his gangster investors happy. Musical fantasy, starring Rita Hayworth, Larry Parks, Marc Platt, Roland Culver and Edward Everett Horton

15:05pm The Silent Enemy (PG) 1958

Laurence Harvey plays an ace British frogman on a daring sabotage mission to destroy the Italian fleet. His cunning scheme involves ******ing an enemy midget submarine and filling it with explosives, before sending it back to its original location. World War Two adventure boasting some astonishing underwater sequences. With John Clements, Dawn Addams, Michael Craig and Sid James (888)

17:10pm Night Train to Munich (U) 1940

Clever but rather dated World War Two spy thriller, starring Rex Harrison as a British secret agent working undercover in Germany to rescue a Czech scientist and his daughter from the Nazis. With Margaret Lockwood and James Harcourt (888)

19:05pm Brewster's Millions (PG) 1985

A minor league baseball player is thrilled to learn he is due to receive a massive inheritance, but there's just one condition — he must spend $30million in just one month, with nothing to show for it at the end, or he'll lose the lot. But a scheming pair of lawyers, who stand to get the money if he fails, are determined to sabotage his efforts. Lacklustre comedy with too many of the jokes failing to hit their targets, starring Richard Pryor, John Candy and Lonette McKee

21:00pm Downfall (15) 2004

Oliver Hirschbiegel's acclaimed historical drama, recreating the claustrophobic events in Hitler's bunker during the final days of World War Two. As the Fuehrer struggles to deal with the collapse of the Third Reich, his most loyal followers face the dilemma of whether to flee, die or face capture. Bruno Ganz gives a superb, chilling performance in the lead. Juliane Kohler co-stars as Hitler's mistress, while Heino Ferch and Ulrich Matthes also feature. In German and Russian with English subtitles

23:55pm To Kill a King (12) 2003

Historical drama following events during the English Civil War, as leader Oliver Cromwell and his advisers decide what fate awaits Charles I. Mike Barber's intriguing take on a pivotal moment in national history may lack the battle scenes you'd expect from a wartime tale (the hard-up film-makers couldn't afford to shoot them), but more than makes up for it with engrossing dialogue and a haunting performance by ****** Everett as the doomed monarch. Tim Roth, Dougray Scott, Olivia Williams and Corin Redgrave also star (888)

01:55am Whisky (15) 2004

Charming comedy drama starring Andres Pazos as the struggling owner of a sock factory, who is shocked to learn his estranged brother is planning to pay him a visit. In a bid to appear as successful as possible, he persuades his assistant to pose as his wife. With Mirella Pascual and Jorge Bolani

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13:00pm Affair in Trinidad (PG) 1952

Rita Hayworth stars as a nightclub singer who helps police catch the ruthless gangsters responsible for murdering her husband. But the plan is complicated when her brother-in-law shows up, determined to get revenge on the killers himself. Tropical melodrama, with Glenn Ford, Alexander Scourby and Torin Thatcher

15:05pm Smoky (PG) 1946

A drifter finds a home and a purpose when he rescues a rancher's beloved horse, and is hired to train the unpredictable beast. A strong bond develops between man and steed, but it all goes horribly wrong when his no-good brother steals the animal and a botched rescue attempt leads to the horse escaping into the wild. Western, starring Fred MacMurray, Anne Baxter and Burl Ives (888)

16:55pm The Silent Enemy (PG) 1958

Laurence Harvey plays an ace British frogman on a daring sabotage mission to destroy the Italian fleet. His cunning scheme involves ******ing an enemy midget submarine and filling it with explosives, before sending it back to its original location. World War Two adventure boasting some astonishing underwater sequences. With John Clements, Dawn Addams, Michael Craig and Sid James (888)

19:10pm An Ideal Husband (PG) 1999

A London diplomat is blackmailed into pushing a dubious scheme through Parliament by a crafty former love, threatening both his career and marriage. Turning to an old and trusted friend for advice, he soon realises he's only managed to drag him into the mire of lies, temptations and secret liaisons as well. Excellent Oscar Wilde comedy, bolstered by a perfect cast, which includes Cate Blanchett, Minnie Driver, ****** Everett, Jeremy Northam and Julianne Moore

21:00pm The Long Kiss Goodnight (18) 1996

An amnesiac all-American mother and teacher starts experiencing increasingly disturbing flashbacks of her former life, prompting her to hire a small-time private eye (Samuel L Jackson) to help her learn more. They soon learn she was heavily involved with a shadowy government organisation — whose agents have been dispatched to kill them both. Fast-paced and over-the-top action thriller, with Geena Davis obviously enjoying the lead role, alongside Patrick Malahide, Brian Cox and Craig Bierko (888)

23:10pm The Sin Eater (15) 2003

A member of an obscure religious sect is drawn into the terrifying hunt for a supernatural being following the death of the head of his order — but his quarry proves to be elusive and far more cunning than anticipated. Heath Ledger, Mark Addy and Shannyn Sossamon reunite with A Knight's Tale director Brian Helgeland for this laughable horror, but this time the stars are left struggling thanks to a dire script and implausible plot (888)

01:10am Man on Fire (18) 1987

Ex-CIA operative Scott Glenn goes on a gun-toting rampage to rescue the kidnapped 12-year-old he was hired to protect in Italy. So-so thriller, remade in 2004 with Denzel Washington dishing out the necessary rough justice, co-starring Joe Pesci, Danny Aiello, Brooke Adams, Jonathan Pryce and Jade Malle

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13:00pm Tonight and Every Night (U) 1944

Musical, set in a 1940s London revue theatre that never misses a night — even during the height of the Blitz. The star of the show is American singer Rita Hayworth, who embarks on a romance with an RAF pilot. Also starring Lee Bowman, Janet Blair, Marc Platt and Leslie Brooks

14:45pm Music Behind the Scenes In-depth examination of the role music plays in creating atmosphere in romantic films, including interviews with critically acclaimed director Stephen Frears, and composers Maurice Jarre and Rachel Portman

15:45pm The River's Edge (15) 1957

Crime thriller, starring Ray Milland as a bank robber on the run who tracks down his ex-lover and her new husband, and forces them to help him escape across the border to Mexico with his ill-gotten gains. Routine action thriller enlivened by an exuberant performance from Anthony Quinn. With Debra Paget and Harry Carey Jnr (888)

17:25pm Night Train to Munich (U) 1940

Clever but rather dated World War Two spy thriller, starring Rex Harrison as a British secret agent working undercover in Germany to rescue a Czech scientist and his daughter from the Nazis. With Margaret Lockwood and James Harcourt (888)

19:20pm The Hound of the Baskervilles (PG) 1959
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are asked to protect the last remaining member of the aristocratic Baskerville family, who believes he is being persecuted by a monstrous spectral hound roaming the remote Devon moors. Lurid Hammer version of Arthur Conan Doyle's classic tale, boasting a top-drawer cast, including Peter Cushing, Andre Morrell, Christopher Lee, John Le Mesurier, Miles Malleson and Francis De Wolff (888)

21:00pm 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 in the area 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 beautiful daughter of a local elder. Eerily atmospheric chiller, with Christina Ricci, Miranda Richardson and Christopher Walken (888)

23:00pm Southern Comfort (18) 1981

Director Walter Hill's tense thriller makes for difficult viewing, but it's well worth the effort. It follows the journey of a team of gung-ho National Guardsmen who become lost while making their way through the Louisiana swamps — and end up having to battle beleaguered Cajuns determined to get rid of them at any cost. Starring Powers Boothe, Keith Carradine, Fred Ward and Franklyn Seales

01:00am Bound (18) 1996

Gangster's moll Jennifer Tilly grows unhappy with her lot and embarks on a passionate relationship with a sultry female ex-convict renovating the apartment next door. The pair soon concoct a dangerous plan to steal a fortune from the Mob, which would enable them to flee and start a new life — but it's touch and go whether they'll get away with it. Intense and passionate film noir by The Matrix's Wachowski brothers, with Tilly on brilliant sizzling form opposite Gina Gershon, Joe Pantoliano, John P Ryan, Christopher Meloni and Richard C Sarafian (888)

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13:00 The Left Hand of God (Film) 1955

American flier Humphrey Bogart poses as a Catholic village priest in 1947 China after escaping from Chinese warlord Lee J Cobb, for whom he has been working as a military advisor. But the disguise of the cloth can't hide his feelings for missionary worker Gene Tierney.

14:50 Blanche Fury (Film) 1948

Victorian melodrama starring Valerie Hobson as Blanche Fuller, a young woman whose arrival as governess on a family estate is the catalyst for betrayal, the revelation of old family secrets and murder. Stewart Granger plays Philip Thorn, the scheming illegitimate son who sees Blanche as his way to reclaim what he believes to be rightfully his.

16:40 Good Morning, Miss Dove (Film) 1955

Warm, sentimental and engrossing drama about the life of a dedicated New England small-town schoolteacher, played by Jennifer Jones.

18:55 The Madness of King George (Film) 1994

His Majesty was all powerful and all knowing. But he wasn't quite all there. Alan Bennett's magnificent Oscar, BAFTA and Cannes Film Festival award-winning film stars Nigel Hawthorne as King George III, a vibrant and robust, if eccentric, leader accompanied by his wife and devoted partner Queen Charlotte and their children - all 15 of them - including the Prince of Wales and the Duke of York. Almost 30 years into his reign, the King begins to act in a bizarre fashion, spewing obscenities, attacking his wife's ladies-in-waiting and interrupting a royal concert to demonstrate his own supposed mastery of the keyboards. As his condition worsens, learned medical men attempt to cure him while a corrupt Parliament plots with the Prince of Wales to have him declared mad...

21:00 Secrets and Lies (Film) 1996

Mike Leigh's FilmFour-funded Palme D'Or-winning tale of love, caring and deep longings. Hortense is a young Black optometrist. Both her adoptive parents have died and she decides to find her birth mother, who turns out to be Cynthia, an unmarried woman who lives in a terraced house with her daughter Roxanne. Hortense tracks Cynthia down and, after a fraught first meeting, a warm mother-daughter relationship begins to develop. Meanwhile, Cynthia's brother Maurice and his childless wife Monica decide to throw a party for Roxanne's 21st. Cynthia asks if she can bring a friend and invites a reluctant Hortense. In a traumatic moment Cynthia reveals the truth, and all hell breaks loose.

23:40 Bully (Film) 2001

Brad Renfro, Rachel Miner and Bijou Phillips are just three of a group of teenagers who gang up to murder bully Nick Stahl, who uses psychological violence as well as physical and ***ual violence against them in Larry Clark's brilliant yet disturbing second feature.

01:50 Manic (Film) 2001

Joseph Gordon-Levitt, probably best known here for Third Rock from the Sun, plays a teenager prone to sudden, violent outbursts. When one leaves a classmate needing 50 stitches, he's sent to a juvenile psychiatric hospital run by Don Cheadle. As he meets others in the group, including ***ually abused Kerry and self-harming Tracy, debut director Jordan Melamed's film follows the group's dynamic, frictions and friendships in this almost do***entary drama.

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13:00 Down to Earth (Film) 1947

Terpsichore, the Greek Muse of the Dance, persuades "Mr Jordan" to send her to Earth to help Broadway producer Danny Miller stage his musical about the Nine Muses. She succeeds in bringing refinements to the show and is, naturally, given the starring role. But unsurprisingly, Broadway audiences are not ready for refinement and the show flops. Miller insists on restoring his original jazzed-up treatment and an understandably miffed Terpsichore asks Jordan's permission to return to Parnassus. But when Miller reveals that the gangster who backed the show will kill him if it flops, she agrees to stay on. Writers Edward Blum and Don Hartman ingeniously came up with an enjoyable screenplay using characters created by Harry Segall in his play Heaven Can Wait, which was turned into a successful film of the same name in 1943. Directed by Alexander Blum.

15:00 You'll Never Get Rich (Film) 1941

This was the first of a pair of movies in which Columbia's bosses teamed up Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth. The story concerns Broadway choreographer Bob Curtis who acts as fall guy for philandering producer Martin Courtland. He pretends to be the lover of the boss's chorus-girl squeezes whenever Mrs Courtland gets suspicious. Things get messy for Bob when he's asked to stand in for Martin with chorine Sheila Winthrop, who's secretly got a thing for her dance instructor - Bob. Caught out, Bob joins the army but when the old show comes to the camp to boost the troops' morale, he spots an opportunity to make it up with Sheila in Sidney Lanfield's classic musical.

16:45 The Siege at Red River (Film) 1954

Rudolph Mate's lavish, Technicolor Civil War action film stars Van Johnson as Confederate agent James Faraday, who steals a Gatling gun prototype from the Yankees easily enough. But smuggling it South through enemy territory proves decidedly tricky, especially with detective Frank Kelso on his back, treacherous scout Brett Manning double-crossing him, and with nurse Nora Curtis to protect.

18:35 Chariots of Fire (Film) 1981

Hugh Hudson's Oscar-winning film goes back to the 1924 Paris Olympics, where Cambridge student Harold Abrahams and devout Christian Scot Eric Liddell represented Britain on the track. Hudson's Oscar and BAFTA-laden tale of commitment, integrity and sacrifice follows their lives and loves before the two come together in Paris and as they compete at the Olympics, where Liddell must overcome issues arising from his religion.

21:00 Vera Drake (Film) 2004

Mike Leigh's Oscar-nominated and BAFTA Award-winning film stars Imelda Staunton in the title role as a working class wife and mother in post-war London who makes ends meet by cleaning for the upper-class as well as caring for her elderly mother and invalid neighbour. But she also helps girls "in trouble", from the daughters of her employers to the local women who cannot afford another mouth to feed. Although abortion is illegal, Vera sees it as a service rather than a money-making venture and her shock when one of her abortions goes wrong and she is arrested is believably palpable. With a supporting cast including Jim Broadbent, Phil Davis and Heather Craney, this is one of Leigh's most stunning, moving films.

23:25 Tell Me Something (Film) 1999

Yang Yoon-hyun's Korean thriller sees a serial killer terrorising Seoul. Their trademark is to dismember the body, but leave a part of their previous victim mixed in with the remains. Disgraced detective Cho is assigned the case and finds the clues leading him to museum curator Su Yeon, whose beauty blinds men to her mysterious path. Fans of Se7en and Basic Instinct may not find the plot totally original but the stylised violence and an unfamiliar Seoul more than compensate.

01:50 Twisted (Film) 1985

Ashley Judd plays Jessica Shepherd, a cop with a dark secret in her past, one that leads her to drink and one night stands. But when her bedfellows start turning up dead - victims of a serial killer - and she's assigned to the case, she begins to wonder if her drunken blackouts hide something more terrifying. Philip Kaufman's thriller also stars Samuel L Jackson, Andy Garcia and David Strathairn.

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13:00 The Lady in Question (Film) 1940

In this romantic thriller, Brian Aherne plays Andre Morestan, a middle class Parisian called for jury service. The case is murder, the accused Natalie Rougin and at first Morestan believes her guilty but as the case proceeds, he argues with his fellow jurors for her acquittal. When she is released, penniless and homeless, he invites her to stay with his family but his son Pierre falls for her charms and is soon stealing to finance their elopement. But their plans are threatened - she has another admirer, Henri Lurette who also sat on the jury, still believes her guilty and threatens to expose her. As tensions rise, Andre must decide who to believe in Charles Vidor's film.

14:35 Music Behind The Scenes - Love (Music)

Series looking at the role of music in the movies. This programme concentrates on romance, with contributions from Stephen Frears, Francis Lai, Maurice Jarre and Rachel Portman.

15:35 Waterloo Road (Film) 1944

This lively, unpretentious wartime film sends AWOL squaddie Jim back to his South London turf to save wife Lillie from the advances of a philandering draft-dodger. Pace, natural characterisation and warm humour elevate a simple story into an entertaining and humane drama that provides a finely-observed depiction of life during the Blitz.

16:55 Sailor of The King (Film) 1953

Action drama starring Jeffrey Hunter as Canadian Andrew 'Canada' Brown, serving in the WW2 Royal Navy, who is taken prisoner by the German raider that sinks his ship. The ship then puts in for repairs and Brown delays the ship's departure by escaping and sniping at the sailors working on the vessel.

18:40 Jean De Florette (Film) 1986

The first film in Claude Berri's diptych stars Gerad Depardieu as a city dweller who inherits a plot of land in Provence. Dreaming of the country life, he moves there with his wife and child, but soon finds that greed and jealousy exist as much in the country as in the town.

21:00 The Day After Tomorrow (Film) 2004

As Earth is suddenly devasted by multiple hurricanes, tornadoes, tidal waves, floods and the beginning of the next Ice Age; a climatologist tries to figure out how to save his young son who is stranded in New York, before more devastating weather arrives.

23:20 The Football Factory (Film) 2004

Nick Love's film, based on John King's novel, is an earthy, realistic look at football hooliganism. Danny Dyer stars as a member of the Chelsea Firm, whose life revolves around booze, drugs and violence but whose increasing nightmares make him question his choice of life.

01:05 Untold Scandal (Film) 2003

E J-Yong's transposition of Dangerous Liaisons into the world of 18th-century Korea stars Lee Mi-Suk as the wife determined to gain revenge on her husband, asking her cousin Bae Yong-Jun to seduce and impregnate his latest concubine. But his sights are set on virtuous widow Jeon Do-Yeon and Mi-Suk strikes a deal. Should he seduce the widow, he can then also sleep with her and then the concubine.

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13:00pm Tonight and Every Night (U) 1944

Musical, set in a 1940s London revue theatre that never misses a night — even during the height of the Blitz. The star of the show is American singer Rita Hayworth, who embarks on a romance with an RAF pilot. Also starring Lee Bowman, Janet Blair, Marc Platt and Leslie Brooks

2:50pm Cottage To Let (U) 1941

A British inventor comes up with a revolutionary new ****sight, which could have a serious effect on the outcome of World War Two. However, it's not long before news of his creation has reached even the ears of the enemy — and a host of new arrivals bring suspicion in their wake. Sparkling wartime comedy thriller, with a top-notch cast including Alastair Sim, John Mills, Leslie Banks and a young George Cole stealing the show in his screen debut (888)

4:45pm Run Silent, Run Deep (U) 1958

A commander aboard a US Navy submarine has a titanic clash of egos with his jealous second in command over how to avoid marauding Japanese forces. As the senior officer's obsession with blasting enemy vessels out of the water spirals out of control, he even disobeys direct orders — but when trouble strikes, he's forced to take drastic action. Excellent wartime drama, starring Clark Gable, Burt Lancaster, Jack Warden, Brad Dexter and Don Rickles (888)

6:30pm The Man Who Would Be King (PG) 1975

Conniving duo Sean Connery and Michael Caine grow bored of India, and set out for pastures new, on a quest for adventure and massive personal wealth. However, a violent clash leaves unsuspecting Afghan natives convinced Connery's a god — a turn of events which seems certain to mark the beginning of the end of the pair's friendship, and spell disaster for all concerned. Entertaining, acclaimed adventure based on the Rudyard Kipling story, directed by John Huston, with Saeed Jaffrey, Christopher Plummer and Shakira Caine

21:00pm 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 in the area 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 beautiful daughter of a local elder. Eerily atmospheric chiller, with Christina Ricci, Miranda Richardson and Christopher Walken (888)
11.00pm Movie Rush An in-depth look at the latest movie releases

23:05pm The Sin Eater (15) 2003

A member of an obscure religious sect is drawn into the terrifying hunt for a supernatural being following the death of the head of his order — but his quarry proves to be elusive and far more cunning than anticipated. Heath Ledger, Mark Addy and Shannyn Sossamon reunite with A Knight's Tale director Brian Helgeland for this laughable horror, but this time the stars are left struggling thanks to a dire script and implausible plot (888)

01:05am CRAZY (15) 2005

A teenager in 1970s Canada is confused about his ***uality 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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13:00pm The River's Edge (15) 1957

Crime thriller, starring Ray Milland as a bank robber on the run who tracks down his ex-lover and her new husband, and forces them to help him escape across the border to Mexico with his ill-gotten gains. Routine action thriller enlivened by an exuberant performance from Anthony Quinn. With Debra Paget and Harry Carey Jnr (888)

14:50pm 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)

17:00pm The Woodlanders (U) 1997

Sawmill owner's daughter Emily Woof is forced to marry a wealthy doctor despite her love for a humble woodsman. Former do***entary-maker Phil Agland turned his hand to fiction for this adaptation of the Thomas Hardy novel, but it's hardly convincing, let down by poor performances and a pace that lets scenes drag on for far too long. With Rufus Sewell and Cal MacAninch (888)

19:00pm The Thomas Crown Affair (PG) 1968

A bored millionaire boosts his fortune by masterminding a bank robbery, only to find himself pursued by a glamorous insurance investigator determined to prove his guilt. It's not long before they become embroiled in a passionate affair — but conflicting interests mean they can never really trust one another. Superior, stylish crime drama laden with double-dealing, starring Steve McQueen, Faye Dunaway, Paul Burke and Yaphet Kotto (888)

21:00pm Secrets and Lies (15) 1995

Mike Leigh's award-winning drama about a working-class white woman who receives a shock in the form of her black daughter, who appears on the scene wanting to get to know her mother. Nominated for four Oscars, this emotional story is a convincing exploration of the highs and lows of family relationships, and boasts an array of British talent, including Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Brenda Blethyn, Timothy Spall and Phyllis Logan (888) B

23:40pm Once Upon a Time in America (18) 1984

Mob movie veteran Robert De Niro takes the lead in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly director Sergio Leone's acclaimed and shockingly violent epic chronicling the deeds and deceptions of four notorious gangsters living in New York between 1922 and 1968. De Niro plays Noodles, a crook who rises to prominence during the Prohibition era — but it isn't long before tragedy strikes, while his love for a local girl ends in disaster. James Woods, Elizabeth McGovern, Tuesday Weld, Treat Williams, Joe Pesci and Burt Young co-star

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13:00pm 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. Shallow drama, based on the novel by William E Barrett, with Gene Tierney, Lee J Cobb, EG Marshall and Agnes Moorehead (888)

14:50pm Good Morning, Miss Dove (PG) 1955

An ailing former schoolteacher remembers the many pupils who passed through her classroom over the years. The now grown up and successful students include a playwright, a policeman and the very doctor who is to perform an operation on the old lady. Sentimental drama, starring Robert Stack, Jennifer Jones, Robert Douglas and Kipp Hamilton (888)

17:00pm The African Queen (PG) 1951

A cinematic gem, this romantic adventure features the perfect pairing of Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn. He won his only Oscar for his performance as the booze-sodden captain of a steamer, while she co-stars as a prim missionary who turns to him for help when violence erupts. But the barbed animosity between them begins to fade away as they face increasing danger. Robert Morley, Peter Bull and Theodore Bikel offer support

19:10pm 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)

21:00pm Vera Drake (12) 2004

Imelda Staunton won a Bafta for her remarkable performance in this acclaimed drama by director Mike Leigh. She stars as a woman living in Fifties London who carries out discreet illegal abortions for girls in trouble. However, when her activities are discovered by the police, she's faced with prosecution and persecution. Phil Davis, Alex Kelly, Eddie Marsan and Daniel Mays co-star (888)

23:25pm The Blair Witch Project (15) 1999

Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sanchez's smash-hit low-budget horror sees three film students head into the American backwoods to make a do***entary about the fabled Blair Witch. But there's more to the urban legend than meets the eye. Heather Donahue, Michael Williams and Joshua Leonard star. The film scored highly at the box office thanks to excellent word of mouth reviews; sadly, much of the impact is lost on repeated viewings (888)

01:00am Southern Comfort (18) 1981

Director Walter Hill's tense thriller makes for difficult viewing, but it's well worth the effort. It follows the journey of a team of gung-ho National Guardsmen who become lost while making their way through the Louisiana swamps — and end up having to battle beleaguered Cajuns determined to get rid of them at any cost. Starring Powers Boothe, Keith Carradine, Fred Ward and Franklyn Seales

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13:00pm Pushover (PG) 1954

A bank robber's girlfriend embarks on an affair with a stranger she meets in a bar, not realising he's an undercover cop. When she learns the truth, she tries to seduce him into helping her make off with her lover's ill-gotten gains. Crime drama, starring Fred MacMurray, Kim Novak and Dorothy Malone

14:40pm Waterloo Road (PG) 1944

John Mills stars as a soldier who discovers his wife has betrayed him by having an affair, prompting him to head home and save his marriage. Average wartime melodrama, which repeatedly fails to entertain — until it reaches a realistic, fist-fighting climax. With Joy Shelton, Alastair Sim and Stewart Granger as the good-looking love rival (888)

16:00pm 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)

17:40pm The Siege at Red River (PG) 1954

A Confederate secret agent lays his hands on a shipment of guns, but before he can do anything with them, he is betrayed by a former comrade and left fighting for his life behind enemy lines. Reasonable Western set during the American Civil War, starring Van Johnson, Joanne Dru and Richard Boone (888)

19:20pm 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

21:00pm Mean Machine (15) 2001

A soccer star gives in to temptation and deliberately throws a crucial match — but when his misdeeds become public knowledge, he finds himself on a slippery slope. It's not long before he ends up behind bars, where he's persuaded to form a football team to take on the prison guards. But whipping his fellow inmates into shape could prove to be a tricky proposition. Daft and predictable comedy with a definite dark side, starring Vinnie Jones, Jason Statham, David Hemmings, Jason Flemyng and David Kelly (888)

22:55pm Infernal Affairs (15) 2002

A tough cop struggles to recall where his loyalties lie after 10 years working undercover as a member of the Triads, but is forced to put his personal problems to one side when he realises a fellow officer has turned informant for the gangsters. Explosive thriller, recently remade by Martin Scorsese as the Oscar-winning The Departed. Tony Leung, Andy Lau and Anthony Wong star. The film was followed by a sequel and a prequel, both of which can be seen later this week

00:50am Never Die Alone (18) 2004

Premiere. 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

02:30am Notre Musique (12) 2004

Jean-Luc Godard's demanding exploration of war uses Dante's Divine Comedy as a launch pad to reveal three aspects of conflict, as the camera captures harrowing battle scenes, a journalist's search for answers in post-war Sarajevo, and an idyllic beach protected by soldiers. The surreal drama challenges preconceptions and gives viewers plenty to think about. With Sarah Adler, Nade Dieu and an appearance from the director himself

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13:00pm 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)

14:55pm You'll Never Get Rich (U) 1941

Fred Astaire stars in this comedy musical featuring Cole Porter songs as a Broadway dancer, who falkls madly in love with chorus girl Rita Hayworth. However, their romance seems doomed to fail when he is drafted into the army. Also starring Robert Benchley and John Hubbard

16:35pm The Train (15) 1964

As the Allies look set to liberate Paris from the Nazi forces, the Germans resolve to take all they can from the city — and plot to transport national treasures back to Berlin. However, bold French Resistance forces vow to stop them, enlisting the help of train inspector Burt Lancaster along the way. Gripping World War Two adventure, which was inspired by actual events. Paul Scofield, Jeanne Moreau and Michel Simon co-star (888)

19:20pm The Hound of the Baskervilles (PG) 1959

Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are asked to protect the last remaining member of the aristocratic Baskerville family, who believes he is being persecuted by a monstrous spectral hound roaming the remote Devon moors. Lurid Hammer version of Arthur Conan Doyle's classic tale, boasting a top-drawer cast, including Peter Cushing, Andre Morrell, Christopher Lee, John Le Mesurier, Miles Malleson and Francis De Wolff (888)

21:00pm Patriot Games (15) 1991

Former CIA agent Jack Ryan foils an attack on a member of the royal family by an IRA splinter group, killing one of the *********s in the process. However, he becomes caught in a lethal game of cat-and-mouse with the dead man's revenge-seeking brother. Heavy-handed but entertaining thriller based on Tom Clancy's novel, starring Harrison Ford, Sean Bean, Anne Archer, Patrick Bergin, Samuel L Jackson, Richard Harris and James Earl Jones, reprising his role from earlier Clancy adaptation The Hunt for Red October (888)

23:10pm Infernal Affairs 2 (15) 2003

A cop struggles to maintain his identity as he embarks on a dangerous undercover assignment to infiltrate the Triads, unaware that a fellow officer is taking orders from the ruthless gangsters. Complex crime thriller, a prequel to the explosive original, starring Edison Chen, Shawn Yue and Anthony Wong. The third installment in the trilogy can be seen tomorrow

01:25am The Player (15) 1992

Tim Robbins stars as a paranoid film studio executive who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. However, he soon has to contend with a disgruntled scriptwriter's revenge plot, a suspicious detectiveand the ambition of a determined rival. The late Robert Altman's acclaimed Hollywood satire is one of his finest efforts, the sharp script taking wickedly accurate pot shots at the ugly reality behind the dream factory. The star-studded cast includes Greta Scacchi, Whoopi Goldberg and Richard E Grant, as well as a host of big stars in cameo roles (888)

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13:00pm Cottage To Let (U) 1941

A British inventor comes up with a revolutionary new ****sight, which could have a serious effect on the outcome of World War Two. However, it's not long before news of his creation has reached even the ears of the enemy — and a host of new arrivals bring suspicion in their wake. Sparkling wartime comedy thriller, with a top-notch cast including Alastair Sim, John Mills, Leslie Banks and a young George Cole stealing the show in his screen debut (888)

14:45pm The Lady in Question (PG) 1940

Comedy drama, starring Rita Hayworth as the defendant in a murder trial. After she is acquitted, one of the jurors realises she has nowhere to live, and invites her into his home. However, his son falls head over heels for the new arrival, and turns to crime in a bid to fund their elopement. Also starring Glenn Ford and Brian Aherne

16:20pm The Undefeated (PG) 1969

John Wayne plays an embittered ex-Union colonel who's forced to put his doubts aside and form an alliance with one-time Confederate enemy Rock Hudson. They set out to battle mutual enemies in the form of marauding Mexican bandits and renegade members of the French Cavalry. Good-looking but dull Western, with stars Wayne and Hudson seemingly just going through the motions. Lee Meriwether, Marian McCargo, Tony Aguilar and Roman Gabriel also appear (888)

18:35pm Stepmom (12) 1998

Solid domestic drama designed to leave viewers in floods of tears. Ed Harris stars as a divorced businessman whose ex-wife makes it plain she's not keen on the new woman in his life. The two kids from their failed marriage only add to the emotional fireworks, but devastating news from the doctors leads to further turmoil for all concerned. Co-starring Julia Roberts, Susan Sarandon, Jena Malone and Liam Aiken

21:00pm 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 *********s 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)

23:40pm Infernal Affairs 3 (15) 2003

A hard-bitten Hong Kong cop is cleared of any involvement in the death of a fellow officer and returns to work. However, he's convinced the department is awash with gangland informers and sets out to expose them. But his task is made more difficult because he must keep his own shady connections a secret. Thriller, the final part of a high-octane trilogy directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak. Andy Lau, Leon Lai and Tony Leung star

01:55am Manic (15) 2001

Emotional do***entary-style drama about a teenager who struggles to cope after he's detained in a juvenile psychiatric hospital as a result of his violent outbursts — but finds friendship in the most unexpected place. Joseph Gordon-Levitt heads the cast, while Don Cheadle, Michael Bacall and Zooey Deschanel co-star

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13:00pm 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. Clunky thriller that even leading man John Mills can't save, co-starring Lisa Daniely, Derek Farr, Roland Culver and Noelle Middleton

14:55pm Pushover (PG) 1954

A bank robber's girlfriend embarks on an affair with a stranger she meets in a bar, not realising he's an undercover cop. When she learns the truth, she tries to seduce him into helping her make off with her lover's ill-gotten gains. Crime drama, starring Fred MacMurray, Kim Novak and Dorothy Malone

16:40pm 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)

18:50pm Manon des Sources (PG) 1986

French drama about an isolated shepherdess who is horrified to learn the truth behind her father's death and ruthlessly seeks revenge on those responsible. However, her actions lead inevitably to tragedy. Claude Berri's beautiful sequel to Jean de Florette boasts powerful performances from the cast, which includes Emmanuelle Beart, Yves Montand, Daniel Auteuil and Elisabeth Depardieu

21:00pm 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 brilliantly played blockbusting comedy hurled Hugh Grant into the showbiz stratosphere, while Andie MacDowell manages to be slightly less annoying than usual, playing his unlikely soulmate. John Hannah, Charlotte Coleman, Kristin Scott Thomas, Simon Callow and James Fleet co-star as Grant's circle of friends (888)

23:15pm Notting Hill (15) 1999

A scatterbrained bookshop owner falls for a multi-millionaire film star in writer Richard Curtis's smash-hit follow-up to Four Weddings and a Funeral. Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts are perfect as the unlikely couple, who face all manner of obstacles to make their romance work. Rhys Ifans delivers a great performance as Grant's wacky flatmate. Feelgood romantic comedy, with Emma Chambers, James Dreyfus, Gina McKee, Hugh Bonneville and Tim McInnerny (888)

01:35am The Golden Coach (15) 1952

Stylish drama following the romantic adventures of the leading lady of an acting troupe touring South America in the 18th century. Starring Anna Magnani, Odoardo Spadaro and Nada Fiorelli

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13:00pm 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)

14:45pm The African Queen (PG) 1951

A cinematic gem, this romantic adventure features the perfect pairing of Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn. He won his only Oscar for his performance as the booze-sodden captain of a steamer, while she co-stars as a prim missionary who turns to him for help when violence erupts. But the barbed animosity between them begins to fade away as they face increasing danger. Robert Morley, Peter Bull and Theodore Bikel offer support

16:45pm The Man Who Would Be King (PG) 1975

Conniving duo Sean Connery and Michael Caine grow bored with India, and set out for pastures new, on a quest for adventure and massive personal wealth. However, a violent clash leaves unsuspecting Afghan natives convinced Connery's a god — a turn of events which seems certain to mark the beginning of the end of the pair's friendship, and spell disaster for all concerned. Entertaining, acclaimed adventure based on the Rudyard Kipling story, directed by John Huston, with Saeed Jaffrey, Christopher Plummer and Shakira Caine (888)

19:20pm 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

21:00pm Patriot Games (15) 1991

Former CIA agent Jack Ryan foils an attack on a member of the royal family by an IRA splinter group, killing one of the *********s in the process. However, he becomes caught in a lethal game of cat-and-mouse with the dead man's revenge-seeking brother. Heavy-handed but entertaining thriller based on Tom Clancy's novel, starring Harrison Ford, Sean Bean, Anne Archer, Patrick Bergin, Samuel L Jackson, Richard Harris and James Earl Jones, reprising his role from earlier Clancy adaptation The Hunt for Red October (888)

23:10pm The Player (15) 1992

Tim Robbins stars as a paranoid film studio executive who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. However, he soon has to contend with a disgruntled scriptwriter's revenge plot, a suspicious detectiveand the ambition of a determined rival. The late Robert Altman's acclaimed Hollywood satire is one of his finest efforts, the sharp script taking wickedly accurate pot shots at the ugly reality behind the dream factory. The star-studded cast includes Greta Scacchi, Whoopi Goldberg and Richard E Grant, as well as a host of big stars in cameo roles (888)

01:35am Carnival of Souls (15) 1962

A woman miraculously escapes death in a horrific car crash which claims the lives of her friends — but later finds herself haunted by strange visions and ghostly apparitions which draw her to a deserted carnival. Director Herk Harvey's justly famous horror chiller, starring Candace Hilligoss, Frances Feist, Sidney Berger and Art Ellison

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13:00pm Run Silent, Run Deep (U) 1958

A commander aboard a US Navy submarine has a titanic clash of egos with his jealous second in command over how to avoid marauding Japanese forces. As the senior officer's obsession with blasting enemy vessels out of the water spirals out of control, he even disobeys direct orders — but when trouble strikes, he's forced to take drastic action. Excellent wartime drama, starring Clark Gable, Burt Lancaster, Jack Warden, Brad Dexter and Don Rickles (888)

14:55pm Oliver Twist (U) 1948

David Lean's superb adaptation of Dickens' classic novel about a runaway orphan who becomes involved with a dangerous gang of backstreet thieves and pickpockets — and ends up in peril after a wealthy man attempts to save him from a life with the crooks. As well as young John Howard Davies' appealing turn as the eponymous hero, the cast also features Alec Guinness giving a marvellous turn as Fagin, with a youthful Anthony Newley as the Artful Dodger and Robert Newton playing bad-to-the-bone Bill Sikes with aplomb. Kay Walsh and Ralph Truman also star (888)

17:10pm The Drum (U) 1938

A courageous native prince in early 20th-century India enlists British Army help to defeat the evil uncle who murdered his father and seized the throne. Fabulous melodrama directed by Zoltan Korda, starring Raymond Massey as the unscrupulous villain, while Sabu is on impressive form as the rightful ruler. Roger Livesey, Valerie Hobson and David Tree also appear (888)

19:00pm 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

21:00pm 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 *********s 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)

23:40pm The Eye (15) 2002

A blind woman undergoes surgery enabling her to see again — but as her vision returns, increasingly disturbing sights leave her almost too terrified to open her eyes. Chilling horror, starring Lee Sin-Je, Lawrence Chou, Chutcha Rujinanon and Candy Lo

01:35am The Godless Girl (PG) 1929

Silent drama starring Lina Basquette as Judy, an atheist youngster who holds secret anti-religious meetings with her friends. When a conflict with an opposing group gets out of hand and a girl is killed, Judy is sent to a tough reform school along with the leader of a Christian club. Here, the pair reconcile their differences and gain a fresh outlook on life. Also with James Duryea and Mary Prevost

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13:00pm The Ghost and Mrs Muir (U) 1947

Lonely widow Gene Tierney realises the spirit of a dead sea captain is haunting her new home but, devoid of fear, she gradually falls for his spectral charms. Fantasy, also starring Rex Harrison and George Sanders (888)

15:10pm That Riviera Touch (PG) 1966

Comedy, starring an uncomfortable-looking Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise as clumsy traffic wardens who take a break in the South of France following an unfortunate incident with a member of the royal family. However, their relaxation comes to an end when they get caught up in a jewellery-smuggling ring. Despite a suitably convoluted plot, the twosome's distinctive brand of comedy never translated well to the big screen, and this offering is no exception. Suzanne Lloyd and Peter Jeffrey co-star (888)

17:00pm 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)

19:00pm The Thomas Crown Affair (PG) 1968

A bored millionaire boosts his fortune by masterminding a bank robbery, only to find himself pursued by a glamorous insurance investigator determined to prove his guilt. It's not long before they become embroiled in a passionate affair — but conflicting interests mean they can never really trust one another. Superior, stylish crime drama laden with double-dealing, starring Steve McQueen, Faye Dunaway, Paul Burke and Yaphet Kotto (888)

21:00pm Enduring Love (15) 2004 Premiere.

After witnessing a shocking accident, a man and his girlfriend attempt to put the traumatic events behind them — but their efforts are thwarted by the increasingly obsessive attentions of a loner who was also at the scene. Downbeat thriller, adapted from a novel by Ian McEwan, starring Daniel Craig, Rhys Ifans and Samantha Morton

22:50pm Some Voices (15) 2000

A troubled but kind psychiatric patient is released into the care of his restaurateur brother, only to fall for a smart Scottish girl with problems of her own. Unconventional romantic drama, based on the critically acclaimed stage play by Joe Penhall. Starring current James Bond Daniel Craig, with Julie Graham, Kelly Macdonald and Peter McDonald (888)

00:50am Scenes from a Marriage (15) 1973

Liv Ullmann and Erland Josephson play a couple whose marriage begins to fail because of the husband's infidelity. But as the wife tries to rebuild her life they both realise that the inevitable separation will not be easy. Gloomy Ingmar Bergman drama, also starring Bibi Andersson and Jan Malmsjo

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13:00pm 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. Clunky thriller that even leading man John Mills can't save, co-starring Lisa Daniely, Derek Farr, Roland Culver and Noelle Middleton (888)

14:45pm Whirlpool (PG) 1949

A woman falls under the spell of a murderous hypnotist who's managed to charm his way out of a secure psychiatric hospital. Glossy melodrama, starring Gene Tierney, Jose Ferrer, Richard Conte and Charles Bickford (888)

16:55pm A Ticket to Tomahawk (U) 1950

Likable comedy Western in which the daughter of a railway pioneer sets out to prove her trains can beat a rival's stagecoaches to the same destination. However, the competition soon gives way to dirty tricks and the locomotive passengers — a travelling salesman and a chorus of showgirls — soon get dragged into the conflict. Starring Dan Dailey, Anne Baxter, Arthur Hunnicutt and Walter Brennan. Watch out for a cameo from a very young Marilyn Monroe (888)

18:40pm Edtv (12) 1999

A lowly video shop clerk agrees to have his entire life televised in true Big Brother fashion. He soon decides being under constant scrutiny is not for him, only to become embroiled in numerous personal conflicts as he struggles to free himself from the unbreakable contract. Matthew McConaughey takes the title role in Ron Howard's acclaimed romantic comedy, with Jenna Elfman, Woody Harrelson, Martin Landau, Ellen DeGeneres, Rob Reiner and Dennis Hopper

21:00pm One Hour Photo (15) 2002

A lonely photo technician becomes obsessed with an apparently perfect family whose pictures he develops — and when he suspects their domestic harmony is under threat, he resolves to do whatever it takes to keep them together. Thriller, with Robin Williams taking another step away from the endearing characters he was best known for during the 1990s. Also featuring Connie Nielsen, Michael Vartan, Gary Cole and Dylan Smith (888)

22:45pm The Football Factory (18) 2004

Powerful and brutal do***entary-style drama following a soccer fan immersed in a violent counter-culture, who begins questioning his actions when he's plagued by nightmares. Danny Dyer, Frank Harper and Neil Maskell star

00:25am Rumble Fish (18) 1983

Francis Ford Coppola's star-studded stylised drama, based on the novel by SE Hinton. Matt Dillon stars as an alienated teenager desperately trying to emulate his adored elder brother (Mickey Rourke). With Dennis Hopper, Nicolas Cage, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne and Chris Penn

02:10am Senseless (15) 1998

An economics graduate agrees to take part in a drug trial and soon finds a way to turn the situation to his financial advantage — but as the dangerous chemical takes a firmer hold on him, his senses begin to spin out of control. Ridiculous comedy, hampered by a dumb script and lazy direction from Wayne's World veteran Penelope Spheeris. Marlon Wayans, David Spade, Matthew Lillard, Rip Torn and Brad Dourif star (888)

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13:00pm The Day Will Dawn (U) 1942

Thrilling World War Two adventure about a journalist who's sent to occupied Norway by the British authorities. He's assigned to help the RAF sabotage an important German U-boat installation, and enlists the help of a local girl to aid his endeavour. However, the plan goes awry, leaving him in the hands of the enemy — and sentenced to be shot. Hugh Williams, Griffiths Jones, Deborah Kerr and Ralph Richardson head the top-drawer cast (888)

15:00pm The Drum (U) 1938

A courageous native prince in early 20th-century India enlists British Army help to defeat the evil uncle who murdered his father and seized the throne. Fabulous melodrama directed by Zoltan Korda, starring Raymond Massey as the unscrupulous villain, while Sabu is on impressive form as the rightful ruler. Roger Livesey, Valerie Hobson and David Tree also appear (888)

16:50pm Julia (PG) 1977

Fred Zinnemann's Oscar-winning drama set in the 1930s, chronicling the relationship between writer Lilian Hellman and her enigmatic friend Julia, focusing on the devastating effect the Nazis' rise to power has on their lives. Based on a true story, starring Vanessa Redgrave, Jane Fonda, Jason Robards, Maximilian Schell and Meryl Streep in her big-screen debut (888)

19:05pm Brewster's Millions (PG) 1985

A minor league baseball player is thrilled to learn he is due to receive a massive inheritance, but there's just one condition — he must spend $30million in just one month, with nothing to show for it at the end, or he'll lose the lot. But a scheming pair of lawyers, who stand to get the money if he fails, are determined to sabotage his efforts. Lacklustre comedy with too many of the jokes failing to hit their targets, starring Richard Pryor, John Candy and Lonette McKee

21:00pm Trading Places (15) 1983

Two billionaire brothers engineer the downfall of high-flying employee Dan Aykroyd, while giving lowlife street hustler Eddie Murphy all the advantages of wealth, as part of a bet to see whether heredity or upbringing determines character. Of course, their devious scheme leads to all manner of hilarious confusion as the unwitting pair get used to their new roles. John Landis's side-splittingly funny comedy, also starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Ralph Bellamy, Don Ameche, Denholm Elliott and James Belushi (888)

23:15pm The Business (18) 2005

A British gangster swaps the mean streets of London for the sun-drenched beaches of Malaga, but before he knows it he's being dragged back into a life of crime by a loud-mouthed ex-convict. Nick Love's gritty and witty comedy drama, set in the 1980s, starring Danny Dyer, Tamer Hassan and Geoff Bell (888)

01:05am You Can Count on Me (15) 2000

A single mother lives a relatively peaceful life in the small town where she grew up, hoping to keep her son from all the dangers of modern life — but when her wayward brother appears, he seems to be the catalyst for a series of chaotic events. He's after both financial and emotional support from his long-suffering sister — but his arrival soon has serious implications for her and her child. Oscar-nominated drama, starring Laura Linney, Rory Culkin and Mark Ruffalo (888)

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13:00pm The Silver Fleet (PG) 1943

The chief of a Dutch shipyard finds himself shunned by his neighbours and loved ones for helping the Nazis create a new kind of submarine. Little do they suspect he's come up with a plan to destroy his latest creation — as well as those who ordered him to build it. Excellent World War Two melodrama, starring Ralph Richardson, Esmond Knight, Googie Withers and Frederick Burtwell (888)

14:40pm Whirlpool (PG) 1949

A woman falls under the spell of a murderous hypnotist who's managed to charm his way out of a secure psychiatric hospital. Glossy melodrama, starring Gene Tierney, Jose Ferrer, Richard Conte and Charles Bickford (888)

16:50pm Oliver Twist (U) 1948

David Lean's superb adaptation of Dickens' classic novel about a runaway orphan who becomes involved with a dangerous gang of backstreet thieves and pickpockets — and ends up in peril after a wealthy man attempts to save him from a life with the crooks. As well as young John Howard Davies' appealing turn as the eponymous hero, the cast also features Alec Guinness giving a marvellous turn as Fagin, with a youthful Anthony Newley as the Artful Dodger and Robert Newton playing bad-to-the-bone Bill Sikes with aplomb. Kay Walsh and Ralph Truman also star (888)

19:00pm 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

21:00pm I, Robot (12) 2004

Troubled cop Will Smith is called in to investigate the apparent suicide of the scientist responsible for designing some of the first truly intelligent robots — but as his enquiries proceed, he becomes increasingly sure that one of the mechanical creations is behind the death. Sci-fi thriller adapted from the book by Isaac Asimov, co-starring Bridget Moynahan, Bruce Greenwood and James Cromwell (888)

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23:10pm The Firm (15) 1993

Tom Cruise heads an all-star cast as bright Harvard law graduate Mitch McDeere, who's determined to escape his poor background and make the most of his education — so he's over the moon when he's head-hunted to work for a prestigious law firm, despite his wife's warnings that it's too good to be true. Sadly for them, she's right, and it's not long before he realises the company is controlled by the Mafia. Blackmailed by both his firm and the FBI, Mitch faces a moral dilemma as he struggles to expose the corruption while maintaining the safety of those he cares about. Compelling thriller, adapted from the best-selling novel by John Grisham, and co-starring Gene Hackman, Jeanne Tripplehorn and Holly Hunter in an Oscar-nominated role (888)

02:00am That Night (12) 1992

Coming-of-age drama seen through the eyes of a 10-year-old, about a popular student whose mother breaks up her romance with a rebellious youth from the wrong side of the tracks. C Thomas Howell, Juliet Lewis, Helen Shaver and Eliza Dushku star

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13:00pm The Ghost and Mrs Muir (U) 1947

Lonely widow Gene Tierney realises the spirit of a dead sea captain is haunting her new home but, devoid of fear, she gradually falls for his spectral charms. Fantasy, also starring Rex Harrison and George Sanders (888)

15:00pm The Way Ahead (U) 1944

A group of slipshod British Army recruits face a testing time as they undergo a tough training regimen aimed at whipping them into shape to fight in World War Two. Stirring do***entary-style drama originally intended as a training film, and full of flag-waving patriotism as a result. David Niven, Stanley Holloway, Raymond Huntley, William Hartnell, John Laurie and James Donald star. Peter Ustinov co-wrote the script, which was adapted from a tale by Eric Ambler

17:20pm The Man in the Iron Mask (PG) 1976

A mysterious prisoner proves to be a key player in a battle to control the fate of 17th-century France. Hugely enjoyable swashbuckling adventure, starring Richard Chamberlain in a dual role — as both the masked jailbird and the despotic French ruler. Patrick McGoohan, Louis Jourdan, Jenny Agutter and Ian Holm number among the starry supporting cast. Adapted from the classic story by Alexandre Dumas, and directed by Mike Newell (888)

19:20pm The Brady Bunch Movie (PG) 1995

The cheesy all-American family face a testing time as their brash neighbours scheme to buy their much-loved split-level home and tear it down to make room for a shopping mall. It soon looks like the ruthless capitalism of the urban jungle in Nineties Los Angeles will destroy their idyllic way of life. Comedy, starring Shelley Long, Christine Taylor and Gary Cole (888)

21:00pm Enduring Love (15) 2004

After witnessing a shocking accident, a man and his girlfriend attempt to put the traumatic events behind them — but their efforts are thwarted by the increasingly obsessive attentions of a loner who was also at the scene. Downbeat thriller, adapted from a novel by Ian McEwan, starring Daniel Craig, Rhys Ifans and Samantha Morton (888)

22:50pm Short Cuts (18) 1993

Robert Altman's adaptation of Raymond Carver's acclaimed short stories follows a group of suburbanites — ranging from psychotic bakers and philandering traffic cops to children's entertainers and telephone ***-line girls — as their paths cross during one long, hot LA summer. The all-star cast includes Andie MacDowell, Tim Robbins, Tom Waits, Jack Lemmon, Frances McDormand, Julianne Moore, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Matthew Modine

02:20am Slums of Beverly Hills (15) 1998

Comedy following the antics of an eccentric family struggling to cope with the arrival of a glamorous relative, as seen through the eyes of a teenager wrestling with the difficulties of puberty. Natasha Lyonne, Alan Arkin, Bryna Weiss and Marisa Tomei star in this vastly underrated and extremely funny offering from director Tamara Jenkins

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13:00pm There's No Business Like Showbusiness (U) 1954

Walter Lang's Oscar-nominated musical drama chronicling the life and times of a successful vaudeville family, featuring the songs of Irving Berlin, sung by an all-star cast including Ethel Merman, Marilyn Monroe, Dan Dailey, Donald O'Connor and Johnny Ray

15:15pm The Spy in Black (U) 1939

A German spy falls for an apparently sympathetic schoolteacher during a World War One mission. But he doesn't suspect the object of his affections is actually an English double agent, a revelation which jeopardises an operation to destroy the British fleet in the Orkneys in 1917. This out-of-the-ordinary romantic melodrama was Powell and Pressburger's first collaboration. Conrad Veidt, Valerie Hobson and Marius Goring are among the cast (888)

16:50pm The Scarlet Pimpernel (U) 1934

An English dandy adopts a variety of disguises to rescue aristocrats from the guillotine during the early days of the French Revolution. Wildly successful period adventure, starring Leslie Howard as the foppish hero, alongside Merle Oberon, Raymond Massey and Nigel Bruce (888)

18:40pm The Fighting Temptations (PG) 2003

A money-grubbing New York businessman is thrilled to hear his aunt has left him a considerable inheritance — but to get it, he must ensure the local gospel choir claims victory in an upcoming competition. Luckily, a few of the residents turn out to have a touch of talent, but he still faces a tough task whipping them into shape. Musical comedy, starring Cuba Gooding Jnr, Beyonce Knowles, Melba Moore and Omar Epps

21:00pm One Hour Photo (15) 2002

A lonely photo technician becomes obsessed with an apparently perfect family whose pictures he develops — and when he suspects their domestic harmony is under threat, he resolves to do whatever it takes to keep them together. Thriller, with Robin Williams taking another step away from the endearing characters he was best known for during the 1990s. Also featuring Connie Nielsen, Michael Vartan, Gary Cole and Dylan Smith (888)

22:45pm Scream (18) 1996

Wes Craven's blockbusting post-modern chiller, which has inspired a host of pale imitations and countless affectionate spoofs. For the uninitiated, it follows a group of unfortunate high-school students who are systematically stalked and murdered by a psychotic killer seemingly well versed in horror movie lore. Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox Arquette, David Arquette and Matthew Lillard star, with a brief appearance by Drew Barrymore as the unfortunate victim in the opening sequence (888)

00:50am Blow Out (18) 1981

A sound-effects expert lands in trouble after witnessing an accident which leaves a prominent politician dead. He soon realises the crash might have been engineered, and that what he saw and recorded may have been murder. But as he probes deeper, it becomes clear he's placed his own life on the line. Brian De Palma's well-crafted psychological thriller with a top-notch cast, including John Travolta, Nancy Allen, John Lithgow and Dennis Franz

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13:00pm On Moonlight Bay (U) 1951

Doris Day stars as a tomboy living in a small American town during World War One, who finds her father less than sympathetic about her romance with fresh-faced college student Gordon MacRae, leaving her wondering whether she is doomed to be parted from her young love, or if they'll find harmony together. Appealing musical comedy, with the leading twosome bursting into spirited renditions of songs including I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles, Till We Meet Again and the title number. Leon Ames, Jack Smith, Rosemary DeCamp and Mary Wickes are among the supporting cast (888)

14:45pm The Day Will Dawn (U) 1942

Thrilling World War Two adventure about a journalist who's sent to occupied Norway by the British authorities. He's assigned to help the RAF sabotage an important German U-boat installation, and enlists the help of a local girl to aid his endeavour. However, the plan goes awry, leaving him in the hands of the enemy — and sentenced to be shot. Hugh Williams, Griffiths Jones, Deborah Kerr and Ralph Richardson head the top-drawer cast (888)

16:50pm 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)

19:00pm 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)

21:00pm Trading Places (15) 1983

Two billionaire brothers engineer the downfall of high-flying employee Dan Aykroyd, while giving lowlife street hustler Eddie Murphy all the advantages of wealth, as part of a bet to see whether heredity or upbringing determines character. Of course, their devious scheme leads to all manner of hilarious confusion as the unwitting pair get used to their new roles. John Landis's side-splittingly funny comedy, also starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Ralph Bellamy, Don Ameche, Denholm Elliott and James Belushi (888)

23:15pm The Shape of Things (15) 2003 Premiere.

An unattractive male student is stunned when a gorgeous and ultra hip artist sets her sights on him, and he soon undergoes a transformation at her hands — but his friends soon suspect she has a hidden agenda. Neil LaBute's drama, adapted from his own stage play, starring Rachel Weisz, Paul Rudd, Gretchen Mol and Frederick Weller

01:05am Senseless (15) 1998

An economics graduate agrees to take part in a drug trial and soon finds a way to turn the situation to his financial advantage — but as the dangerous chemical takes a firmer hold on him, his senses begin to spin out of control. Ridiculous comedy, hampered by a dumb script and lazy direction from Wayne's World veteran Penelope Spheeris. Marlon Wayans, David Spade, Matthew Lillard, Rip Torn and Brad Dourif star (888)

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13:00pm The Silver Fleet (PG) 1943

The chief of a Dutch shipyard finds himself shunned by his neighbours and loved ones for helping the Nazis create a new kind of submarine. Little do they suspect he's come up with a plan to destroy his latest creation — as well as those who ordered him to build it. Excellent World War Two melodrama, starring Ralph Richardson, Esmond Knight, Googie Withers and Frederick Burtwell (888)

14:40pm There's No Business Like Showbusiness (U) 1954

Walter Lang's Oscar-nominated musical drama chronicling the life and times of a successful vaudeville family, featuring the songs of Irving Berlin, sung by an all-star cast including Ethel Merman, Marilyn Monroe, Dan Dailey, Donald O'Connor and Johnny Ray

16:55pm Waterloo Road (PG) 1944

John Mills stars as a soldier who discovers his wife has betrayed him by having an affair, prompting him to head home and save his marriage. Average wartime melodrama, which repeatedly fails to entertain — until it reaches a realistic, fist-fighting climax. With Joy Shelton, Alastair Sim and Stewart Granger as the good-looking love rival (888)

18:25pm The Train (15) 1964

As the Allies look set to liberate Paris from the Nazi forces, the Germans resolve to take all they can from the city — and plot to transport national treasures back to Berlin. However, bold French Resistance forces vow to stop them, enlisting the help of train inspector Burt Lancaster along the way. Gripping World War Two adventure, which was inspired by actual events. Paul Scofield, Jeanne Moreau and Michel Simon co-star (888)

21:00pm My Cousin Vinny (15) 1992

A man is arrested on a murder charge through a series of damning coincidental cir***stances, then finds he can't stop his inept lawyer cousin from attempting to defend him. Comedy gem, starring the brilliant Joe Pesci, alongside Ralph Macchio and Marisa Tomei, who won an Oscar for her performance as Pesci's seemingly dim-witted girlfriend (888)

23:15pm Bhaji on the Beach (15) 1993

A group of Asian women decide to slip the shackles of everyday life and head to Blackpool on a day trip — but as each takes advantage of the break to reflect on the cir***stances which shaped their lives, they are hotly pursued by some of the men they left behind. Well thought-out and endearing slice-of-life drama, starring Kim Vithana, Jimmi Harkishin and Sarita Khajuria (888)

01:15am That Night (12) 1992

Coming-of-age drama seen through the eyes of a 10-year-old, about a popular student whose mother breaks up her romance with a rebellious youth from the wrong side of the tracks. C Thomas Howell, Juliet Lewis, Helen Shaver and Eliza Dushku star

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13:00pm The Spy in Black (U) 1939

A German spy falls for an apparently sympathetic schoolteacher during a World War One mission. But he doesn't suspect the object of his affections is actually an English double agent, a revelation which jeopardises an operation to destroy the British fleet in the Orkneys in 1917. This out-of-the-ordinary romantic melodrama was Powell and Pressburger's first collaboration. Conrad Veidt, Valerie Hobson and Marius Goring are among the cast (888)

14:40pm The Man from Colorado (PG) 1948

Glenn Ford plays an American Civil War veteran, twisted by his experiences during the conflict, who becomes the judge of a small town. He soon embarks on a tyrannical reign of terror, ruthlessly misusing his power, and it falls to an old friend from his army days to bring him down. Western, also starring William Holden, Ellen Drew and Ray Collins
16:40pm 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)

19:00pm A Shot in the Dark (PG) 1964

Accident-prone Inspector Clouseau attempts to prove a French maid is innocent of murder — but struggles to keep his mind on the job in hand as her charms threaten to be too much for him. Hilarious comedy bursting with slapstick moments which should provide belly laughs aplenty. Peter Sellers is on cracking form in his second outing as the inept detective, with capable support from Elke Sommer, George Sanders and Herbert Lom (888)

21:00pm Jack & Sarah (15) 1995

A lawyer's life is turned upside down by his wife's death in childbirth, leaving him to pick up the pieces and raise their daughter with the help of an unconventional American nanny. This emotional romantic comedy strikes a fair balance between sentiment and slush. Richard E Grant, Samantha Mathis, Judi Dench and Ian McKellen are among the experienced cast (888)

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23:10pm The King (15) 2005 Premiere.

Gael Garcia Bernal stars as Elvis, a young American who, after being discharged from the navy, travels to Texas to track down the father who abandoned him as a baby. Elvis discovers his estranged parent is now a prominent churchman who wants nothing to do with his illegitimate son, so the rejected young man decides to exact revenge by embarking on an affair with his half-sister. Gripping drama, also with William Hurt and Pell James

01:20am The Perfect Score (12) 2004 Premiere.

A gang of high school students become so worried about a forthcoming exam they decide to take drastic action — and devise a foolproof plan to steal the answers. Derivative comedy, starring Scarlett Johansson, Erika Christensen, Chris Evans and Bryan Greenberg

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13:00pm On Moonlight Bay (U) 1951

Doris Day stars as a tomboy living in a small American town during World War One, who finds her father less than sympathetic about her romance with fresh-faced college student Gordon MacRae, leaving her wondering whether she is doomed to be parted from her young love, or if they'll find harmony together. Appealing musical comedy, with the leading twosome bursting into spirited renditions of songs including I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles, Till We Meet Again and the title number. Leon Ames, Jack Smith, Rosemary DeCamp and Mary Wickes are among the supporting cast (888)

14:45pm By the Light of the Silvery Moon (U) 1953

A soldier returns from World War One to his small American home town and causes disruption in his sweetheart's household by trying to postpone their wedding. As if that wasn't enough to deal with, the blushing bride suspects her father of having an affair with a sultry French actress. Lively romantic musical comedy, a sequel to On Moonlight Bay, starring Doris Day, Gordon MacRae and Leon Ames (888)
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16:55pm The Scarlet Pimpernel (U) 1934

An English dandy adopts a variety of disguises to rescue aristocrats from the guillotine during the early days of the French Revolution. Wildly successful period adventure, starring Leslie Howard as the foppish hero, alongside Merle Oberon, Raymond Massey and Nigel Bruce (888)

18:55pm Baby Boom (PG) 1987

Diane Keaton plays a businesswoman whose life is turned upside down by the death of a cousin, leaving her literally holding the baby. Harmless comedy, which may interest viewers balancing the responsibilities of work and childcare, but the forgettable tale ultimately swaps credibility for cheap laughs. Harold Ramis, Sam Shepard and Sam Wanamaker also star (888)

21:00pm Gladiator (15) 2000

Director Ridley Scott's Oscar-winning drama, starring Russell Crowe as a betrayed Roman general who wins acclaim as a gladiator in the Colosseum. He never loses sight of his prime goal — to exact revenge on the emperor who ordered the murder of his wife and son. Joaquin Phoenix plays the twisted villain, with support from Richard Harris, Derek Jacobi, Connie Nielsen and Oliver Reed, who died during production (888)

23:50pm Y Tu Mama Tambien (18) 2001

A pair of teenage boys looking for cheap thrills think their dreams have come true when a foxy older woman agrees to accompany them on a road trip — but simmering ***ual tensions soon come to the surface. Hugely entertaining Mexican comedy drama, starring Maribel Verdu, Diego Luna and Gael Garcia Bernal

01:50am Somersault (15) 2004

A young girl with nowhere to go ends up at an Australian ski resort, and falls headlong into a complicated relationship as she tries to get her life together. Inexplicably popular coming-of-age drama, starring Abbie Cornish, Sam Worthington and Lynette Curran

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13:00pm Where the Sidewalk Ends (12) 1950

A violent New York cop beats a robbery suspect to death during a moment of madness and hastily tries to cover his tracks by framing a local mobster for the crime. Gritty thriller, starring Dana Andrews, Gene Tierney, Gary Merrill and Karl Malden, who would later take the lead in The Streets of San Francisco (888)

14:45pm From Hell to Texas (PG) 1958

Don Murray stars as a wandering cowboy who accidentally kills a man and finds himself pursued by his victim's vengeful brothers. Finding shelter with a kindly ranch owner, the wanted man gradually falls in love with his host's daughter, but struggles with the knowledge that he may be caught at any moment. Henry Hathaway's Western looks incredible but offers little entertainment otherwise. Diane Varsi, Chill Wills and Dennis Hopper also star (888)

16:40pm 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. Despite the presence of Tyrone Power and Dana Andrews as the love-struck pair, this flag-waving offering is hampered by some leaden patches. May Whitty and Harry Morgan co-star (888)

18:50pm 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)

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21:00pm The Last of the Mohicans (15) 1992

Daniel Day-Lewis appears in this lavish adaptation of James Fenimore Cooper's classic tale. He plays legendary frontiersman Hawkeye, who rescues and falls in love with a British officer's daughter (Madeleine Stowe) during the Anglo-French War in North America. Michael Mann's extraordinary and compelling romantic period adventure, also starring Russell Means, Wes Studi, Maurice Roeves and Eric Schweig (888)

23:05pm Scream 2 (18) 1997

Writer Kevin Williamson and director Wes Craven re-teamed for this sequel to witty horror Scream. Another serial killer adopts the ghost mask and embarks on a campaign of murder, while survivors of the first film Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette attempt to get to the bottom of the terrifying mystery. Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jada Pinkett Smith and Jamie Kennedy are among the potential victims. Not in the same league as its predecessor, but entertaining enough (888)

01:25am The Sniper (15) 1951

A determined police lieutenant sets out to collar a disturbed serial killer whose hatred of women prompts his murderous attacks. Dark thriller, starring Adolphe Menjou, Arthur Franz, Gerald Mohr and Marie Windsor

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13:00pm Sailor Beware! (PG) 1956

An able seaman goes to meet his prospective mother-in-law to discuss marriage arrangements, but finds his run-in with the old battleaxe a harrowing experience. So when he realises he'll never be able to escape her beady eye, he's suddenly afflicted with a case of cold feet — and fails to turn up for his wedding. Dated comedy that still provides sparks of hilarity, starring Peggy Mount, Shirley Eaton, Ronald Lewis and Gordon Jackson (888)

14:45pm Dragonwyck (PG) 1946

Gothic melodrama, starring Gene Tierney as a naive woman who marries her landowner cousin Vincent Price, and soon discovers the shocking truth about the death of his first wife. Walter Huston and Glenn Langan also star

16:50pm The Man from Colorado (PG) 1948

Glenn Ford plays an American Civil War veteran, twisted by his experiences during the conflict, who becomes the judge of a small town. He soon embarks on a tyrannical reign of terror, ruthlessly misusing his power, and it falls to an old friend from his army days to bring him down. Western, also starring William Holden, Ellen Drew and Ray Collins
18:45pm Le Divorce (12) 2003

An American woman heads for Paris to offer support to her pregnant stepsister, who's been abandoned by her feckless husband, and the pair soon embark on a whirlwind tour of the city's hotspots and clubs — only to find fun and romance where they least expected it. Comedy, starring Kate Hudson, Naomi Watts, Glenn Close and Leslie Caron

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21:00pm The Talented Mr Ripley (15) 2000

The ever-youthful Matt Damon gets a chance to flex his acting muscles in this excellent crime thriller. He stars as a man with a talent for deception who agrees to travel to Italy and persuade a businessman's son to return home. Before long he develops a taste for the high life, and decides to get in on the action — first by befriending the rich and beautiful people, and then by more drastic measures. Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow and Cate Blanchett co-star (888)

23:40pm Go (18) 1999

A group of bored teenagers are caught up in a manic series of adventures over one wild weekend, including tangling with vicious drug lords, angry strippers and vengeful mobsters. Doug Liman's offbeat drama boasts a witty, intelligent script, cleverly telling the tale from three different perspectives. Katie Holmes, Sarah Polley, William Fichtner, Desmond Askew and JE Freeman star (888)

01:40am Under the Sand (15) 2000

A professor suffers a gradual mental breakdown after her husband disappears during a seaside holiday, refusing to believe he has really gone. Emotional drama, starring Charlotte Rampling, Bruno Cremer, Jacques Nolot and Alexandra Stewart

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13:00pm 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. Capable but unspectacular drama, starring Gene Tierney, John Hodiak and William Bendix (888)

15:10pm 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)

17:05pm She Married Her Boss 1935

Claudette Colbert plays a secretary who finds herself taken for granted after accepting a proposal from her boss Melvyn Douglas. Romantic comedy, also starring Jean Dixon and Raymond Walburn

18:55pm Jack & Sarah (15) 1995

A lawyer's life is turned upside down by his wife's death in childbirth, leaving him to pick up the pieces and raise their daughter with the help of an unconventional American nanny. This emotional romantic comedy strikes a fair balance between sentiment and slush. Richard E Grant, Samantha Mathis, Judi Dench and Ian McKellen are among the experienced cast

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21:00pm The Firm (15) 1993

Tom Cruise heads an all-star cast as bright Harvard law graduate Mitch McDeere, who's determined to escape his poor background and make the most of his education — so he's over the moon when he's head-hunted to work for a prestigious law firm, despite his wife's warnings that it's too good to be true. Sadly for them, she's right, and it's not long before he realises the company is controlled by the Mafia. Blackmailed by both his firm and the FBI, Mitch faces a moral dilemma as he struggles to expose the corruption while maintaining the safety of those he cares about. Compelling thriller, adapted from the best-selling novel by John Grisham, and co-starring Gene Hackman, Jeanne Tripplehorn and Holly Hunter in an Oscar-nominated role (888)

23:50pm Carla's Song (15) 1996

Bus driver Robert Carlyle leaves his native Glasgow and accompanies a refugee back to Nicaragua to help her track down a former lover — but once there, he witnesses a bloody guerrilla war and learns more about the pains of life than he could ever have imagined. Romantic drama, also starring Oyanka Cabezas and Scott Glenn

02:20am Notre Musique (12) 2004

Jean-Luc Godard's demanding exploration of war uses Dante's Divine Comedy as a launch pad to reveal three aspects of conflict, as the camera captures harrowing battle scenes, a journalist's search for answers in post-war Sarajevo, and an idyllic beach protected by soldiers. The surreal drama challenges preconceptions and gives viewers plenty to think about. With Sarah Adler, Nade Dieu and an appearance from the director himself

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13:00pm 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)

14:45pm Cottage To Let (U) 1941

A British inventor comes up with a revolutionary new ****sight, which could have a serious effect on the outcome of World War Two. However, it's not long before news of his creation has reached even the ears of the enemy — and a host of new arrivals bring suspicion in their wake. Sparkling wartime comedy thriller, with a top-notch cast including Alastair Sim, John Mills, Leslie Banks and a young George Cole stealing the show in his screen debut (888)

16:35pm From Hell to Texas (PG) 1958

Don Murray stars as a wandering cowboy who accidentally kills a man and finds himself pursued by his victim's vengeful brothers. Finding shelter with a kindly ranch owner, the wanted man gradually falls in love with his host's daughter, but struggles with the knowledge that he may be caught at any moment. Henry Hathaway's Western looks incredible but offers little entertainment otherwise. Diane Varsi, Chill Wills and Dennis Hopper also star (888)

18:40pm The Fighting Temptations (PG) 2003

A money-grubbing New York businessman is thrilled to hear his aunt has left him a considerable inheritance — but to get it, he must ensure the local gospel choir claims victory in an upcoming competition. Luckily, a few of the residents turn out to have a touch of talent, but he still faces a tough task whipping them into shape. Musical comedy, starring Cuba Gooding Jnr, Beyonce Knowles, Melba Moore and Omar Epps

21:00pm Phone Booth (15) 2002

Arrogant publicist Colin Farrell uses a public telephone to call his girlfriend behind his wife's back. But no sooner has he hung up, than the phone rings and the voice on the other end tells him that if he hangs up he will be shot by an unseen sniper. Tense and gripping thriller, with Kiefer Sutherland providing the threatening voice at the end of the line, Katie Holmes as the trapped man's mistress and Forest Whitaker as a curious cop who suspects Farrell of murder when the mysterious villain begins firing on innocent bystanders (888)

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22:40pm Under Siege (15) 1992

Steven Seagal stars in this slick action blockbuster in the Die Hard vein. Set on board a battleship, the action begins when *********s infiltrate the vessel, determined to steal its arsenal of nuclear weapons. However, they didn't count on resourceful cook Seagal — who, along with a semi-naked stripper (Erika Eleniak), attempts to thwart their plans. Ridiculous but wildly entertaining thanks to Andrew Davis's direction and a cracking pace. With Gary Busey and Tommy Lee Jones as the cartoon-like bad guys (888)

00:35am Somersault (15) 2004

A young girl with nowhere to go ends up at an Australian ski resort, and falls headlong into a complicated relationship as she tries to get her life together. Inexplicably popular coming-of-age drama, starring Abbie Cornish, Sam Worthington and Lynette Curran

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13:00pm 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. Shallow drama, based on the novel by William E Barrett, with Gene Tierney, Lee J Cobb, EG Marshall and Agnes Moorehead (888)

14:50pm Jassy (PG) 1947

A tempestuous gypsy girl endowed with psychic powers is hired as a servant and goes on to marry her master — before being falsely accused of his murder. Hugely entertaining costume drama set in the 19th century, starring the wonderful Margaret Lockwood, alongside Dennis Price, Patricia Roc, Dermot Walsh and Cathleen Nesbitt (888)

16:50pm Heaven Can Wait (U) 1943

Don Ameche is always worth watching, regardless of the film. In this one he plays a roguish playboy who makes a deal with the Devil after recalling his life of sin at the entrance to Hell. Great, witty, stuff which was remade by Warren Beatty in 1978. With Gene Tierney and Laird Cregar

19:10pm 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. Comedy laden with pratfalls, unexpected encounters and tricky situations, but still falling short of hilarity. Dirk Bogarde, James Robertson Justice and Donald Sinden are among the cast (888)

21:00pm Out of Time (12) 2003

A cop's less than squeaky clean activities catch up with him, leaving him on the wrong side of the law as the prime suspect in a murder investigation — and facing a race against the clock to prove his innocence. Stylish but rather predictable crime thriller, which continually fails to convince. Denzel Washington, Eva Mendes, Dean Cain and Sanaa Lathan star (888)

23:00pm Bad Lieutenant (18) 1992

Police detective Harvey Keitel sinks into a morass of drug-taking, stealing and general criminal behaviour — until an assault on a nun gives him an opportunity to redeem himself by catching her attackers. Abel Ferrara's controversial and unpalatable thriller, with Frankie Thorn, Brian McElroy and Peggy Gormley (888)

00:55am Invincible (12) 2000

Intriguing fact-based drama directed by Werner Herzog. A mesmerist has ambitions to rise to prominence within the Nazi party by establishing a Ministry of the Occult. However, he meets opposition in the shape of a Polish Jew who has made his name in the circus posing as a mythical strongman, and who becomes an icon of strength during the rise of anti-Semitism. Tim Roth, Jouko Ahola and Anna Gourari star (888)

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13:00pm The House on Telegraph Hill (PG) 1951

A concentration camp survivor assumes the identity of her dead friend and travels to San Francisco to stay with the deceased woman's distant family. However, her appearance scuppers the plans of a devious man to get his hands on a hefty inheritance, and he embarks on a plan to woo and then murder the new arrival. Atmospheric thriller, starring Valentina Cortese, Richard Basehart and William Lundigan (888)

14:35pm Angels Over Broadway (U) 1940

A man caught embezzling from his boss considers suicide to avoid the consequences. 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

16:05pm She Married Her Boss (U) 1935

Claudette Colbert plays a secretary who enthusiastically accepts a marriage proposal from her boss Melvyn Douglas. The new bride is soon disappointed though when she finds herself being taken for granted by her new husband, looked down upon by her in-laws and forced to contend with a spoiled stepdaughter. Romantic comedy, also starring Jean Dixon and Raymond Walburn

17:45pm 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

19:20pm The Hound of the Baskervilles (PG) 1959

Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are asked to protect the last remaining member of the aristocratic Baskerville family, who believes he is being persecuted by a monstrous spectral hound roaming the remote Devon moors. Lurid Hammer version of Arthur Conan Doyle's classic tale, boasting a top-drawer cast, including Peter Cushing, Andre Morrell, Christopher Lee, John Le Mesurier, Miles Malleson and Francis De Wolff (888)

21:00pm The Talented Mr Ripley (15) 2000

Matt Damon gets a chance to flex his acting muscles in this excellent crime thriller. He stars as a man with a talent for deception who agrees to travel to Italy and persuade a businessman's son to return home. Before long he develops a taste for the high life, and decides to get in on the action — first by befriending the rich and beautiful people, and then by more drastic measures. Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow and Cate Blanchett co-star (888)

23:40pm Carrie (18) 1976

Brian De Palma's assured adaptation of Stephen King's chilling tale. A shy teenager with strange powers struggles to cope with her abusive mother and classmates. When a personable fellow pupil invites her to the prom, she vows to enjoy herself — but happiness turns to fury when her tormentors play a cruel prank, and she unleashes her deadly abilities. Memorably bloody horror, starring Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, Amy Irving and Nancy Allen (888)

01:30am Under the Sand (15) 2000

A female professor is devastated when her husband disappears without trace into the ocean while on a seaside holiday. She learns to cope with the tragedy by carrying on with life as normal, pretending that her spouse is still alive, but a liaison with another man forces the widow to accept the painful reality of the situation. Emotional drama, starring Charlotte Rampling, Bruno Cremer, Jacques Nolot and Alexandra Stewart

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13:00pm Dragonwyck (PG) 1946

Gothic melodrama, starring Vincent Price as a Nicholas Van Ryn, a wealthy Dutch immigrant living in 1840s New York, who loathes his wife for not providing him with a son. When the man becomes infatuated with a visiting distant relative, he poisons his wife so that the two can marry, and they are soon blessed with a child. However, the early death of his only son proves too much for Nicolas, and he is driven over the edge, putting his new spouse in danger. Gothic melodrama, with Gene Tierney, Walter Huston and Glenn Langan

15:05pm 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. Capable but unspectacular drama, starring Gene Tierney, John Hodiak and William Bendix (888)

17:05pm Good Morning, Miss Dove (PG) 1955

An ailing former schoolteacher remembers the many pupils who passed through her classroom over the years. The now grown up and successful students include a playwright, a policeman and the very doctor who is to perform an operation on the old lady. Sentimental drama, starring Robert Stack, Jennifer Jones, Robert Douglas and Kipp Hamilton (888)

19:20pm Bless This House (U) 1972

Comedy focusing on the trials and traumas of suburban couple Sid James and Diana Coupland, and their high-spirited children Sally Geeson and Robin Askwith. This attempt to transfer the hugely popular Seventies sitcom to the big screen is not good, with most of the jokes falling flat. Luckily the decent cast — which also includes June Whitfield, Terry Scott and Peter Butterworth — make it bearable (888)

21:00pm Primal Fear (18) 1996

High-flying lawyer Richard Gere endures the glare of publicity to defend an altar boy accused of killing an archbishop — but soon realises there's more to his mysterious client than meets the eye. Well made, tightly constructed courtroom thriller with a fantastic twist, starring Oscar-nominated Edward Norton as the bewildered youngster, alongside Laura Linney, Frances McDormand, Alfre Woodard and Terry O'Quinn

23:30pm Go (18) 1999

A group of bored teenagers are caught up in a manic series of adventures over one wild weekend, including tangling with vicious drug lords, angry strippers and vengeful mobsters. Doug Liman's offbeat drama boasts a witty, intelligent script, cleverly telling the tale from three different perspectives. Katie Holmes, Sarah Polley, William Fichtner, Desmond Askew and JE Freeman star (888)

01:30am The Great Silence (15) 1969

Jean-Louis Trintignant stars as a hard-bitten wandering cowboy whose vocal cords have been slashed by brutal bounty hunters. The mute gunfighter joins forces with a posse of poverty-stricken bandits as they battle the forces of evil in the form of a sadistic lawman and his cronies. Spaghetti Western, with Klaus Kinski, Frank Wolff and Luigi Pistilli

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13:00pm The Train (15) 1964

As the Allies look set to liberate Paris from the Nazi forces, the Germans resolve to take all they can from the city — and plot to transport national treasures back to Berlin. However, bold French Resistance forces vow to stop them, enlisting the help of train inspector Burt Lancaster along the way. Gripping World War Two adventure, which was inspired by actual events. Paul Scofield, Jeanne Moreau and Michel Simon co-star (888)

15:40pm The Eve of St Mark (U) 1944

A young man's romance is brought to an abrupt halt when he's drafted. 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 his ordeal. Understated adaptation of Maxwell Anderson's Broadway play, which touched a nerve with audiences reeling from the effects of the ongoing war. Drama, starring William Eythe and Anne Baxter, alongside Michael O'Shea and Vincent Price (888)

17:40pm On Moonlight Bay (U) 1951

Doris Day stars as a tomboy living in a small American town during World War One, who finds her father less than sympathetic about her romance with fresh-faced college student Gordon MacRae, leaving her wondering whether she is doomed to be parted from her young love, or if they'll find harmony together. Appealing musical comedy, with the leading twosome bursting into spirited renditions of songs including I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles, Till We Meet Again and the title number. Leon Ames, Jack Smith, Rosemary DeCamp and Mary Wickes are among the supporting cast (888)

19:30pm The Animal (12) 2001

A hapless wimp dreams of becoming a police officer, but thinks his chance has gone following a car accident which leaves him critically injured. That is, until a scientist offers to make his physique better than ever before — by rebuilding him with the body parts of animals. All seems well, until some beastly traits begin to emerge. Wacky one-joke comedy, starring Rob Schneider, Edward Asner and Colleen Haskell

21:00pm 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. Glossy thriller with plenty of twists but little conviction. Edward Burns, Dustin Hoffman, Rachel Weisz and Andy Garcia are among the stars seemingly going through the motions (888)

22:50pm Under Siege (15) 1992

Steven Seagal stars in this slick action blockbuster in the Die Hard vein. Set on board a battleship, the action begins when *********s infiltrate the vessel, determined to steal its arsenal of nuclear weapons. However, they didn't count on resourceful cook Seagal — who, along with a semi-naked stripper (Erika Eleniak), attempts to thwart their plans. Ridiculous but wildly entertaining thanks to Andrew Davis's direction and a cracking pace. With Gary Busey and Tommy Lee Jones as the cartoon-like bad guys (888)

00:45am Thief (18) 1981

A high-class thief attempts to settle down and lead a normal life with his girlfriend, but reckons without the intervention of Mafia hoods determined to prevent him going straight. Brilliant intelligent drama, starring James Caan, Tuesday Weld, Willie Nelson and James Belushi

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13:00pm 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)

14:50pm Affair in Trinidad (PG) 1952

Rita Hayworth stars as a nightclub singer who helps police catch the ruthless gangsters responsible for murdering her husband. But the plan is complicated when her brother-in-law shows up, determined to get revenge on the killers himself. Tropical melodrama, with Glenn Ford, Alexander Scourby and Torin Thatcher

16:50pm By the Light of the Silvery Moon (U) 1953

A soldier returns from World War One to his small American home town and causes disruption in his sweetheart's household by trying to postpone their wedding. As if that wasn't enough to deal with, the blushing bride suspects her father of having an affair with a sultry French actress. Lively romantic musical comedy, a sequel to On Moonlight Bay, starring Doris Day, Gordon MacRae and Leon Ames (888)

18:55pm Eye of the Needle (PG) 1981

A German spy with information that could jeopardise the D-Day landings is stranded on a small Scottish island. He falls for a frustrated local woman, but double-dealing and back-stabbing ensue. Taut World War Two espionage thriller with no end of twists, starring Donald Sutherland, Kate Nelligan and Christopher Cazenove. Based on the bestseller by Ken Follett (888)

21:00pm Memento (15) 2000

Guy Pearce stars as a desperate man who loses his short-term memory in an attack but resolves to track down the person responsible for murdering his wife in the same incident. Unable to remember events for more than a few minutes, he is forced to rely on copious note-taking and bizarre tattoos all over his body, in the hope that he'll eventually track down the culprit. Christopher Nolan's brilliantly innovative, acclaimed thriller recounts the tale backwards, creating an unsettling narrative structure. Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano and Mark Boone Jnr co-star (888)

23:05pm Bob le Flambeur (PG) 1955

A down-on-his-luck gambler plans an audacious robbery at a casino — but doesn't count on a string of double-crosses and mysterious beauties complicating matters. French film noir, starring Roger Duchesne, Isabelle Corey and Daniel Cauchy. Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville. Neil Jordan's English language remake The Good Thief follows

01:05am The Good Thief (15) 2003

Crime drama, starring Nick Nolte as a down-on-his-luck gambler and heroin addict who hatches an ambitious plan to rob a casino's priceless art collection, but has to come up with a cunning scheme to outwit his tenacious arch-enemy. Neil Jordan's complex remake of French thriller Bob Le Flambeur, co-starring Tcheky Karyo and Said Taghmaoui, and featuring a cameo appearance by Ralph Fiennes as a shady art dealer

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13:00pm Angels Over Broadway (U) 1940

A man caught embezzling from his boss considers suicide to avoid the consequences. 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

14:30pm 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. Clunky thriller that even leading man John Mills can't save, co-starring Lisa Daniely, Derek Farr, Roland Culver and Noelle Middleton (888)

16:05pm 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)

17:45pm 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

19:20pm Bless This House (U) 1972

Comedy focusing on the trials and traumas of suburban couple Sid James and Diana Coupland, and their high-spirited children Sally Geeson and Robin Askwith. This attempt to transfer the hugely popular Seventies sitcom to the big screen is not good, with most of the jokes falling flat. Luckily the decent cast — which also includes June Whitfield, Terry Scott and Peter Butterworth — make it bearable (888)

21:00pm Phone Booth (15) 2002

Arrogant publicist Colin Farrell uses a public telephone to call his girlfriend behind his wife's back. But no sooner has he hung up, than the phone rings and the voice on the other end tells him that if he hangs up he will be shot by an unseen sniper. Tense and gripping thriller, with Kiefer Sutherland providing the threatening voice at the end of the line, Katie Holmes as the trapped man's mistress and Forest Whitaker as a curious cop who suspects Farrell of murder when the mysterious villain begins firing on innocent bystanders (888)

22:35pm Croupier (15) 1997

A failed writer takes a job at a casino to support himself — and soon becomes embroiled in a dangerous plot to rob his employer, thanks to the attentions of a mysterious woman. Mike Hodges' dark and tangled crime drama was a disaster at the box office when first released in the UK, but after performing rather better in the States, finally received a deserved second chance. Clive Owen, Alex Kingston and Kate Hardie star (888)

00:25am Le Doulos (15) 1962

Brooding French gangster drama following a criminal who resumes an underworld career after his release from prison, murdering an old friend and planning a robbery. However, when the police interrupt his attempted heist and he is shot and wounded, he begins to suspect someone has informed on him. Jean-Paul Belmondo, Serge Reggiani and Monique Hennessy star

02:30am Tony Takitani (U) 2004

A withdrawn illustrator starts to come out of his shell when he marries a woman with a passion for designer clothes. But after his wife is killed in an accident, the lonely artist makes an unusual deal with a remarkably similar looking woman. Haunting, bittersweet Japanese drama starring Rie Miyazawa in a dual role alongside Issei Ogata and Shinohara Takahumi

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13:00pm 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. Shallow drama, based on the novel by William E Barrett, with Gene Tierney, Lee J Cobb, EG Marshall and Agnes Moorehead (888)

14:50pm Heaven Can Wait (U) 1943

Don Ameche is always worth watching, regardless of the film. In this one he plays a roguish playboy who makes a deal with the Devil after recalling his life of sin at the entrance to Hell. Great, witty, stuff which was remade by Warren Beatty in 1978. With Gene Tierney and Laird Cregar

17:10pm Good Morning, Miss Dove (PG) 1955

An ailing former schoolteacher remembers the many pupils who passed through her classroom over the years. The now grown up and successful students include a playwright, a policeman and the very doctor who is to perform an operation on the old lady. Sentimental drama, starring Robert Stack, Jennifer Jones, Robert Douglas and Kipp Hamilton (888)

19:20pm The Brady Bunch Movie (PG) 1995

The cheesy all-American family face a testing time as their brash neighbours scheme to buy their much-loved split-level home and tear it down to make room for a shopping mall. It soon looks like the ruthless capitalism of the urban jungle in Nineties Los Angeles will destroy their idyllic way of life. Comedy, starring Shelley Long, Christine Taylor and Gary Cole (888)

21:00pm Alien (18) 1979

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)

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23:20pm Le Cercle Rouge (PG) 1970

A thief is released from prison on the same day a murderer escapes from custody. The two criminals join forces to carry out a jewel heist, but have to contend with a mob boss out for revenge and a detective who forces a nightclub owner to help him set a trap for them. French crime thriller, starring Alain Delon, Gian Maria Volante and Yves Montand
02:00am Bad Lieutenant (18) 1992

Police detective Harvey Keitel sinks into a morass of drug-taking, stealing and general criminal behaviour — until an assault on a nun gives him an opportunity to redeem himself by catching her attackers. Abel Ferrara's disturbing and controversial thriller makes for powerful, if uncomfortable viewing. With Frankie Thorn, Brian McElroy and Peggy Gormley (888)

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13:00pm The Eve of St Mark (U) 1944

A young man's romance is brought to an abrupt halt when he's drafted. 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 his ordeal. Understated adaptation of Maxwell Anderson's Broadway play, which touched a nerve with audiences reeling from the effects of the ongoing war. Drama, starring William Eythe and Anne Baxter, alongside Michael O'Shea and Vincent Price (888)

14:50pm On Moonlight Bay (U) 1951

Doris Day stars as a tomboy living in a small American town during World War One, who finds her father less than sympathetic about her romance with fresh-faced college student Gordon MacRae, leaving her wondering whether she is doomed to be parted from her young love, or if they'll find harmony together. Appealing musical comedy, with the leading twosome bursting into spirited renditions of songs including I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles, Till We Meet Again and the title number. Leon Ames, Jack Smith, Rosemary DeCamp and Mary Wickes are among the supporting cast (888)

16:40pm The Day Will Dawn (U) 1942

Thrilling World War Two adventure about a journalist who's sent to occupied Norway by the British authorities. He's assigned to help the RAF sabotage an important German U-boat installation, and enlists the help of a local girl to aid his endeavour. However, the plan goes awry, leaving him in the hands of the enemy — and sentenced to be shot. Hugh Williams, Griffiths Jones, Deborah Kerr and Ralph Richardson head the top-drawer cast (888)

18:35pm The Apartment (PG) 1960

Comedy drama starring Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine, which garnered best picture and the best director Oscars for Billy Wilder. Lemmon plays a lonely insurance clerk, who rents out his flat to executives for their romantic liaisons, but then finds one of them has set his sights on his girl (MacLaine). The film is on the long side, but it fizzes along nicely

21:00pm Gladiator (15) 2000

Director Ridley Scott's Oscar-winning drama, starring Russell Crowe as a betrayed Roman general who wins acclaim as a gladiator in the Colosseum. He never loses sight of his prime goal — to exact revenge on the emperor who ordered the murder of his wife and son. Joaquin Phoenix plays the twisted villain, with support from Richard Harris, Derek Jacobi, Connie Nielsen and Oliver Reed, who died during production (888)

23:50pm Army in the Shadows (12) 1969

World War Two drama about a leader of the French resistance, who is betrayed by a colleague and taken to a German prison camp. However, he manages to escape his confinement and returns to his home town of Marseilles to track down the man who turned him in to the Nazis. World War Two drama, starring Lino Ventura, Simone Signoret and Paul Meurisse

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13:00pm Affair in Trinidad (PG) 1952

Rita Hayworth stars as a nightclub singer who helps police catch the ruthless gangsters responsible for murdering her husband. But the plan is complicated when her brother-in-law shows up, determined to get revenge on the killers himself. Tropical melodrama, with Glenn Ford, Alexander Scourby and Torin Thatcher

15:05pm The Way Ahead (U) 1944

A group of slipshod British Army recruits face a testing time as they undergo a tough training regimen aimed at whipping them into shape to fight in World War Two. Stirring do***entary-style drama originally intended as a training film, and full of flag-waving patriotism as a result. David Niven, Stanley Holloway, Raymond Huntley, William Hartnell, John Laurie and James Donald star. Peter Ustinov co-wrote the script, which was adapted from a tale by Eric Ambler (888)

17:20pm The African Queen (PG) 1951

A cinematic gem, this romantic adventure features the perfect pairing of Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn. He won his only Oscar for his performance as the booze-sodden captain of a steamer, while she co-stars as a prim missionary who turns to him for help when violence erupts. But the barbed animosity between them begins to fade away as they face increasing danger. Robert Morley, Peter Bull and Theodore Bikel offer support

19:30pm The Animal (12) 2001

A hapless wimp dreams of becoming a police officer, but thinks his chance has gone following a car accident which leaves him critically injured. That is, until a scientist offers to make his physique better than ever before — by rebuilding him with the body parts of animals. All seems well, until some beastly traits begin to emerge. Wacky one-joke comedy, starring Rob Schneider, Edward Asner and Colleen Haskell

21:00pm The Green Mile (18) 1999

An 8ft-tall convicted murderer arrives on death row, where the guards are stunned to learn he's scared of the dark — and can apparently perform miracles. His extraordinary ability to heal makes many of the staff doubt his guilt, but emotions run high as they realise there's no overturning the sentence. Oscar-nominated supernatural drama based on a novel by Stephen King, starring Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan, David Morse and Harry Dean Stanton (888)

00:25am The Good Thief (15) 2003

Crime drama, starring Nick Nolte as a down-on-his-luck gambler and heroin addict who hatches an ambitious plan to rob a casino's priceless art collection, but has to come up with a cunning scheme to outwit his tenacious arch-enemy. Neil Jordan's complex remake of French thriller Bob Le Flambeur, co-starring Tcheky Karyo and Said Taghmaoui, and featuring a cameo appearance by Ralph Fiennes as a shady art dealer (888)

02:30am Tony Takitani (U) 2004

A withdrawn illustrator starts to come out of his shell when he marries a woman with a passion for designer clothes. But after his wife is killed in an accident, the lonely artist makes an unusual deal with a remarkably similar looking woman. Haunting, bittersweet Japanese drama starring Rie Miyazawa in a dual role alongside Issei Ogata and Shinohara Takahumi

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13:00pm Down to Earth (U) 1947

One of the nine Greek muses is horrified at the portrayal of her and her fellow goddesses in a Broadway musical, and heads to Earth bearing notes. But when her suggested changes result in the show flopping, she must help the beleaguered producer come up with a surefire hit to keep his gangster investors happy. Musical fantasy, starring Rita Hayworth, Larry Parks, Marc Platt, Roland Culver and Edward Everett Horton

14:55pm The One That Got Away (U) 1957
Gripping World War Two adventure telling the true story of pilot Franz von Werra (Hardy Kruger), a German PoW 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. Colin Gordon, Terence Alexander and Michael Goodliffe also star (888)

17:10pm Texas (U) 1941

Two American Civil War veterans travel home to the South, where they attempt to set up their own cattle business. Western, starring William Holden, Glenn Ford, Claire Trevor and George Bancroft

18:55pm Jack & Sarah (15) 1995

A lawyer's life is turned upside down by his wife's death in childbirth, leaving him to pick up the pieces and raise their daughter with the help of an unconventional American nanny. This emotional romantic comedy strikes a fair balance between sentiment and slush. Richard E Grant, Samantha Mathis, Judi Dench and Ian McKellen are among the experienced cast

21:00pm Kingpin (12) 1995

Offbeat comedy from the makers of Dumb and Dumber, and There's Something About Mary. Woody Harrelson stars as an alcoholic, one-handed former tenpin bowling champion who goes all out to persuade an Amish man to take up the sport professionally. Randy Quaid, Vanessa Angel, Bill Murray and Richard Tyson also star (888)

23:10pm Serial Mom (18) 1994

Superior black comedy, with Kathleen Turner giving a hilarious star turn as an all-American housewife, who takes protecting her family to extreme measures. In between keeping a perfect home and raising the children, she takes to tormenting and bumping off all those who can't live up to her high standards, often dispatching them in extremely gruesome ways. Directed and written by John Waters and co-starring Ricki Lake, Sam Waterston and Matthew Lillard. Music fans should watch out for a rowdy cameo from one-time grunge queens L7

00:55am Untold Scandal (18) 2003

Lee Mi-Sook plays the bitter Lady Cho, who pleads with her cousin to seduce and impregnate her husband's concubine, in a bizarre act of revenge. However, the womanising relative has his eyes on a young widow, forcing the manipulative wife to use all her sensual powers of persuasion. Based on the novel Dangerous Liaisons, E J-Yong's sensual drama is hardly original, but the backdrop of an 18th-century Korean dynasty, coupled with some outstanding photography, makes this a vibrant, entertaining adaptation. Bae Yong-Jun and Jun Do-Youn co-star

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13:00pm The Day Will Dawn (U) 1942

Thrilling World War Two adventure about a journalist who's sent to occupied Norway by the British authorities. He's assigned to help the RAF sabotage an important German U-boat installation, and enlists the help of a local girl to aid his endeavour. However, the plan goes awry, leaving him in the hands of the enemy — and sentenced to be shot. Hugh Williams, Griffiths Jones, Deborah Kerr and Ralph Richardson head the top-drawer cast (888)

14:55pm Autumn Leaves (U) 1956

Middle-aged spinster Joan Crawford rushes into marriage with a handsome younger man whose scheming ways and pathological lying soon have her fearing for her life. Thriller, also starring Cliff Robertson, Lorne Greene and Vera Miles

17:05pm The Way Ahead (U) 1944

A group of slipshod British Army recruits face a testing time as they undergo a tough training regimen aimed at whipping them into shape to fight in World War Two. Stirring do***entary-style drama originally intended as a training film, and full of flag-waving patriotism as a result. David Niven, Stanley Holloway, Raymond Huntley, William Hartnell, John Laurie and James Donald star. Peter Ustinov co-wrote the script, which was adapted from a tale by Eric Ambler (888)

19:15pm Small Time Crooks (PG) 1999

A petty thief plots to rob a bank by tunneling in from the vacant shop next door, so he gets his wife to open a bakery as a cover for the heist. Unfortunately, the robbery goes awry — but the cookie shop proves a big hit, providing the crooks with an unexpected source of riches. It's a decent enough comedy, but tails off toward the end. Woody Allen directs, writes and co-stars with Tracey Ullman, Hugh Grant, Elaine May and Michael Rapaport (888)

21:00pm The Magdalene Sisters (15) 2002

This hugely effective and controversial drama is not easy to watch, but it's well worth the effort. It follows the harrowing experiences of four women whose behaviour is deemed sinful, so they're sent to live in a convent — little anticipating the humiliation and hard work the nuns are eager to dish out. Anne-Marie Duff, Eileen Walsh, Geraldine McEwan and Nora-Jane Noone head the cast (888)

23:15pm Movie Rush An in-depth look at the latest movie releases

23:20pm Carrie (18) 1976

Brian De Palma's assured adaptation of Stephen King's chilling tale. A shy teenager with strange powers struggles to cope with her abusive mother and classmates. When a personable fellow pupil invites her to the prom, she vows to enjoy herself — but happiness turns to fury when her tormentors play a cruel prank, and she unleashes her deadly abilities. Memorably bloody horror, starring Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, Amy Irving and Nancy Allen (888)

01:10am The Riverman (18) 2004

A crime expert is asked to assist in a manhunt for a serial killer, and in a bid to get inside the mind of a murderer, he begins a series of gruelling and disturbing interviews with the notorious Ted Bundy. Fact-based drama, which is an adaptation of the novel that also inspired the chilling blockbuster Silence of the Lambs. Bruce Greenwood and Cary Elwes star

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13:00 Chance of a Lifetime (1950)

Comedy drama about a group of workers who agree to swap places with their stressed factory owner, take over and run the plant.

14:55 The Wolves of Willoughby Chase (1988)

Stuart Orme's , based on Joan Aiken's fantasy novel, is set during the rule of James III. where two young cousins are taken from their comfortable home to a snow-swept orphanage while evil governess Stephanie Beacham plots to steal their uncle's fortune. But nature has a way of exacting revenge...

16:40 The Silent Enemy (1958)

Real-life war drama, written and directed by William Fairchild. Laurence Harvey plays Lieutenant Crabb, who led a daring Allied team of frogmen against Italy in the Mediterranean in 1941.

18:55 Jack and Sarah (1995)

Richard E Grant stars as a successful London lawyer whose wife dies in childbirth, leaving him to cope alone with the newborn baby. He hires Samantha Mathis, a young American waitress, to babysit. Slowly, the pair form a relationship in Tim Sullivan's charming comedy drama.

21:00 Happy Gilmore (1996)

Adam Sandler stars in Dennis Dugan's rumbustious comedy as Happy Gilmore, the bad boy ice hockey player who fails to make the grade because he can't skate or control his temper. But he does have a powerful shot and realises he can hit a golf ball 400 yards...

22:45 Frailty (2001)

A chilling, provocative and original thriller. In Bill Paxton's directorial debut, the family that slays together truly stays together. A dark little thriller concerning God-fearing rural Texan types with a yen for righteous serial killing.

00:40 Serial Mom (1994)

Hugely enjoyable black comedy starring Kathleen Turner as an apparently normal mother of a perfect small town American family who embarks on a murder spree of people who do not conform to her world view, from those who don't re-wind rented videos to those who forget to wear seat-belts. With Sam Waterston, Ricki Lake, Mink Stole and Traci Lords.

02:25 Persona (1966)

A powerful, unsparing Ingmar Bergman masterpiece with Bibi Andersson as a nurse treating a mute patient who gradually breaks down herself and unburdens her emotions to her silent patient. In Swedish with subtitles.

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13:00pm Down to Earth (U) 1947

One of the nine Greek muses is horrified at the portrayal of her and her fellow goddesses in a Broadway musical, and heads to Earth bearing notes. But when her suggested changes result in the show flopping, she must help the beleaguered producer come up with a surefire hit to keep his gangster investors happy. Musical fantasy, starring Rita Hayworth, Larry Parks, Marc Platt, Roland Culver and Edward Everett Horton

14:55pm Texas (PG) 1941

Two American Civil War veterans travel home to the South, where one becomes a rustler and the other takes a job on a ranch. After going their separate ways, the former friends are drawn into a confrontation when one tries to steal the cattle that the other is driving across the state. The situation is inflamed further when it becomes apparent that both men are in love with the same woman. Western, starring William Holden, Glenn Ford, Claire Trevor and George Bancroft

16:50pm Gentleman's Agreement (U) 1947

A recently widowed seasoned journalist accepts an offer by a magazine publisher to produce a series of articles on anti-Semitism. In order to gain an insight into the subject, the writer decides to pose a Jew, but isn't prepared for the torrent of racial abuse he receives. Warts-and-all drama, based on Laura Z Hobson's controversial bestseller, and featuring an outstanding performance by Gregory Peck. Dorothy McGuire, John Garfield and Celeste Holm appear in the high quality supporting cast

19:05pm The Return of the Musketeers (PG) 1989

D'Artagnan reunites his former companions to save the Queen from the evil Cardinal Mazarin, but the latter's cunning plan pits the heroes against each other. Meanwhile, the daughter of a vanquished enemy seeks revenge on the four heroes. Lively swashbuckling adventure which just about lives up to the standards set by the first two movies. Oliver Reed, Michael York, Frank Finlay and Richard Chamberlain reprise their roles as the swashbuckling rogues alongside Kim Cattrall and C Thomas Howell. Sadly, comedy actor Roy Kinnear died part-way through the filming, and a stand-in was used in some of his scenes

21:00pm Stealing Beauty (15) 1995

An American teenager visits Tuscany for the summer, hoping to discover her father's true identity with only her dead mother's diary for help — and ends up falling in love for the first time. Acclaimed Italian director Bernardo Bertolucci's lavish and elegant coming-of-age drama, which shot Liv Tyler to international fame. Jeremy Irons, Sinead Cusack, Joseph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz co-star

23:15pm Beneath the Planet of the Apes (15) 1969

More monkey business as American astronaut James Franciscus and chimpanzee scientist Kim Hunter team up to search for missing friend 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 star in this sci-fi adventure sequel (888)

01:00am A Clockwork Orange (18) 1971

Stanley Kubrick's critically acclaimed, but hugely controversial, drama telling the story of Alex, a sadistic youth whose principal interests are rape, ultra-violence and Beethoven. Eventually arrested and imprisoned, Alex is subjected to a sinister form of aversion therapy designed to brainwash him into a state of placid conformity. Based on the novel by Anthony Burgess, with Malcolm McDowell, Warren Clarke, Patrick Magee, Adrienne Corri and David Prowse. Kubrick himself effectively banned the film in the UK and it has only been available in Britain since the director's death in 1999 (888)

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13:00pm 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

15:00pm Millions Like Us (U) 1943

Good-natured sentimental British drama about the fortunes of a family split up during World War Two. The action focuses largely on the exploits of youngest member Patricia Roc, who hopes to do something glamorous for the war effort, but ends up working in a factory. However, she resolves to make the best of it — and even manages to find romance. Also starring Eric Portman, Gordon Jackson and Anne Crawford

17:05pm The Count of Monte Cristo (U) 1975

Swashbuckling historical adventure, with Richard Chamberlain on fine form in the lead. He plays a Frenchman determined to exact revenge on the scheming enemies who had him imprisoned on false charges. David Greene's adaptation of the classic novel by Alexandre Dumas is endlessly entertaining, and bolstered by a top-drawer cast, which also includes Tony Curtis, Trevor Howard, Louis Jourdan and Donald Pleasence

19:15pm 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. Threadbare family comedy which pales in comparison to the 1950 original and leaves Martin struggling with the implausible plot and paper-thin jokes. Bonnie Hunt, Piper Perabo, Tom Welling and Hilary Duff co-star. An equally unimpressive sequel followed two years later

21:00pm Road to Perdition (15) 2002

Devoted husband and father Michael Sullivan leads a secret life as a hit-man for an Irish mobster, but faces a crisis when his son witnesses his involvement in a killing. The lad promises to keep his mouth shut, but one of Sullivan's fellow gangsters feels the boy is too much of a risk, and plans to wipe out the entire family — forcing father and son to go on the run together. American Beauty director Sam Mendes' acclaimed crime drama set in Depression-era Chicago, featuring an excellent performance by Tom Hanks. Paul Newman, Jude Law and Jennifer Jason Leigh also star

23:10pm 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. However, the youngster's presence soon proves to be unexpectedly beneficial. Drama, starring Charlotte Rampling, Ludivine Sagnier and Charles Dance

01:05am Psycho (15) 1998

Director Gus Van Sant got quite a reaction when he announced he would follow up the huge success of Good Will Hunting with this scene-by-scene remake of the classic Sixties chiller. Hitchcock fans had their worst fears confirmed when it was released — it is nowhere near as good as the original, the whole affair lacking in atmosphere. There are plenty of worse films, but none as pointless. Vince Vaughn attempts to recreate Anthony Perkins' unforgettable performance as disturbed motel owner Norman Bates, whose curious relationship with his domineering mother leads to murder. Anne Heche revisits the ill-fated shower scene immortalised in the original by Janet Leigh, while Julianne Moore, Viggo Mortensen and William H Macy offer support

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13:00pm The Silver Fleet (PG) 1943

The chief of a Dutch shipyard finds himself shunned by his neighbours and loved ones for helping the Nazis create a new kind of submarine. Little do they suspect he's come up with a plan to destroy his latest creation — as well as those who ordered him to build it. Excellent World War Two melodrama, starring Ralph Richardson, Esmond Knight, Googie Withers and Frederick Burtwell (888)

14:50pm Boomerang (PG) 1947

Dana Andrews stars as a district attorney determined to convict a vagrant of killing a prominent clergyman. However, as the intrepid 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)

16:30pm Great Expectations (PG) 1946

John Mills heads the cast of this breathtaking, Oscar-winning adaptation of the classic Dickens novel about a poor orphan whose fortune is made thanks to a mysterious benefactor, following his many adventures as he journeys toward adulthood and success. Directed by David Lean, whose credits also include The Bridge on the River Kwai, Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago. Alec Guinness co-stars, along with Valerie Hobson, Bernard Miles, Finlay Currie and Jean Simmons

18:45pm Little Women (U) 1994

Impressive adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel following the fortunes of four Massachusetts sisters growing up in Civil War America, encountering the trials of love and life as they reach maturity during an age of confusion. Winona Ryder stars as the headstrong Jo, with Susan Sarandon as matriarch Marmee, dishing out the occasional snippet of feminist doctrine. Gabriel Byrne, Kirsten Dunst and Claire Danes also star (888)

21:00pm Lethal Weapon 2 (18) 1989

Hyperactive cop Martin Riggs (Mel Gibson) rejoins staid partner Roger Murtaugh (Danny Glover) in an explosive sequel to their first mega-destructive action thriller. This time they set their sights on a gang of sinister and hopelessly stereotypical South African villains who are plotting to traffic drugs into the US via their embassy. Joe Pesci makes his first appearance in the franchise and Joss Ackland leads the bad guys, while Patsy Kensit is on hand as the love interest

23:10pm 5x2: Cinq Fois Deux (15) 2004

Premiere. A French couple's doomed relationship is examined in five stages, beginning with their divorce and working backwards to the time when they first fell in love. Francois Ozon's interesting approach, which follows the pair's separation with increasingly nostalgic scenes, successfully demonstrates the frustrations of a failed relationship, but the indifferent characters fail to create any feeling of sympathy. Intriguing drama, with Valeria Bruni-Tedeschi and Stephane Freiss

00:55am Deterrence (15) 1999

The US President gets trapped in a snowbound diner just as hostilities erupt in the Middle East, forcing him and his companions to face the looming spectre of nuclear war. Surprisingly intelligent thriller written and directed by Rod Lurie. Kevin Pollak is convincing as the anxious leader, while Timothy Hutton and Sheryl Lee Ralph provide excellent support as the White House advisers (888)

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13:00pm Autumn Leaves (18) 1956

Middle-aged spinster Joan Crawford rushes into marriage with a handsome younger man whose scheming ways and pathological lying soon have her fearing for her life. Disturbing thriller, also starring Cliff Robertson, Lorne Greene and Vera Miles

15:00pm The Gift Horse (PG) 1952

Forgettable seafaring adventure, which sees Navy captain Trevor Howard reluctantly taking charge of an old US destroyer during World War Two. His attempts to take command of the vessel and her crew prove problematic when hostility erupts, though the prospect of facing the mighty German force brings much-needed unity. Richard Attenborough, Bernard Lee, Sonny Tufts and James Donald also number among the cast (888)

16:55pm The Man in Grey (U) 1943

An aristocratic girl extends the hand of charity to an impoverished friend — who responds by attempting to steal her husband. Entertaining melodrama, starring James Mason, Phyllis Calvert, Margaret Lockwood and Stewart Granger

18:45pm The Battle of the River Plate (U) 1956

Powell and Pressburger's solid and thought-provoking World War Two adventure about the British Navy's pursuit and eventual cornering of enemy battleship the Graf Spee in Montevideo harbour, where German commanding officer Peter Finch is faced with an impossible dilemma. Starring John Gregson, Anthony Quayle, Bernard Lee and Jack Gwillim. Finch pulls off something of a coup by managing to portray a Nazi officer as a sympathetic and even noble figure at a time when emotions were still running high where the conflict was concerned (888)

21:00pm The Magdalene Sisters (15) 2002

This hugely effective and controversial drama is not easy to watch, but it's well worth the effort. It follows the harrowing experiences of four women whose behaviour is deemed sinful, so they're sent to live in a convent — little anticipating the humiliation and hard work the nuns are eager to dish out. Anne-Marie Duff, Eileen Walsh, Geraldine McEwan and Nora-Jane Noone head the cast (888)

23:15pm Mean Machine (15) 2001

A soccer star gives in to temptation and deliberately throws a crucial match — but when his misdeeds become public knowledge, he finds himself on a slippery slope. It's not long before he ends up behind bars, where he's persuaded to form a football team to take on the prison guards. But whipping his fellow inmates into shape could prove to be a tricky proposition. Daft and predictable comedy with a definite dark side, starring Vinnie Jones, Jason Statham, David Hemmings and Jason Flemyng (888)

01:10am The Hustler (15) 1961

One of the finest movies in Paul Newman's impressive back catalogue. The blue-eyed star plays disillusioned but arrogant pool shark Fast Eddie Felson, who regains his self-respect by taking on champion player Minnesota Fats (Jackie Gleason). George C Scott, Piper Laurie, Murray Hamilton and Myron McCormick also star in this unmissable classic drama, which just seems to get better with age

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13:00pm Golden Boy (U) 1938

Dilemma facing a youngster equally skilled at boxing and playing the violin. Despite his father's disapproval, he pursues his sporting interest — but when it brings him into contact with organised crime, he starts to regret his decision. With Barbara Stanwyck and Adolphe Menjou

15:05pm The Ghost and Mrs Muir (U) 1947

Lonely widow Gene Tierney realises the spirit of a dead sea captain is haunting her new home but, devoid of fear, she gradually falls for his spectral charms. Fantasy, also starring Rex Harrison and George Sanders (888)

17:10pm The Wolves of Willoughby Chase (PG) 1989

Emily Hudson and Aleks Darowska star as brave cousins who discover their wicked governess (Stephanie Beacham) is out to get her hands on their rightful inheritance. They vow to reclaim what is theirs — only to discover they have a battle on their hands. Chilling children's adventure with some disturbing scenes, and a couple of odd casting choices. Mel Smith, Richard O'Brien, Geraldine James and Jane Horrocks also appear (888)

19:05pm The Return of the Musketeers (PG) 1989

D'Artagnan reunites his former companions to save the Queen from the evil Cardinal Mazarin, but the latter's cunning plan pits the heroes against each other. Meanwhile, the daughter of a vanquished enemy seeks revenge on the four heroes. Lively swashbuckling adventure which just about lives up to the standards set by the first two movies. Oliver Reed, Michael York, Frank Finlay and Richard Chamberlain reprise their roles as the swashbuckling rogues alongside Kim Cattrall and C Thomas Howell. Sadly, comedy actor Roy Kinnear died part-way through the filming, and a stand-in was used in some of his scenes

21:00pm The Green Mile (18) 1999

An 8ft-tall convicted murderer arrives on death row, where the guards are stunned to learn he's scared of the dark — and can apparently perform miracles. His extraordinary ability to heal makes many of the staff doubt his guilt, but emotions run high as they realise there's no overturning the sentence. Oscar-nominated supernatural drama based on a novel by Stephen King, starring Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan, David Morse and Harry Dean Stanton (888)

00:30am Frailty (15) 2001

A man tells the FBI his brother is the serial killer spreading terror through the community. As the police strive to prevent further murders, it emerges that his unhinged sibling is claiming the crimes are the work of God — and the roots of the cause lies buried in his childhood. Fascinating and gripping thriller told largely in flashback, directed by and starring Bill Paxton. Matthew McConaughey, Powers Boothe and Matthew O'Leary also appear (888)

02:25am Hav Plenty (15) 1997

Impoverished would-be author Lee Plenty is struggling with writer's block and reduced to sleeping in his car. A break from his routine comes in the shape of an invitation to a New Year's party thrown by wealthy female friend Hav. The writer soon finds himself the centre of attention for every woman in the house — but doesn't realise that he and Hav just might be made for each other. Peculiar and ultimately unfulfilling romantic comedy, written, directed by and starring Christopher Scott Cherot, with Chenoa Maxwell, Hill Harper and Tammi Katherine Jones (888)

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13:00pm The Silver Fleet (PG) 1943

The chief of a Dutch shipyard finds himself shunned by his neighbours and loved ones for helping the Nazis create a new kind of submarine. Little do they suspect he's come up with a plan to destroy his latest creation — as well as those who ordered him to build it. Excellent World War Two melodrama, starring Ralph Richardson, Esmond Knight, Googie Withers and Frederick Burtwell

14:50pm Last of the Badmen (PG) 1957

A Chicago detective takes a perilous undercover job in an attempt to capture a gang of crooks who have hit upon a clever money-making scheme — spring outlaws from jail and involve them in robberies to put the price on their head up, then kill them and claim the bounty. Offbeat but shamefully miscast Western, starring George Montgomery, James Best, Douglas Kennedy and Keith Larsen
16:25pm Gentleman's Agreement (U) 1947

A seasoned journalist pretends to be Jewish to gain first-hand experience of anti-Semitism, but isn't prepared for the torrent of racial abuse he receives. Warts-and-all drama, starring Gregory Peck, Dorothy McGuire, John Garfield and Celeste Holm

18:50pm The Pink Panther (PG) 1963

The world's most inept police detective, Inspector Clouseau, heads off to Switzerland in search of a suave jewel thief targeting a valuable gem — but the bumbling officer's attempts to foil the crime create chaos. Blake Edwards' priceless comedy, which proved so successful it spawned a host of sequels (and a few misjudged remakes). Peter Sellers is on side-splitting form as the clumsy copper, alongside David Niven, Capucine, Robert Wagner and Claudia Cardinale. Watch out for the famed cartoon Pink Panther making his debut appearance in the opening credits

21:00pm Road to Perdition (15) 2002

Devoted husband and father Michael Sullivan leads a secret life as a hit-man for an Irish mobster, but faces a crisis when his son witnesses his involvement in a killing. The lad promises to keep his mouth shut, but one of Sullivan's fellow gangsters feels the boy is too much of a risk, and plans to wipe out the entire family — forcing father and son to go on the run together. American Beauty director Sam Mendes' acclaimed crime drama set in Depression-era Chicago, featuring an excellent performance by Tom Hanks. Paul Newman, Jude Law and Jennifer Jason Leigh also star

23:10pm Miller's Crossing (18) 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 *** Harden and John Turturro

01:20am Beneath the Planet of the Apes (15) 1969

More monkey business as American astronaut James Franciscus and chimpanzee scientist Kim Hunter team up to search for missing friend 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 star in this sci-fi adventure sequel

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13:00pm Green for Danger (PG) 1946

Side-splitting, classic comedy thriller set in a rural English emergency hospital during World War Two. The remarkable Alastair Sim stars as a Scotland Yard inspector investigating a series of bizarre murders in the operating theatre — and he soon formulates a complex and cunning plan to reveal which of the suspects is actually the ruthless killer. With Sally Gray, Trevor Howard, Leo Genn and Rosamund John (888)

14:45pm The Barefoot Contessa (PG) 1954

Hollywood impresario Humphrey Bogart makes a star of beautiful Spanish dancer Ava Gardner in this scathing satire of the film business. Offbeat drama, co-starring Edmond O'Brien, Marius Goring and Valentina Cortese. Not as good as writer-director Joseph L Mankiewicz's earlier hit All About Eve, but still a treat (888)

17:15pm Miss Grant Takes Richmond (U) 1949

A crook creates a fake real estate company to cover up his real business — running illegal gambling. To maintain the illusion, he hires a naive young woman to be his secretary, thinking she isn't bright enough to work out the truth. However, when the receptionist learns some of her friends are about to lose their homes, the hustler is forced to do his fake job for real to keep his secret. Comedy, starring Lucille Ball and William Holden

18:55pm Made in America (12) 1993

A school project leads a black woman to discover she's the product of artificial insemination. When she tracks down her real-life dad, she's horrified to find he's a brash, white, used-car salesman, notorious for his outrageous TV ads, and with little inclination to take on the responsibilities of parenthood. Fitfully funny romantic comedy, starring Whoopi Goldberg, Ted Danson, Nia Long and Will Smith

21:00pm Lethal Weapon 2 (18) 1989

Hyperactive cop Martin Riggs (Mel Gibson) rejoins staid partner Roger Murtaugh (Danny Glover) in an explosive sequel to their first mega-destructive action thriller. This time they set their sights on a gang of sinister and hopelessly stereotypical South African villains who are plotting to traffic drugs into the US via their embassy. Joe Pesci makes his first appearance in the franchise and Joss Ackland leads the bad guys, while Patsy Kensit is on hand as the love interest

23:10pm Deathwatch (15) 2002

A group of World War One soldiers become lost in No Man's Land, and set up camp in a seemingly deserted trench — but as strange things start happening, they realise it's haunted by an evil supernatural force. Dismal horror that fails to thrill or chill, starring Jamie Bell, Hugo Speer, Matthew Rhys, Andy Serkis and Laurence Fox

00:55am Two-Lane Blacktop (18) 1971

Road movie, following the progress of two easygoing American drifters as they crank up their supercharged car and hit the highways to compete in a high-speed cross-country race to Washington. Singer-songwriter James Taylor stars alongside Beach Boys drummer Dennis Wilson. With Warren Oates and Laurie Bird giving the musicians support

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13:00pm By the Light of the Silvery Moon (U) 1953

A soldier returns from World War One to his small American home town and causes disruption in his sweetheart's household by trying to postpone their wedding. As if that wasn't enough to deal with, the blushing bride suspects her father of having an affair with a sultry French actress. Lively romantic musical comedy, a sequel to On Moonlight Bay, starring Doris Day, Gordon MacRae and Leon Ames.

15:10pm Boomerang (PG) 1947

Dana Andrews stars as a district attorney determined to convict a vagrant of killing a prominent clergyman. However, as the intrepid 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.

17:00pm Fanny by Gaslight (U) 1944

A deranged Victorian aristocrat manipulates the lives of those around him for personal gain, but sows the seeds of his own downfall by attempting to seduce a government minister's illegitimate but innocent daughter, who seems beset by ill fortune. Enjoyably over-the-top melodrama, starring Phyllis Calvert, James Mason, Stewart Granger and Wilfrid Lawson.

19:15pm High Anxiety (15) 1977

Mel Brooks directs and stars in this affectionate spoof of Hitchcock movies. A psychiatrist takes over the running of an institute following the suspicious death of the previous director. But when he ends up framed for murder, he must keep his own neuroses under control to prove his innocence. Psycho, Vertigo and The Birds are among the classic films getting sent up. With Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman and Harvey Korman.

21:00pm My Best Friend's Wedding (12) 1997

Sparkling, hugely popular comedy, starring Julia Roberts as a food critic who is devastated to hear her best friend is getting married, and sets out to wreck his relationship. Cameron Diaz and Dermot Mulroney co-star as the bride and groom-to-be, with a scene-stealing performance by ****** Everett as Roberts' colleague and confidant, who also gets roped into the plot — most memorably when leading a rousing rendition of I Say a Little Prayer around the dinner table.

23:00pm Shaft (18) 2000

Samuel L Jackson plays a maverick detective who vows to catch a racist criminal suspected of murdering an innocent black man. However, the only witness is reluctant to talk, and the killer turns out to be from a very wealthy family, leaving the tough-talking cop to quit the force and bring down the culprit on his own terms. It's not a patch on the original Seventies blaxploitation thriller, but the cast of this rehash have a good pedigree. With Christian Bale and Toni Collette.

00:55am Deterrence (15) 1999

The US President gets trapped in a snowbound diner just as hostilities erupt in the Middle East, forcing him and his companions to face the looming spectre of nuclear war. Surprisingly intelligent thriller written and directed by Rod Lurie. Kevin Pollak is convincing as the anxious leader, while Timothy Hutton and Sheryl Lee Ralph provide excellent support as the White House advisers

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13:00pm The Loves of Carmen (PG) 1948

Charles Vidor's romantic drama, starring Rita Hayworth as the gyspy temptress who bewitches a soldier who tries to arrest her during a street brawl. Completely infatuated with her, the young man loses his position in the army and is drawn into her world of bandits and smugglers, not realising she is leading him into self-destruction. Based on Bizet's opera and also starring Glenn Ford and Ron Randell

14:50pm The Man in Grey (U) 1943

An aristocratic girl extends the hand of charity to an impoverished friend — who responds by attempting to steal her husband. Entertaining melodrama, starring James Mason, Phyllis Calvert, Margaret Lockwood and Stewart Granger

17:05pm A Kid for Two Farthings (U) 1955

Sweetly whimsical drama set in London's East End. A six-year-old is fascinated by the stories of an elderly neighbour, who tells him about the strange powers of the mythical unicorns. The lad sets out to find such a magical beast, only to encounter a single-horned goat. Certain he's found the creature he was looking for, he takes it home — and sets about making wishes come true. Jonathan Ashmore, Celia Johnson, Diana Dors and David Kossoff star .

18:50pm The Pink Panther (PG) 1963

The world's most inept police detective, Inspector Clouseau, heads off to Switzerland in search of a suave jewel thief targeting a valuable gem — but the bumbling officer's attempts to foil the crime create chaos. Blake Edwards' priceless comedy, which proved so successful it spawned a host of sequels (and a few misjudged remakes). Peter Sellers is on side-splitting form as the clumsy copper, alongside David Niven, Capucine, Robert Wagner and Claudia Cardinale. Watch out for the famed cartoon Pink Panther making his debut appearance in the opening credits .

21:00pm America's Sweethearts (12) 2001

Publicist Billy Crystal is faced with disaster when Tinseltown's golden couple break up just as their new film is released, so is forced to hurl himself into attempts to get them back together and boost box-office takings. Entertaining romantic comedy that takes a few neat swipes at the gloss and glamour of Hollywood along the way, but lacks the essential bite to make it a classic. The top-drawer cast also includes John Cusack, Julia Roberts, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Christopher Walken .

22:55pm Deathwatch (15) 2002

A group of World War One soldiers become lost in No Man's Land, and set up camp in a seemingly deserted trench — but as strange things start happening, they realise it's haunted by an evil supernatural force. Dismal horror that fails to thrill or chill, starring Jamie Bell, Hugo Speer, Matthew Rhys, Andy Serkis and Laurence Fox

00:40am The Contender (15) 2000

A female senator is nominated to be vice president — just as sordid details about her ***ual behaviour are dragged into the public eye by a scheming congressman. Intelligent although slightly hysterical drama, starring Joan Allen in an Oscar-nominated performance, alongside Gary Oldman, Jeff Bridges and Sam Elliott

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13:00pm Miss Grant Takes Richmond (U) 1949

A crook creates a fake real estate company to cover up his real business — running illegal gambling. To maintain the illusion, he hires a naive young woman to be his secretary, thinking she isn't bright enough to work out the truth. However, when the receptionist learns some of her friends are about to lose their homes, the hustler is forced to do his fake job for real to keep his secret. Comedy, starring Lucille Ball and William Holden

14:45pm Appointment in London (U) 1952

Unimaginative wartime drama about the assorted exploits of a Bo'mber Command squadron during one month in 1943. The action focuses on the intense rivalry between an overworked Wing Commander and an American officer who are in love with the same woman, but try to put aside personal feelings for the sake of the war effort. Dirk Bogarde, Bryan Forbes, Dinah Sheridan and William Sylvester are among the experienced, but sadly wasted, cast (888)

16:40pm The Ghost and Mrs Muir (U) 1947

Lonely widow Gene Tierney realises the spirit of a dead sea captain is haunting her new home but, devoid of fear, she gradually falls for his spectral charms. Fantasy, also starring Rex Harrison and George Sanders (888)

18:40pm Jean de Florette (PG) 1986

A newcomer to a French farming community falls foul of his scheming peasant neighbours in a dispute over water supplies. Director Claude Berri's superb drama deservedly won international acclaim, thanks to the beautiful photography and affecting performances from a cast including Yves Montand, Gerard Depardieu and Daniel Auteuil. Based on the novel by Marcel Pagnol, this triumph of cinema was followed by a sequel, Manon des Sources

21:00pm 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 soon realise their only option is to venture deep below the planet's surface. Special effects-laden disaster drama that manages to entertain, despite covering old ground, starring Aaron Eckhart, Hilary S****, Stanley Tucci and DJ Qualls (888)

23:30pm Rita, Sue and Bob Too (18) 1987

A bored married man decides the only way to get around his wife's indifferent attitude to *** is to have a fling with the teenage girls who babysit for them. However, it proves to be a risky manoeuvre, and his other half soon gets wind of the trio's saucy liaisons through local gossip. Stark social comedy, starring Siobhan Finneran, Michelle Holmes, George Costigan, Lesley Sharp and Willie Ross (888)

01:20am 8 Women (15) 2002

A wealthy industrialist is found murdered in his country home, and an octet of women — from the maids to his wife — find themselves under suspicion of committing the horrible crime. However, they're stranded in the mansion by a fierce snowstorm, and it's not long before the inevitable finger-pointing begins. Simply stunning musical French mystery, starring Catherine Deneuve, Emmanuelle Beart, Isabelle Huppert and Fanny Ardant

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13:00pm Last of the Badmen (PG) 1957

A Chicago detective takes a perilous undercover job in an attempt to capture a gang of crooks who have hit upon a clever money-making scheme — spring outlaws from jail and involve them in robberies to put the price on their head up, then kill them and claim the bounty. Offbeat but shamefully miscast Western, starring George Montgomery, James Best, Douglas Kennedy and Keith Larsen .

14:35pm The House on Telegraph Hill (PG) 1951

A concentration camp survivor assumes the identity of her dead friend and travels to San Francisco to stay with the deceased woman's distant family. However, her appearance scuppers the plans of a devious man to get his hands on a hefty inheritance, and he embarks on a plan to woo and then murder the new arrival. Atmospheric thriller, starring Valentina Cortese, Richard Basehart and William Lundigan .

16:20pm The Barefoot Contessa (PG) 1954

Hollywood impresario Humphrey Bogart makes a star of beautiful Spanish dancer Ava Gardner in this scathing satire of the film business. Offbeat drama, co-starring Edmond O'Brien, Marius Goring and Valentina Cortese. Not as good as writer-director Joseph L Mankiewicz's earlier hit All About Eve, but still a treat .

18:50pm Manon des Sources (PG) 1986

French drama about an isolated shepherdess who is horrified to learn the truth behind her father's death and ruthlessly seeks revenge on those responsible. However, her actions lead inevitably to tragedy. Claude Berri's beautiful sequel to Jean de Florette boasts powerful performances from the cast, which includes Emmanuelle Beart, Yves Montand, Daniel Auteuil and Elisabeth Depardieu

21:00pm Get Over It (12) 2001

A jilted teenager embarks on a series of hilarious attempts to win back his girlfriend — including turning his back on his sporting ambitions and donning tights to take a role in a Shakespeare play. But little does he realise true romance could be right under his nose. Smartly written comedy featuring strong performances from Kirsten Dunst, Ben Foster and Melissa Sagemiller. Martin Short makes a cameo appearance .

22:40pm Shaft (18) 2000

Samuel L Jackson plays a maverick detective who vows to catch a racist criminal suspected of murdering an innocent black man. However, the only witness is reluctant to talk, and the killer turns out to be from a very wealthy family, leaving the tough-talking cop to quit the force and bring down the culprit on his own terms. It's not a patch on the original Seventies blaxploitation thriller, but the cast of this rehash have a good pedigree. With Christian Bale and Toni Collette .

00:35am The Death of Mr Lazarescu (15) 2005

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

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13:00pm From Hell to Texas (PG) 1958

Don Murray stars as a wandering cowboy who accidentally kills a man and finds himself pursued by his victim's vengeful brothers. Finding shelter with a kindly ranch owner, the wanted man gradually falls in love with his host's daughter, but struggles with the knowledge that he may be caught at any moment. Henry Hathaway's Western looks incredible but offers little entertainment otherwise. Diane Varsi, Chill Wills and Dennis Hopper also star .

15:05pm Green for Danger (PG) 1946

Side-splitting, classic comedy thriller set in a rural English emergency hospital during World War Two. The remarkable Alastair Sim stars as a Scotland Yard inspector investigating a series of bizarre murders in the operating theatre — and he soon formulates a complex and cunning plan to reveal which of the suspects is actually the ruthless killer. With Sally Gray, Trevor Howard, Leo Genn and Rosamund John .

16:55pm Very Important Person (U) 1961

A stuck-up Allied scientist lands in a concentration camp during a reconnaissance mission over Germany. His bizarre attitude and a series of misunderstandings soon earn him the enmity of his fellow inmates, who suspect he's a spy — but luckily a plucky British officer vows to launch a rescue effort. Watchable wartime comedy, starring James Robertson Justice, Stanley Baxter, Leslie Phillips and Eric Sykes .

18:55pm Made in America (12) 1993

A school project leads a black woman to discover she's the product of artificial insemination. When she tracks down her real-life dad, she's horrified to find he's a brash, white, used-car salesman, notorious for his outrageous TV ads, and with little inclination to take on the responsibilities of parenthood. Fitfully funny romantic comedy, starring Whoopi Goldberg, Ted Danson, Nia Long and Will Smith

21:00pm My Best Friend's Wedding (12) 1997

Sparkling, hugely popular comedy, starring Julia Roberts as a food critic who is devastated to hear her best friend is getting married, and sets out to wreck his relationship. Cameron Diaz and Dermot Mulroney co-star as the bride and groom-to-be, with a scene-stealing performance by ****** Everett as Roberts' colleague and confidant, who also gets roped into the plot — most memorably when leading a rousing rendition of I Say a Little Prayer around the dinner table .

23:00pm Hud (15) 1963

Powerful drama, starring Oscar-winner Melvyn Douglas as a Texan rancher whose bitter feud with irresponsible son Paul Newman comes to a head following an outbreak of cattle disease. With Patricia Neal and Brandon De Wilde

01:05am The Bedroom Window (15) 1986

Steve Guttenberg tries to protect his married lover's identity by reporting an assault she witnessed to the police. However, it isn't long before cracks appear in his story and he finds himself implicated in a series of murders. Complex and confident Hitchcock-style thriller with plenty of tension from LA Confidential and 8 Mile director Curtis Hanson, also starring Elizabeth McGovern and Isabelle Huppert .

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13:00pm Little Women (U) 1994

Impressive adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel following the fortunes of four Massachusetts sisters growing up in Civil War America, encountering the trials of love and life as they reach maturity during an age of confusion. Winona Ryder stars as the headstrong Jo, with Susan Sarandon as matriarch Marmee, dishing out the occasional snippet of feminist doctrine. Gabriel Byrne, Kirsten Dunst and Claire Danes also star .

15:20pm Fanny by Gaslight (U) 1944

A deranged Victorian aristocrat manipulates the lives of those around him for personal gain, but sows the seeds of his own downfall by attempting to seduce a government minister's illegitimate but innocent daughter, who seems beset by ill fortune. Enjoyably over-the-top melodrama, starring Phyllis Calvert, James Mason, Stewart Granger and Wilfrid Lawson .

17:25pm Appointment in London (U) 1952

Unimaginative wartime drama about the assorted exploits of a ****er Command squadron during one month in 1943. The action focuses on the intense rivalry between an overworked Wing Commander and an American officer who are in love with the same woman, but try to put aside personal feelings for the sake of the war effort. Dirk Bogarde, Bryan Forbes, Dinah Sheridan and William Sylvester are among the experienced, but sadly wasted, cast .

19:15pm Porridge (PG) 1979

Comedy spin-off from the TV series, in which cellmates Fletcher and Godber are coerced into aiding an escape attempt organised by the sinister Grouty (Peter Vaughan). However, they end up struggling to break back in before their absence is detected. Starring Ronnie Barker and Richard Beckinsale, with Fulton Mackay and Brian Wilde reprising their roles as Slade Prison's familiar officers .

21:00pm Hero (12) 2004

A warlord in ancient China allows a courageous warrior to tell the amazing story of how he defeated three assassins sent by the despot to kill him — but all may not be as it seems. This dazzling martial arts adventure boasts some of the most beautifully choreographed fight scenes ever committed to celluloid, and the dramatic visuals and glorious colour serve to heighten the sense of real cinematic spectacle. Zhang Yimou is the man behind the masterpiece, while Jet Li, Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung star

22:55pm 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. However, the youngster's presence soon proves to be unexpectedly beneficial. Drama, starring Charlotte Rampling, Ludivine Sagnier and Charles Dance .

00:50am Get Real (15) 1999

A schoolboy confides in a frumpy fellow pupil when he is haunted by feelings of confusion about his ***uality, and falls for the head boy. But he receives a shock when his feelings are returned. Cliche-ridden romantic drama, starring Ben Silverstone, Brad Gorton and Charlotte Brittain

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13:00pm The Loves of Carmen (PG) 1948

Charles Vidor's romantic drama, starring Rita Hayworth as the gyspy temptress who bewitches a soldier who tries to arrest her during a street brawl. Completely infatuated with her, the young man loses his position in the army and is drawn into her world of bandits and smugglers, not realising she is leading him into self-destruction. Based on Bizet's opera and also starring Glenn Ford and Ron Randell

15:00pm A Kid for Two Farthings (U) 1955

Sweetly whimsical drama set in London's East End. A six-year-old is fascinated by the stories of an elderly neighbour, who tells him about the strange powers of the mythical unicorns. The lad sets out to find such a magical beast, only to encounter a single-horned goat. Certain he's found the creature he was looking for, he takes it home — and sets about making wishes come true. Jonathan Ashmore, Celia Johnson, Diana Dors and David Kossoff star .

16:55pm The Raid (U) 1954

Van Heflin heads the cast of this dark, tense American civil war drama about a band of escaped confederate prisoners planning an attack on a Canadian border town. Their leader goes undercover as a businessman to get the lie of the land, but as he strikes up a relationship with a local widow and her son, he undergoes a crisis of conscience. With Anne Bancroft and Lee Marvin .

18:40pm The Way West (PG) 1967

A group of pioneering adventurers travel across the great plains of 19th-century America. Their arduous journey soon leads them into danger, but luckily veteran politician Kirk Douglas can guide them to safety. Bold Western, boasting a great cast and fantastic photography — and the story's exciting too. Robert Mitchum, Richard Widmark, Lola Albright and Michael Witney co-star, alongside Sally Field in her big-screen debut .

21:00pm The Green Mile (18) 1999

An 8ft-tall convicted murderer arrives on death row, where the guards are stunned to learn he's scared of the dark — and can apparently perform miracles. His extraordinary ability to heal makes many of the staff doubt his guilt, but emotions run high as they realise there's no overturning the sentence. Oscar-nominated supernatural drama based on a novel by Stephen King, starring Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan, David Morse and Harry Dean Stanton .

00:25am The French Lieutenant's Woman (12) 1981

Meryl Streep and Jeremy Irons star as actors whose lives begin to mirror those of their characters while making a film about a Victorian gentleman's scandalous affair with a melancholy woman shunned by her neighbours. Romantic drama, with Leo McKern and Peter Vaughan. Adapted from John Fowles' novel by Harold Pinter

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13:00pm The House on Telegraph Hill (PG) 1951

A concentration camp survivor assumes the identity of her dead friend and travels to San Francisco to stay with the deceased woman's distant family. However, her appearance scuppers the plans of a devious man to get his hands on a hefty inheritance, and he embarks on a plan to woo and then murder the new arrival. Atmospheric thriller, starring Valentina Cortese, Richard Basehart and William Lundigan

14:50pm It Should Happen to You (PG) 1954

A publicity-seeking actress with an urge to be famous comes up with a plan to make a name for herself. She rents a billboard in New York with her name and picture on it, and soon becomes an overnight sensation — despite not actually being famous for anything. Meanwhile, a wealthy playboy becomes infatuated with her, to the consternation of her film-maker boyfriend. Comedy, starring Judy Holliday, Peter Lawford and Jack Lemmon in his screen debut

16:30pm Dragonwyck (PG) 1946

Gothic melodrama, starring Vincent Price as a Nicholas Van Ryn, a wealthy Dutch immigrant living in 1840s New York, who loathes his wife for not providing him with a son. When the man becomes infatuated with a visiting distant relative, he poisons his wife so that the two can marry, and they are soon blessed with a child. However, the early death of his only son proves too much for Nicolas, and he is driven over the edge, putting his new spouse in danger. Gothic melodrama, with Gene Tierney, Walter Huston and Glenn Langan

18:35pm A River Runs Through It (PG) 1992

Robert Redford's carefully crafted emotional drama about two very different brothers, brought up in a strict religious household and united only by a shared enthusiasm for fishing, who find their uneasy relationship cut short by tragedy. Starring Brad Pitt, Craig Sheffer, Tom Skerritt, Emily Lloyd and Brenda Blethyn. The leisurely pace is complemented by the gorgeous photography, and the tale itself works well thanks to good performances from the cast (888)

21:00pm 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 soon realise their only option is to venture deep below the planet's surface. Special effects-laden disaster drama that manages to entertain, despite covering old ground, starring Aaron Eckhart, Hilary S****, Stanley Tucci and DJ Qualls

23:30pm The Bedroom Window (15) 1986

Steve Guttenberg tries to protect his married lover's identity by reporting an assault she witnessed to the police. However, it isn't long before cracks appear in his story and he finds himself implicated in a series of murders. Complex and confident Hitchcock-style thriller with plenty of tension from LA Confidential and 8 Mile director Curtis Hanson, also starring Elizabeth McGovern and Isabelle Huppert

01:35am Hud (15) 1963

Powerful drama, starring Oscar-winner Melvyn Douglas as principled Texan rancher Homer Bannon, who is drawn into a bitter feud with irresponsible, amoral son Hud (Paul Newman). Caught in the middle is Newman's impressionable nephew, who idolises his selfish uncle, but whom Homer is determined to bring up to respect the law. The conflict comes to a head during an outbreak of cattle disease, and Hud takes out his rage on the family's housekeeper. Also starring Patricia Neal and John Ashley

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13:00pm From Hell to Texas (PG) 1958

Don Murray stars as a wandering cowboy who accidentally kills a man and finds himself pursued by his victim's vengeful brothers. Finding shelter with a kindly ranch owner, the wanted man gradually falls in love with his host's daughter, but struggles with the knowledge that he may be caught at any moment. Henry Hathaway's Western looks incredible but offers little entertainment otherwise. Diane Varsi, Chill Wills and Dennis Hopper also star .

15:00pm The One That Got Away (U) 1957

Gripping World War Two adventure telling the true story of pilot Franz von Werra (Hardy Kruger), a German PoW 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. Colin Gordon, Terence Alexander and Michael Goodliffe also star
17:15pm The Jungle Book (U) 1942

Classic if rather wooden version of the famous Rudyard Kipling stories about jungle boy Mowgli, who is raised by wolves before returning to his native village as an adolescent to tackle three dastardly thieves out to plunder a lost city. Starring Sabu, Joseph Calleia, John Qualen and Frank Puglia. Directed by Zoltan Korda, the man behind Storm Over the Nile and The Thief of Baghdad — which also paired him with Indian box-office icon Sabu .

19:15pm The Man with One Red Shoe (PG) 1985

A high-ranking member of the CIA tries to bring down a rival by convincing him that innocent violinist Tom Hanks is carrying vital top secret information. As the hapless musician is seduced by a female agent attempting to find out what he knows, his friend starts to question his sanity in the face of strange goings-on. Misfiring comedy thriller, with Lori Singer, Carrie Fisher and James Belushi

21:00pm Gladiator (15) 2000

Director Ridley Scott's Oscar-winning drama, starring Russell Crowe as a betrayed Roman general who wins acclaim as a gladiator in the Colosseum. He never loses sight of his prime goal — to exact revenge on the emperor who ordered the murder of his wife and son. Joaquin Phoenix plays the twisted villain, with support from Richard Harris, Derek Jacobi, Connie Nielsen and Oliver Reed, who died during production .

23:55pm Beautiful Thing (15) 1995

During a long hot summer in London, *** teenager Glen Berry falls for his troubled next-door neighbour (Scott Neal), and tries desperately to hide his unrequited love from his narrow-minded, overbearing mother. Acclaimed offbeat comedy, directed by Hettie MacDonald, and co-starring Linda Henry, Meera Syal and Ben Daniels .

01:35am Somersault (15) 2004

A young girl with nowhere to go ends up at an Australian ski resort, and falls headlong into a complicated relationship as she tries to get her life together. Inexplicably popular coming-of-age drama, starring Abbie Cornish, Sam Worthington and Lynette Curran

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13:00pm Affair in Trinidad (PG) 1952

Rita Hayworth stars as a nightclub singer who helps police catch the ruthless gangsters responsible for murdering her husband. But the plan is complicated when her brother-in-law shows up, determined to get revenge on the killers himself. Tropical melodrama, with Glenn Ford, Alexander Scourby and Torin Thatcher

15:05pm 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.

17:15pm Very Important Person (U) 1961

A stuck-up Allied scientist lands in a concentration camp during a reconnaissance mission over Germany. His bizarre attitude and a series of misunderstandings soon earn him the enmity of his fellow inmates, who suspect he's a spy — but luckily a plucky British officer vows to launch a rescue effort. Watchable wartime comedy, starring James Robertson Justice, Stanley Baxter, Leslie Phillips and Eric Sykes.

19:15pm Porridge (PG) 1979

Comedy spin-off from the TV series, in which cellmates Fletcher and Godber are coerced into aiding an escape attempt organised by the sinister Grouty (Peter Vaughan). However, they end up struggling to break back in before their absence is detected. Starring Ronnie Barker and Richard Beckinsale, with Fulton Mackay and Brian Wilde reprising their roles as Slade Prison's familiar officers.

21:00pm Hero (12) 2004

A warlord in ancient China allows a courageous warrior to tell the amazing story of how he defeated three assassins sent by the despot to kill him — but all may not be as it seems. This dazzling martial arts adventure boasts some of the most beautifully choreographed fight scenes ever committed to celluloid, and the dramatic visuals and glorious colour serve to heighten the sense of real cinematic spectacle. Zhang Yimou is the man behind the masterpiece, while Jet Li, Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung star

23:00pm Get Real (15) 1999

A schoolboy confides in a frumpy fellow pupil when he is haunted by feelings of confusion about his ***uality, and falls for the head boy. But he receives a shock when his feelings are returned. Cliche-ridden romantic drama, starring Ben Silverstone, Brad Gorton and Charlotte Brittain.

01:05am 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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13:00pm Platinum Blonde (U) 1931

A brash reporter marries an upper-class society dame, much to the disappointment of her mother. However, it's not long before the newly wed couple start bickering, and the young man finds himself running into the arms of an attractive colleague for comfort. Delightful comedy, starring Loretta Young, Robert Williams, Jean Harlow and Halliwell Hobbes
14:45pm The Jungle Book (U) 1942

Classic if rather wooden version of the famous Rudyard Kipling stories about jungle boy Mowgli, who is raised by wolves before returning to his native village as an adolescent to tackle three dastardly thieves out to plunder a lost city. Starring Sabu, Joseph Calleia, John Qualen and Frank Puglia. Directed by Zoltan Korda, the man behind Storm Over the Nile and The Thief of Baghdad — which also paired him with Indian box-office icon Sabu.

16:45pm Destination Gobi (U) 1953

A detachment of American military personnel sent to monitor weather conditions in the Mongolian desert come under attack from the Japanese air force, and must team up with local tribesmen to defeat their common enemy. World War Two adventure, starring Richard Widmark, Don Taylor, Casey Adams and Murvyn Vye

18:35pm A River Runs Through It (PG) 1992

Robert Redford's carefully crafted emotional drama about two very different brothers, brought up in a strict religious household and united only by a shared enthusiasm for fishing, who find their uneasy relationship cut short by tragedy. Starring Brad Pitt, Craig Sheffer, Tom Skerritt, Emily Lloyd and Brenda Blethyn. The leisurely pace is complemented by the gorgeous photography, and the tale itself works well thanks to good performances from the cast .

21:00pm Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (12) 2004

The struggling owner of a run-down gym is forced to take drastic action to prevent a rival buying the business out from under him — and enlists his customers to form a dodgeball team in the hope of triumphing in the US championships. Spirited sporting comedy with some truly hilarious moments, featuring an energetic Ben Stiller as the arrogant fitness guru intent on taking over Vince Vaughn's establishment. Christine Taylor and Rip Torn also star

22:45pm ***** Up Your Ears (18) 1987

Gary Oldman gives an incredibly powerful performance in this energetic biopic of celebrated Sixties playwright Joe Orton, which concentrates on his turbulent relationship with lover, early collaborator and eventual murderer Kenneth Halliwell. Written by Alan Bennett and based on John Lahr's biography, with an all-star cast including Alfred Molina, Vanessa Redgrave, Frances Barber and Wallace Shawn

00:55am Un Chant d'Amour (18) 1950

Short drama by playwright Jean Genet, charting the relationship between two prisoners in adjoining cells. Only able to communicate by tapping in morse code on the wall, the two convicts seeks solace from imprisonment in erotic fantasies about each other. But they are spied on by a sadistic guard, who brutally attacks one of them. Starring Java and Andre Reybaz

01:25am 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. Stylish horror thriller which also borrows heavily from Westerns, making it an enjoyably exciting ride. James Woods, Thomas Ian Griffith, Daniel Baldwin and Sheryl Lee star .

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13:00pm Affair in Trinidad (PG) 1952

Rita Hayworth stars as a nightclub singer who helps police catch the ruthless gangsters responsible for murdering her husband. But the plan is complicated when her brother-in-law shows up, determined to get revenge on the killers himself. Tropical melodrama, with Glenn Ford, Alexander Scourby and Torin Thatcher

14:55pm The One That Got Away (U) 1957

Gripping World War Two adventure telling the true story of pilot Franz von Werra (Hardy Kruger), a German PoW 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. Colin Gordon, Terence Alexander and Michael Goodliffe also star.

17:05pm Great Expectations (PG) 1946

John Mills heads the cast of this breathtaking, Oscar-winning adaptation of the classic Dickens novel about a poor orphan whose fortune is made thanks to a mysterious benefactor, following his many adventures as he journeys toward adulthood and success. Directed by David Lean, whose credits also include The Bridge on the River Kwai, Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago. Alec Guinness co-stars, along with Valerie Hobson, Bernard Miles, Finlay Currie and Jean Simmons

19:20pm 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), the spooky spouses who treat life as one long scream, make the mistake of hiring a new nanny to protect the latest addition to the weirdest family in town from his sinister siblings Wednesday and Pugsly — but the seemingly perfect childcarer rather surprisingly turns out to be serial killer who takes an unhealthy interest in Uncle Fester. Not quite on par with the clan's first cinematic outing, but an entertaining ride all the same. Co-starring Christopher Lloyd, Christina Ricci, Jimmy Workman, Carel Struycken and Joan Cusack.

21:00pm The Good Girl (15) 2002

A woman nearing the end of her tether thanks to her dead-end job, slovenly husband and the trivialities of small-town life finds herself drawn toward a disaffected youth with a refreshing attitude. Comedy drama, with a remarkable lead performance from Jennifer Aniston. Jake Gyllenhaal, John C Reilly, Tim Blake Nelson and Zooey Deschanel make up the impressive supporting cast.

22:45pm Secretary (18) 2002

A shy and lonely woman who often indulges in self-harm is released from a mental hospital and returns to her Florida home town, where she takes a job as a secretary. However, she soon embarks on a sadomasochistic relationship with her domineering boss that has a dramatic effect on both their lives. Steven Shainberg's original and touching drama, which sidesteps seediness through a dignified, sympathetic performance from the excellent Maggie Gyllenhaal. Also starring James Spader, Lesley Ann Warren and Stephen McHattie.

00:50am Maggie Gyllenhaal on Sherrybaby The actress discusses her role in forthcoming film Sherrybaby, in which she plays an ex-convict trying to track down her estranged daughter

01:00am Un Chant d'Amour (18) 1950

Short drama by playwright Jean Genet, charting the relationship between two prisoners in adjoining cells. Only able to communicate by tapping in morse code on the wall, the two convicts seeks solace from imprisonment in erotic fantasies about each other. But they are spied on by a sadistic guard, who brutally attacks one of them. Starring Java and Andre Reybaz

01:30am Kanal (12) 1957

Polish drama, set toward the end of World War Two. As the Germans mount a fierce uprising to crush the resistance movement, a rebel leader makes a desperate attempt to lead his soldiers to safety through Warsaw's sewage system — only to lead them into even more danger. The second in director Andrzej Wajda's trilogy of films set during the conflict, starring Wienczyslaw Glinski and Teresa Izewska. The final film in the series can be seen tomorrow

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13:00pm Cattle Empire (U) 1958

Joel McCrea stars in Charles Marquis Warren's tough Western, playing a trail boss who is imprisoned when his men go on the rampage in a quiet town. Released five years later, the convict shows no signs of turning over a new leaf — but his plans to double-cross the town mayor soon backfire. With Gloria Talbott and Don Haggerty

14:45pm 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.

16:45pm Green for Danger (PG) 1946

Side-splitting, classic comedy thriller set in a rural English emergency hospital during World War Two. The remarkable Alastair Sim stars as a Scotland Yard inspector investigating a series of bizarre murders in the operating theatre — and he soon formulates a complex and cunning plan to reveal which of the suspects is actually the ruthless killer. With Sally Gray, Trevor Howard, Leo Genn and Rosamund John.

18:35pm Stepmom (12) 1998

Solid domestic drama designed to leave viewers in floods of tears. Ed Harris stars as a divorced businessman whose ex-wife makes it plain she's not keen on the new woman in his life. The two kids from their failed marriage only add to the emotional fireworks, but devastating news from doctors leads to further turmoil for all concerned. Co-starring Julia Roberts, Susan Sarandon, Jena Malone and Liam Aiken

21:00pm Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (15) 2004

Offbeat romantic drama starring Jim Carrey as an introverted man struggling to cope with a recent break-up, who is horrified to learn that his impulsive ex-girlfriend (Kate Winslet) has had all memories of their relationship erased from her mind. He decides to get even by having the same treatment, but as he undergoes the procedure he relives their time together and falls for her all over again — leaving him determined to find a way to hang on to the memories being deleted. Michel Gondry's surreal film is a visually inventive affair, but also a touching love story with Carrey and Winslet giving fantastic performances in against-type roles. Also starring Tom Wilkinson, Elijah Wood and Kirsten Dunst.

23:00pm ***** Up Your Ears (18) 1987

Gary Oldman gives an incredibly powerful performance in this energetic biopic of celebrated Sixties playwright Joe Orton, which concentrates on his turbulent relationship with lover, early collaborator and eventual murderer Kenneth Halliwell. Written by Alan Bennett and based on John Lahr's biography, with an all-star cast including Alfred Molina, Vanessa Redgrave, Frances Barber and Wallace Shawn.

01:10am Ashes and Diamonds (12) 1958

The conclusion of Polish director Andrzej Wajda's trilogy of World War Two films follows a resistance fighter who is given a vital mission on the last day of the conflict — to assassinate a Communist leader. However, the revolutionary is reluctant to kill someone who was an ally in the struggle against the Nazis, and faces a crisis of conscience over whether to carry out his orders. Starring Zbigniew Cybulski and Ewa Krzyzewska

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13:00pm Platinum Blonde (U) 1931

A brash reporter marries an upper-class society dame, much to the disappointment of her mother. However, it's not long before the newly wed couple start bickering, and the young man finds himself running into the arms of an attractive colleague for comfort.

14:45pm Move Over, Darling (U) 1963

One wife is more than enough for most men, so imagine James Garner's shock when he finds he's somehow ended up with two. Doris Day plays spouse number one, who returns home to America after five years marooned on a desert island — only to find her beloved hubby has not only given her up for dead, but also married the alluring Polly Bergen, and is enjoying a romantic honeymoon with her.

16:45pm Sea of Sand (U) 1958

Allied troops fighting in North Africa in 1943 are ordered to work as saboteurs behind enemy lines — and plot to blow up Rommel's desert fuel dumps. The predictable clash of personalities between officers causes problems initially, but the military men overcome their differences to work together. Meandering adventure, starring Richard Attenborough, John Gregson, Michael Craig and Vincent Ball.

18:40pm A Midsummer Night's Dream (PG) 1999

Elegant movie version of one of Shakespeare's finest comedies. Four unsuspecting young Athenians stumble into the realm of fairy king Oberon (****** Everett), under whose magical influence their feelings for each other run wild. Meanwhile, a bumbling band of would-be thespians find their attempts to put on a play disrupted when the self-important leading man undergoes a bizarre transformation.

21:00pm Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (12) 2004

The struggling owner of a run-down gym is forced to take drastic action to prevent a rival buying the business out from under him — and enlists his customers to form a dodgeball team in the hope of triumphing in the US championships. Spirited sporting comedy with some truly hilarious moments, featuring an energetic Ben Stiller as the arrogant fitness guru intent on taking over Vince Vaughn's establishment.

22.45pm Movie Rush

An in-depth look at the latest movie releases

22.50pm A Clockwork Orange (18) 1971

Stanley Kubrick's critically acclaimed, but hugely controversial, drama telling the story of Alex, a sadistic youth whose principal interests are rape, ultra-violence and Beethoven. Eventually arrested and imprisoned, Alex is subjected to a sinister form of aversion therapy designed to brainwash him into a state of placid conformity.

01.25am The Contender (15) 2000

A female senator is nominated to be vice president — just as sordid details about her ***ual behaviour are dragged into the public eye by a scheming congressman. Intelligent although slightly hysterical drama, starring Joan Allen in an Oscar-nominated performance, alongside Gary Oldman, Jeff Bridges and Sam Elliott

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13:00pm 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.

15:20pm A Kid for Two Farthings (U) 1955

Sweetly whimsical drama set in London's East End. A six-year-old is fascinated by the stories of an elderly neighbour, who tells him about the strange powers of the mythical unicorns. The lad sets out to find such a magical beast, only to encounter a single-horned goat. Certain he's found the creature he was looking for, he takes it home — and sets about making wishes come true. Jonathan Ashmore, Celia Johnson, Diana Dors and David Kossoff star.

17:05pm Oliver Twist (U) 1948

David Lean's superb adaptation of Dickens' classic novel about a runaway orphan who becomes involved with a dangerous gang of backstreet thieves and pickpockets — and ends up in peril after a wealthy man attempts to save him from a life with the crooks. As well as young John Howard Davies' appealing turn as the eponymous hero, the cast also features Alec Guinness giving a marvellous turn as Fagin, with a youthful Anthony Newley as the Artful Dodger and Robert Newton playing bad-to-the-bone Bill Sikes with aplomb. Kay Walsh and Ralph Truman also star.

19:15pm 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. Threadbare family comedy which pales in comparison to the 1950 original and leaves Martin struggling with the implausible plot and paper-thin jokes. Bonnie Hunt, Piper Perabo, Tom Welling and Hilary Duff co-star. An equally unimpressive sequel followed two years later.

21:00pm Lost in Translation (15) 2003

Sofia Coppola's acclaimed Oscar-winning comedy drama, starring Bill Murray as a lonely and past-his-prime American actor on a working trip in Japan. During a depressing night in the hotel bar, he meets spirited fellow guest Scarlett Johansson and it's not long before the pair strike up a close friendship, drinking in the sights and sounds of Tokyo and helping each other face the mundanities of everyday life. Giovanni Ribisi and Anna Faris co-star.

23:00pm John Carpenter's Ghosts of Mars (15) 2001

Space cops get a shock when they set out to collect a dangerous criminal from a Martian colony. They discover something terrible has happened on the red planet — and the murderous spirits responsible haven't had their appetite for destruction satisfied yet. Sci-fi horror with an interesting premise, but director John Carpenter fluffs it, settling for easy chills. Natasha Henstridge, Ice Cube, Jason Statham, Pam Grier and Joanna Cassidy star.
00:45am A Generation (12) 1954

World War Two drama about a young man in occupied Poland, who goes from making futile acts of defiance against the German invaders to becoming a committed Marxist and a member of a resistance movement. However, conflict soon erupts between different factions all equally opposed to the Nazis but with very different ideas about their country's future. The first in a trilogy of World War Two movies by Anrzej Wajda, starring Tadeusz Lomnicki and Urszula Modrzynska, and featuring a young Roman Polanski

02:25am Tony Takitani (U) 2004

A withdrawn illustrator starts to come out of his shell when he marries a woman with a passion for designer clothes. But after his wife is killed in an accident, the lonely artist makes an unusual deal with a remarkably similar looking woman. Haunting, bittersweet Japanese drama starring Rie Miyazawa in a dual role alongside Issei Ogata and Shinohara Takahumi

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13:00pm A Midsummer Night's Dream (PG) 1999

Elegant movie version of one of Shakespeare's finest comedies. Four unsuspecting young Athenians stumble into the realm of fairy king Oberon (****** Everett), under whose magical influence their feelings for each other run wild. Meanwhile, a bumbling band of would-be thespians find their attempts to put on a play disrupted when the self-important leading man undergoes a bizarre transformation. The star-studded cast includes Christian Bale, Calista Flockhart, Anna Friel, Kevin Kline and Michelle Pfeiffer

15:20pm Cattle Empire (U) 1958

Joel McCrea stars in Charles Marquis Warren's tough Western, playing a trail boss who is imprisoned when his men go on the rampage in a quiet town. Released five years later, the convict shows no signs of turning over a new leaf — but his plans to double-cross the town mayor soon backfire. With Gloria Talbott and Don Haggerty

17:05pm Great Expectations (PG) 1946

John Mills heads the cast of this breathtaking, Oscar-winning adaptation of the classic Dickens novel about a poor orphan whose fortune is made thanks to a mysterious benefactor, following his many adventures as he journeys toward adulthood and success. Directed by David Lean, whose credits also include The Bridge on the River Kwai, Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago. Alec Guinness co-stars, along with Valerie Hobson, Bernard Miles, Finlay Currie and Jean Simmons

19:20pm Carpool (PG) 1996

A stressed-out executive takes over the job of ferrying children to school. However, his already chaotic life takes a turn for the worse when he and the kids are held ******* by a down-on-his-luck carnival owner. Hilarity ensues as the youngsters throw themselves into their adventure with gusto, while their chauffeur enjoys the experience much less. Silly comedy, starring Tom Arnold, David Paymer, Rhea Perlman and Rod Steiger

21:00pm Garden State (15) 2004

An actor heads back to his home town to attend his mother's funeral, but while there has to face the impact of his momentous decision to stop taking antidepressants. Luckily, an encounter with a lively woman looks set to give him an optimistic new perspective on life. Romantic comedy, written, directed by and starring Zach Braff, with Natalie Portman and Ian Holm

22:55pm Secretary (18) 2002

A shy and lonely woman who often indulges in self-harm is released from a mental hospital and returns to her Florida home town, where she takes a job as a secretary. However, she soon embarks on a sadomasochistic relationship with her domineering boss that has a dramatic effect on both their lives. Steven Shainberg's original and touching drama, which sidesteps seediness through a dignified, sympathetic performance from the excellent Maggie Gyllenhaal. Also starring James Spader, Lesley Ann Warren and Stephen McHattie (888)

01:00am Maggie Gyllenhaal on Sherrybaby

The actress discusses her role in forthcoming film Sherrybaby, in which she plays an ex-convict trying to track down her estranged daughter

01:10am Kanal (12) 1957

Polish drama, set toward the end of World War Two. As the Germans mount a fierce uprising to crush the resistance movement, a rebel leader makes a desperate attempt to lead his soldiers to safety through Warsaw's sewage system — only to lead them into even more danger. The second in director Andrzej Wajda's trilogy of films set during the conflict, starring Wienczyslaw Glinski and Teresa Izewska. The final film in the series can be seen tomorrow

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13:00pm Cheaper By the Dozen (U) 1950

Fact-based family comedy. An efficiency expert (Clifton Webb) and his wife (Myrna Loy) conduct their lives with mathematical precision to overcome the difficulties of looking after 12 children. Jeanne Crain and Edgar Buchanan also star

14:40pm Belles on Their Toes (PG) 1952

Mother of twelve Myrna Loy struggles to make ends meet following the death of her husband, and the amorous attentions of a would-be suitor hardly help matters. Jolly sequel to popular comedy Cheaper by the Dozen, also starring Edward Arnold, Jeanne Crain, Debra Paget and Hoagy Carmichael.

16:20pm The League of Gentlemen (U) 1960

Nothing to do with the television comedy of the same name, this nail-biting crime caper takes a subtle approach to action that's lacking from most films these days, making it a hugely enjoyable affair. It follows the antics of former Army colonel Jack Hawkins, who's left furious when the top brass insist on his retirement — and sets out to exact an elaborate revenge by blackmailing ex-servicemen into taking part in a robbery plotted with military precision. The addition of a sly sense of humour is a bonus, as are Hawkins' co-stars, including Nigel Patrick, Richard Attenborough, Roger Livesey, Bryan Forbes and Kieron Moore.

18:35pm Stepmom (12) 1998

Solid domestic drama designed to leave viewers in floods of tears. Ed Harris stars as a divorced businessman whose ex-wife makes it plain she's not keen on the new woman in his life. The two kids from their failed marriage only add to the emotional fireworks, but devastating news from doctors leads to further turmoil for all concerned. Co-starring Julia Roberts, Susan Sarandon, Jena Malone and Liam Aiken

21:00pm Napoleon Dynamite (PG) 2004

An alienated high-school geek goes all out to help his new friend bag the class presidency, while simultaneously trying to juggle the demands of his bizarre family. Quirky comedy that proved a surprise indie hit, starring Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez and Haylie Duff, and directed by Jared Hess, who went on to make the equally oddball Nacho Libre with Jack Black

22:40pm The Good Girl (15) 2002

A woman nearing the end of her tether thanks to her dead-end job, slovenly husband and the trivialities of small-town life finds herself drawn toward a disaffected youth with a refreshing attitude. Comedy drama, with a remarkable lead performance from Jennifer Aniston. Jake Gyllenhaal, John C Reilly, Tim Blake Nelson and Zooey Deschanel make up the impressive supporting cast.

00:25am Ashes and Diamonds (12) 1958

The conclusion of Polish director Andrzej Wajda's trilogy of World War Two films follows a resistance fighter who is given a vital mission on the last day of the conflict — to assassinate a Communist leader. However, the revolutionary is reluctant to kill someone who was an ally in the struggle against the Nazis, and faces a crisis of conscience over whether to carry out his orders. Starring Zbigniew Cybulski and Ewa Krzyzewska

02:25am Persona (18) 1966

A young nurse takes on the task of looking after an actress who has been struck mute, and takes her to an isolated seaside cottage to recuperate. The caregiver confides in her seemingly sympathetic charge, only to realise that their personalities have become inextricably linked, leading her to a breakdown. Ingmar Bergman's powerful drama, starring Bibi Andersson and Liv Ullmann

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13:00pm Gentleman's Agreement (U) 1947

A recently widowed seasoned journalist accepts an offer by a magazine publisher to produce a series of articles on anti-Semitism. In order to gain an insight into the subject, the writer decides to pose a Jew, but isn't prepared for the torrent of racial abuse he receives. Warts-and-all drama, based on Laura Z Hobson's controversial bestseller, and featuring an outstanding performance by Gregory Peck. Dorothy McGuire, John Garfield and Celeste Holm appear in the high quality supporting cast

15:20pm The Spy in Black (U) 1939

A German spy falls for an apparently sympathetic schoolteacher during a World War One mission. But he doesn't suspect the object of his affections is actually an English double agent, a revelation which jeopardises an operation to destroy the British fleet in the Orkneys in 1917. This out-of-the-ordinary romantic melodrama was Powell and Pressburger's first collaboration. Conrad Veidt, Valerie Hobson and Marius Goring are among the cast.

17:05pm Green for Danger (PG) 1946

Side-splitting, classic comedy thriller set in a rural English emergency hospital during World War Two. The remarkable Alastair Sim stars as a Scotland Yard inspector investigating a series of bizarre murders in the operating theatre — and he soon formulates a complex and cunning plan to reveal which of the suspects is actually the ruthless killer. With Sally Gray, Trevor Howard, Leo Genn and Rosamund John.

18:55pm Eye of the Needle (PG) 1981

A German spy with information that could jeopardise the D-Day landings is stranded on a small Scottish island. He falls for a frustrated local woman, but double-dealing and back-stabbing ensue. Taut World War Two espionage thriller with no end of twists, starring Donald Sutherland, Kate Nelligan and Christopher Cazenove. Based on the bestseller by Ken Follett.

21:00pm I Heart Huckabees (15) 2004

Premiere. Married couple Dustin Hoffman and Lily Tomlin work as existential detectives — studying their clients' daily routine in a bid to establish the source of their personal problems. Their latest subject is environmentalist Jason Schwartzman, who is disturbed by a series of strange coincidences. The investigation leads them to a deceitful PR executive and his model girlfriend, who begins to rethink her approach to life and relationships, while the activist begins to ask himself further questions after an encounter with a traumatised fireman. Offbeat comedy, also starring Jude Law, Naomi Watts and Mark Wahlberg

23:05pm 5x2: Cinq Fois Deux (15) 2004

A French couple's doomed relationship is examined in five stages, beginning with their divorce and working backwards to the time when they first fell in love. Francois Ozon's interesting approach, which follows the pair's separation with increasingly nostalgic scenes, successfully demonstrates the frustrations of a failed relationship, but the indifferent characters fail to create any feeling of sympathy. Intriguing drama, with Valeria Bruni-Tedeschi and Stephane Freiss

00:50am The Wood (15) 1999

A man gets cold feet as his wedding day approaches, haunted by memories of his first love. He turns to his life-long friends for help — but their reminiscences about their teenage years leads to unexpected drama. Distinctly messy comedy, which suffers from being split into two rather disjointed halves, starring Taye Diggs, Omar Epps and Richard T Jones.

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13:00pm 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.

15:15pm A Ticket to Tomahawk (U) 1950

Likable comedy Western in which the daughter of a railway pioneer sets out to prove her trains can beat a rival's stagecoaches to the same destination. However, the competition soon gives way to dirty tricks and the locomotive passengers — a travelling salesman and a chorus of showgirls — soon get dragged into the conflict. Starring Dan Dailey, Anne Baxter, Arthur Hunnicutt and Walter Brennan. Watch out for a cameo from a very young Marilyn Monroe.

17:10pm Campbell's Kingdom (U) 1957

A dying man (Dirk Bogarde) tries to claim his inheritance — an oil-rich valley in Canada. Unexpected problems spring up when he is forced to battle a scheming contractor who is determined to exploit the area for his own financial gain. But fighting for the apparently lost cause seems to give the ailing aristocrat a new lease of life. Good-looking but insubstantial adventure, with Stanley Baker, Michael Craig and Barbara Murray.

19:15pm Bugsy Malone (U) 1976

Director Alan Parker's much-loved slapstick musical spoof, featuring a cast composed entirely of children and following a war between rival gangsters in Twenties New York. When a slick mobster acquires devastating new weapons, his arch rival realises he has to get his hands on some if he's to avoid having his business wiped out, and enlists the aid of a small-time chancer to steal them. Starring Scott Baio, Florrie Dugger and John Cassisi, with Jodie Foster on fine form in an acclaimed early appearance

21:00pm Brick (15) 2005 Premiere.

Tough high-school kid Joseph Gordon-Levitt is drawn into a world of corruption and crime when he investigates his girlfriend's mysterious disappearance. Encountering an array of strange and sinister characters, the teenager begins to identify possible leads, but as he seeks the truth his own life is put at risk. Drama, with Emilie de Ravin, Lukas Haas and Nora Zehetner

23:05pm Late Night Shopping (15) 2000

Four friends in boring night jobs meet each evening to wax lyrical on life, love and their hopes for the future. But getting past talking about their dreams and actually making them come true is a harder proposition. Cleverly crafted, good-looking comedy, starring Luke de Woolfson, Enzo Cilenti, James Lance and Kate Ashfield.

00:55am 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. Eventually, a sympathetic paramedic realises he is telling the truth, but that's only the beginning of the old man's problems as the pair are forced to embark on a lengthy journey through the city's hospitals, encountering indifference and bureaucracy along the way. Romanian comedy drama, starring Iaon Fiscuteanu, Luminita Gheorghiu, Donu Ana and Dana Dogaru

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13:00pm Blanche Fury (U) 1948

A penniless governess is invited to stay at a wealthy relative's estate, where she attracts the attention of the philandering groom — who just happens to be the late owner's illegitimate son. Mesmerising melodrama, starring Valerie Hobson, Michael Gough, Stewart Granger and Walter Fitzgerald.

14:55pm 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. This haphazard action adventure veers dangerously close to falling into obscurity, but is saved by some magnificent aerial effects and impressive performances by the cast. Robert Mitchum, Robert Wagner, Richard Egan, May Britt and Lee Philips star

17:00pm Oliver Twist (U) 1948

David Lean's superb adaptation of Dickens' classic novel about a runaway orphan who becomes involved with a dangerous gang of backstreet thieves and pickpockets — and ends up in peril after a wealthy man attempts to save him from a life with the crooks. As well as young John Howard Davies' appealing turn as the eponymous hero, the cast also features Alec Guinness giving a marvellous turn as Fagin, with a youthful Anthony Newley as the Artful Dodger and Robert Newton playing bad-to-the-bone Bill Sikes with aplomb. Kay Walsh and Ralph Truman also star.

19:20pm Carpool (PG) 1996

A stressed-out executive takes over the job of ferrying children to school. However, his already chaotic life takes a turn for the worse when he and the kids are held ******* by a down-on-his-luck carnival owner. Hilarity ensues as the youngsters throw themselves into their adventure with gusto, while their chauffeur enjoys the experience much less. Silly comedy, starring Tom Arnold, David Paymer, Rhea Perlman and Rod Steiger

21:00pm Lost in Translation (15) 2003

Sofia Coppola's acclaimed Oscar-winning comedy drama, starring Bill Murray as a lonely and past-his-prime American actor on a working trip in Japan. During a depressing night in the hotel bar, he meets spirited fellow guest Scarlett Johansson and it's not long before the pair strike up a close friendship, drinking in the sights and sounds of Tokyo and helping each other face the mundanities of everyday life. Giovanni Ribisi and Anna Faris co-star.

23:05pm The Long Good Friday (18) 1980

A ruthless London crime lord tries to extend his dockland empire by exploring business opportunities in America. When his organisation is the target of a series of ****ings, he discovers a mysterious syndicate is trying to muscle in on his territory, and resorts to increasingly brutal methods to expose the culprits. Wonderful gritty thriller, starring Bob Hoskins, Helen Mirren, Dave King and Bryan Marshall. Look out for Pierce Brosnan and Casualty's Derek Thompson in supporting roles.

01:15am Black and White (18) 1999

A husband-and-wife do***entary 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.

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13:00pm Three Came Home (PG) 1950

A writer, her husband and the couple's young son are captured by Japanese forces and soon become separated in a tough prison camp. Moving fact-based drama based on the true story of Agnes Newton Keith, starring Claudette Colbert, Patric Knowles, Florence Desmond and Sessue Hayakawa. Director Jean Negulesco tells the harrowing tale with a sensitivity not often seen in the era's wartime films.

15:00pm Winchester '73 (U) 1950

A laconic James Stewart stars as a crack shot who wins a much-coveted, top-of-the-range rifle in a contest — but his success leads him into conflict when a jealous rival steals the weapon, sparking a taut chase across the desert. Intelligent western, with Shelley Winters, Dan Duryea and Stephen McNally. Directed by acclaimed film-maker Anthony Mann, who went on to make several movies with Stewart, and featuring early appearances by Rock Hudson and Tony Curtis.

16:45pm A Kid for Two Farthings (U) 1955

Sweetly whimsical drama set in London's East End. A six-year-old is fascinated by the stories of an elderly neighbour, who tells him about the strange powers of the mythical unicorns. The lad sets out to find such a magical beast, only to encounter a single-horned goat. Certain he's found the creature he was looking for, he takes it home — and sets about making wishes come true. Jonathan Ashmore, Celia Johnson, Diana Dors and David Kossoff star.

18:30pm The Man Who Would Be King (PG) 1975

Conniving duo Sean Connery and Michael Caine grow bored with India, and set out for pastures new, on a quest for adventure and massive personal wealth. However, a violent clash leaves unsuspecting Afghan natives convinced Connery's a god — a turn of events which seems certain to mark the beginning of the end of the pair's friendship, and spell disaster for all concerned. Entertaining, acclaimed adventure based on the Rudyard Kipling story, directed by John Huston, with Saeed Jaffrey, Christopher Plummer and Shakira Caine.

21:00pm Napoleon Dynamite (PG) 2004

An alienated high-school geek goes all out to help his new friend bag the class presidency, while simultaneously trying to juggle the demands of his bizarre family. Quirky comedy that proved a surprise indie hit, starring Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez and Haylie Duff, and directed by Jared Hess, who went on to make the equally oddball Nacho Libre with Jack Black

22:40pm A Clockwork Orange (18) 1971

Stanley Kubrick's critically acclaimed, but hugely controversial, drama telling the story of Alex, a sadistic youth whose principal interests are rape, ultra-violence and Beethoven. Eventually arrested and imprisoned, Alex is subjected to a sinister form of aversion therapy designed to brainwash him into a state of placid conformity. Based on the novel by Anthony Burgess, with Malcolm McDowell, Warren Clarke, Patrick Magee, Adrienne Corri and David Prowse. Kubrick himself effectively banned the film in the UK and it has only been available in Britain since the director's death in 1999.

01:15am My First Mister (15) 2002 Premiere.

A teenage misfit struggles to fit in with those around her — but ends up finding acceptance in the most unlikely place when she forms a close bond with her strait-laced boss. Drama, starring Albert Brooks, Leelee Sobieski and John Goodman

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13:00pm The Spy in Black (U) 1939

A German spy falls for an apparently sympathetic schoolteacher during a World War One mission. But he doesn't suspect the object of his affections is actually an English double agent, a revelation which jeopardises an operation to destroy the British fleet in the Orkneys in 1917. This out-of-the-ordinary romantic melodrama was Powell and Pressburger's first collaboration. Conrad Veidt, Valerie Hobson and Marius Goring are among the cast.

14:45pm Boy on a Dolphin (PG) 1957

Sophia Loren made her American film debut in this romantic adventure, playing a sponge diver who discovers a number of priceless artefacts hidden inside a sunken ship off the coast of her Greek island home. When her boyfriend hears of the find he plots a way to sell them to the highest bidder, but the presence of an American archaeologist ruins his plans and his love life. Alan Ladd and Clifton Webb co-star.

17:05pm The League of Gentlemen (U) 1960

Nothing to do with the television comedy of the same name, this nail-biting crime caper takes a subtle approach to action that's lacking from most films these days, making it a hugely enjoyable affair. It follows the antics of former Army colonel Jack Hawkins, who's left furious when the top brass insist on his retirement — and sets out to exact an elaborate revenge by blackmailing ex-servicemen into taking part in a robbery plotted with military precision. The addition of a sly sense of humour is a bonus, as are Hawkins' co-stars, including Nigel Patrick, Richard Attenborough, Roger Livesey, Bryan Forbes and Kieron Moore.

19:25pm Dunston Checks In (PG) 1996

****** Everett stars as an upper-class jewel thief who checks into a s****y hotel, accompanied by his pet orang-utan Dunston. Before long, the animal is running amok, causing endless problems for the put-upon manager and his skinflint boss, and turning the five-star establishment into a three-ring circus. Riotous family comedy, with Jason Alexander, Faye Dunaway, Eric Lloyd and Paul Reubens.

21:00pm I Heart Huckabees (15) 2004

Married couple Dustin Hoffman and Lily Tomlin work as existential detectives — studying their clients' daily routine in a bid to establish the source of their personal problems. Their latest subject is environmentalist Jason Schwartzman, who is disturbed by a series of strange coincidences. The investigation leads them to a deceitful PR executive and his model girlfriend, who begins to rethink her approach to life and relationships, while the activist begins to ask himself further questions after an encounter with a traumatised fireman. Offbeat comedy, also starring Jude Law, Naomi Watts and Mark Wahlberg.

23:05pm I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (18) 1998

The survivor of the original slasher movie sets off for a holiday in the Bahamas — but as soon as she arrives, her arch-enemy returns from the dead, forcing her into a desperate battle for survival. Dastardly horror sequel, desperately trying to recreate the scares of genre masterpieces, but failing miserably. Jennifer Love Hewitt, Freddie Prinze Jnr, Brandy Norwood and Mekhi Phifer star.

01:00am The Newton Boys (15) 1998

Richard Linklater's exhilarating gangster drama focusing on four brothers who embark on a bank-robbing spree in the heady days of Twenties America. Based on a true story, the film reveals how their adherence to a strict moral code made them nationwide heroes, despite their criminal activities. Matthew McConaughey, Skeet Ulrich, Ethan Hawke and Vincent D'Onofrio head the cast.

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13:00pm Three Came Home (PG) 1950

A writer, her husband and the couple's young son are captured by Japanese forces and soon become separated in a tough prison camp. Moving fact-based drama based on the true story of Agnes Newton Keith, starring Claudette Colbert, Patric Knowles, Florence Desmond and Sessue Hayakawa. Director Jean Negulesco tells the harrowing tale with a sensitivity not often seen in the era's wartime films.

15:00pm Blanche Fury (U) 1948

A penniless governess is invited to stay at a wealthy relative's estate, where she attracts the attention of the philandering groom — who just happens to be the late owner's illegitimate son. Mesmerising melodrama, starring Valerie Hobson, Michael Gough, Stewart Granger and Walter Fitzgerald

16:45pm Escape to Athena (PG) 1979

A group of World War Two Allied PoWs plan to defy the SS by taking part in a prison break and art robbery, with the help of a liberal camp commandant. This all-star action adventure is an old-fashioned, enjoyable romp, with Roger Moore, David Niven, Telly Savalas, Elliott Gould, Stefanie Powers and Claudia Cardinale

19:05pm Evolution (PG) 2001

Mild-mannered science teachers David Duchovny and Orlando Jones investigate a mysterious meteor and discover it's oozing a bizarre fluid which turns out to contain millions of minuscule, but rapidly evolving, organisms. It's not long before the microscopic creatures are turning into a terrifying selection of alien monsters with a taste for meat. Side-splitting sci-fi comedy, with Julianne Moore, Seann William Scott, Dan Aykroyd and Ted Levine

21:00pm Stepmom (12) 1998

Solid domestic drama designed to leave viewers in floods of tears. Ed Harris stars as a divorced businessman whose ex-wife makes it plain she's not keen on the new woman in his life. The two kids from their failed marriage only add to the emotional fireworks, but devastating news from doctors leads to further turmoil for all concerned. Co-starring Julia Roberts, Susan Sarandon, Jena Malone and Liam Aiken

23:25pm Personal Services (18) 1987

Julie Walters stars in this witty look at British attitudes toward ***. Loosely based on the life of celebrated madam and media celebrity Cynthia Payne, the film charts a woman's rise from struggling cafe waitress to supplier of kinky ***ual services for the rich, famous and needy. With Alec McCowen, Shirley Stelfox and Tim Woodward

01:30am Call Me: The Rise and Fall of Heidi Fleiss (15) 2004

Jamie-Lynn DiScala takes the title role in this intriguing fact-based drama, following the eventful career of the woman who ran a prostitution ring in Hollywood. When her illegal dealings catch up with her the unique businesswoman is put behind bars, to the obvious concern of the high-profile movie stars who used her once discreet service. Saul Rubineck and Emmanuelle Vaugier co-star

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13:00pm Chance of a Lifetime (U) 1950

A group of angry factory workers, tired of poor wages and working conditions, go on strike. The boss of the business decides to let his workers have a go at running the place, causing them to dramatically reassess their ideas. Amiable comedy drama, directed, written by and starring Bernard Miles, with Basil Radford, Kenneth More, Basil Radford and Geoffrey Keen .

14:45pm The Man in Grey (U) 1943

An aristocratic girl extends the hand of charity to an impoverished friend — who responds by attempting to steal her husband. Entertaining melodrama, starring James Mason, Phyllis Calvert, Margaret Lockwood and Stewart Granger

17:05pm Boy on a Dolphin (PG) 1957

Sophia Loren made her American film debut in this romantic adventure, playing a sponge diver who discovers a number of priceless artefacts hidden inside a sunken ship off the coast of her Greek island home. When her boyfriend hears of the find he plots a way to sell them to the highest bidder, but the presence of an American archaeologist ruins his plans and his love life. Alan Ladd and Clifton Webb co-star

19:15pm Carry On Behind (PG) 1975

A lesser entry in the long-running series, this comedy sees a motley bunch of holiday-makers managing to disrupt an archaeological dig conducted by a group of students with all manner of saucy shenanigans and naughtiness. Starring Kenneth Williams, Elke Sommer, Joan Sims, Windsor Davies, Kenneth Connor and Bernard Bresslaw

21:00pm K-19: The Widowmaker (PG) 2002

The crew of Russia's first nuclear submarine embark on their maiden voyage in 1961, but the mission ends in disaster. The original captain has been demoted for expressing fears that the vessel was not ready for use. But his anxieties prove well-founded when the reactor malfunctions, threatening not just the lives of the entire crew but creating the possibility of a nuclear explosion the US would mistake for an attack — potentially starting World War Three. Cliched thriller, based on actual events, starring Harrison Ford, Liam Neeson, Peter Sarsgaard, Joss Ackland and John Shrapnel

23:35pm Quills (18) 2000

Chronicle of the notorious Marquis de Sade's final years as he struggles to have his salacious and scandalous works published from behind the walls of a Parisian lunatic asylum. Encouraged to write by a sympathetic priest, he enlists a maid's help to ensure the manuscripts are smuggled out — much to the displeasure of the king. But it's not long before a new doctor arrives with more radical ideas on treating the institution's most infamous inmate. Wickedly good drama, starring Geoffrey Rush in an Oscar-nominated role, alongside Kate Winslet, Joaquin Phoenix, Michael Caine, Billie Whitelaw and Patrick Malahide .

01:55am Mostly Martha (PG) 2001

A chef's routine existence is thrown into turmoil after a death in the family leaves her to care for her niece — and as if that wasn't enough, a handsome rival enters her life, causing no end of chaos. Comedy, starring Martina Gedeck, Sergio Castellitto, Maxime Foerste and Sibylle Canonica

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13:00pm Call Me Madam (PG) 1953

Ethel Merman stars in this adaptation of Irving Berlin's hit Broadway musical about a Washington hostess who becomes ambassador to a small European state and falls in love with the foreign minister. With George Sanders and Donald O'Connor

15:20pm The Devil and Miss Jones (U) 1941

Charles Coburn takes the lead in Sam Wood's comedy as a millionaire businessman. He masquerades as a humble shop assistant in his own department store in an effort to understand why some of his employees are unhappy with their situation — and soon gets a surprising taste of how the other half live. Polished, vintage entertainment with a political message that won't spoil viewers' enjoyment. Also starring Jean Arthur, Robert ***mings, Spring Byington and Edmund Gwenn

17:10pm Dunston Checks In (PG) 1996

****** Everett stars as an upper-class jewel thief who checks into a s****y hotel, accompanied by his pet orang-utan Dunston. Before long, the animal is running amok, causing endless problems for the put-upon manager and his skinflint boss, and turning the five-star establishment into a three-ring circus. Riotous family comedy, with Jason Alexander, Faye Dunaway, Eric Lloyd and Paul Reubens

18:55pm Jack & Sarah (15) 1995

A lawyer's life is turned upside down by his wife's death in childbirth, leaving him to pick up the pieces and raise their daughter with the help of an unconventional American nanny. This emotional romantic comedy strikes a fair balance between sentiment and slush. Richard E Grant, Samantha Mathis, Judi Dench and Ian McKellen are among the experienced cast

21:00pm 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. Disappointing sci-fi adventure, starring Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Tom Hardy and LeVar Burton

23:20pm Princess Mononoke (PG) 1997

A bold lad sets out on an epic journey after he falls foul of a deadly infection. However, his quest for a cure leads him to a village where enraged spirits are taking revenge on humanity for plundering the earth. The traveller attempts to bring harmony to the situation — but his intervention leads to further discord. Acclaimed animated drama, with the voices of Billy Crudup, Gillian Anderson, Billy Bob Thornton and Claire Danes. Dubbed in English

02:00am Taxi (12) 2004 Premiere.

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

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13:00pm It Should Happen to You (U) 1954

A publicity-seeking actress with an urge to be famous comes up with a plan to make a name for herself. She rents a billboard in New York with her name and picture on it, and soon becomes an overnight sensation — despite not actually being famous for anything. Meanwhile, a wealthy playboy becomes infatuated with her, to the consternation of her film-maker boyfriend. Comedy, starring Judy Holliday, Peter Lawford and Jack Lemmon in his screen debut

14:45pm Move Over, Darling (U) 1963

One wife is more than enough for most men, so imagine James Garner's shock when he finds he's somehow ended up with two. Doris Day plays spouse number one, who returns home to America after five years marooned on a desert island — only to find her beloved hubby has not only given her up for dead, but also married the alluring Polly Bergen, and is enjoying a romantic honeymoon with her. Charming remake of vintage comedy My Favourite Wife, co-starring Thelma Ritter, Fred Clark, Don Knotts and Elliott Reid.

16:45pm 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.

18:40pm Music of the Heart (PG) 1999

Wes Craven takes an ill-advised break from his trademark horror with this devilishly dull fact-based drama. A Harlem teacher vows to connect with her students through music — even though the system looks set to throw a spanner in the works. Meryl Streep, Aidan Quinn and Angela Bassett star.

21:00pm Evolution (PG) 2001

Mild-mannered science teachers David Duchovny and Orlando Jones investigate a mysterious meteor and discover it's oozing a bizarre fluid which turns out to contain millions of minuscule, but rapidly evolving, organisms. It's not long before the microscopic creatures are turning into a terrifying selection of alien monsters with a taste for meat. Side-splitting sci-fi comedy, with Julianne Moore, Seann William Scott, Dan Aykroyd and Ted Levine.

22:55pm Apt Pupil (15) 1998

A teenager uncovers a local pensioner's hidden past as a Nazi war criminal, and sets about blackmailing him into revealing the horrific details of his World War Two activities. Nerve-jangling psychological drama, starring Ian McKellen, Brad Renfro, David Schwimmer and Joshua Jackson.

01:00am Little Fish (15) 2005

Cate Blanchett stars as a reformed drug addict struggling to turn her life around in this Sydney-based drama. She makes makes plans to open her own business, but the reappearance of some shady figures from her past throws a spanner in the works. Sam Neill, Hugo Weaving and Martin Henderson also star

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13:00pm Platinum Blonde (U) 1931

A brash reporter marries an upper-class society dame, much to the disappointment of her mother. However, it's not long before the newly wed couple start bickering, and the young man finds himself running into the arms of an attractive colleague for comfort. Delightful comedy, starring Loretta Young, Robert Williams, Jean Harlow and Halliwell Hobbes

14:40pm Evolution (PG) 2001

Mild-mannered science teachers David Duchovny and Orlando Jones investigate a mysterious meteor and discover it's oozing a bizarre fluid which turns out to contain millions of minuscule, but rapidly evolving, organisms. It's not long before the microscopic creatures are turning into a terrifying selection of alien monsters with a taste for meat. Side-splitting sci-fi comedy, with Julianne Moore, Seann William Scott, Dan Aykroyd and Ted Levine

16:45pm Red River (U) 1948

Howard Hawks' superior Western chronicling the growing conflict between tough Texan rancher John Wayne and his rebellious foster son Montgomery Clift during a long-distance cattle drive. The older man's terse methods and unyielding outlook cause anger among his men — prompting the upstart to take action, and leading the pair inexorably into confrontation. Co-starring Walter Brennan, Joanne Dru and Coleen Gray

19:20pm The Brady Bunch Movie (PG) 1995

The cheesy all-American family face a testing time as their brash neighbours scheme to buy their much-loved split-level home and tear it down to make room for a shopping mall. It soon looks like the ruthless capitalism of the urban jungle in Nineties Los Angeles will destroy their idyllic way of life. Comedy, starring Shelley Long, Christine Taylor and Gary Cole

21:00pm Stepmom (12) 1998

Solid domestic drama designed to leave viewers in floods of tears. Ed Harris stars as a divorced businessman whose ex-wife makes it plain she's not keen on the new woman in his life. The two kids from their failed marriage only add to the emotional fireworks, but devastating news from doctors leads to further turmoil for all concerned. Co-starring Julia Roberts, Susan Sarandon, Jena Malone and Liam Aiken

23:25pm Wayne's World (PG) 1992

Rib-tickling comedy spin-off from American TV's Saturday Night Live. Mike ***** and Dana Carvey play dim-witted heavy metal fans who hit the big time when slimy executive Rob Lowe invests money in their cable show. Also starring Tia Carrere, Lara Flynn Boyle and Michael DeLuise, with a guest appearance by veteran rocker Alice Cooper

01:10am Call Me: The Rise and Fall of Heidi Fleiss (15) 2004

Jamie-Lynn DiScala takes the title role in this intriguing fact-based drama, following the eventful career of the woman who ran a prostitution ring in Hollywood. When her illegal dealings catch up with her the unique businesswoman is put behind bars, to the obvious concern of the high-profile movie stars who used her once discreet service. Saul Rubineck and Emmanuelle Vaugier co-star

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13:00pm Operation Mad Ball (PG) 1957

A rowdy bunch of American servicemen plan to hold the party of a lifetime, but first face the problem of how to sneak away en masse without the Army top brass noticing their absence. Comedy, starring Jack Lemmon, Kathryn Grant, Mickey Rooney and Ernie Kovacs

15:00pm Phffft (U) 1954

An unhappily married couple decide to get a divorce and find themselves new partners, only to realise they enjoyed a much better life while they were together. Dated comedy that feels a bit flat these days, starring Judy Holliday, Jack Lemmon, Kim Novak, Jack Carson and Luella Gear

16:40pm Escape to Athena (PG) 1979

A group of World War Two Allied PoWs plan to defy the SS by taking part in a prison break and art robbery, with the help of a liberal camp commandant. This all-star action adventure is an old-fashioned, enjoyable romp, with Roger Moore, David Niven, Telly Savalas, Elliott Gould, Stefanie Powers and Claudia Cardinale

19:00pm Project X (PG) 1987 A military airman is assigned to work at a secret establishment where chimpanzees are supposedly being trained to operate flight simulators — but discovers the true nature of the research and resolves to set them free. Drama, starring Matthew Broderick, Helen Hunt, Bill Sadler and Jonathan Stark

21:00pm Pitch Black (15) 2000

A spacecraft crashes, marooning the few survivors on a barren planet where darkness brings an attack from seemingly indestructible aliens intent on killing them all. Their only hope of survival lies with a convicted murderer, but they're understandably reluctant to place their lives in his hands. Gritty sci-fi horror, with Vin Diesel on chilling form, alongside Radha Mitchell, Cole Hauser, Keith David and Rhiana Griffith

23:00pm 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

00:50am Kissing Jessica Stein (15) 2001

An unlucky-in-love woman turns to the personal ads in an attempt to hook up with Mr Right — but ends up embarking on a tentative relationship with another woman, a romance which soon causes all manner of family problems. Sparky and intelligent comedy with a few too many lapses into sentimentality, starring Jennifer Westfeldt and Heather Juergensen, who also adapted the screenplay from their off-Broadway production

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13:00pm Chance of a Lifetime (U) 1950

A group of angry factory workers, tired of poor wages and working conditions, go on strike. The boss of the business decides to let his workers have a go at running the place, causing them to dramatically reassess their ideas. Amiable comedy drama, directed, written by and starring Bernard Miles, with Basil Radford, Kenneth More, Basil Radford and Geoffrey Keen

14:55pm Tonight and Every Night (U) 1944

Musical, set in a 1940s London revue theatre that never misses a night — even during the height of the Blitz. The star of the show is American singer Rita Hayworth, who embarks on a romance with an RAF pilot. Also starring Lee Bowman, Janet Blair, Marc Platt and Leslie Brooks

16:45pm Belle Starr (U) 1941

The daughter of an aristocrat joins forces with Confederate forces when the Yankees take over her land, and it isn't long before romance blossoms with a fellow fighter. Gene Tierney isn't wholly convincing in the title role, while Randolph Scott and Dana Andrews co-star in this lacklustre tale of the American Civil War, which features a number of outdated stereotypes

18:35pm A River Runs Through It (PG) 1992

Robert Redford's carefully crafted emotional drama about two very different brothers, brought up in a strict religious household and united only by a shared enthusiasm for fishing, who find their uneasy relationship cut short by tragedy. Starring Brad Pitt, Craig Sheffer, Tom Skerritt, Emily Lloyd and Brenda Blethyn. The leisurely pace is complemented by the gorgeous photography, and the tale itself works well thanks to good performances from the cast

21:00pm 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. Paul Anderson's smash-hit horror, starring Milla Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez, Eric Mabius, James Purefoy and Martin Crewes

22:50pm Rumble Fish (18) 1983

Francis Ford Coppola's star-studded stylised drama, based on the novel by SE Hinton. Matt Dillon stars as an alienated teenager desperately trying to emulate his adored elder brother (Mickey Rourke). With Dennis Hopper, Nicolas Cage, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne and Chris Penn

00:35am L.I.E (18) 2001

Michael Cuesta's gritty drama follows a confused young man who is unsure of his ***uality or his future. When his recently widowed father begins seeing a brash woman, the youngster abandons his home life and falls in with a bad crowd, but it is his relationship with an older man that changes his life forever. Paul Franklin Dano stars, alongside Bruce Altman and Brian Cox

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13:00pm The Man in Grey (U) 1943

An aristocratic girl extends the hand of charity to an impoverished friend — who responds by attempting to steal her husband. Entertaining melodrama, starring James Mason, Phyllis Calvert, Margaret Lockwood and Stewart Granger

15:10pm It Should Happen to You (U) 1954

A publicity-seeking actress with an urge to be famous comes up with a plan to make a name for herself. She rents a billboard in New York with her name and picture on it, and soon becomes an overnight sensation — despite not actually being famous for anything. Meanwhile, a wealthy playboy becomes infatuated with her, to the consternation of her film-maker boyfriend. Comedy, starring Judy Holliday, Peter Lawford and Jack Lemmon in his screen debut

16:50pm Call Me Madam (PG) 1953

Ethel Merman stars in this adaptation of Irving Berlin's hit Broadway musical about a Washington hostess who becomes ambassador to a small European state and falls in love with the foreign minister. With George Sanders and Donald O'Connor

19:00pm The Return of the Musketeers (PG) 1989
D'Artagnan reunites his former companions to save the Queen from the evil Cardinal Mazarin, but the latter's cunning plan pits the heroes against each other. Meanwhile, the daughter of a vanquished enemy seeks revenge on the four heroes. Lively swashbuckling adventure which just about lives up to the standards set by the first two movies. Oliver Reed, Michael York, Frank Finlay and Richard Chamberlain reprise their roles as the swashbuckling rogues alongside Kim Cattrall and C Thomas Howell. Sadly, comedy actor Roy Kinnear died part-way through the filming, and a stand-in was used in some of his scenes

21:00pm The Wedding Planner (PG) 2001

Jennifer Lopez stars as a wedding planner who is swept off her feet by a dashing doctor. Her plans to ensnare the man of her dreams fall through, however, when she discovers she has been employed to organise his wedding — to another woman. Flat romantic comedy which could have been charming, quirky and even enchanting — if only J-Lo wasn't cast as the lead. Matthew McConaughey puts in a wonderful performance nonetheless, alongside Bridgette Wilson, Justin Chambers and Joanna Gleason

23:00pm Wish You Were Here (15) 1987

Emily Lloyd stars in this affecting comic drama about the exploits of a 16-year-old growing up in a Fifties seaside town, where she seeks attention through provocative behaviour and bad language. Loosely based on the early life of celebrated brothel madam Cynthia Payne, co-starring Tom Bell and Jesse Birdsall

00:45am The Opposite of *** (18) 1998

A pregnant teenage girl embarks on an elaborate scheme to seduce her *** brother's boyfriend, hoping to convince him he is the father of her unborn child. Bitingly funny drama, with Christina Ricci on top form as the manipulative anti-heroine, alongside Martin Donovan, Lyle Lovett and a scene-stealing Lisa Kudrow

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13:00pm Whirlpool (PG) 1949

A woman falls under the spell of a murderous hypnotist who's managed to charm his way out of a secure psychiatric hospital. Glossy melodrama, starring Gene Tierney, Jose Ferrer, Richard Conte and Charles Bickford

14:50pm Phffft (U) 1954

An unhappily married couple decide to get a divorce and find themselves new partners, only to realise they enjoyed a much better life while they were together. Dated comedy that feels a bit flat these days, starring Judy Holliday, Jack Lemmon, Kim Novak, Jack Carson and Luella Gear

16:40pm Topaz (PG) 1969

An American agent investigating a Soviet espionage ring operating within the French government, uncovers a plot connected to a Cuban rebellion. Hitchcock thriller, starring John Forsythe, Frederick Stafford, Dany Robin and Roscoe Lee Browne

19:20pm The Brady Bunch Movie (PG) 1995

The cheesy all-American family face a testing time as their brash neighbours scheme to buy their much-loved split-level home and tear it down to make room for a shopping mall. It soon looks like the ruthless capitalism of the urban jungle in Nineties Los Angeles will destroy their idyllic way of life. Comedy, starring Shelley Long, Christine Taylor and Gary Cole

21:00pm Brassed Off (15) 1996

Mark Herman's moving, bittersweet comedy about a South Yorkshire colliery band who discover their pit is about to be closed, and slowly find the strength and inspiration to fight back. Ewan McGregor, Pete Postlethwaite, Stephen Tompkinson, Tara Fitzgerald, Jim Carter and Melanie Hill star

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23:10pm Wayne's World (PG) 1992

Rib-tickling comedy spin-off from American TV's Saturday Night Live. Mike ***** and Dana Carvey play dim-witted heavy metal fans who hit the big time when slimy executive Rob Lowe invests money in their cable show. Also starring Tia Carrere, Lara Flynn Boyle and Michael DeLuise, with a guest appearance by veteran rocker Alice Cooper

00:55am The Newton Boys (15) 1998

Richard Linklater's exhilarating gangster drama focusing on four brothers who embark on a bank-robbing spree in the heady days of Twenties America. Based on a true story, the film reveals how their adherence to a strict moral code made them nationwide heroes, despite their criminal activities. Matthew McConaughey, Skeet Ulrich, Ethan Hawke and Vincent D'Onofrio head the cast

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13:00pm The Harder They Fall (12) 1956
Hard-bitten journalist Humphrey Bogart resolves to expose how managers manipulate the boxers they supposedly represent. However, he's alarmed to discover just how widespread fight-fixing is. Film noir, notable as Bogart's final movie, with Rod Steiger, Mike Lane and Jan Sterling

15:10pm Operation Mad Ball (PG) 1957

A rowdy bunch of American servicemen plan to hold the party of a lifetime, but first face the problem of how to sneak away en masse without the Army top brass noticing their absence. Comedy, starring Jack Lemmon, Kathryn Grant, Mickey Rooney and Ernie Kovacs

17:10pm 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)

19:05pm Memoirs of an Invisible Man (PG) 1992
Chevy Chase stars as a successful but seriously bored stockbroker whose life gets a much-needed injection of excitement thanks to an industrial accident. Discovering he's been rendered invisible he makes plans to have some fun — but is 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)

21:00pm Pitch Black (15) 2000

A spacecraft crashes, marooning the few survivors on a barren planet where darkness brings an attack from seemingly indestructible aliens intent on killing them all. Their only hope of survival lies with a convicted murderer, but they're understandably reluctant to place their lives in his hands. Gritty sci-fi horror, with Vin Diesel on chilling form, alongside Radha Mitchell, Cole Hauser, Keith David and Rhiana Griffith (888)

23:00pm Oldboy (18) 2003

A man is held captive in a prison cell with no human contact for 15 years, never knowing why — but when he's suddenly released, he sets out to learn the reason for his incarceration, and wreak bloody vengeance on his jailers. Intense and violent thriller, starring Choi Min-sik, Gang Hye-jung and Yu Ji-tae

01:15am Braindead (18) 1992

A shy man's home is overrun by the undead, leading to a blood-spattered finale that has to be seen to be believed. Timothy Balme and Elizabeth Moody star in this gory comic horror, definitely not for the faint-hearted. Directed by Peter Jackson, who went on to film epic adaptations of The Lord of the Rings and King Kong (888)

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13:00pm The Lady in Question (PG) 1940

Comedy drama, starring Rita Hayworth as the defendant in a murder trial. After she is acquitted, one of the jurors realises she has nowhere to live, and invites her into his home. However, his son falls head over heels for the new arrival, and turns to crime in a bid to fund their elopement. Also starring Glenn Ford and Brian Aherne

14:45pm The Siege at Red River (PG) 1954

A Confederate secret agent lays his hands on a shipment of guns, but before he can do anything with them, he is betrayed by a former comrade and left fighting for his life behind enemy lines. Reasonable Western set during the American Civil War, starring Van Johnson, Joanne Dru and Richard Boone

16:30pm Some Like It Hot (U) 1959

Two male jazz musicians don drag and hide out with an all-girl band to evade gangsters pursuing them — with predictable romantic confusions. Billy Wilder's classic comedy, starring Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis as the cross-dressing fugitives, with Marilyn Monroe in arguably her most famous role as the band's singer. Lemmon and Curtis tested their costumes by wearing them in public — and when no one batted an eyelid, they knew they'd perfected them

19:00pm Project X (PG) 1987

A military airman is assigned to work at a secret establishment where chimpanzees are supposedly being trained to operate flight simulators — but discovers the true nature of the research and resolves to set them free. Drama, starring Matthew Broderick, Helen Hunt, Bill Sadler and Jonathan Stark

21:00pm 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. Paul Anderson's smash-hit horror, starring Milla Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez, Eric Mabius, James Purefoy and Martin Crewes

22:50pm 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 over-hyped, low-budget horror offers moments of chilling suspense, but the effect is often undermined by misjudged stabs at humour. Rider Strong, Cerina Vincent, James DeBello, Jordan Ladd and Joey Kern head up the young cast

00:35am The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (18) 1974

Tobe Hooper's notorious horror about a psychopathic family who dispatch a group of youngsters in a variety of grisly ways, before the last in line manages to make her escape, pursued by chainsaw-wielding villain Leatherface. Hooper's grisly vision ensured this often stomach-churning and skin-crawling outing secured a place in the annals of cinema history. Gunnar Hansen, Marilyn Burns and Allen Danziger star

02:15am Re-Animator (18) 1985

A medical student and his girlfriend are drawn into a series of bizarre experiments by his creepy new roommate, who has found a way to bring the dead back to life. However, his efforts lead to all manner of gory consequences for the unwitting heroes. Inventive horror with a streak of black humour, based on HP Lovecraft's story. Starring Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott, Barbara Crampton and David Gale

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13:00pm Monkey Business (U) 1931

The Marx Brothers stow away aboard an ocean-going liner. While avoiding getting caught by the crew, Groucho romances a gangster's moll, and Chico is recruited as muscle by a rival crook. Priceless vintage comedy, the first of the brothers' films originally written for the screen rather than adapted from their stage shows. Also starring Thelma Todd and Tom Kennedy

14:30pm The Wolf Man (PG) 1941

The son of a wealthy man returns home, and promptly falls for a local girl — but it's not long before all thoughts of romance are driven from his mind following a bite from a werewolf, which leaves him suffering a nightmarish transformation each time the full moon rises. Universal horror which still retains much of its power, starring Lon Chaney Jnr, Bela Lugosi, Claude Rains and Evelyn Ankers

15:50pm Very Important Person (U) 1961

A stuck-up Allied scientist lands in a concentration camp during a reconnaissance mission over Germany. His bizarre attitude and a series of misunderstandings soon earn him the enmity of his fellow inmates, who suspect he's a spy — but luckily a plucky British officer vows to launch a rescue effort. Watchable wartime comedy, starring James Robertson Justice, Stanley Baxter, Leslie Phillips and Eric Sykes

17:40pm The Emperor's New Clothes (PG) 2001

Witty, offbeat historical comedy drama, starring Ian Holm as Napoleon, who hatches a cunning plan to return from exile and reclaim control of France. When he encounters a sailor who bears an uncanny resemblance to him (also played by Holm), he arranges to swap places so he can make his way to Paris unnoticed. However, the double gets a little too used to living the life of an emperor, leaving the real Bonaparte stuck as a commoner. With Iben Hjejle and Tim McInnerny

19:40pm The Mark of Zorro (PG) 1974

The masked swashbuckling aristocrat returns from Spain to his native California, where he sets about righting the wrongs committed by a local villain. Fun-filled remake of the classic 1940 adventure, which lacks the zip of the more recent rehash, starring Frank Langella, Ricardo Montalban, Gilbert Roland and Yvonne De Carlo

21:00pm The Wedding Planner (PG) 2001

Jennifer Lopez stars as a wedding planner who is swept off her feet by a dashing doctor. Her plans to ensnare the man of her dreams fall through, however, when she discovers she has been employed to organise his wedding — to another woman. Flat romantic comedy which could have been charming, quirky and even enchanting — if only J-Lo wasn't cast as the lead. Matthew McConaughey puts in a wonderful performance nonetheless, alongside Bridgette Wilson, Justin Chambers and Joanna Gleason

23:00pm Battle Royale (18) 2000

As teenage crime spirals out of control, the Japanese government adopt a hardline approach, sending classes of youngsters to an isolated island where they will be forced to kill or be killed in ever more horrifying ways. Controversial but very intelligent and stylish violent thriller, starring Takeshi Kitano, Tatsuya Fujiwara, Aki Maeda and Taro Yamamoto

01:15am Battle Royale 2: Requiem (18) 2003

Another class of unruly teenagers are taken from their school and fitted with explosive collars — but this time, they're ordered to wipe out a ********* cell — or die trying. Controversial thriller sequel, starring Tatsuya Fujiwara, Shugo Oshinari and Ai Maeda

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13:00pm Tonight and Every Night (U) 1944

Musical, set in a 1940s London revue theatre that never misses a night — even during the height of the Blitz. The star of the show is American singer Rita Hayworth, who embarks on a romance with an RAF pilot. Also starring Lee Bowman, Janet Blair, Marc Platt and Leslie Brooks

14:50pm Belle Starr (U) 1941

The daughter of an aristocrat joins forces with Confederate forces when the Yankees take over her land, and it isn't long before romance blossoms with a fellow fighter. Gene Tierney isn't wholly convincing in the title role, while Randolph Scott and Dana Andrews co-star in this lacklustre tale of the American Civil War, which features a number of outdated stereotypes

16:30pm The Lady Vanishes (PG) 1979

A traveller befriends an elderly lady during a train journey, but she suddenly disappears, and he embarks on a search for her. However, the other passengers deny ever seeing the missing woman — leading to suspicions that a conspiracy is afoot. The last film made by Hammer is a glossy but disappointing remake of Hitchcock's classic 1938 mystery, starring Elliott Gould, Cybill Shepherd, Herbert Lom, Arthur Lowe and Ian Carmichael

18:35pm A River Runs Through It (PG) 1992

Robert Redford's carefully crafted emotional drama about two very different brothers, brought up in a strict religious household and united only by a shared enthusiasm for fishing, who find their uneasy relationship cut short by tragedy. Starring Brad Pitt, Craig Sheffer, Tom Skerritt, Emily Lloyd and Brenda Blethyn. The leisurely pace is complemented by the gorgeous photography, and the tale itself works well thanks to good performances from the cast

21:00pm Mean Girls (12) 2004

A girl starts at a new school where she's stunned to become part of the most popular clique. However, a dating faux pas leads to trouble and it's not long before her new friends turn on her. Urged on by her outsider pals, the new arrival resolves to bring down the self-appointed queen of campus — only to end up taking on some of her rival's crueller characteristics. Catty teen comedy with a little more bite than most examples of the genre, starring Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Tina Fey and Lacey Chabert

22:50pm 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. Derivative but reasonably effective horror, starring Eliza Dushku, Desmond Harrington and Jeremy Sisto

00:25am Calvaire (18) 2004

A cabaret singer takes a wrong turn and ends up in a mysterious village. When he seeks shelter in the local inn, he inadvertently arouses the disturbed landlord's penchant for trans***uals and torture, and is dragged into a nightmarish ordeal in the nearby woods. Belgian director Fabrice du Welz's horror puts a welcome European spin on a well-trodden formula, and makes for shocking entertainment. Laurent Lucas and Jackie Berroyer star

02:10am Ed Gein (15) 2000

Unimpressive biopic of the eponymous 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

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13:00pm Whirlpool (PG) 1949

A woman falls under the spell of a murderous hypnotist who's managed to charm his way out of a secure psychiatric hospital. Glossy melodrama, starring Gene Tierney, Jose Ferrer, Richard Conte and Charles Bickford

14:50pm 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

16:50pm The Battle of the River Plate (U) 1956

Powell and Pressburger's solid and thought-provoking World War Two adventure about the British Navy's pursuit and eventual cornering of enemy battleship the Graf Spee in Montevideo harbour, where German commanding officer Peter Finch is faced with an impossible dilemma. Starring John Gregson, Anthony Quayle, Bernard Lee and Jack Gwillim. Finch pulls off something of a coup by managing to portray a Nazi officer as a sympathetic and even noble figure at a time when emotions were still running high where the conflict was concerned

19:05pm Memoirs of an Invisible Man (PG) 1992

Chevy Chase stars as a successful but seriously bored stockbroker whose life gets a much-needed injection of excitement thanks to an industrial accident. Discovering he's been rendered invisible he makes plans to have some fun — but is 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

21:00pm To Die For (15) 1995

Gus Van Sant's fantastically acerbic black comedy stars 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 into murdering him. Also starring Matt Dillon and Joaquin Phoenix

23:00pm Night Watch (15) 2004

Two factions of mystical creatures living secretly among humans have maintained an uneasy truce for hundreds of years, each group using teams of agents to spy on the other. However, a young boy has the ability to bring their ancient conflict to a decisive conclusion, and both sides are determined to make sure he chooses to join them. Russian horror, starring Konstantin Khabensky, Vladimir Menshov and Valery Zolotukhin

01:10am Antibodies (18) 2005

A violent serial killer is captured by German police, giving local officer Michael Martens (Wotan Wilke Mohring) the chance to quiz the criminal about a recent murder. As the radically different men face each other in the interrogation room, the villain begins to play mind games with his interviewer, revealing shocking information about the murder that is closer to home than the lawman ever imagined. Christian Alvart's acclaimed thriller, also starring Andre Hennicke

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13:00pm Sea of Sand (U) 1958

Allied troops fighting in North Africa in 1943 are ordered to work as saboteurs behind enemy lines — and plot to blow up Rommel's desert fuel dumps. The predictable clash of personalities between officers causes problems initially, but the military men overcome their differences to work together. Meandering adventure, starring Richard Attenborough, John Gregson, Michael Craig and Vincent Ball

15:00pm Very Important Person (U) 1961

A stuck-up Allied scientist lands in a concentration camp during a reconnaissance mission over Germany. His bizarre attitude and a series of misunderstandings soon earn him the enmity of his fellow inmates, who suspect he's a spy — but luckily a plucky British officer vows to launch a rescue effort. Watchable wartime comedy, starring James Robertson Justice, Stanley Baxter, Leslie Phillips and Eric Sykes

16:50pm The Harder They Fall (12) 1956

Hard-bitten journalist Humphrey Bogart resolves to expose how managers manipulate the boxers they supposedly represent. However, he's alarmed to discover just how widespread fight-fixing is. Film noir, notable as Bogart's final movie, with Rod Steiger, Mike Lane and Jan Sterling

19:00pm Rat Race (12) 2001

A hapless group of no-hopers get the opportunity to win $2million from a casino owner, prompting a madcap cross-continent dash to reach the cash using whatever transport is available. Little do they realise they're pawns in a much bigger game. Cheerfully daft comedy with the rapid pace making up for the old jokes. Seth Green, Cuba Gooding Jnr, Rowan Atkinson, John Cleese and Whoopi Goldberg star. Watch out for a brief appearance by Kathy Bates

21:00pm Out of Time (12) 2003

A cop's less-than-squeaky-clean activities catch up with him, leaving him on the wrong side of the law as the prime suspect in a murder investigation — and facing a race against the clock to prove his innocence. Stylish but rather predictable crime thriller, which continually fails to convince. Denzel Washington, Eva Mendes, Dean Cain and Sanaa Lathan star

23:00pm Movie Rush An in-depth look at the latest movie releases

23:05pm 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 over-hyped, low-budget horror offers moments of chilling suspense, but the effect is often undermined by misjudged stabs at humour. Rider Strong, Cerina Vincent, James DeBello, Jordan Ladd and Joey Kern head up the young cast

00:50am Oldboy (18) 2003

A man is held captive in a prison cell with no human contact for 15 years, never knowing why — but when he's suddenly released, he sets out to learn the reason for his incarceration, and wreak bloody vengeance on his jailers. Intense and violent thriller, starring Choi Min-sik, Gang Hye-jung and Yu Ji-tae

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13:00pm The Siege at Red River (PG) 1954

A Confederate secret agent lays his hands on a shipment of guns, but before he can do anything with them, he is betrayed by a former comrade and left fighting for his life behind enemy lines. Reasonable Western set during the American Civil War, starring Van Johnson, Joanne Dru and Richard Boone

14:45pm The One That Got Away (U) 1957

Gripping World War Two adventure telling the true story of pilot Franz von Werra (Hardy Kruger), a German PoW 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. Colin Gordon, Terence Alexander and Michael Goodliffe also star

17:00pm Topaz (PG) 1969

An American agent investigating a Soviet espionage ring operating within the French government, uncovers a plot connected to a Cuban rebellion. Hitchcock thriller, starring John Forsythe, Frederick Stafford, Dany Robin and Roscoe Lee Browne

19:40pm The Mark of Zorro (PG) 1974

The masked swashbuckling aristocrat returns from Spain to his native California, where he sets about righting the wrongs committed by a local villain. Fun-filled remake of the classic 1940 adventure, which lacks the zip of the more recent rehash, starring Frank Langella, Ricardo Montalban, Gilbert Roland and Yvonne De Carlo

21:00pm Mean Girls (12) 2004

A girl starts at a new school where she's stunned to become part of the most popular clique. However, a dating faux pas leads to trouble and it's not long before her new friends turn on her. Urged on by her outsider pals, the new arrival resolves to bring down the self-appointed queen of campus — only to end up taking on some of her rival's crueller characteristics. Catty teen comedy with a little more bite than most examples of the genre, starring Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Tina Fey and Lacey Chabert

22:50pm Deep Red (18) 1975

A speaker at a telepathy conference claims a killer is not only in the audience, but will strike again that night — and promptly ends up murdered himself. Psychological thriller from director Dario Argento, starring David Hemmings and Dario Nicolodi

01:15am The Eye (15) 2002

A blind woman undergoes surgery enabling her to see again — but as her vision returns, increasingly disturbing sights leave her almost too terrified to open her eyes. Chilling horror, starring Lee Sin-Je, Lawrence Chou, Chutcha Rujinanon and Candy Lo
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13:00pm The Gift Horse (PG) 1952

Seafaring adventure, which sees Navy captain Trevor Howard reluctantly taking charge of an old US destroyer during World War Two. His attempts to take command of the vessel and her crew prove problematic when hostility erupts, though the prospect of facing the mighty German force brings much-needed unity. Richard Attenborough, Bernard Lee, Sonny Tufts and James Donald also number among the cast

14:55pm Apache (U) 1954

Apache warrior Burt Lancaster vows to fight for his people's rights even after they've agreed a treaty with the American army — and wages a one-man war against his enemies. Striking Western, boosted by Lancaster's excellent lead performance, also starring Jean Peters, Charles Bronson, John McIntire and John Dehner

16:45pm The Battle of the River Plate (U) 1956

World War Two adventure about the British Navy's pursuit and eventual cornering of enemy battleship the Graf Spee in Montevideo harbour, where German commanding officer Peter Finch is faced with an impossible dilemma. Starring John Gregson, Anthony Quayle, Bernard Lee and Jack Gwillim. Finch pulls off something of a coup by managing to portray a Nazi officer as a sympathetic and even noble figure at a time when emotions were still running high where the conflict was concerned

19:00pm The Story of Hallam Foe Behind the scenes on the new film about a young man obsessed with his mother's death. Featuring interviews with stars Jamie Bell and Sophia Myles, and director David MacKenzie

19:15pm Bugsy Malone (U) 1976

Director Alan Parker's much-loved slapstick musical spoof, featuring a cast composed entirely of children and following a war between rival gangsters in Twenties New York. When a slick mobster acquires devastating new weapons, his arch rival realises he has to get his hands on some if he's to avoid having his business wiped out, and enlists the aid of a small-time chancer to steal them. Starring Scott Baio, Florrie Dugger and John Cassisi, with Jodie Foster on fine form in an acclaimed early appearance

21:00pm To Die For (15) 1995

Stars 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 into murdering him. Also starring Matt Dillon and Joaquin Phoenix

23:00pm Jeepers Creepers II (15) 2003

Horror sequel carrying on where the first entry left off, following the sinister Creeper as he continues his murderous activities, determined to sate his bloodthirsty appetite before he goes to sleep for another 23 years — and a coachload of squealing teenagers looks like the perfect place to start. It may provide more gruesome scares, but this inferior and seemingly tongue-in-cheek follow-up lacks the nervy tension of the original. Ray Wise, Jonathan Breck, Garikayi Mutambirwa and Eric Nenninger star

01:00am Night Watch (15) 2004

Two factions of mystical creatures living secretly among humans have maintained an uneasy truce for hundreds of years, each group using teams of agents to spy on the other. However, a young boy has the ability to bring their ancient conflict to a decisive conclusion, and both sides are determined to make sure he chooses to join them. Russian horror, starring Konstantin Khabensky, Vladimir Menshov and Valery Zolotukhin

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13:00pm Belle Starr (U) 1941

The daughter of an aristocrat joins forces with Confederate forces when the Yankees take over her land, and it isn't long before romance blossoms with a fellow fighter.

14:40pm 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.

16:45pm The Lady Vanishes (PG) 1979

A traveller befriends an elderly lady during a train journey, but she suddenly disappears, and he embarks on a search for her. However, the other passengers deny ever seeing the missing woman leading to suspicions that a conspiracy is afoot.

18:40pm 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.

21:00pm Forrest Gump (12) 1994
Multi-Oscar-winning 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 many critics found 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.

23:35pm Lady Vengeance (18) 2005

A woman, wrongfully imprisoned for the kidnap and murder of a child, converts to Christianity while behind bars. However, upon release the seemingly calm convict sets out to gain a bloody and violent revenge on those who framed her. Park Chan-wook's thriller, which is the final part in his Vengeance trilogy, creates a brooding and bleak atmosphere, but also offers a twist or two to keep viewers guessing.

01:55am Ju-on: The Grudge (15) 2003

Offbeat Japanese horror following a series of chilling events which take place in a single house, as a social worker attempts to find out what's happened to the inhabitants, and ghastly apparitions bring a terrible fate to all those who venture within the building.

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13:00pm Monkey Business (U) 1931

The Marx Brothers stow away aboard an ocean-going liner. While avoiding getting caught by the crew, Groucho romances a gangster's moll, and Chico is recruited as muscle by a rival crook. Priceless vintage comedy, the first of the brothers' films originally written for the screen rather than adapted from their stage shows. Also starring Thelma Todd and Tom Kennedy

14:30pm The Sons of Katie Elder (PG) 1965

Western adventure, starring John Wayne and Dean Martin as wandering brothers who return home to avenge the murder of their beloved mother, and find themselves implicated in their father's killing. With Earl Holliman, George Kennedy and Dennis Hopper

16:50pm The Quiller Memorandum (PG) 1966

A secret agent (George Segal) is assigned to investigate a neo-Nazi organisation in Sixties Berlin — which, not surprisingly, isn't an easy task. While it's a well-made and acted thriller, it doesn't exactly leap off the screen with gripping excitement. Also starring Alec Guinness, Max von Sydow and George Sanders, with a script by Harold Pinter

18:50pm Breakfast at Tiffany's (PG) 1961

Unmissable, sparkling comedy drama charting the romantic adventures of eccentric call girl Holly Golightly (Audrey Hepburn) as she searches for her perfect man among New York's wealthy socialites. Based on a story by Truman Capote, this legendary cinematic offering still has plenty to charm viewers — not least Hepburn herself. Also starring George Peppard, Patricia Neal, Martin Balsam and Mickey Rooney — whose irritating turn as Holly's Japanese neighbour is the one fly in the ointment

21:00pm Clueless (12) 1995

A rich teenage student at Beverly Hills High School uses all her charm and financial clout to boost a new pupil's popularity, but reckons without affairs of the heart getting in the way of her fun. Comedy loosely based on Jane Austen's Emma, starring Alicia Silverstone, Wallace Shawn, Paul Rudd and Stacey Dash

22:45pm Creep (18) 2004

A woman falls asleep on a platform in the London Underground, and wakes to find herself embroiled in a nightmare. Not only has she missed her train, but an encounter with a familiar face leaves her shaken and lost in the labyrinth of tunnels — where she soon realises she's not alone. Horror, starring Franka Potente, Sean Harris and Vas Blackwood

00:25am Dumplings (18) 2004

Horror, starring Ling Bai as a mysterious cook whose recipes hold the secret to eternal youth. An aging former TV star, terrified that her husband may have an affair, seeks out the chef to restore her beauty. But when the results don't work as fast as she'd hoped, the desperate wife tampers with the recipe, leading to some disturbing side effects. With Miriam Yeung Chin Wah and Tony Leung Ka Fai

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13:00pm Three Came Home (PG) 1950

A writer, her husband and the couple's young son are captured by Japanese forces and soon become separated in a tough prison camp. Moving fact-based drama based on the true story of Agnes Newton Keith, starring Claudette Colbert, Patric Knowles, Florence Desmond and Sessue Hayakawa. Director Jean Negulesco tells the harrowing tale with a sensitivity not often seen in the era's wartime films

15:00pm Sea of Sand (U) 1958

Allied troops fighting in North Africa in 1943 are ordered to work as saboteurs behind enemy lines — and plot to blow up Rommel's desert fuel dumps. The predictable clash of personalities between officers causes problems initially, but the military men overcome their differences to work together. Meandering adventure, starring Richard Attenborough, John Gregson, Michael Craig and Vincent Ball

16:55pm The Way West (PG) 1967

A group of pioneering adventurers travel across the great plains of 19th-century America. Their arduous journey soon leads them into danger, but luckily veteran politician Kirk Douglas can guide them to safety. Bold Western, boasting a great cast and fantastic photography — and the story's exciting too. Robert Mitchum, Richard Widmark, Lola Albright and Michael Witney co-star, alongside Sally Field in her big-screen debut

19:15pm Porridge (PG) 1979

Comedy spin-off from the TV series, in which cellmates Fletcher and Godber are coerced into aiding an escape attempt organised by the sinister Grouty (Peter Vaughan). However, they end up struggling to break back in before their absence is detected. Starring Ronnie Barker and Richard Beckinsale, with Fulton Mackay and Brian Wilde reprising their roles as Slade Prison's familiar officers

21:00pm Billy Madison (PG) 1995

Comedy starring Adam Sandler as the titular lazy twentysomething who lives off his wealthy hotel magnate father. When the old man decides to retire, he begins to wonder if his layabout son is suitable to take over the family empire and issues a challenge — he must retake 12 years of school in 24 weeks, or lose everything. Sadly, although it boasts a few laugh-out-loud moments, they are not enough to salvage the film. With Bridgette Wilson, Darren McGavin and Bradley Whitford

22:40pm The Story of Hallam Foe Behind the scenes on the new film about a young man obsessed with his mother's death. Featuring interviews with stars Jamie Bell and Sophia Myles, and director David MacKenzie

22:55pm The Edukators (15) 2004 Premiere.
Anti-capitalist protesters Daniel Bruhl and Stipe Erceg come up with a novel way to spread their message — by breaking into the homes of wealthy locals and rearranging their furniture. When Erceg's girlfriend (Julie Jentsch) is involved in a car accident, the trio decide to target the wealthy driver involved — but their peaceful campaign turns more sinister when the intended victim is waiting for them. Hans Weingartner's witty political drama, also starring Burghart Klaussner

01:25am Live Flesh (18) 1997

Internationally acclaimed Spanish director Pedro Almodovar's *** 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 Angela Molina star

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13:00pm Chance of a Lifetime (U) 1950

A group of angry factory workers, tired of poor wages and working conditions, go on strike. The boss of the business decides to let his workers have a go at running the place, causing them to dramatically reassess their ideas. Amiable comedy drama, directed, written by and starring Bernard Miles, with Basil Radford, Kenneth More, Basil Radford and Geoffrey Keen

14:55pm 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. Clunky thriller that even leading man John Mills can't save, co-starring Lisa Daniely, Derek Farr, Roland Culver and Noelle Middleton

16:35pm The One That Got Away (U) 1957
Gripping World War Two adventure telling the true story of pilot Franz von Werra (Hardy Kruger), a German PoW 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. Colin Gordon, Terence Alexander and Michael Goodliffe also star

18:40pm The Story of Hallam Foe Behind the scenes on the new film about a young man obsessed with his mother's death. Featuring interviews with stars Jamie Bell and Sophia Myles, and director David MacKenzie

18:55pm Jack & Sarah (15) 1995

A lawyer's life is turned upside down by his wife's death in childbirth, leaving him to pick up the pieces and raise their daughter with the help of an unconventional American nanny. This emotional romantic comedy strikes a fair balance between sentiment and slush. Richard E Grant, Samantha Mathis, Judi Dench and Ian McKellen are among the experienced cast

21:00pm K-Pax (12) 2001

Kevin Spacey is committed to an asylum where psychiatrist Jeff Bridges attempts to deal with his mental state, trying to get to the root of the wild claims that he's a visitor from another planet on a research mission. However, the mystery man appears to have a bizarre effect on all those around him, prompting the doctor to reassess everything he believes in. Rather daft but likeable drama, with Mary McCormack, Alfre Woodard and David Patrick Kelly

23:15pm Mona Lisa (18) 1986

Bob Hoskins takes the lead in this acclaimed romantic thriller, as a small-time crook who becomes chauffeur and bodyguard to high-class prostitute Cathy Tyson, little realising the effect it will have on both their lives. Michael Caine, Robbie Coltrane and Sammi Davis also star in Neil Jordan's acclaimed film, which features Kate Hardie and a cameo by Sixties pop star Joe Brown

01:15am The Story of Hallam Foe Behind the scenes on the new film about a young man obsessed with his mother's death. Featuring interviews with stars Jamie Bell and Sophia Myles, and director David MacKenzie

01:30am Repo Man (18) 1984

Alex Cox's cult sci-fi comedy drama, starring Emilio Estevez as a streetwise punk who takes a job repossessing vehicles. While veteran repo man Harry Dean Stanton shows him the tricks of the trade, he encounters a UFO conspiracy theorist and becomes involved with the hunt for a 1964 Chevy Malibu with something sinister lurking in the trunk. With Tracey Walter, Fox Harris and Vonetta McGee

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13:00pm Highly Dangerous (U) 1950

An entomologist is recruited by British intelligence for an undercover mission behind the Iron Curtain. A plan is underway to use insects in biological warfare, and the scientist must obtain specimens of the bugs — with a little help from a tough American reporter. Engaging comedy spy thriller, starring Margaret Lockwood, Dane Clark, Marius Goring and Wilfrid Hyde White

14:50pm Where the Sidewalk Ends (12) 1950

A violent New York cop beats a robbery suspect to death during a moment of madness and hastily tries to cover his tracks by framing a local mobster for the crime. Gritty thriller, starring Dana Andrews, Gene Tierney, Gary Merrill and Karl Malden, who would later take the lead in The Streets of San Francisco

16:40pm The Private Life of Henry VIII (PG) 1933

Charles Laughton gives an Oscar-winning performance as the 16th-century British monarch whose womanising ways brought him lasting notoriety. Acclaimed director Alexander Korda's classic, flamboyant historical biopic, with a superb supporting cast, including Robert Donat, Elsa Lanchester, Merle Oberon, Binnie Barnes, Wendy Barrie and Evelyn Gregg

18:25pm The Story of Hallam Foe

Behind the scenes on the new film about a young man obsessed with his mother's death. Featuring interviews with stars Jamie Bell and Sophia Myles, and director David MacKenzie

18:40pm 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. Disappointing sci-fi adventure, starring Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Tom Hardy and LeVar Burton

21:00pm Forrest Gump (12) 1994
Multi-Oscar-winning 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 many critics found 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

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23:40pm Conquest of the Planet of the Apes (15) 1972

The fourth installment 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 against their cruel overlords. Ricardo Montalban and Don Murray also star

01:20am Second Best (12) 1994

A shy Welsh postmaster caring for his ailing father attempts to adopt the boy he has befriended, as they both face up to the emotional debris from their difficult pasts. Touching drama, featuring a powerful performance by William Hurt. John Hurt, Chris Cleary Miles, Jane Horrocks and Keith Allen also star

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13:00pm Dr Cyclops (PG) 1940

A deranged scientist develops a process that can shrink humans, and soon gets a chance to use his technique when four visitors to his jungle lair dare to cross him. As the pint-sized captives attempt to escape, they begin to realise that the mad doctor isn't the only problem, as they come across a variety of seemingly giant wildlife. Albert Dekker stars in this Technicolor horror, laden with special effects, which was directed by Ernest B Schoedsack the co-director of the more famous King Kong

14:25pm The Wolf Man (PG) 1941

The son of a wealthy man returns home, and promptly falls for a local girl — but it's not long before all thoughts of romance are driven from his mind following a bite from a werewolf, which leaves him suffering a nightmarish transformation each time the full moon rises. Universal horror which still retains much of its power, starring Lon Chaney Jnr, Bela Lugosi, Claude Rains and Evelyn Ankers

15:50pm 13 Rue Madeleine (PG) 1947

James Cagney stars as the leader of a group of agents on a mission to locate a secret German missile site in occupied France. Thriller shot in the style of a news do***entary, an affectation somewhat undercut by the high-profile cast. With Walter Abel, Sam Jaffe and Melville Cooper (888)

17:35pm Belle Starr (U) 1941

The daughter of an aristocrat joins forces with Confederate forces when the Yankees take over her land, and it isn't long before romance blossoms with a fellow fighter. Gene Tierney isn't wholly convincing in the title role, while Randolph Scott and Dana Andrews co-star in this lacklustre tale of the American Civil War, which features a number of outdated stereotypes (888)

19:15pm Bugsy Malone (U) 1976

Director Alan Parker's much-loved slapstick musical spoof, featuring a cast composed entirely of children and following a war between rival gangsters in Twenties New York. When a slick mobster acquires devastating new weapons, his arch rival realises he has to get his hands on some if he's to avoid having his business wiped out, and enlists the aid of a small-time chancer to steal them. Starring Scott Baio, Florrie Dugger and John Cassisi, with Jodie Foster on fine form in an acclaimed early appearance

21:00pm Clueless (12) 1995

A rich teenage student at Beverly Hills High School uses all her charm and financial clout to boost a new pupil's popularity, but reckons without affairs of the heart getting in the way of her fun. Comedy loosely based on Jane Austen's Emma, starring Alicia Silverstone, Wallace Shawn, Paul Rudd and Stacey Dash

22:45pm The Story of Hallam Foe

Behind the scenes on the new film about a young man obsessed with his mother's death. Featuring interviews with stars Jamie Bell and Sophia Myles, and director David MacKenzie

23:00pm Fast Times at Ridgemont High (18) 1982

Acclaimed cult comedy, adapted by Cameron Crowe from his own book, following the lives of Californian high-school teenagers. Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judge Reinhold Phoebe Cates and Forest Whitaker star, while Sean Penn steals the show as pot-smoking surfer Jeff Spicoli

00:40am Kagemusha (PG) 1980

After being sentenced to death, a thief is given the chance to win his freedom by posing as the dead leader of a vengeful clan to whom he bears a striking resemblance. Acclaimed Japanese drama set in the 16th Century and directed by acclaimed film-maker Akira Kurosawa. With Tatsuya Nakadai, Tsutomu Yamazaki and Kenichi Hagiwara

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13:00pm The Mummy (PG) 1932

Boris Karloff stars as a 3,700-year-old Egyptian priest who returns from the dead to woo the reincarnation of his former lover (Zita Johann) and exact revenge on the archaeologists who awakened him from his millennia-long sleep. Atmospheric vintage horror, with David Manners, Arthur Byron and Edward Van Sloan

14:20pm 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

18:40pm The Sons of Katie Elder (PG) 1965

Western adventure, starring John Wayne and Dean Martin as wandering brothers who return home to avenge the murder of their beloved mother, and find themselves implicated in their father's killing. With Earl Holliman, George Kennedy and Dennis Hopper

21:00pm Billy Madison (PG) 1995

Comedy starring Adam Sandler as the titular lazy twentysomething who lives off his wealthy hotel magnate father. When the old man decides to retire, he begins to wonder if his layabout son is suitable to take over the family empire and issues a challenge — he must retake 12 years of school in 24 weeks, or lose everything. Sadly, although it boasts a few laugh-out-loud moments, they are not enough to salvage the film. With Bridgette Wilson, Darren McGavin and Bradley Whitford

22:40pm Swimfan (12) 2002

A high-school student and budding professional sportsman finds his idyllic life turned upside down by the arrival of a new classmate. She uses her considerable charms to lure him into a no-strings romp — but when he fails to respond to her overtures a second time, she resorts to less subtle tactics to grab his attention. Perfunctory thriller, starring Jesse Bradford, Erika Christensen, Shiri Appleby, Kate Burton and Clayne Crawford

00:15am Inside Deep Throat (18) 2005

The social impact of the notorious adult film released in 1972, with sparked political battles and the involvement of the Mafia, and also marked a major shift in attitudes. Including interviews with star Linda Lovelace who later claimed she was forced to appear, and film-maker Gerard Damiano. Directed by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato

01:55am Live Flesh (18) 1997

Internationally acclaimed Spanish director Pedro Almodovar's *** 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 Angela Molina star

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13:00pm Where the Sidewalk Ends (12) 1950

A violent New York cop beats a robbery suspect to death during a moment of madness and hastily tries to cover his tracks by framing a local mobster for the crime. Gritty thriller, starring Dana Andrews, Gene Tierney, Gary Merrill and Karl Malden, who would later take the lead in The Streets of San Francisco

14:55pm 13 Rue Madeleine (PG) 1947

James Cagney stars as the leader of a group of agents on a mission to locate a secret German missile site in occupied France. Thriller shot in the style of a news do***entary, an affectation somewhat undercut by the high-profile cast. With Walter Abel, Sam Jaffe and Melville Cooper

16:50pm Please Sir (U) 1971

Rowdy big-screen spin-off from the classic TV comedy, starring John Alderton as a put-upon secondary school teacher struggling to cope with his disruptive inner-city pupils during a two-week stay at a country recreation centre. With Deryck Guyler, Noel Howlett, Joan Sanderson and Richard Davies

18:45pm Le Divorce (12) 2003

An American woman heads for Paris to offer support to her pregnant stepsister, who's been abandoned by her feckless husband, and the pair soon embark on a whirlwind tour of the city's hotspots and clubs — only to find fun and romance where they least expected it. Comedy, starring Kate Hudson, Naomi Watts, Glenn Close and Leslie Caron

21:00pm Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (12) 2004

The struggling owner of a run-down gym is forced to take drastic action to prevent a rival buying the business out from under him — and enlists his customers to form a dodgeball team in the hope of triumphing in the US championships. Spirited sporting comedy with some truly hilarious moments, featuring an energetic Ben Stiller as the arrogant fitness guru intent on taking over Vince Vaughn's establishment. Christine Taylor and Rip Torn also star

22:45pm The Commitments (15) 1991

Alan Parker's award-winning musical comedy about friendship, fame and failure, based on the novel of Roddy Doyle. Robert Arkins plays an enterprising Dubliner who assembles a motley crew to form a soul band. Featuring an impressive array of eccentric and eager characters and a rousing soundtrack that provides a chance to sing along with some soulful classics. With Andrew Strong, Michael Aherne and Angeline Ball

00:55am Rumble Fish (18) 1983

Francis Ford Coppola's star-studded stylised drama, based on the novel by SE Hinton. Matt Dillon stars as an alienated teenager desperately trying to emulate his adored elder brother (Mickey Rourke). With Dennis Hopper, Nicolas Cage, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne and Chris Penn

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13:00pm Sailor Beware! (PG) 1956

An able seaman goes to meet his prospective mother-in-law to discuss marriage arrangements, but finds his run-in with the old battleaxe a harrowing experience. So when he realises he'll never be able to escape her beady eye, he's suddenly afflicted with a case of cold feet — and fails to turn up for his wedding. Dated comedy that still provides sparks of hilarity, starring Peggy Mount, Shirley Eaton, Ronald Lewis and Gordon Jackson

14:45pm 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

19:15pm When Eight Bells Toll (PG) 1971

A Navy intelligence agent poses as a biologist to investigate the theft of millions of pounds of gold bullion, stolen from ships off the British coast. However, his enquiries are met with hostility, especially when he sets his sights on a Greek tycoon, who he suspects may be operating as a modern-day pirate. Slow-paced thriller that fails to grip, starring Anthony Hopkins, Robert Morley and Jack Hawkins. Based on a novel by Alistair MacLean

21:00pm Alien vs Predator (15) 2004

A team of explorers land in the mother of all tricky situations when their investigation into a mysterious pyramid in the Antarctic leaves them caught between the deadliest creatures in the universe. Sci-fi thriller, starring Sanaa Lathan, Raoul Bova, Lance Henriksen and Ewen Bremner

22:50pm The English Patient (15) 1996

Ralph Fiennes stars as the enigmatic, badly burned survivor of a wartime plane crash who recalls a passionate love affair while his wounds are tended by a nurse in a derelict Italian monastery. Anthony Minghella's gorgeous, critically acclaimed Oscar-winning romantic drama, based on the novel by Michael Ondaatje, and co-starring Juliette Binoche, Kristin Scott Thomas, Willem Dafoe, Naveen Andrews and Kevin Whately

01:45am Pickup on South Street (PG) 1953
Recently released convict Skip McCoy (Richard Widmark) picks the pockets of a woman, not realising she is a courier for the Communist underground, and inadvertently comes into possession of secret espionage plans. Skip gets out of his depth as romance blossoms between him and his victim, and the pair become embroiled in a complex Cold War plot. Crime thriller, also starring Jean Peters and Thelma Ritter, whose scene-stealing performance deservedly gained her an Oscar nomination

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13:00pm 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.

14:55pm The Day Will Dawn (U) 1942

Thrilling World War Two adventure about a journalist who's sent to occupied Norway by the British authorities. He's assigned to help the RAF sabotage an important German U-boat installation, and enlists the help of a local girl to aid his endeavour. However, the plan goes awry, leaving him in the hands of the enemy and sentenced to be shot.

17:00pm A Ticket to Tomahawk (U) 1950

Likable comedy Western in which the daughter of a railway pioneer sets out to prove her trains can beat a rival's stagecoaches to the same destination. However, the competition soon gives way to dirty tricks and the locomotive passengers, a travelling salesman and a chorus of showgirls soon get dragged into the conflict.

18:55pm The Madness of King George (PG) 1994

Acclaimed drama, based on Alan Bennett's successful stage play The Madness of George III. Nigel Hawthorne won a well-deserved Bafta for his superb performance as the 18th-century monarch whose unbalanced behaviour almost cost him his power and position.

21:00pm Girl, Interrupted (15) 1999

A would-be writer in the 1960s is committed to an exclusive psychiatric ward by her parents after attempting suicide, but the move seems to cause more problems than it solves. This emotional drama follows the same lines as One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, but lacks both the subtlety and power of that classic offering.

23:30pm Orange County (12) 2002

A surfer kid dreams of getting into Stanford University and escaping his dysfunctional family, but his dim-witted guidance counsellor sends in the wrong application, forcing the determined teenager to resort to more underhand methods to ensure he wins a place.

01:05am High Anxiety (15) 1977

Mel Brooks directs and stars in this affectionate spoof of Hitchcock movies. A psychiatrist takes over the running of an institute following the suspicious death of the previous director. But when he ends up framed for murder, he must keep his own neuroses under control to prove his innocence. Psycho, Vertigo and The Birds are among the classic films getting sent up.

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13:00pm The Miracle Woman (PG) 1931

A minister's daughter loses her faith following her father's death, and falls in with a con artist who puts her knowledge of the bib'le to good use by setting her up as a travelling preacher performing fake miracles in return for “donations”. However, an encounter with a blind war veteran makes her consider changing her ways.

14:40pm Cattle Empire (U) 1958

Joel McCrea stars in Charles Marquis Warren's tough Western, playing a trail boss who is imprisoned when his men go on the rampage in a quiet town. Released five years later, the convict shows no signs of turning over a new leaf but his plans to double-cross the town mayor soon backfire.

16:15pm The Mark of Zorro (PG) 1974

The masked swashbuckling aristocrat returns from Spain to his native California, where he sets about righting the wrongs committed by a local villain. Fun-filled remake of the classic 1940 adventure, which lacks the zip of the more recent rehash.

17:35pm The True Story of Jesse James (U) 1956

The family and friends of infamous outlaw Jesse James tell the story of his rise to notoriety with brother Frank, as the man himself faces death from an angry mob following a failed bank raid.

19:20pm Carry On Up the Khyber (PG) 1968

The gang go to colonial India for this bawdy saga of occupying British forces having trouble with the natives. Tensions mount as the locals discover the soldiers' fearsome reputation is quite undeserved prompting open rebellion.

21:00pm The Transporter (15) 2002

An underworld courier ends up battling his powerful employers when his conscience gets the better of him leading to a desperate struggle to bring down the villains' crooked business and stay alive.

22:40pm Election (18) 2005 Premiere.

A Hong Kong crime syndicate needs to appoint a new boss, and two ambitious gangsters compete for the position. The matter is settled by a vote, but when a ceremonial walking stick carried by the leader goes missing, all hell breaks loose, as the losing party sees a chance to gain power by recovering it, infighting erupts among the other mobsters and the police set out to bring down the organisation once and for all.

00:35am Scenes from a Marriage (15) 1973

Liv Ullmann and Erland Josephson play a couple whose marriage begins to fail because of the husband's infidelity. But as the wife tries to rebuild her life they both realise that the inevitable separation will not be easy.

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13:00pm Time Lock (PG) 1957

Largely forgotten suspense thriller, remarkable mainly for featuring a very young Sean Connery in an early role. The plot itself is about a boy who somehow manages to get himself locked in a bank vault. With 63 hours before the device opens, the authorities are left facing a race against time to free the lad before he runs out of air and suffers a horrible end.

14:20pm 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.

15:45pm If You Could Only Cook (PG) 1935

The unemployed daughter of a professor meets a wealthy automotive engineer one day in the park, and she talks him into applying for a job as cook and butler to a gangster. However, all does not go according to plan when it turns out the young woman is not very skilled in the kitchen.

17:10pm The Man from Colorado (PG) 1948

Glenn Ford plays an American Civil War veteran, twisted by his experiences during the conflict, who becomes the judge of a small town. He soon embarks on a tyrannical reign of terror, ruthlessly misusing his power, and it falls to an old friend from his army days to bring him down.

19:05pm Memoirs of an Invisible Man (PG) 1992

Chevy Chase stars as a successful but seriously bored stockbroker whose life gets a much-needed injection of excitement thanks to an industrial accident. Discovering he's been rendered invisible he makes plans to have some fun but is soon forced to go on the run from devious CIA agents, led by Sam Neill, who are determined to use him for nefarious purposes.

21:00pm My Best Friend's Wedding (12) 1997
Comedy, starring Julia Roberts as a food critic who is devastated to hear her best friend is getting married, and sets out to wreck his relationship. Cameron Diaz and Dermot Mulroney co-star as the bride and groom-to-be, with a scene-stealing performance by ****** Everett as Roberts' colleague and confidant, who also gets roped into the plot most memorably when leading a rousing rendition of I Say a Little Prayer around the dinner table

23:05pm 8mm (18) 1999

Surveillance expert Nicolas Cage is dragged into a seedy world of murder and deception when hired to investigate a suspicious movie found among the possessions of a dead man. The film seems to contain scenes of a real-life killing but appearances can be deceptive. Gritty thriller delving into the murky world of snuff cinema.

01:30am Jean de Florette (PG) 1986

Farmer Cesar accidentally kills one of his neighbours and becomes determined to get his hands on the dead man's land for the valuable natural spring it contains. However, a city dweller and his daughter inherit the property, so the covetous Cesar and his nephew concoct a cruel scheme to ruin the newcomer. Director Claude Berri's superb drama deservedly won international acclaim, thanks to the beautiful photography and affecting performances from a cast including Yves Montand, Gerard Depardieu and Daniel Auteuil.

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13:00pm The Eve of St Mark (U) 1944

A man's romance is brought to an abrupt halt when he's drafted. 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. Understated adaptation of Maxwell Anderson's Broadway play, which touched a nerve with audiences reeling from the effects of the war.

15:00pm A Ticket to Tomahawk (U) 1950

Likable comedy Western in which the daughter of a railway pioneer sets out to prove her trains can beat a rival's stagecoaches to the same destination. However, the competition soon gives way to dirty tricks and the locomotive passengers a travelling salesman and a chorus of showgirls soon get dragged into the conflict.

16:55pm Picnic (U) 1955

A drifter turns up in a small Kansas town looking for an old friend the son of the richest man in town in the hope of borrowing money. However, he causes nothing but trouble for the locals, seducing both his old pal's fiancee and a local schoolteacher.

19:15pm The Golden Child (PG) 1986

Social worker Eddie Murphy is employed by oriental sages to locate a mystical youngster with the power to bring about world peace. Charles Dance plays the sorcerer whose dealings with the Devil make Murphy's task doubly dangerous.

21:00pm Pushing Tin (15) 1999

An air traffic controller thrives on his high pressure working environment and applies the same no-room-for-error approach to his personal life. However, his status as the best in the business is threatened by a laidback new arrival and his wife, sparking adulterous passion and a deadly showdown.

23:25pm Keane (15) 2004 Premiere.

Powerful psychological drama, starring Damian Lewis as a troubled man looking for his missing daughter in New York. He forms an attachment to a young girl and her mother, who help him with his search. But it remains to be seen if the missing child is real or a delusion and whether his newfound friendships will help him conquer his personal demons or make them worse.

01:10am Manon des Sources (PG) 1986

French drama about an isolated shepherdess who is horrified to learn the truth behind her father's death and ruthlessly seeks revenge on those responsible. However, her actions lead inevitably to tragedy.

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13:00pm 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.

14:55pm Escape to Athena (PG) 1979

A group of World War Two Allied PoWs plan to defy the SS by taking part in a prison break and art robbery, with the help of a liberal camp commandant.

17:25pm River of No Return (PG) 1954

A farmer falls victim to the ruthless scheming of a conniving gambler, prompting him to flee into the wilderness along with his son , and the crook's girlfriend.

19:15pm Strictly Ballroom (PG) 1992

A dancer shunned by the ballroom community for his unconventional style takes a chance on a new partner , a pairing that unexpectedly blossoms and gives them the confidence to try for a championship title.

21:00pm O Brother, Where Art Thou? (12) 2000

Three bumbling crooks escape from prison during the 1930s, and strive to get their hands on stashed-away loot before a devastating flood ruins their spoils, but encounter all manner of scrapes and strange characters along the way.

23:00pm Re-Animator (18) 1985

A medical student and his girlfriend become involved in a bizarre experiment into reanimating the dead conducted by the student's incorrigible housemate in this campy sendup of an H.P. Lovecraft story. The emphasis is on humour but once the dead walk, there is gore aplenty.

00:40am Vital (18) 2004

After a tragic car accident where his girlfriend Ryôko Ooyama (Nami Tsukamoto) died, Hiroshi Takagi (Tadanobu Asano) suffers amnesia with his memories completely blanked. When he sees a book about dissection, he decides to join the medical school with the support of his parents. In the dissection class, his group participates of the autopsy of a young woman, and while cutting apart the tissue, he partially recalls his accident. Later, when he sees a tattoo in the arm of the corpse, he discloses that she was his girlfriend and becomes obsessed to go further in the examination of the body.

02:15am High Anxiety (15) 1977

Mel Brooks directs and stars in this affectionate spoof of Hitchcock movies. A psychiatrist takes over the running of an institute following the suspicious death of the previous director. But when he ends up framed for murder, he must keep his own neuroses under control to prove his innocence.

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13:00pm The Girl Can't Help It (U) 1956

Rock 'n' roll comedy, with musical performances by Fats Domino, Little Richard, Gene Vincent, The Platters and Julie London dominating the plot about a theatrical agent's attempts to propel a gangster's girlfriend to stardom.

14:55pm Fathom (U) 1967

Tongue-in-cheek espionage romp, starring Raquel Welch as a glamorous sky-diver hired by an American spy to retrieve a ****-triggering device lost in the Mediterranean. However, she begins to suspect her shady employer isn't entirely what he seems, and soon finds herself involved in a frantic search for a priceless statuette.

16:50pm On Golden Pond (PG) 1981

Henry Fonda teams up with fellow screen legend Katharine Hepburn for this entertaining Oscar-winning drama, his final film. He plays an ailing professor whose cynical outlook on life is changed by the arrival of his estranged daughter and her boyfriend's teenage son.

18:55pm Eye of the Needle (PG) 1981

A German spy with information that could jeopardise the D-Day landings is stranded on a small Scottish island. He falls for a frustrated local woman, but double-dealing and back-stabbing ensue.

21:00pm Courage Under Fire (15) 1996

Meg Ryan stars in this promising but ultimately rather predictable drama about a female helicopter pilot killed in the 1990 Gulf War. Denzel Washington plays the American military official who investigates her death to decide whether she deserves a posthumous Medal of Honor in the process coming to terms with a tragic blunder he made during the conflict.

23:10pm Orange County (2002)

Shaun Brumder is a local surfer kid from Orange County who dreams of going to Stanford to become a writer and to get away from his disfunctional family household. Except Shaun runs into one complication after another starting when his application is rejected after his dim-witted guidance counselor sends the wrong application. So, Shaun goes to great lengths with a little help from his girlfriend Ashley and his drugged-out loser brother Lance to get into Stanford any way they see fit.

01:05am Torn Curtain (15) 1966

An American scientist working as a double agent pretends to defect to East Germany, hoping to learn vital information about activities behind the Iron Curtain. However, his dangerous mission is jeopardised when his unsuspecting fiancee decides to follow him and unwittingly draws attention to them both.

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13:00pm This Happy Breed (U) 1944

Drama chronicling the domestic life of a working-class London family between the wars, providing a fascinating insight into the realities of the era.

15:05pm Picnic (U) 1955

A drifter turns up in a small Kansas town looking for an old friend the son of the richest man in town in the hope of borrowing money. However, he causes nothing but trouble for the locals, seducing both his old pal's fiancee and a local schoolteacher.

17:25pm Once Upon a Time (U) 1944

Cary Grant stars as a Broadway producer desperate for success after a string of commercial flops. An encounter with a boy who has trained a caterpillar to dance could be the solution to his problems, but as the money rolls in he alientates the youngster and his sister.

19:05pm Above Us the Waves (U) 1955

World War Two drama based on actual events. The film charts a Navy commander's determined attempt to win his admiral's confidence by planning secret midget submarine raids on a German battleship hidden off the coast of Norway. However, the perilous mission soon seems impossible to carry out.

21:00pm 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.

23:35pm Girl, Interrupted (15) 1999

A would-be writer in the 1960s is committed to an exclusive psychiatric ward by her parents after attempting suicide, but the move seems to cause more problems than it solves.

02:05am Me and You and Everyone We Know (15) 2005

A shoe salesman recovering from the break-up of his marriage encounters an eccentric artist and taxi driver, but remains uncertain about how to respond to her romantic advances. Meanwhile, his two sons are forming unusual relationships of their own, as teenager Peter offers local girls his ***ual services and seven-year-old Robby develops an online romance with a stranger.

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13:00pm Five Against the House (PG) 1955

A group of students on a trip to Las Vegas overhear a cop say that a luxury casino is impossible to rob. They become determined to prove him wrong by coming up with a scheme for the perfect heist. However, while the scheme is to return the money when they've made their point, one of the gang plans to keep it.

14:45pm That Riviera Touch (PG) 1966

Comedy, starring an uncomfortable-looking Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise as clumsy traffic wardens who take a break in the South of France following an unfortunate incident with a member of the royal family. However, their relaxation comes to an end when they get caught up in a jewellery-smuggling ring.

16:40pm Please Sir (U) 1971

Rowdy big-screen spin-off from the classic TV comedy, starring John Alderton as a put-upon secondary school teacher struggling to cope with his disruptive inner-city pupils during a two-week stay at a country recreation centre.

18:45pm The Battle of the River Plate (U) 1956

World War Two adventure about the British Navy's pursuit and eventual cornering of enemy battleship the Graf Spee in Montevideo harbour, where German commanding officer Peter Finch is faced with an impossible dilemma.

21:00pm Apocalypse Now (18) 1979

World-weary US Army captain (Martin Sheen) assigned to penetrate deepest Cambodia and assassinate an insane renegade colonel (Marlon Brando, in a powerful role).

23:55pm The Truth About Cats and Dogs (15) 1996

A radio vet falls for a handsome caller, but shies away from meeting him because of her low self-esteem and the mistaken belief that she's unattractive. Luckily, her stunning neighbour agrees to do the honours instead, setting the stage for all manner of romantic mishaps.

01:45am Deterrence (15) 1999

The US President gets trapped in a snowbound diner just as hostilities erupt in the Middle East, forcing him and his companions to face the looming spectre of nuclear war.

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17:00pm River of No Return (PG) 1954

A farmer falls victim to the ruthless scheming of a conniving gambler, prompting him to flee into the wilderness along with his son — and the crook's girlfriend.

18:40pm Escape to Athena (PG) 1979

A group of World War Two Allied PoWs plan to defy the SS by taking part in a prison break and art robbery, with the help of a liberal camp commandant.

21:00pm Born on the Fourth of July (18) 1989

Steeped in realism, Oliver Stone's masterly double Oscar-winning fact-based drama chronicles the life of Vietnam veteran Ron Kovic. Beginning with his early years as an eager-to-impress, patriotic Marine Corps recruit, it shows his terrifying experiences of the conflict and his eventual return from South-East Asia as a disillusioned anti-war activist, paralysed from the chest down and facing a harrowing journey of physical and mental recovery.

23:40pm O Brother, Where Art Thou? (12) 2000

Three bumbling crooks escape from prison during the 1930s, and strive to get their hands on stashed-away loot before a devastating flood ruins their spoils, but encounter all manner of scrapes and strange characters along the way.

01:40am Rumble Fish (18) 1983

Francis Ford Coppola's star-studded stylised drama, based on the novel by SE Hinton. Matt Dillon stars as an alienated teenager desperately trying to emulate his adored elder brother (Mickey Rourke).

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13:00pm Dr Cyclops (PG) 1940

A deranged scientist develops a process that can shrink humans, and soon gets a chance to use his technique when four visitors to his jungle lair dare to cross him. As the pint-sized captives attempt to escape, they begin to realise that the mad doctor isn't the only problem, as they come across a variety of seemingly giant wildlife.

14:30pm Battle of Britain (PG) 1969

Visually spectacular star-studded World War Two epic focusing on the exploits of the brave Allied airmen who prevented marauding Nazi forces invading Britain.

17:00pm 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.

19:05pm Please Sir (U) 1971

Rowdy big-screen spin-off from the classic TV comedy, starring John Alderton as a put-upon secondary school teacher struggling to cope with his disruptive inner-city pupils during a two-week stay at a country recreation centre.

21:00pm The Shawshank Redemption (15) 1994

Quiet, unassuming banker Tim Robbins, wrongly jailed for murdering his adulterous wife and her lover, forms an extraordinary friendship with fellow inmate Morgan Freeman and, over the years, earns a position of trust as the corrupt governor's book-keeper.

23:40pm The Player (15) 1992

Tim Robbins stars as a paranoid film studio executive who will stop at nothing to get what he wants. However, he soon has to contend with a disgruntled scriptwriter's revenge plot, a suspicious detective and the ambition of a determined rival.

02:05am Keane (15) 2004

Powerful psychological drama, starring Damian Lewis as a troubled man looking for his missing daughter in New York. He forms an attachment to a young girl and her mother, who help him with his search. But it remains to be seen if the missing child is real or a delusion and whether his newfound friendships will help him conquer his personal demons or make them worse.

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17:00pm The Beverly Hillbillies (PG) 1993

Based on the classic TV series, Jim Varney heads up the Clampett family as Jed, who finds oil on his Arkansas farm. Deciding that his daughter Elly May (Erika Eleniak) needs to become a 'lady', the family move to Beverly Hills, where their boondock ways cause problems with locals

18:55pm Gallipoli (PG) 1981

Patriotic Australians Mel Gibson and Mark Lee join the Anzac Army to fight during World War One, but soon find their youthful idealism eroded by the harsh reality of the conflict. Peter Weir's harrowing drama which patiently explores the soldier's lives before they head off to the Battle of Gallipoli in Turkey, creating a powerful anti-war message and exploring the nature of friendship.

21:00pm Mean Girls (12) 2004

A girl starts at a new school where she's stunned to become part of the most popular clique. However, a dating faux pas leads to trouble and it's not long before her new friends turn on her. Urged on by her outsider pals, the new arrival resolves to bring down the self-appointed queen of campus only to end up taking on some of her rival's crueller characteristics.

22:50pm The End of the Affair (15) 1999

An accidental meeting between a jilted lover and the husband of his former flame leads to tragedy when long-buried feelings are unearthed and love turns to obsession.

00:45am Old Joy (15) 2005 Premiere.

Two old friends one a responsible family man, the other a directionless free spirit embark on a camping trip together. But as they journey into the wilderness, they are forced to face up to how much they have changed over the years perhaps too much for their friendship to survive.

02:10am Repo Man (18) 1984

Alex Cox's cult sci-fi comedy drama, starring Emilio Estevez as a streetwise punk who takes a job repossessing vehicles. While veteran repo man Harry Dean Stanton shows him the tricks of the trade, he encounters a UFO conspiracy theorist and becomes involved with the hunt for a 1964 Chevy Malibu with something sinister lurking in the trunk.

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13:00pm 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.

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14:50pm From Hell to Texas (PG) 1958

Don Murray stars as a wandering cowboy who accidentally kills a man and finds himself pursued by his victim's vengeful brothers. Finding shelter with a kindly ranch owner, the wanted man gradually falls in love with his host's daughter, but struggles with the knowledge that he may be caught at any moment.

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16:50pm Three Came Home (PG) 1950

A writer, her husband and the couple's young son are captured by Japanese forces and soon become separated in a tough prison camp.

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19:00pm The First Wives Club (PG) 1996

Polished comedy, starring Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler and Diane Keaton as middle-aged women dumped by their husbands in favour of younger girls, prompting them to plot humiliating forms of revenge.

21:00pm Dying Young (15) 1991

An aimless woman becomes the nurse and constant companion of a wealthy but lonely 28-year-old leukaemia sufferer and soon realises she's in love with him.

23:15pm A Clockwork Orange (18) 1971

Stanley Kubrick's critically acclaimed, but hugely controversial, drama telling the story of Alex, a sadistic youth whose principal interests are rape, ultra-violence and Beethoven. Eventually arrested and imprisoned, Alex is subjected to a sinister form of aversion therapy designed to brainwash him into a state of placid conformity.

01:50am The Truth About Cats and Dogs (15) 1995

A radio vet falls for a handsome caller, but shies away from meeting him because of her low self-esteem and the mistaken belief that she's unattractive. Luckily, her stunning neighbour agrees to do the honours instead, setting the stage for all manner of romantic mishaps.

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13:00pm The Left Hand of God (U) 1955

17:00pm Night Train to Munich (U) 1940

World War Two spy thriller, starring Rex Harrison as a British secret agent working undercover in Germany to rescue a Czech scientist and his daughter from the Nazis.

18:45pm The Battle of the River Plate (U) 1956

World War Two adventure about the British Navy's pursuit and eventual cornering of enemy battleship the Graf Spee in Montevideo harbour, where German commanding officer Peter Finch is faced with an impossible dilemma.

21:00pm Batman Returns (12) 1992

The Dark Knight returns to battle the vile and lecherous Penguin, alluring Catwoman and ruthless businessman Max Shreck in Tim Burton's high-quality, action-packed adventure sequel. Michael Keaton makes his second and last appearance as comic-book crusader Batman before handing over the cape to Val Kilmer.

23:25pm The Business (18) 2005

A British gangster swaps the mean streets of London for the sun-drenched beaches of Malaga, but before he knows it he's being dragged back into a life of crime by a loud-mouthed ex-convict.

01:15am Night Watch (15) 2004

Two factions of mystical creatures living secretly among humans have maintained an uneasy truce for hundreds of years, each group using teams of agents to spy on the other. However, a young boy has the ability to bring their ancient conflict to a decisive conclusion, and both sides are determined to make sure he chooses to join them.

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14:50pm Jassy (PG) 1947
A tempestuous gypsy girl endowed with psychic powers is hired as a servant and goes on to marry her master before being falsely accused of his murder.

16:45pm Witness for the Prosecution (PG) 1957
An invalid lawyer defies doctor's orders to defend a man accused of murdering his mistress, but it becomes clear the case is far from straightforward, and a series of twists and turns looks set to raise the legal expert's blood pressure.

18:55pm Silver Streak (PG) 1976
An exhausted publisher boards a train from Los Angeles to Chicago in the hope of getting away from the stresses of work only to find himself mixed up in murder, mystery and mayhem.

21:00pm Dying Young (15) 1991
An aimless woman becomes the nurse and constant companion of a wealthy but lonely 28-year-old leukaemia sufferer and soon realises she's in love with him.

23:15pm If.... (1968)
In an inditement of the British Boys School, we follow Mick and his mostly younger friends through a series of indignities and occasionally abuse as any fond feelings toward these schools are destroyed. When Mick and his friends rebel, violently, the catch phrase, "which side would you be on" becomes quite stark.

01:20am Beijing Bastards (1993)
A rock musician looks for his girl-friend who left while pregnant, trying to decide whether to keep the baby.

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16:40pm Henry V (1944)

Based on one the most popular historical plays by Shakespeare and made in order to boost moral of British troops during WW2, this movie is about English king Henry V and his military campaign in France in 1415.

19:15pm Doctor in Distress (1963)

The stuffy medical director of a big-city hospital and his nemesis, a cheeky young intern, finally come to a subject they can both agree on: they're having romantic problems. The director has fallen in love and isn't quite sure how to handle it, and the young doctor is pursuing a beautiful model who apparently doesn't reciprocate his affections.

21:00pm Days of Thunder (15) 1990

A strong sense of deja vu runs through director Tony Scott's noisy motor racing drama about an arrogant driver out to seize the reigning champion's crown. But a serious crash jeopardises his chances of ever racing again. Star Tom Cruise may be at the wheel of a racing car instead of an F-14, but essentially it's Top Gun with wheels.

23:15pm Orange County (2002)

A guidance counselor mistakenly sends out the wrong transcripts to Stanford University under the name of an over-achieving high schooler.

00:50am Shijie (2004) (The World)

"The World" is a theme park on the outskirts of Beijing, sixteen kilometers from the Chinese capital, designed around scaled representations of the world's famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower or the Leaning Tower of Pisa.The site is seen here not from the visitors' point of view but through the eyes of a few of its staff, lonely people, communicating poorly, a bit disillusioned with life, glittering for the tourists but dull and restricted as far as they are concerned.

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14:55pm The Return of Frank James (U) 1940

Former outlaw Frank James, now a reformed character struggling to stay on the right side of the law, sets out to exact a suitable revenge on his brother's killers.

16:50pm Doctor in Clover (PG) 1966

Amorous medic Dr Gaston Grimsdyke (Leslie Phillips) gets up to more romantic shenanigans while enduring a refresher course with his former professor.

18:55pm Star Trek: Nemesis (12) 2002

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.

21:00pm Little Voice (15) 1998

A painfully shy Scarborough girl with a talent for impersonating legendary vocalists such as Shirley Bassey, Marilyn Monroe and Judy Garland, is spotted by a money-hungry promoter who instinctively realises her considerable money-spinning potential. However, the shrinking violet proves reluctant to be drawn into the limelight.

22:45pm Mallrats (18) 1995

A pair of clueless slackers head for the local shopping centre when they're both dumped by their girlfriends — only to find their troubles are far from over. They set out to vanquish their foes and win back the babes — with a little help from cult heroes Jay and Silent Bob. Clerks director Kevin Smith's second film may not measure up to his first, but still has plenty of laughs and a hilarious performance from Jason Lee in his debut role.

00:30am Devils on the Doorstep (15) 2000 Premiere.

Fascinating World War Two drama, set in a Chinese peasant village during the Japanese occupation. One of the village's residents finds himself forced by the resistance to take in two prisoners of war — a fanatical Japanese soldier and his nervous Chinese translator. However, as time passes it becomes apparent the resistance are not returning for their prisoners, leaving the villagers to decide what to do with them.

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16:40pm Reach for the Sky (U) 1956

Kenneth More stars in this dignified and inspiring biopic as renowned World War Two hero Douglas Bader. A plane crash in 1931 cost the aspiring pilot both his legs, but he refused to give up his dreams of learning to fly and, after learning to walk on artificial limbs, rose to the rank of squadron leader in the RAF. However, more misfortune was in store when he was shot down over occupied France and taken prisoner.

19:15pm 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.

21:00pm The Hole (15) 2001

Four school friends escape the tedium of a field trip by hiding in an underground bunker, only to realise they are inexplicably sealed in. As panic gnaws away at them, tensions inevitably rise, and they desperately try to work out how they can escape. Claustrophobic but flawed thriller, hampered by some unconvincing plot twists.

22:55pm Scream 2 (18) 1997

Writer Kevin Williamson and director Wes Craven re-teamed for this sequel to witty horror Scream. Another serial killer adopts the ghost mask and embarks on a campaign of murder, while survivors of the first film Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette attempt to get to the bottom of the terrifying mystery.

01:15am The World (PG) 2004

Drama, set against the backdrop of a Beijing theme park depicting famous landmarks from around the world. The film explores the daily grind of the park's disenchanted staff, including a dancer in a strained relationship with a commitment-shy security guard.

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16:25pm Julia (PG) 1977

Fred Zinnemann's Oscar-winning drama set in the 1930s, chronicling the relationship between writer Lilian Hellman and her enigmatic friend Julia, focusing on the devastating effect the Nazis' rise to power has on their lives.

18:50pm Breakfast at Tiffany's (PG) 1961

Unmissable, sparkling comedy drama charting the romantic adventures of eccentric call girl Holly Golightly (Audrey Hepburn) as she searches for her perfect man among New York's wealthy socialites.

21:00pm Independence Day (12) 1996

Roland Emmerich's hugely successful, special effects-laden sci-fi adventure charting desperate efforts to defeat an invading force of seemingly indestructible aliens who are intent on making the Earth their own — but reckon without the combined forces of the plucky US president, an ace pilot and a computer genius.

23:40pm Urban Legend (18) 1998

A group of intrepid students investigate a spate of killings at college, convinced the bogeyman from a local legend has come to life to wreak havoc among their classmates, as he picks off victims in increasingly grisly fashion.

01:35am Beijing Bastards (15) 1993

The manager of a rock club struggles to help a band find a new rehearsal space while arguing with his pregnant girlfriend. When she walks out on him, he gives chase while in a drug-fuelled haze, stumbling through a series of strange encounters in the backstreets of Beijing.

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16:40pm Reach for the Sky (U) 1956

Kenneth More stars in this dignified and inspiring biopic as renowned World War Two hero Douglas Bader. A plane crash in 1931 cost the aspiring pilot both his legs, but he refused to give up his dreams of learning to fly and, after learning to walk on artificial limbs, rose to the rank of squadron leader in the RAF. However, more misfortune was in store when he was shot down over occupied France and taken prisoner.

19:15pm 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. Threadbare family comedy which pales in comparison to the 1950 original and leaves Martin struggling with the implausible plot and paper-thin jokes.

21:00pm Bride and Prejudice (PG) 2004

Romantic Bollywood-style retelling of Jane Austen's classic Pride and Prejudice, about a mother determined to find eligible bachelors for each of her daughters. Sparks fly when one of the girls encounters a haughty American — but there's no telling if true love is on the cards. Gurinder Chadha's film boasts some impressively choreographed set pieces, but unfortunately the lead characters are not charismatic enough to sustain much interest.

23:10pm Melinda and Melinda (12) 2004 Premiere.

Comedy drama written and directed by Woody Allen, centred on parallel plotlines — one comic, one tragic — chronicling the plight of a troubled woman. In one tale, she finds herself the object of an out-of-work actor's affections, while in the other the betrayal of a close friend sends her into a suicidal depression.

01:05am Devils on the Doorstep (15) 2000

Fascinating World War Two drama, set in a Chinese peasant village during the Japanese occupation. One of the village's residents finds himself forced by the resistance to take in two prisoners of war — a fanatical Japanese soldier and his nervous Chinese translator. However, as time passes it becomes apparent the resistance are not returning for their prisoners, leaving the villagers to decide what to do with them.

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FilmFour & Film Four +1 19.10.07

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16:35pm 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.

18:40pm Some Like It Hot (U) 1959

Two male jazz musicians don drag and hide out with an all-girl band to evade gangsters pursuing them with predictable romantic confusions.

21:00pm The Hole (15) 2001

Four school friends escape the tedium of a field trip by hiding in an underground bunker, only to realise they are inexplicably sealed in. As panic gnaws away at them, tensions inevitably rise, and they desperately try to work out how they can escape.

22:55pm Fight Club (18) 1999

Edward Norton stars as a disillusioned office worker who grows sick and tired of his humdrum white-collar job and yearns for fulfilment which he seems to find when he and a new friend set up a club where similarly frustrated people can vent their anger in bouts of no-holds-barred combat. However, he doesn't realise his partner in crime has grander, more destructive, plans in mind.

01:35am The Truth About Cats and Dogs (15) 1995

A radio vet falls for a handsome caller, but shies away from meeting him because of her low self-esteem and the mistaken belief that she's unattractive. Luckily, her stunning neighbour agrees to do the honours instead, setting the stage for all manner of romantic mishaps.

03:25am Film4 Preview

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FilmFour & Film Four +1 22.10.07

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14:15pm Green for Danger (PG) 1946

Comedy thriller set in a rural English emergency hospital during World War Two. The remarkable Alastair Sim stars as a Scotland Yard inspector investigating a series of bizarre murders in the operating theatre and he soon formulates a complex and cunning plan to reveal which of the suspects is actually the ruthless killer.

16:00pm Pickup on South Street (PG) 1953

Recently released convict Skip McCoy (Richard Widmark) picks the pockets of a woman, not realising she is a courier for the Communist underground, and inadvertently comes into possession of secret espionage plans. Skip gets out of his depth as romance blossoms between him and his victim, and the pair become embroiled in a complex Cold War plot.

17:35pm Smoky (PG) 1946

A drifter finds a home and a purpose when he rescues a rancher's beloved horse, and is hired to train the unpredictable beast. A strong bond develops between man and steed, but it all goes horribly wrong when his no-good brother steals the animal and a botched rescue attempt leads to the horse escaping into the wild.

19:15pm 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.

21:00pm 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.

23:05pm ****on el Perro (15) 2004 Premiere.

An unemployed mechanic struggles to make ends meet by selling home-made knives. However, when he is given a pedigree dog by a grateful stranger his life takes an unexpected turn.

01:00am The Piano Teacher (18) 2001

A skilful pianist hides an appetite for violent ***ual fetishes and self-mutilation behind a mask of strict discipline until a handsome pupil shatters her disguise.

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FilmFour & Film Four +1 23.10.07

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14:50pm 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.

19:20pm Carry On Up the Khyber (PG) 1968

The gang go to colonial India for this bawdy saga of occupying British forces having trouble with the natives. Tensions mount as the locals discover the soldiers' fearsome reputation is quite undeserved prompting open rebellion.

21:00pm Under Siege (15) 1992

Steven Seagal stars in this slick action blockbuster in the Die Hard vein. Set on board a battleship, the action begins when *********s infiltrate the vessel, determined to steal its arsenal of nuclear weapons. However, they didn't count on resourceful cook Seagal who, along with a semi-naked stripper (Erika Eleniak), attempts to thwart their plans.

22:55pm Melinda and Melinda (12) 2004

Comedy drama written and directed by Woody Allen, centred on parallel plotlines one comic, one tragic chronicling the plight of a troubled woman. In one tale, she finds herself the object of an out-of-work actor's affections, while in the other the betrayal of a close friend sends her into a suicidal depression.

01:20am The Truth About Cats and Dogs (15) 1995

A radio vet falls for a handsome caller, but shies away from meeting him because of her low self-esteem and the mistaken belief that she's unattractive. Luckily, her stunning neighbour agrees to do the honours instead, setting the stage for all manner of romantic mishaps.

03:10am Film4 Preview

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FilmFour & Film Four +1 27.10.07

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13:00pm Smoky (PG) 1946

A drifter finds a home and a purpose when he rescues a rancher's beloved horse, and is hired to train the unpredictable beast. A strong bond develops between man and steed, but it all goes horribly wrong when his no-good brother steals the animal and a botched rescue attempt leads to the horse escaping into the wild.

14:50pm 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.

16:45pm The Thief of Bagdad (U) 1940
Alexander Korda's unmissable Oscar-winning Arabian Nights adventure, starring Sabu in the title role of the thief who finds himself imprisoned with the deposed king. Together, the pair come up with a plan to escape and reclaim the throne in the name of the rightful monarch — with a little help from flying carpets, a genie, a magical jewel and an enchanted mechanical horse.

18:55pm 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.

21:00pm 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. Glossy thriller with plenty of twists but little conviction.

22:50pm Trainspotting (18) 1996 (One of my favourite films)

Ground-breaking, influential and darkly humorous drama, following the bleak existence of a gang of Edinburgh junkies, focusing on one member's make-or-break attempt to escape an endless spiral of violence and self-destruction.

00:35am Wasp

Short about a woman who hopes to lure back an old flame — but worries about his reaction to her having children.

01:00am Some Voices (15) 2000

A troubled but kind psychiatric patient is released into the care of his restaurateur brother, only to fall for a smart Scottish girl with problems of her own.

01:55am A Changed Man (2003)

A high school reunion has a profound influence on a middle aged man and his life.

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