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15.00pm Freedom Radio (PG) 1941

Lacklustre wartime melodrama about a Viennese doctor's reaction to the Nazi regime. At first, he attempts to maintain business as usual and ignore the increasing brutality around him. However, events take a sickening turn when his wife begins wholeheartedly espousing Hitler's views — prompting him to start broadcasting Allied propaganda from a secret transmitter. Starring Clive Brook, Diana Wynyard, Raymond Huntley and Derek Farr (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)

19.15pm 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

21.00pm The Full Monty (15) 1997

Blockbusting British comedy about a group of hard-up unemployed Yorkshiremen who try to make ends meet by becoming strippers, proving beyond doubt that there still is steel in Sheffield. Robert Carlyle stars as the leader of the unlikely dance troupe, while Mark Addy, Tom Wilkinson, Hugo Speer and Paul Barber are among those mastering the subtle art of stripping in time to the music and shaking their funky stuff — not to mention giving their self-esteem a boost into the bargain (888)

22.45pm 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

00.55am Say Anything (15) 1989

An aspiring teenage kickboxer falls for the most beautiful 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. Comedy drama, starring John Cusack, Ione Skye and John Mahoney

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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 (888)

17.00pm 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

19.15pm The Nutty Professor (12) 1996

Eddie Murphy gives an overbearing larger-than-life performance as an obese, terminally shy professor who stumbles on a potion which transforms him into a slim, loud-mouthed charmer. His new streamlined self immediately sets out to woo the woman of his dreams — but soon starts riding roughshod over everything the reclusive boffin cares about. Jada Pinkett Smith, James Coburn and Larry Miller also star in this wacky comedy based on the 1963 Jerry Lewis film (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. With Sally Field, Gary Sinise and Robin Wright Penn

23.35pm R-Point (15) 2004

A commander receives a distress call from soldiers who were thought to have been killed six months previously and goes to investigate along with his unit. The group track the signals into the emptiness of no man's land, and soon realise they are not alone. Intriguing Korean horror set amid the carnage of the Vietnam war, with Kam Woo-seong, Son Byung-ho, Oh Tae-kyung and Park Won-sang

01.40am Guilty By Suspicion (15) 1990

Robert De Niro stars as a successful Fifties Hollywood director whose career is ruined by the anti-communist witch-hunts and accusations of involvement in un-American activities. This drama exploring the film industry's most shameful era could have carried a powerful message — instead it never manages to provide more than adequate entertainment. Annette Bening, George Wendt and Sam Wanamaker co-star (888)

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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 (888)

16.50pm 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 (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 Cruel Intentions (15) 1999

Drama updating the premise of Dangerous Liaisons, focusing on a spoilt rich girl who bets her stepbrother he can't seduce an innocent virgin, and unwittingly brings their world crashing down around them. It's an entertaining affair, with Sarah Michelle Gellar and Ryan Phillippe impressive in the lead roles, but can't match up to the Stephen Frears original. Reese Witherspoon, Selma Blair and Joshua Jackson co-star (888)

22.50pm Tell Me Something (18) 1999

South Korean thriller, in which a world-weary detective, his reputation tarnished by an internal investigation, is assigned to find the serial killer leaving a trail of body parts across Seoul. He and his loyal sidekick follow the trail to a museum curator, who conceals a horrific past. Yoon-Hyun Chang's stylish and atmospheric film stars Suk-kyu Han, Eun-ha Shim and Hang-Seon Jang

01.15am Human Traffic (18) 1999

A group of friends get together for their weekly devil-may-care ritual of dancing and drug-taking during a busy Friday night on the Cardiff club scene. Justin Kerrigan's semi-autobiographical music-fuelled drama highlights the aimless but enjoyable aspects of modern culture in uncompromising and innovative style. Starring John Simm, Lorraine Pilkington and Danny Dyer, with a cameo from DJ Carl Cox (888)

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FilmFour & Film Four +1 12.10.06

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15.00pm Freedom Radio (PG) 1941

Lacklustre wartime melodrama about a Viennese doctor's reaction to the Nazi regime. At first, he attempts to maintain business as usual and ignore the increasing brutality around him. However, events take a sickening turn when his wife begins wholeheartedly espousing Hitler's views — prompting him to start broadcasting Allied propaganda from a secret transmitter. Starring Clive Brook, Diana Wynyard, Raymond Huntley and Derek Farr (888)

16.50pm 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 hijacking 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)

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 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. With Sally Field, Gary Sinise and Robin Wright Penn

23.35pm 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

01.45am 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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FilmFour & Film Four +1 13.10.06

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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 (888)

16.35pm 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

19.15pm The Nutty Professor (12) 1996

Eddie Murphy gives an overbearing larger-than-life performance as an obese, terminally shy professor who stumbles on a potion which transforms him into a slim, loud-mouthed charmer. His new streamlined self immediately sets out to woo the woman of his dreams — but soon starts riding roughshod over everything the reclusive boffin cares about. Jada Pinkett Smith, James Coburn and Larry Miller also star in this wacky comedy based on the 1963 Jerry Lewis film (888)

21.00pm Birthday Girl (15) 2001

A staid and lonely Englishman thinks he's in heaven when his Internet-ordered Russian bride turns out to be the sultry, sex-crazed woman of his dreams — but events take a sinister turn when her relations arrive, drawing him into a web of international intrigue. Twisted comedy thriller, with Nicole Kidman holding the limelight as the mysterious beauty, alongside Ben Chaplin, Mathieu Kassovitz and Vincent Cassel (888)

22.45pm 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. 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 (888)

01.10am 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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FilmFour & Film Four +1 14.10.06

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15.00pm 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)

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 Cruel Intentions (15) 1999

Drama updating the premise of Dangerous Liaisons, focusing on a spoilt rich girl who bets her stepbrother he can't seduce an innocent virgin, and unwittingly brings their world crashing down around them. It's an entertaining affair, with Sarah Michelle Gellar and Ryan Phillippe impressive in the lead roles, but can't match up to the Stephen Frears original. Reese Witherspoon, Selma Blair and Joshua Jackson co-star

22.50pm 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 (888)

00.25am Brotherhood (15) 2004

Drama, set during the Korean War, following two brothers who are conscripted to fight against the Northern invaders. Elder sibling Jin-tae attempts to turn himself into the ultimate soldier in the hope that if he excels himself, his brother will be spared the front lines. Je-gyu Kang's film pulls no punches in it's depiction of the horror of war. Starring Dong-Kun Jang and Bin Won

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FilmFour & Film Four +1 15.10.06

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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

16.20pm This Happy Breed (U) 1944

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

18.25pm 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 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 (888)

22.55pm 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. Kim Shi-hu, Nam Il-woo and Kim Byeong-ok co-star

01.15am Eaten Alive (18) 1977

A demented motel-owner does away with a host of annoying and impolite guests by slaughtering them, then feeding the bloody remains to his ever-hungry pet alligator. Gory horror from Tobe Hooper, the man behind the original Texas Chain Saw Massacre, starring Neville Brand, Marilyn Burns, William Finley and Robert Englund

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FilmFour & Film Four +1 16.10.06

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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 hijacking 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)

17.05pm Whisper of the Heart (U) 1995

A well-read schoolgirl meets a strange boy who manages to annoy and charm her at the same time. Inspired by the lad's unusual ambition to live in Italy and make violins, the bookworm vows to realise her own dream of writing a story. Simple and colourful Japanese animation, written by respected anime creator Hayao Miyazaki, and directed by Yoshifumi Kondo. With the voices of Youko Honna, Kazuo Takahashi and Takashi Tachibana

19.15pm Dancing at Lughnasa (PG) 1998

Slow-paced drama adaptated from the acclaimed stage play, chronicling the lives of five unmarried sisters in Thirties Ireland, whose world is turned upside down by the arrival of their missionary brother. Michael Gambon, Meryl Streep, Catherine McCormack, Kathy Burke, Sophie Thompson and Rhys Ifans fill out the impressive cast (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 Tell Me Something (18) 1999

South Korean thriller, in which a world-weary detective, his reputation tarnished by an internal investigation, is assigned to find the serial killer leaving a trail of body parts across Seoul. He and his loyal sidekick follow the trail to a museum curator, who conceals a horrific past. Yoon-Hyun Chang's stylish and atmospheric film stars Suk-kyu Han, Eun-ha Shim and Hang-Seon Jang (888)

02.00am 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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FilmFour & Film Four +1 17.10.06

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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 to begin by blowing 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 (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 The Firm (15) 1993

Tom Cruise heads an all-star cast as a bright Harvard law graduate 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. 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 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)

01.50am Dr T and the Women (12) 2000

Handsome doctor Richard Gere lives a seemingly idyllic life — but when his wife has a nervous breakdown, the family skeletons seem to be falling over themselves to emerge from the closet. Only a new patient seems to offer him salvation. Deeply disappointing comedy from director Robert Altman, who thankfully does manage to squeeze some charm out of the tale — but not a lot. Helen Hunt, Kate Hudson, Farrah Fawcett and Liv Tyler are among the cast trying to wring emotion out of their badly written characters (888)

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FilmFour & Film Four +1 19.10.06

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15.00pm 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

16.20pm 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)

18.05pm Cry Freedom (PG) 1987

Crusading journalist Kevin Kline is persecuted by the South African authorities while investigating the murder of political activist Steve Biko (Denzel Washington) and forced to flee the country. Richard Attenborough's fact-based drama, also starring John Thaw, Timothy West, Penelope Wilton and Alec McCowen

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 (888)

22.55pm 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. 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 (888)

01.20am 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 (888)

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15.00pm 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 (888)

16.45pm 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)

18.25pm 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 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 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 sex-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

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15.00pm The Spanish Gardener (U) 1956

Insecure diplomat Michael Hordern becomes increasingly jealous of his son's growing friendship with Spanish groundsman Dirk Bogarde. As his concern grows, he vows to take drastic steps to put an end to their bond — but his foolhardy actions lead to tragedy. Absorbing, well-judged drama based on the novel by AJ Cronin, with the fine cast also including Jon Whiteley, Cyril Cusack and Geoffrey Keen (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 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 The Firm (15) 1993

Tom Cruise heads an all-star cast as a bright Harvard law graduate 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. 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)

23.40pm The Grudge (Ju-on) (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. Megumi Okina, Misaki Ito, Misa Uehara and Yui Ichikawa star

01.25am Dr T and the Women (12) 2000

Handsome doctor Richard Gere lives a seemingly idyllic life — but when his wife has a nervous breakdown, the family skeletons seem to be falling over themselves to emerge from the closet. Only a new patient seems to offer him salvation. Deeply disappointing comedy from director Robert Altman, who thankfully does manage to squeeze some charm out of the tale — but not a lot. Helen Hunt, Kate Hudson, Farrah Fawcett and Liv Tyler are among the cast trying to wring emotion out of their badly written characters

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15.00pm 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)

16.50pm Whisper of the Heart (U) 1995

A well-read schoolgirl meets a strange boy who manages to annoy and charm her at the same time. Inspired by the lad's unusual ambition to live in Italy and make violins, the bookworm vows to realise her own dream of writing a story. Simple and colourful Japanese animation, written by respected anime creator Hayao Miyazaki, and directed by Yoshifumi Kondo. With the voices of Youko Honna, Kazuo Takahashi and Takashi Tachibana

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 The Full Monty (15) 1997

Blockbusting British comedy about a group of hard-up unemployed Yorkshiremen who try to make ends meet by becoming strippers, proving beyond doubt that there still is steel in Sheffield. Robert Carlyle stars as the leader of the unlikely dance troupe, while Mark Addy, Tom Wilkinson, Hugo Speer and Paul Barber are among those mastering the subtle art of stripping in time to the music and shaking their funky stuff — not to mention giving their self-esteem a boost into the bargain (888)

22.45pm Personal Services (18) 1987

Julie Walters stars in this witty look at British attitudes toward sex. 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 sexual services for the rich, famous and needy. With Alec McCowen, Shirley Stelfox and Tim Woodward

00.45am 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

02.15am La Belle et La Bete (PG) 1946

Jean Cocteau's superb fairy tale fantasy based on the popular story of Beauty and the Beast, about a girl who sacrifices herself to save her father and becomes imprisoned by a wolf-like creature who gradually wins her heart. Jean Marais, Josette Day, Mila Parely, Nane Germon and Michel Auclair star in this mesmerising and beautifully crafted offering

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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 (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 (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 Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear (15) 1991
Leslie Nielsen returns as disaster-prone police detective Frank Drebin, who uncovers a plot to kill a solar energy expert, and sets about bringing the perpetrators to justice. Gag-riddled slapstick comedy sequel in the Airplane! mould, with Priscilla Presley, George Kennedy, Richard Griffiths and OJ Simpson

22.35pm Glory (15) 1989

Historical drama chronicling the story of the first black soldiers to fight in the American Civil War, and the inexperienced officer given the job of training them. Starring Matthew Broderick, Cary Elwes, Morgan Freeman and Denzel Washington, who received an Oscar for his performance (888)

00.55am The Hitcher (18) 1986

Masterly suspense thriller about the psychological bond between a serial killer and one of his intended victims, a lone motorist who naively offers him a lift, little suspecting his murderous intentions. Rutger Hauer puts in a fine, chilling performance as the ice-cold psychopath, alongside C Thomas Howell, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Jeffrey de Munn. A rather belated sequel followed in 2003, while Sean Bean is set to fill Hauer's shoes in a forthcoming remake (888)

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15.00pm 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

16.20pm Duck Soup (U) 1933

Groucho Marx stars as the incompetent president of a mythical country, who declares war on a neighbouring state, with predictably surreal results. Classic comedy with the Marx Brothers, banned in Mussolini's Italy for its satirical portrayal of dictatorship

17.35pm 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)

19.15pm Dancing at Lughnasa (PG) 1998

Slow-paced drama adaptated from the acclaimed stage play, chronicling the lives of five unmarried sisters in Thirties Ireland, whose world is turned upside down by the arrival of their missionary brother. Michael Gambon, Meryl Streep, Catherine McCormack, Kathy Burke, Sophie Thompson and Rhys Ifans fill out the impressive cast (888)

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)

22.50pm The Full Monty (15) 1997

Blockbusting British comedy about a group of hard-up unemployed Yorkshiremen who try to make ends meet by becoming strippers, proving beyond doubt that there still is steel in Sheffield. Robert Carlyle stars as the leader of the unlikely dance troupe, while Mark Addy, Tom Wilkinson, Hugo Speer and Paul Barber are among those mastering the subtle art of stripping in time to the music and shaking their funky stuff — not to mention giving their self-esteem a boost into the bargain (888)

00.35am The Believer (15) 2001

A neo-Nazi tries to conceal his Jewish background from his fellow skinheads, inciting a campaign of violence against the “enemy” — but as events escalate, his hidden past comes to the fore. Psychological drama, starring Ryan Gosling, Billy Zane and Summer Phoenix

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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 (888)

17.10pm 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)

18.55pm 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 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 Swank and Giovanni Ribisi (888)

23.05pm 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 sex-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

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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 hijacking 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 The Spanish Gardener (U) 1956

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

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 The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear (15) 1991

Leslie Nielsen returns as disaster-prone police detective Frank Drebin, who uncovers a plot to kill a solar energy expert, and sets about bringing the perpetrators to justice. Gag-riddled slapstick comedy sequel in the Airplane! mould, with Priscilla Presley, George Kennedy, Richard Griffiths and OJ Simpson

22.35pm The Big Lebowski (18) 1998

A case of mistaken identity forces an ageing hippie to divide his time between trying to win a bowling tournament and searching for a wealthy industrialist's kidnapped wife, getting involved with assorted bizarre characters in the process. Side-splittingly funny and frequently surreal comedy from the Coen brothers, starring Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, David Huddleston, Philip Seymour Hoffman and John Turturro (888)

00.50am Personal Services (18) 1987

Julie Walters stars in this witty look at British attitudes toward sex. 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 sexual services for the rich, famous and needy. With Alec McCowen, Shirley Stelfox and Tim Woodward

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15.00pm Uncle Silas (PG) 1947

Jean Simmons stars as a 17-year-old heiress who is sent to live with her seemingly benevolent uncle following the death of her father. However, the old man is actually only interested in the girl's money — and it's not long before her life is threatened by his dark and devious designs. Period melodrama saved from the doldrums by fine performances from the ensemble cast, including Derrick De Marney, Derek Bond, Esmond Knight and Katrina Paxinou

17.15pm 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 (888)

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 Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult (12) 1994

Leslie Nielsen reprises his role as police detective Frank Drebin, who somehow always manages to get the job done despite his staggering ineptitude. Here he attempts to retire from the force and settle down with his curvaceous lady friend Jane (Priscilla Presley), but is lured back by the opportunity of foiling an undercover terrorist plot. Cue general bedlam as the clueless cop proceeds to blaze a trail of destruction across an unsuspecting America. Spoof thriller, also starring OJ Simpson, George Kennedy and Anna Nicole Smith

22.35pm The Hitcher (18) 1986

Masterly suspense thriller about the psychological bond between a serial killer and one of his intended victims, a lone motorist who naively offers him a lift, little suspecting his murderous intentions. Rutger Hauer puts in a fine, chilling performance as the ice-cold psychopath, alongside C Thomas Howell, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Jeffrey de Munn. A rather belated sequel followed in 2003, while Sean Bean is set to fill Hauer's shoes in a forthcoming remake (888)

00.25am 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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