Films On Freeview Today
Thirst - (2015)
02:35 - 04:20 - Horror Channel
Monstrous sci-fi thriller. A group of teens face the fight of their lives when their desert boot camp is attacked by a bloodthirsty creature. (2015)
Sing As You Swing- (0)
03:10 - 04:20 - Talking Pictures
1937. Musical. Directed by Redd Davis. Starring Evelyn Dall, Claude Dampier & Lu Ann Meredith. Top British radio stars perform in this musical revue.
Go to Blazes- (0)
04:20 - 06:00 - Talking Pictures
1962. Comedy. Directed by Michael Truman. Stars Dave King, Robert Morley, Daniel Massey & Maggie Smith. After another smash-and-grab goes wrong, the crooks use a fire engine as a getaway vehicle.
Pot o' Gold- (1941)
06:00 - 07:45 - Talking Pictures
James Stewart sings with Horace Heidt and his Orchestra on his uncle Charles Winninger's radio show, while falling for Mary Gordon's lovely daughter Paulette Goddard. That's all there is to the plot, really, and Stewart later publicly declared this the worst of his films. Viewed today, it has a quaint period charm, though songs like With a Knife, a Fork and a Spoon don't exactly light any fires. The title was also the name of a popular long-running radio show featuring bandleader Heidt, and this film was really made to capitalise on his appeal.
A Touch Of The Sun- (0)
08:15 - 09:55 - Talking Pictures
1956. Comedy. In London's swanky hotel the Royal Connaught, if you need anything ask for Mr. Darling (Frankie Howerd) the ' Mr. Fix-it'. Stars: Ruby Murray, Alfie Bass & Dennis Price.
Carrington VC- (0)
10:15 - 12:15 - Talking Pictures
1955. Drama. Director: Anthony Asquith. Stars David Niven, Margaret Leighton & Noelle Middleton. An Army Major attempts to steal from the War Office safe in order to claim the money they owe him.
The Blue Dahlia- (1946)
11:00 - 13:05 - Film 4
(1946) Thriller starring Alan Ladd as an ex-serviceman returning to Los Angeles after WWII to discover that his wife has been unfaithful. After she is found murdered, he turns detective.
Beyond Loch Ness- (2008)
11:00 - 12:50 - Horror Channel
Monstrous action with Brian Krause (Charmed). Years after the fabled 'Nessie' killed his father, cryptozoologist James tracks the beast to Lake Superior, determined to stop it killing again. (2008)
The Danish Girl- (2015)
11:25 - 13:45 - ITV 3
Tom Hooper's true-life drama tells the remarkable tale of transgender pioneer Lili Elbe. Eddie Redmayne stars alongside Oscar winner Alicia Vikander. (2015)(115 mins) Also in HD
I Give It a Year- (2013)
11:35 - 13:35 - Film 4
A couple marry after a whirlwind romance, but family and friends have doubts about the relationship. As their first anniversary approaches, they both begin to wonder if they are right for each other, especially when faced with more appealing alternative partners. Romantic comedy, with Rose Byrne, Rafe Spall, Anna Faris and Simon Baker.
These Are The Damned- (0)
12:40 - 14:30 - Talking Pictures
1962. Horror. Director: Joseph Losey. Stars Macdonald Carey, Shirley Anne Field & Viveca Lindfors. The sister of a motorbike gang leader and her boyfriend discover a military base when on the run.
Cape Fear- (1962)
12:40 - 14:05 - ITV 4
Not the slick Martin Scorsese-directed remake, but the gripping and tension-laden original thriller about an embittered ex-con (Robert Mitchum) terrorising the frightened family of the meek lawyer (Gregory Peck) who put him in prison. Great shocks increase the climactic suspense, with Mitchum giving a portrayal of villainy that's unforgettably vicious and sadistic. Director J Lee Thompson's skilful use of light and shadow enhances the uncomfortable mood, while Bernard Herrmann's score counterpoints the growing dread with deft precision.
Malibu Shark Attack- (2009)
13:00 - 14:50 - Horror Channel
An underwater earthquake causes a tsunami that unleashes a pack of goblin sharks on an unsuspecting Malibu beach. Quick thinking from the local lifeguards ensures the area is cleared before the monsters strike, but a number of people remain abandoned in high water and must fight the creatures to reach dry land. Horror, starring Peta Wilson, Warren Christie and Chelan Simmons.
Terror in a Texas Town- (1958)
13:05 - 14:45 - Film 4
(1958) Western starring Sterling Hayden as a Scandinavian American seaman who returns from the ocean to find his father has just died. Discovering it was murder, he sets out for revenge.
Gallowwalkers- (2012)
13:15 - 15:05 - Horror Channel
Action fantasy starring Wesley Snipes as a cursed gunman whose victims come back from the dead. A young warrior must be recruited if the gunman is to fight off a gang of zombies. (2012)
Last of the Commanches- (1952)
14:15 - 15:15 - 5Spike
Western starring Broderick Crawford and Barbara Hale. A band of soldiers fight for survival against the last of the Comanches, led by Black Cloud. (1952)
Ties That Bind: Chronicle Mysteries 3- (2019)
14:15 - 16:00 - Channel 5
Mystery. starring Benjamin Ayres and Garrett Black. True crime podcaster Alex suspects that the death of a local vineyard owner was murder. (2019)
Bitter Victory- (1957)
14:45 - 16:50 - Film 4
Two British officers are assigned to lead a raid on a German stronghold in Libya and steal secret documents. However, one of the pair suspects the other of having had an affair with his wife and the tension between them threatens the mission. Second World War drama, starring Richard Burton and Curt Jurgens, with Ruth Roman and Christopher Lee.
Folly To Be Wise- (1953)
15:05 - 17:00 - Talking Pictures
1952. Comedy. Stars Alastair Sim, Elizabeth Allan & Roland Culver. Newly arrived Army Chaplin, Captain Paris (Alastair Sim) attempts to book various acts for the entertainment of a troop of soldiers.
Last of the Commanches- (1952)
15:20 - 16:05 - 5Spike
Western starring Broderick Crawford and Barbara Hale. A band of soldiers fight for survival against the last of the Comanches, led by Black Cloud. (1952)
The Land That Time Forgot- (2009)
16:00 - 17:50 - Horror Channel
A Caribbean cruise ship is left shipwrecked by a mysterious storm and the survivors find themselves stranded on an island inhabited by dinosaurs and a host of deadly prehistoric mammals. Action adventure, directed by and starring C Thomas Howell. With Timothy Bottoms, Lindsey McKeon and Darren Dalton.
Warlock- (1959)
16:50 - 19:15 - Film 4
In this impressive psychological western, Henry Fonda is on magnificent form as a former gunfighter, aching with regret for a passing age and a wasted life, whose success as a lawman means that his corrupt regime is tolerated by the locals. The gradual disintegration of Fonda's friendship with gambler Anthony Quinn is deftly handled by director Edward Dmytryk, allowing the stars' contrasting acting styles to define their characters. With Richard Widmark surprisingly restrained and glamour provided by Dorothy Malone, this deserves to be better known.
Hobson's Choice- (1953)
17:30 - 19:40 - Talking Pictures
A cantankerous, overbearing boot-maker spends most of his time drinking while his three daughters push themselves to the limit taking care of his shop and home. A timid employee marries one of the sisters, then sets himself up as a rival for his business. Comedy, starring John Mills and Charles Laughton.
Johnny English- (2003)
19:15 - 20:55 - Film 4
Fans of Rowan Atkinson's rubber-faced brand of physical comedy will know what to expect from this unassuming slice of slapstick. Based around a character portrayed by the Mr Bean star in a series of Barclaycard adverts, it utilises a very British strain of schoolboy humour to send up another home-grown institution - the James Bond-style superspy. Atkinson plays the titular hero, an enthusiastic but bumbling intelligence agent appointed to track down those behind the theft of the crown jewels. In a performance comprised largely of facial tics, childish pratfalls and poo jokes, Atkinson manages to bring the simplistic screenplay to life - and even gets the girl (Natalie Imbruglia) in the process. Sliding Doors director Peter Howitt aims the movie directly at family audiences, forgoing subtlety for youngster-friendly sight gags, while the actors - particularly John Malkovich as a French megalomaniac - seem to relish the opportunity to lark around.
Moonraker- (1979)
20:00 - 21:00 - ITV 4
The 11th Bond movie jettisons Ian Fleming's marvellous novel and sends 007 into space. Weighed down by its often clunky special effects and nonexistent plotting, this movie seems to be merely an attempt to update the concept in the wake of Star Wars. Roger Moore is at his least convincing as Bond, Michael Lonsdale makes a lacklustre master criminal and Richard Kiel, the towering henchman Jaws from The Spy Who Loved Me, makes a return appearance. Venice and Rio are also part of the package, but too much of the budget is wasted on overblown spectacle, without enough attention being given to the basics.
Mr & Mrs Smith- (2005)
21:00 - 23:20 - Film 4
It might seem odd to see Brad Pitt in a film about a marriage in serious trouble, particularly as it came out immediately after his own domestic strife hit the headlines. But then he and Jennifer Aniston never tried to assassinate each other, which is exactly the enjoyably daft premise of this action comedy. Pitt and co-star Angelina Jolie (who have consequently become an item) play the married couple who are a) bored with each other (to many, the movie's most preposterous conceit) and b) professional killers (unknown to one another) hired to rub each other out. Director Doug Liman combines the wit he demonstrated in Swingers with the talent for stylish mayhem he showed in The Bourne Identity to great effect here, though some will feel that he lurches into overkill in the last half hour. Although it's supremely silly, Pitt and Jolie look outrageously good in their roles and it's fun while it lasts.
Honeymoon- (2014)
21:00 - 22:50 - Horror Channel
A couple spend their honeymoon in a remote country cabin, where the wife starts sleepwalking in the surrounding woods. Her husband becomes suspicious of her strange behaviour, and begins to fear strange forces are taking control of her. Horror, starring Rose Leslie, Harry Treadaway, Ben Huber and Hanna Brown.
The Inbetweeners 2- (2014)
21:00 - 23:00 - E4
Awkward teenagers Will, Simon and Neil find university life does not live up to their expectations, and are insanely jealous of Jay's stories of his gap year in Australia. Heading Down Under to meet their friend, they discover he has exaggerated his escapades - so decide to go in search of a real adventure. Comedy sequel, starring Simon Bird, James Buckley, Joe Thomas and Blake Harrison.
Moonraker- (1979)
21:05 - 22:40 - ITV 4
The 11th Bond movie jettisons Ian Fleming's marvellous novel and sends 007 into space. Weighed down by its often clunky special effects and nonexistent plotting, this movie seems to be merely an attempt to update the concept in the wake of Star Wars. Roger Moore is at his least convincing as Bond, Michael Lonsdale makes a lacklustre master criminal and Richard Kiel, the towering henchman Jaws from The Spy Who Loved Me, makes a return appearance. Venice and Rio are also part of the package, but too much of the budget is wasted on overblown spectacle, without enough attention being given to the basics.
Don't Bother To Knock- (0)
21:30 - 23:15 - Talking Pictures
1961. Comedy. Director: Cyril Frankel. Stars Richard Todd, Nicole Maurey & Elke Sommer. A flirtatious travel agent gives all his girlfriends keys to his flat which seemingly backfires.
Universal Soldier- (1992)
22:00 - 23:05 - 5Spike
This sci-fi potboiler from director Roland Emmerich is a by-the-numbers affair, with dialogue you'd swear appears in comic balloons. But as no one takes the ultimate warrior premise seriously, either behind or in front of the camera, the unpretentious pandering to the action-plus brigade is a likeable strength, not a jarring weakness. The Muscles from Brussels (Jean-Claude Van Damme) has the edge over the Swedish Meatball (Dolph Lundgren) in every respect, from his showcase kick boxing to his send-up nude scene, in an OTT jeopardy jackpot where what you see is exactly what you get.
Enemy of the State- (1998)
22:40 - 23:40 - ITV 4
Expert direction by Tony Scott and a winning central performance by Will Smith give this cracking hi-tech thriller extra edge and appeal. When an incriminating tape revealing the murder of congressman Jason Robards accidentally ends up in Smith's possession, he finds himself relentlessly pursued by corrupt Jon Voight and his posse of electronic trackers, who use spy satellites, transmitters and all manner of undercover gizmos to trace him. Only retired spook (and class act) Gene Hackman can help the increasingly desperate Smith to survive. The Fugitive meets The Conversation in this dynamically exciting action adventure that's both intriguing and scarily thought-provoking.
Outpost: Rise of the Spetsnaz- (2013)
22:50 - 00:35 - Horror Channel
Sci-fi horror. Undead Nazis have gladiator-like battles with elite Russian Spetsnaz soldiers in this third installment of the hit zombie franchise. (2013)
Get Him to the Greek- (2010)
23:00 - 00:05 - 5*
Infamous British stand-up Russell Brand reprises his role from hit comedy Forgetting Sarah Marshall here, only this time he's hogging the limelight as impish rock star Aldous Snow. Jonah Hill (who also appeared in that film) is typically hangdog as the record-company drone charged with getting Aldous to the Greek Theatre in LA for his big comeback gig. It's hardly an original premise from writer/director Nicolas Stoller (Yes Man), but he does set the stage for some brilliantly funny turns, and not only from the leads. Sean Combs is a literal scream as Hill's crabby boss and Rose Byrne (TV's Damages) is simply outrageous as Aldous's racy rapper ex-girlfriend, which all adds to an increasingly delirious atmosphere. The comedy is close to the knuckle at times, but Hill and Brand counter that with an easy chemistry, while those who normally find Brand too loud or abrasive may be surprised to see his softer side.
Universal Soldier- (1992)
23:10 - 00:10 - 5Spike
This sci-fi potboiler from director Roland Emmerich is a by-the-numbers affair, with dialogue you'd swear appears in comic balloons. But as no one takes the ultimate warrior premise seriously, either behind or in front of the camera, the unpretentious pandering to the action-plus brigade is a likeable strength, not a jarring weakness. The Muscles from Brussels (Jean-Claude Van Damme) has the edge over the Swedish Meatball (Dolph Lundgren) in every respect, from his showcase kick boxing to his send-up nude scene, in an OTT jeopardy jackpot where what you see is exactly what you get.
Penny Gold- (1973)
23:15 - 01:00 - Talking Pictures
A dead body is discovered close to Windsor Castle. A detective assigned to crack the case discovers a connection with a criminal scheme to steal a priceless rare stamp, and encounters the victim's identical twin sister, who has a mysterious part to play in both crimes. Thriller, starring James Booth, Francesca Annis and Joss Ackland.
Wild- (2014)
23:20 - 01:40 - Film 4
A series of devastating personal traumas leave a woman feeling self-destructive and lost. After spending years behaving recklessly, she decides to turn things around by embarking on an epic, solo trek along America's 1,000-mile-long Pacific Crest Trail, which gives her the time and space to reassess her existence. Drama based on a true story, starring Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern.
Enemy of the State- (1998)
23:45 - 01:15 - ITV 4
Expert direction by Tony Scott and a winning central performance by Will Smith give this cracking hi-tech thriller extra edge and appeal. When an incriminating tape revealing the murder of congressman Jason Robards accidentally ends up in Smith's possession, he finds himself relentlessly pursued by corrupt Jon Voight and his posse of electronic trackers, who use spy satellites, transmitters and all manner of undercover gizmos to trace him. Only retired spook (and class act) Gene Hackman can help the increasingly desperate Smith to survive. The Fugitive meets The Conversation in this dynamically exciting action adventure that's both intriguing and scarily thought-provoking.
Get Him to the Greek- (2010)
00:10 - 01:15 - 5*
Infamous British stand-up Russell Brand reprises his role from hit comedy Forgetting Sarah Marshall here, only this time he's hogging the limelight as impish rock star Aldous Snow. Jonah Hill (who also appeared in that film) is typically hangdog as the record-company drone charged with getting Aldous to the Greek Theatre in LA for his big comeback gig. It's hardly an original premise from writer/director Nicolas Stoller (Yes Man), but he does set the stage for some brilliantly funny turns, and not only from the leads. Sean Combs is a literal scream as Hill's crabby boss and Rose Byrne (TV's Damages) is simply outrageous as Aldous's racy rapper ex-girlfriend, which all adds to an increasingly delirious atmosphere. The comedy is close to the knuckle at times, but Hill and Brand counter that with an easy chemistry, while those who normally find Brand too loud or abrasive may be surprised to see his softer side.
Turbo Kid- (2015)
00:35 - 02:25 - Horror Channel
Michael Ironside (Total Recall) stars in this post-apocalyptic mashup as overlord Zeus, as a comic book fan adopts the persona of his favourite hero to try and stop him... (2015)
Love, Rosie- (2014)
01:40 - 03:45 - Film 4
(2014) Romcom starring Lily Collins and Sam Claflin. Two lifelong friends are kept from developing a deeper relationship by a misunderstanding and a series of missed opportunities.
The Swimmer- (0)
02:00 - 03:50 - Talking Pictures
1968. Drama. Directed by Frank Perry & Sydney Pollack. Stars Burt Lancaster, Janet Landgard, Janice Rule & Marge Champion. Ned attempts to swim every swimming pool in a quiet suburb.
Amityville II: the Possession- (1982)
02:25 - 04:30 - Horror Channel
A dysfunctional family moves into the infamous Long Island property, where the teenage son falls under the influence of sinister forces, causing him to form an incestuous relationship with his sister and ending in a frenzy of murder. The authorities look on the boy as a cold-blooded killer, but a kindly priest knows he is not responsible and battles to save his soul. Horror prequel, with Burt Young, Jack Magner and James Olson.