Films On Freeview Today
Blanche Fury- (0)
12:00 - 14:00 - Talking Pictures
1958. Crime. Director: Marc Allegret. Stars Valerie Hobson, Stewart Granger & Michael Gough. Penniless governess Blanche Fullerton takes a job at the estate of her rich relations, the Fury family.
Flash Gordon- (1980)
13:00 - 15:15 - Film 4
Aiming for the tongue-in-cheek frivolity of the 1930s Buster Crabbe adventures, this big-budget fantasy from director Mike Hodges is great fun, providing you ignore the plot altogether and concentrate on the corny performances and cheesy special effects. Although Ornella Muti makes a wonderfully witty Princess Aura, it's Max von Sydow who runs away with the picture as the dastardly Emperor Ming. However, the sheer badness of Sam J Jones as Flash (whose dialogue had to be dubbed by another actor) and Melody Anderson as Dale Arden also adds to the charm of this expensive sci-fi pantomine.
Riddles of the Sphinx- (2008)
13:00 - 14:50 - Horror Channel
When an astronomer and a cryptographer discover a series of ancient tunnels, they unwittingly release a deadly Sphinx intent on carnage. In order to recapture the creature in its tomb, the pair must decipher a series of intricate and deadly riddles. Monster thriller, starring Dina Meyer and Lochlyn Munro.
Danielle Steel's Kaleidoscope- (1990)
13:00 - 15:00 - True Entertainment
When a businessman loses both his parents, he hires a private detective to find his three estranged sisters, who have some secrets of their own. (1990)
Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost- (2011)
13:05 - 14:05 - Five USA
The police chief is forced into retirement, but continues his own discreet investigations into the death of a teenage girl and a convicted murderer he believes to be innocent. Meanwhile, his former colleagues on the force struggle to cope with his replacement. Detective thriller, starring Tom Selleck and Kathy Baker.
Midnight in St. Petersburg- (1997)
13:25 - 14:25 - 5Spike
Crime thriller starring Michael Caine and Jason Connery. Harry Palmer accepts the job of tracking down a consignment of stolen nuclear material in St Petersburg (1997)
Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost- (2011)
14:10 - 15:00 - Five USA
The police chief is forced into retirement, but continues his own discreet investigations into the death of a teenage girl and a convicted murderer he believes to be innocent. Meanwhile, his former colleagues on the force struggle to cope with his replacement. Detective thriller, starring Tom Selleck and Kathy Baker.
Snatched At Birth- (2017)
14:15 - 16:00 - Channel 5
Thriller. starring Kaitlyn Black and David Gallagher. A woman who suffers a miscarriage, then decides she will stop at nothing to get a baby. (2017)
Midnight in St. Petersburg- (1997)
14:30 - 15:10 - 5Spike
Crime thriller starring Michael Caine and Jason Connery. Harry Palmer accepts the job of tracking down a consignment of stolen nuclear material in St Petersburg (1997)
Suicide Battalion- (1958)
15:10 - 16:10 - 5Spike
A group of American soldiers is sent on a mission to the Philippines to destroy important documents before they fall into the hands of the Japanese enemy. Second World War adventure, starring Mike Connors, John Ashley and Jewell Lain.
The Longest Ride- (2015)
15:25 - 18:00 - Film 4
A rodeo rider and a college student fall in love, but begin to question whether they have a future together as their dreams lead them in different directions. They form an unexpected friendship with an old man, whose decades-long tale of love provides them with fresh inspiration. Romantic drama based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks, starring Britt Robertson, Scott Eastwood and Alan Alda.
The Smallest Show On Earth- (0)
15:50 - 17:30 - Talking Pictures
1957. Comedy. Director: Basil Dearden. Stars Margaret Rutherford, Peter Sellers, Virginia McKenna & Bill Travers. A couple inherit a small cinema are shocked to find a decrepit building.
Jurassic Hunters- (2015)
16:00 - 17:50 - Horror Channel
Sci-fi action thriller starring Eric Roberts. After a mine explosion, dinosaurs emerge from the rubble and terrorize a small Western town. (2015)
Suicide Battalion- (1958)
16:15 - 17:00 - 5Spike
A group of American soldiers is sent on a mission to the Philippines to destroy important documents before they fall into the hands of the Japanese enemy. Second World War adventure, starring Mike Connors, John Ashley and Jewell Lain.
The Jazz Singer- (1980)
18:10 - 20:30 - Talking Pictures
A Jewish cantor's son goes against his strict father's wishes and travels to Los Angeles in search of fame and fortune. Musical drama remake of the 1927 classic, starring Neil Diamond in the role originally played by Al Jolson, with Laurence Olivier, Lucie Arnaz and Catlin Adams.
Exodus: Gods and Kings- (2014)
18:10 - 21:00 - Film 4
Moses, the adoptive brother of the pharaoh of Egypt, is sent into exile, where he receives a message from God demanding he set all the country's slaves free. When his brother refuses to comply, the kingdom is struck by a series of devastating plagues. Biblical epic, starring Christian Bale, Joel Edgerton, Sigourney Weaver and John Turturro.
Blended- (2014)
20:00 - 21:05 - 5*
Two single parents go on a disastrous blind date, which leaves them both convinced they never want to see each other again. They unwittingly both take their children on holiday to an African resort, where a mix-up results in both families sharing the same room. Romantic comedy, starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore.
Lethal Weapon 4- (1998)
21:00 - 22:05 - ITV 4
The fourth instalment in the action series is a slight improvement on the bloated Lethal Weapon 3, but there's still a "going through the motions" feel to it all. Mel Gibson and Danny Glover continue to bicker away amicably, Joe Pesci remains the butt of most of their jokes, while the pregnant Rene Russo is stuck largely on the sidelines. Stand-up comedian Chris Rock makes his first appearance in the franchise as a wisecracking cop, but the most notable new addition is Jet Li, the Hong Kong action star whose awesome fighting skills leave the rest of the cast looking rather old and ungainly. Otherwise it's business as usual, with director Richard Donner laying on the requisite destruction as Gibson and Glover track down a ruthless Triad gang that specialises in smuggling immigrants.
Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit- (2013)
21:00 - 23:10 - Film 4
A former soldier injured in the line of duty takes up a new career as a financial analyst for the CIA. However, his deskbound position changes to a dangerous undercover assignment when he discovers a plot to destroy the US economy. Spy thriller inspired by Tom Clancy's series of novels, starring Chris Pine, Keira Knightley, Kevin Costner and Kenneth Branagh, who also directed.
Road Games- (2015)
21:00 - 22:55 - Horror Channel
Suspenseful horror with Barbara Crampton. Two hitchhikers travelling through rural France find their journey taking a turn for the worse when they meet a mysterious local couple along the way. (2015)
Blended- (2014)
21:10 - 22:20 - 5*
Two single parents go on a disastrous blind date, which leaves them both convinced they never want to see each other again. They unwittingly both take their children on holiday to an African resort, where a mix-up results in both families sharing the same room. Romantic comedy, starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore.
The Cat and the Canary- (1979)
22:00 - 00:00 - Talking Pictures
Friends and relatives of a dead millionaire gather for the reading of his will. A taped message from the deceased expresses his loathing of his family, and the conditions attached to the will are deliberately designed to have them at each other's throats. Moreover, it seems at least one of the potential beneficiaries is prepared to commit murder to guarantee getting the money. Thriller, starring Honor Blackman, Michael Callan and Edward Fox.
Sabotage- (2013)
22:00 - 23:00 - 5Spike
The members of an elite Drug Enforcement Administration team secretly keep the millions of dollars they find during the raid. When they are killed off one by one, the leader becomes convinced one of his men is getting rid of the others to keep all the money, and sets out to expose the murderer. Action thriller, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sam Worthington.
Lethal Weapon 4- (1998)
22:10 - 23:30 - ITV 4
The fourth instalment in the action series is a slight improvement on the bloated Lethal Weapon 3, but there's still a "going through the motions" feel to it all. Mel Gibson and Danny Glover continue to bicker away amicably, Joe Pesci remains the butt of most of their jokes, while the pregnant Rene Russo is stuck largely on the sidelines. Stand-up comedian Chris Rock makes his first appearance in the franchise as a wisecracking cop, but the most notable new addition is Jet Li, the Hong Kong action star whose awesome fighting skills leave the rest of the cast looking rather old and ungainly. Otherwise it's business as usual, with director Richard Donner laying on the requisite destruction as Gibson and Glover track down a ruthless Triad gang that specialises in smuggling immigrants.
Sausage Party- (2016)
22:20 - 23:25 - 5*
Frank the sausage investigates when he hears life after the supermarket isn't much fun for groceries. Madcap animated comedy with the voices of Seth Rogen and Kristen Wiig. (2016)(86 mins) Also in HD
Tales from the Crypt- (1972)
22:55 - 00:45 - Horror Channel
Five people lost in an eerie underground cemetery are told tall tales by a devilish monk, including stories of a demonic Santa Claus, the restless dead and a tormented blind man. Horror anthology, with Ralph Richardson, Peter Cushing, Joan Collins, Patrick Magee, Geoffrey Bayldon and Ian Hendry.
Sabotage- (2013)
23:05 - 00:10 - 5Spike
The members of an elite Drug Enforcement Administration team secretly keep the millions of dollars they find during the raid. When they are killed off one by one, the leader becomes convinced one of his men is getting rid of the others to keep all the money, and sets out to expose the murderer. Action thriller, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sam Worthington.
Riddick- (2013)
23:10 - 01:30 - Film 4
A fugitive is left for dead by his treacherous followers on a dangerous world full of lethal predators. He lures bounty hunters to the planet in the hope of killing them and stealing their spacecraft, but finds himself forced to work with them against an attack by the monsters at the top of the food chain. Sci-fi thriller sequel, starring Vin Diesel and Katee Sackhoff.
Magnum Force- (1973)
23:30 - 00:30 - ITV 4
This all-guns-blazing follow-up to Dirty Harry has a storyline that's different enough from the original to grip the attention. Clint Eastwood is on fine form as no-nonsense cop "Dirty" Harry Callahan, yet again relying on his own instincts as he investigates the ruthless killings of prominent criminals in San Francisco. There's excellent support, too, including a pre-Starsky and Hutch David Soul, and the chase scene involving motorbikes during the climax is superbly staged. However, it lacks much of the original's moral complexity, with more action favoured.
Sausage Party- (2016)
23:30 - 00:05 - 5*
Frank the sausage investigates when he hears life after the supermarket isn't much fun for groceries. Madcap animated comedy with the voices of Seth Rogen and Kristen Wiig. (2016)(86 mins) Also in HD
Too Young To Love- (1966)
00:00 - 01:40 - Talking Pictures
1959. Directed by Muriel Box. Stars Jess Conrad, Pauline Hahn, Joan Miller & Austin Willis. Based on the play, Pickup Girl by Elsa Shelley. A story of a young girl's lapse into sex delinquency.
Scre4m- (2011)
00:25 - 02:30 - ITV 2
Three-time massacre survivor Sidney Prescott returns to her home town for the first time in years while on a book promotion tour. Her arrival coincides with a fresh batch of killings, as a mysterious masked figure seeks to mark the 15th anniversary of the original murders. Horror sequel, starring Neve Campbell, Emma Roberts, Courteney Cox and David Arquette.
Magnum Force- (1973)
00:35 - 02:05 - ITV 4
This all-guns-blazing follow-up to Dirty Harry has a storyline that's different enough from the original to grip the attention. Clint Eastwood is on fine form as no-nonsense cop "Dirty" Harry Callahan, yet again relying on his own instincts as he investigates the ruthless killings of prominent criminals in San Francisco. There's excellent support, too, including a pre-Starsky and Hutch David Soul, and the chase scene involving motorbikes during the climax is superbly staged. However, it lacks much of the original's moral complexity, with more action favoured.
Gallowwalkers- (2012)
00:45 - 02:35 - 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)
Learning to Drive- (2014)
01:30 - 03:15 - Film 4
(2014) Comedy-drama starring Patricia Clarkson and Ben Kingsley. A book critic and her driving instructor help each other to overcome their relationship difficulties. Strong language.
Waterloo Road- (1944)
01:40 - 03:15 - Talking Pictures
This is best remembered today as the wartime movie with a terrific fist-fighting climax as tiny John Mills beats up his wife's lover, six-foot-plus spiv Stewart Granger. If you believe that, you'll probably believe in the rest of this stodgy Sidney Gilliat production. It is told in a woolly flashback structure by Alastair Sim's kindly philosophising doctor, and Arthur Crabtree's stark photography fails to disguise the fact that much of the film is shot in cramped studio interiors. That said, the plot is realistic for its day - many soldiers received that dread "Dear John" letter - and it's fascinating to watch the star-making performance from Granger, Britain's most glamorous male export to Hollywood between Ronald Colman and Sean Connery.
The Watcher- (2000)
02:35 - 04:30 - Horror Channel
Tense crime thriller starring James Spader (The Blacklist). A retired FBI agent is taunted and stalked by a serial killer (Keanu Reeves). (2000)
Royal Flash- (0)
03:15 - 05:20 - Talking Pictures
1975. Adventure. Directed by Richard Lester. Stars: Malcolm McDowell, Alan Bates & Florinda Bolkan. The highly ambitious; Harry Flashman is coerced by Otto von Bismark into impersonating a prince