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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 ****** 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.

18:50 Film4 Preview

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.

03:40am Film4 Preview

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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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FilmFour & Film Four +1 16.10.07

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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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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.

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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 Bombon 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 sexual 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 terrorists 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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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.

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 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 terrorists 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 Rita, Sue and Bob Too (18) 1987

A bored married man decides the only way to get around his wife's indifferent attitude to sex 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.

00:40am Love Me or Leave Me Alone

Against the backdrop of the countryside, a couple try to understand and express their feelings for each other.

00:55am 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.

02:25am Strange Little Girls Short film about two teenage girls adrift in an adult world who spend a day shopping, observing passers-by and drinking vodka. Laura Beales and Charlie Kennedy star.

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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 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.

16:00pm 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.

17:40pm 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.

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 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.

23:20pm My Beautiful Laundrette (15) 1985

An Asian teenager joins forces with a former National Front member to open a trendy laundrette, but as the project develops, so does the boys' relationship leading to mixed feelings and racial tension.

01:10am Honeymoon

Short film about a woman who sets off on her honeymoon, but becomes unsure of her husband's true personality.

01:30am The Ploughman's Lunch (15) 1983

A group of people working in the media find their cynicism grows following the Falklands War.

03:40am Social Call

Jonathan Romney's short film taking an ironic look at fate.

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14:55pm Spellbound (U) 2002

This fascinating documentary by director Jeffrey Blitz deservedly won international acclaim. It explores the culture surrounding America's national spelling contest, which sees millions of schoolchildren battle it out through endless rounds of the competition, hoping to win the coveted title.

16:55pm 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.

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.

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.

23:05pm The Pillow Book (18) 1995

Ewan McGregor and Vivian Wu star in Peter Greenaway's absorbing drama about a Japanese woman with a fetish for writing on the human body. She despairs when she's forced into a loveless and unfulfilling marriage, but an encounter with an English translator sent to her homeland brings sensuality back into her life in stunning fashion.

01:30am Hallo Panda

An anti-love story about a talking panda who refuses to procreate, and the zoo keeper who tries to help remedy the situation.

02:00am Bodysong (18) 2000

Director Simon Pummell's documentary following the development of human life, from the moment of conception to the final breath, using amateur footage, classic film clips and photographs to illustrate the journey.

03:35am Dogs Mercury

Short film about a group of disparate characters living in the same neighbourhood who struggle to come to terms with life in all its glory and ugliness.

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14:55pm 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.

16:35pm 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.

18:55pm Silver Streak (1976)

Gene Wilder is taking a slow restful trip to Chicago on the Silver Streak. Or so he thinks. He's involved in a love affair, a murder, is thrown from the train, wanted by the police, and joins forces with a car thief to reboard the train to save his love.

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.

23:25pm Sexy Beast (18) 2000

A retired gangster, enjoying the high life in Spain, becomes the target of unwanted attention when a psychotic former partner in crime resolves to enlist his expertise for a major bank robbery.

01:05am Six Shooter

Oscar-winning live action short by Martin McDonagh, in which a widower encounters suicide, a shoot-out and an exploding cow during an eventful train journey with a psychopath.

01:30am The Low Down (18) 2000

Jamie Thraves' directorial debut follows a twentysomething props-maker living in north London, as he struggles to get to grips with his new girlfriend thanks to the intervention of assorted friends and the spectre of his past.

03:15am Perfect

Short drama by photographer Rankin, exposing the sordid truth behind a successful couple's seemingly ideal relationship.

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13:00pm 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.

14:55pm 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.

16:45pm The Jungle Book (U) 1942

Classic 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.

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 Broken Arrow (15) 1996

Pilot Christian Slater is double-crossed by his veteran partner John Travolta, who plans to extort money from the US government by stealing a top-secret bomber's nuclear warheads and threatening to detonate one of them in a major American city.

23:05pm The Crying Game (18) 1992

Neil Jordan's fascinating Oscar-winning drama caused shock and controversy, and puts viewers through the wringer. Stephen Rea heads the cast, playing an IRA man holding a British soldier hostage. The pair form an unlikely bond so when the situation ends in tragedy, the guilt-ridden terrorist sets out to find his former prisoner's lover. But romance is soon on the cards, with devastating results.

01:10am The Guides

Short film about a naive tourist who discovers a portal to a distorted world of time and space in a cathedral.

01:25am 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.

03:10am Monsters

Short film about a child whose violent fantasies take on a life of their own (888)

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13:00pm The Million Pound Note (U) 1954

An eccentric multi-millionaire bets his equally rich brother that, if a man is known to be wealthy, he can get by without ever spending any money, obtaining everything he needs on credit. To put this theory to the test, they give £1million to a penniless seaman, but instruct him never to spend it.

14:50pm 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. 4

16:35pm 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 sexual awakening. Like all good things, it soon comes to an end but she struggles to settle back into life at home.

18:55pm Flight of the Phoenix (12) 2004 Premiere.

Dennis Quaid stars in this adventure, a remake of the 1966 film of the same name. He plays the pilot of a plane which crashes in the Gobi desert, leaving all the survivors stranded. But as tensions rise, it becomes clear the threats of starvation and dehydration aren't the only thing they have to worry about.

21:00pm Without a Paddle (12) 2004

Three friends embark on a canoeing trip in honour of a late, lamented pal but their break ends up being far from relaxing, with a perilous river and deranged mountain men conspiring to ensure the experience goes horribly and hilariously wrong. Irritating and tedious comedy, starring Seth Green, Matthew Lillard and Dax Shepard, alongside old hand Burt Reynolds, retreading Deliverance territory (888)

22:50pm Mischief Night (15) 2006 Premiere.
Penny Woolcock's refreshingly realistic comedy drama set in Leeds gives an insight into the racial divisions that exist within contemporary Britain. Kelli Hollis stars as Tina, a single parent living on a culturally diverse housing estate where tensions and revelations bubble to the surface in the lead up to Mischief Night.

00:50am Soft

Short film about a father who is revealed as a coward when he falls foul of bullies.

01:05am The Principles of Lust (18) 2003
Aspiring artist Alec Newman is faced with a dilemma when he's forced to choose between a normal family life with his girlfriend and her son, or a hedonistic whirl of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll with risk-taking friend Marc Warren.

03:10am Two Bacardis and Coke

Short film about two teenage girls desperately trying to buy a drink on the eve of the Millennium

03:20am Film4 Preview

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14:55pm 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.

16:45pm 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.

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.

21:00pm The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear (15) 1991

Leslie Nielsen returns as disaster-prone police detective Frank Drebin. The blundering cop discovers a secret conspiracy to kidnap a renowned solar energy expert and replace him with an imposter. As he sets out to bring the perpetrators to justice, he is unexpectedly reunited with an old flame.

22:35pm Jackass: The Movie (18) 2002

Johnny Knoxville and his gang of daredevil cohorts bring the daft, dumb and hilarious MTV series to the big screen. As usual, they perform a variety of weird and wonderful stunts, including crawling across dozens of mousetraps while wearing rodent make-up, and being rolled down bowling lanes on skateboards.

00:15am 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.

02:10am 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.

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