Sky Cinema Greats (United Kingdom): TV Schedule for Today

Barbra Streisand stars in her Oscar-winning role as 1930s comedienne Fannie Brice, as this musical comedy charts the story of her life and upbringing in New York. (1968)(149 mins)

Previews of the great films now playing on Sky Cinema plus other highlights showing on Sky.

An Oscar-nominated Sigourney Weaver stars as Dian Fossey, the US scientist who dedicated her life to studying and protecting the mountain gorillas of Rwanda. Drama. (1988)(125 mins)

A crooner and a hoofer vie for the affections of a beautiful up-and-coming single. Fred Astaire and Bing Crosby star. Contains discriminatory content. Stereo sound only. (1941)(97 mins)

In one of the most acclaimed musicals of all time, silent movie actors Gene Kelly and Jean Hagen make a toe-tapping transition into the new-fangled era of the talkies. (1952)(99 mins)

Chicago kid Kevin Bacon moves to a Midwest town, but finds dancing and music banned by zealous preacher John Lithgow. Foot-tapping 80s favourite. Contains violence. (1984)(102 mins)

Sweeping drama starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman as Irish immigrants farming and fighting to survive in the American new world. (1992)(133 mins)

Oscar-winner with Ryan O'Neal and Ali MacGraw as the young lovers who defy his parents to stay together, only to face tragedy. Heartrending drama. Strong language. (1970)(96 mins)

Lonely widower Tom Hanks becomes a reluctant radio star when his young son calls in to a talk show requesting him a new wife. Classic Nora Ephron romcom with Meg Ryan. (1993)(100 mins)

Patrick Swayze stars as a murdered banker whose ghost walks the Earth to protect girlfriend Demi Moore. Romance with Whoopi Goldberg. Contains strong language/sex/violence. (1990)(129 mins)

John Travolta is the Brooklyn boy who swaps his paintshop overalls for a dazzling white suit and the dance floor. Disco drama. Strong language/violence/sex/mature themes. (1977)(115 mins)