Talking Pictures Schedule Today (United Kingdom)
Last updated: May 18, 2025 11:09 AM. All times are in British Summer Time (GMT+1).

1:05 AM
3:15 AM
The Food of the Gods (1976)
1976. Horror. Directed by Bert I. Gordon. Stars Marjoe Gortner, Pamela Franklin & Ralph Meeker. A remote island is taken over by gigantic beasts after the appearance of a strange, edible ooze. [S]
5:05 AM
Hook, Line and Sinker (1930)
This short film made in the 1950s or early 1960s covers the maiden voyage of the 'Glenstruan', a great line fishing vessel from Aberdeen, to within the Arctic Circle and back again.
5:30 AM
Out of Town (1970)
21st Anniversary Programme. 1981. Skate fishing, traction engines, gun dogs and a dancing horse all feature in this special compilation celebrating '21 years of gossiping about the countryside'. [S]
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#Comedy6:00 AM
Frozen Alive (2007)
1964. Sci-Fi. Directed by Bernard Knowles. Mark Stevens, Marianne Koch & Wolfgang Lukschy. A scientist experimenting with suspended animation decides to use himself as a test subject. [S]
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#Music7:35 AM
Dick Tracy Vs Cueball (1946)
1946. Thriller. Director: Gordon Douglas. Stars Morgan Conway, Dick Wessel & Esther Howard. Dick Tracy is on the trail of the rampaging arch nemesis, Cueball. [S]
8:55 AM
Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter (1966)
1966. Western. Directed by William Beaudine. Stars John Lupton & Narda Onyx. Jesse James and his henchman wind up in the hands of Maria Frankenstein whilst on the run. [S]
10:35 AM
The Beverly Hillbillies (1993)
No Place Like Home. 1962. Stars Donna Douglas, Bea Benaderet & Frank Wilcox. Back home for Christmas, Elly May bonds with her old animal friends, while Pearl tries to impress Mr. Brewster. [S]
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#Comedy11:10 AM
BFI: A Message From Mars
1913. Sci-Fi. Director: J. Wallett Waller. The first silent British sci-fi feature (with new score). A Martian visits earth to cure a selfish man (similar to 'A Christmas Carol') on Christmas Eve.
12:25 PM
The Coach Travellers in 1965
1965. Directed by Brigit Barry. A short promotional film about travel by coach, with a cross section of passengers who explain why they prefer coaches to other methods of travel.
12:50 PM
Worzel Gummidge (2021)
A Home Fit for Scarecrows. 1979. Stars Jon Pertwee, Charlotte Coleman & Norman Bird. When furniture goes missing from the farmhouse and village, the children suspect Worzel could be the culprit. [S]
Genres
#Comedy1:25 PM
Batman (1989)
Hizzonner the Penguin. 1966. Stars Adam West & Burgess Meredith. Suspiciously endearing himself to the citizens of Gotham by foiling a robbery, the Penguin announces he is running for mayor. [S]
2:00 PM
Spaceways (1953)
1953. Sci-fi. Directed by Terence Fisher. Stars Howard Duff, Eva Bartok & Alan Wheatley. When a test launch of a satellite fails, two people attached to the secret project mysteriously go missing. [S]
Genres
#Science Fiction3:35 PM
Twist or Stick
It's a 1960s twisting compilation see 'The Hollies' Shane Fenton & The Fentones, The Orchids, The Keytones, a lot of 'That Old Yeah, Yeah Feeling' and much more.
4:00 PM
The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)
The Reluctant Rebel. 1960. Stars Richard Greene, Leslie Phillips & John Carson. Sir Geoffrey and his servant disguise themselves as outlaws and join Robin's gang to get some insight for a journal. [S]
4:30 PM
Out of Town (1970)
Market Day/Minnow Trap/Lobster Boat. 1986. Jack Hargreaves goes shopping at a country market and catches small fish in the nearby stream, before heading out to sea on a lobster trawler. [S]
Genres
#Comedy5:00 PM
The Footage Detectives
We take a trip to London in the 30s and spend a Sunday by the sea in the 50s. There's film magic and memory joggers with Merry Maids and bus signs, and we pay tribute to our friend Brian Murphy. [S]
6:00 PM
The Wicked Lady (1983)
1945. Drama. Directed by Leslie Arliss. Stars Margaret Lockwood, Griffith Jones & James Mason. 17th Century beauty Barbara Worth leads a double life to relieve her boredom. [S]
8:00 PM
Gideon's Way (1965)
A Perfect Crime. Stars John Gregson, Alexander Davion and Daphne Anderson. A stockbroker and safe-cracker join forces to pull jobs in wealthy homes. [S]
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#Drama9:05 PM
The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club (1974)
Episode 25. 1975. Julie Rogers performs 'My World Gets Smaller Every Day', and Wild Honey perform 'I Can't Leave You Alone'. Plus, Dustin Gee, Ronnie Dukes and Ricki Lee star. [S]
9:55 PM
The Silent Partner (1978)
1978. Thriller. Director: Daryl Duke. Stars: Elliott Gould, Susannah York, Christopher Plummer, John Candy. A bank teller skims $50,000 during a robbery, but the crook wants it back. [S]
12:05 AM
Budgie (2016)
Dreaming of Thee. Stars: Adam Faith, Iain Cuthbertson & Lynn Dalby. Budgie's 3 weeks from release from prison with time off for good behaviour. However, Charles Endell visits him on visiting day. [S]
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