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Need a weekend watch? Here’s 5 great movies on BBC, ITV and Channel 4 this weekend

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The weekend is upon us, and with it comes a feast of great movies airing on TV.

A diverse range of shows spanning from two timeless films directed by Steven Spielberg, an exceptional James Bond movie, to a captivating mystery series are currently airing on BBC, ITV, and Channel 4.

If you’re unsure about your next movie pick, here’s a convenient rundown of five top-notch films set to appear on your television within the coming hours.

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2022’s little-known murder mystery initially received moderate attention upon its debut, yet it’s since garnered universal praise. Notably, Digital Spy has referred to it as an “excellent whodunnit”.

The story unfolds in the 1950s West End, where a murder of a key film crew member disrupts plans to adapt a successful play into a movie. Detective Inspector Stoppard, played by Sam Rockwell, and Constable Stalker, portrayed by Saoirse Ronan, are tasked with the case. As they delve deeper, they become entangled in the seedy underbelly of the theater world.

As a gamer, I can’t wait to join forces with Rockwell and Ronan in this upcoming movie. Not only that, but the stellar supporting cast is nothing short of breathtaking. I’m talking about Ruth Wilson from His Dark Materials, Adrien Brody, the Oscar-winning actor, and Harris Dickinson, who stole the show in Babygirl. This lineup is going to be a game-changer!

Airs on Channel 4, Saturday at 9.20pm. Available to stream on Channel 4 after broadcast.

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

The film “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark,” which is a series of books by Alvin Schwartz, has Guillermo del Toro serving as both an executive producer and a story writer for it.

In simpler terms, the original tales were inspired by folklore and legends, and the critically acclaimed 2019 film revolves around a band of teenagers uncovering the Bellows family manor, encountering terrifying events stemming from a book written by young Sarah Bellow, which has endured through time.

The movie is directed by André Øvredal, and features actors like Zoe Colletti from “Only Murders in the Building”, Michael Garza known for “The Hunger Games”, and Austin Zajur starring in “Mythic Quest”.

Airs on BBC One, Saturday at 11.40pm. Available to stream on BBC iPlayer after broadcast.

Goldfinger

1964’s “Goldfinger” is considered among the top 007 films and marked Sean Connery’s third portrayal of James Bond. Alongside Honor Blackman and Gert Fröbe, this film features a confrontation between Bond and the villainous Auric Goldfinger. Goldfinger plans to taint the gold reserves at Fort Knox, while also encountering Pussy Galore in the process.

In Goldfinger, there are several noteworthy moments, such as Bond encountering a laser cutting its path and making his debut behind the wheel of the famous Aston Martin DB5 on-screen for the very first time.

In simpler terms, Digital Spy has classified it as the fourth-greatest Bond film; however, feel free to form your own opinion about its standing among the best when it gets broadcasted this coming Sunday.

Airs on ITV1, Sunday at 3.25pm. Available to stream on ITVX after broadcast.

Minority Report

23 years following its debut, Steven Spielberg’s “Minority Report” has come to be seen as an astonishingly accurate prediction of our current technological landscape.

In the year 2054, the film features Tom Cruise and centers around a unique police force that apprehends potential criminals based on predictions made by three psychic individuals known as ‘precogs’.

The movie is adapted from a novel by science fiction author Philip K Dick, who is known for writing the source material for both “Blade Runner” and “The Man in the High Castle,” and it features Colin Farrell (from “The Penguin”), Samantha Morton (“The Walking Dead”), and Max von Sydow (“Game of Thrones”).

Airs on ITV1, Sunday at 10.20pm. Available to stream on ITVX after broadcast.

Saving Private Ryan

1998’s war film masterpiece by Spielberg, titled “Saving Private Ryan“, presents Tom Hanks as a Captain undertaking a journey to rescue Private James Francis Ryan (played by Matt Damon), following the D-Day landings during World War II.

Despite being criticized for not winning the Best Picture award at the Oscars, this movie is now widely recognized as one of the finest war movies ever produced, boasting an especially acclaimed opening sequence that has sparked much discussion among film enthusiasts.

In addition to Vin Diesel from the Fast & Furious series, Paul Giamatti from The Holdovers, and Edward Burns known for his role in The Holiday, also take on significant roles in this production.

Airs on BBC One, Sunday at 10.30pm. Available to stream on BBC iPlayer after broadcast.

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2025-05-31 09:49

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