Talking Pictures Schedule, Today (United Kingdom)

1962. An in depth look at the threat of oil to holiday beaches and especially to wildlife, and what is being done to prevent further damage.

Stars: Feodor Atkine, Sylwvie Granotier & Irene Jacob. Isabelle is traumatised when she catches her father and Rose in the act... [S]

Have a Happy Day. 1981. Directed by James Ormerod. Stafford Gordon & Roy Holder star in this gripping drama series about life in the British Army. (S3, E02)

1950. Drama. James V Kern. Stars Betsy Drake, Robert Young, John Sutton & Florence Bates. An architect's fiancee is killed in a mysterious car accident on the night before their wedding. [S]

1953. War. Director: Stanley Kubrick. Stars Frank Silvera, Kenneth Harp & Paul Mazursky. Four soldiers trapped behind enemy lines must confront their fears and desires. [S]

The Chameleon. 1964. Stars Robert Duvall, Howard Caine & Douglas Henderson. CIA Agent Mace transforms into an alien for a mission, making discoveries about his prey and himself in the process. [S]

The Vengeance. Stars Dan Duryea, Dorothy Green & Adam Williams. British actor David Niven, introduces this 1950s US anthology series. (S1, E11)

1947. Adventure. Director: Ken Annakin. Stars Jack Warner, Kathleen Harrison, Flora Robson, Dennis Price. The Huggett family meet criminals, runaways, spinsters, and other unlikely holiday makers. [S]

1952. Comedy. Director: John Paddy Carstairs. Stars Jimmy Edwards, Martita Hunt, Naunton Wayne & Athene Seyler. After reading Sir Roderick Lyall's will, the family learn they are short on money. [S]

1955. Drama. Jane (Katharine Hepburn) finally makes her dream trip to Venice but has no one to share the beautiful city with, until... Directed by David Lean. [S]

Melvyn Hayes introduces another fantastic film from the 1930s, this time set in the world of brewing. Step back in time with Cheer Boys Cheer from 1939, starring Nova Pilbeam & Jimmy O'Dea. [S]

1939. Comedy. Directed by Walter Forde. Stars Nova Pilbeam, Edmund Gwenn & Jimmy O'Dea. The amusing story of two rival breweries, where a family run business is threatened by a larger rival. [S]

After an afternoon of fun and laughter, Melvyn gives us a peek at next week's thrilling comedic murder mystery. [S]

1977. Captivating documentary about Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in Britain. Featuring the only interview with Desmond Cussen, who reflects on his life with Ruth, and her death.

1964. Directed by Kenneth Fairbairn. A charming travelogue of places and events in the South Downs and the Weald.

1953. Drama. Directed by Robert Hamer. Stars John Mills, Elizabeth Sellars, John McCallum & Geoffrey Keen. Released from prison after 12 years, a man seeks revenge on those who lied at his trial. [S]

Captain Worzel. 1980. Stars Jon Pertwee, Michael Ripper & Barbara Windsor. Mr. Shepherd goes on a barge holiday and takes Aunt Sally with him to sell her, leading Worzel to go on a rescue mission. [S]

The Triads. 1963. Stars David Graham, Sylvia Anderson & Paul Maxwell. When the World Space Patrol see exploding rockets on a planet outside Sector 25, the Fireball XL5 crew is sent to investigate.

1952. Drama. Director: Ralph Richardson. Stars Ralph Richardson, Jack Hawkins & Margaret Leighton. David Preston, a bank official goes missing for 24 hours and has no memory of the lost time. [S]

1963. A look at the restoration of vintage vehicles with visits to the Montagu Motor Museum at Beaulieu in the New Forest, the high speed trials at Silverstone and the famous London to Brighton run.

Caroline Munro returns with more extraordinary films to enjoy. First up, is John Carpenter's 1988 sci-fi horror They Live, based on the 1963 short story Eight O'Clock in the Morning. [S]

1988. Sci-fi Horror. Directed by John Carpenter. Stars Roddy Piper, Keith David & Meg Foster. A homeless drifter discovers a pair of sunglasses capable of showing the world the way it truly is. [S]

Caroline continues the evening with more horror, as she introduces Don't Look in the Basement. Also known as The Forgotten, this 1973 independent film stars Bill McGhee and Rosie Holotik. [S]

1973. Horror. Directed by S. F. Brownrigg and starring Bill McGhee, Jesse Lee Fulton and Robert Dracup. A young nurse goes to work in an asylum. There follows a murder - will she be next? [S]