Talking Pictures Schedule, Fri, 19 Apr 2024 (United Kingdom)

Stars: Feodor Atkine, Sylwvie Granotier & Irene Jacob. Jacques, feeling self-conscious, seeks advice on how to be sexually adept.

Night Games. 1981. Directed by Derek Martinus. Stafford Gordon & Roy Holder star in this gripping drama series about life in the British Army. (S3, E01)

1955. Drama. Directed by Otto Preminger. Stars Frank Sinatra, Kim Novak & Eleanor Parker. The story of a recovering drug addict who must battle to stay clean after being released from prison. [S]

1955. Comedy. A released prisoner (Richard Hearne) goes home to embarrass his social climbing daughter. Starring Richard Wattis. [S]

Sticks and Stones. Stars John Ericson, Peggy McCay & Mort Mills. British actor David Niven, introduces this 1950s US anthology series. (S1, E10)

1951. Crime. Director: Terence Fisher. Stars Alan Wheatley, Guy Rolfe & Stanley Baker. Barbara returns from abroad after her father ended his life. A changed will leaves Barbara in mortal danger. [S]

Charming question time set around a 1950s. Incredible shots of London Airport, Coventry, The Coast with puzzles to solve - How many grooves on a 12 inch LP? When will the B.O.A.C plane reach New York?

1952. Crime. Directed by Terence Fisher. Stars Paul Henreid, Lois Maxwell & Kieron Moore. A falsely convicted murderer escapes prison to seek out who the real killer is and clear his name. [S]

1957. Drama. Directed by Don Chaffey. Starring Donald Houston, Patrick Holt and Junia Crawford. George Keefe's policeman brother was murdered four years ago and the killer is still on the loose. [S]

1946. Drama nominated for an Oscar. Directed by Orson Welles. A war crimes investigator is on the trail of an infamous Nazi. Stars Orson Welles, Edward G. Robinson & Loretta Young. [S]

Melvyn Hayes returns with more fabulous films from the great decade that is the 1930s. We begin with the 1937 historical drama Victoria the Great, starring Anna Neagle as Queen Victoria. [S]

1937. Drama. Directed by Herbert Wilcox. Stars Anna Neagle, Anton Walbrook & Walter Rilla. The story of Queen Victoria and her six decades in power during a period of immense social change. [S]

After a fantastic afternoon back in the 30s, Melvyn introduces next weeks enchanting British comedy. [S]

1944. Drama. Director: David Lean. Stars Robert Newton, Celia Johnson, John Mills & Stanley Holloway. After WW1, a family lead an ordinary sort of life until the outbreak of WW2. [S]

1960. A visit to the wonderful outdoor festival at Cleethorpes which hosts 12 top jazz bands.

The Return of Dafthead. 1980. Stars Jon Pertwee, Frank Marlborough & Megs Jenkins. When Dafthead returns and takes over Ten Acre Field, Worzel must get rid of him to regain his rightful place. [S]

Planet of Platonia. 1963. Stars David Graham, Sylvia Anderson & Paul Maxwell. The King of Platonia prepares for trade talks with Earth, but an unexpected attack from his aide disrupts all plans.

1961. A fascinating look at the world of shellfish, from the delicate tasting oyster to the succulent mussel.

1977. Adventure. Directed by Kevin Connor. Stars Patrick Wayne, Doug McClure & Sarah Douglas. An expedition in search of a lost colleague stumbles upon a prehistoric world hidden in the Arctic. [S]

Caroline Munro is back to introduce two fascinating and frightening films this evening. We return to the Amityville franchise with the 1992 horror Amityville: It's About Time. [S]

1992. Horror. Directed by Tony Randel. Stars Stephen Macht, Shawn Weatherly & Megan Ward. An architect brings home a mysterious antique clock, unaware of the demonic presence that haunts it. [S]

Join Caroline Munro as she presents the next chilling offering, the 1999 horror Presence of Mind, with an A-list cast including Sadie Frost, Lauren Bacall, Ella Jones, Harvey Keitel and Jude Law. [S]

1999. Horror. Director: Antoni Aloy. Stars Sadie Frost, Lauren Bacall & Harvey Keitel. A young governess is hired to take care of two children but soon discovers their house bears a dark secret. [S]