Talking Pictures Schedule, Thu, 2 May 2024 (United Kingdom)

1964. A look at one of Britain's most pressing problems - living with cars. As the urgency of the problem increases and more cars come onto the already overcrowded roads, can a solution be found?

Murder in Montmartre. 1960. Stars Rupert Davies, Freda Jackson & Aubrey Woods. Maigret investigates the murder of a stripper, finding himself mixing with the low life types of Montmartre. [S]

1985. Action. Directed by Andrey Konchalovskiy. Stars Jon Voight, Eric Roberts & Rebecca De Mornay. Two escaped convicts and a railway worker find themselves trapped on an out of control train. [S]

1945. Drama. Director: Fritz Lang. Stars Edward G. Robinson, Joan Bennett & Dan Duryea. A banker in a dying marriage falls for a thug's girlfriend. They find a way to cash in on his infatuation. [S]

1961. A look at the self-defence training given to women police officers, with a focus on three traditional Japanese martial arts: judo, aikido and kendo.

1953. Crime Drama. Directed by Reginald Le Borg. Stars Barbara Payton, Frederick Valk & John Slater. A scheming blonde seduces a fighter and then attempts to persuade him to murder her husband. [S]

1940. Crime. An inventor of a deadly weapon to be used against the allies is injured in a crash. Surgeon, Sir James (Sebastian Shaw) saves his life but learns of his plot. Stars Derrick De Marney. [S]

1960. Amnesty. Stars Michael Ansara, Robert Warwick & Biff Elliot. The governor declares a general amnesty, which allows Sam's prisoners to be set free. [S]

1961. Family. Directed by Edward L. Cahn. Stars Wanda Hendrix, Don Beddoe & Roger Mobley. A young newsboy becomes the target of a bank robber after he finds a suitcase full of money. [S]

Made in the 1960s an astounding road race featuring Sheila van Damm; former owner of The Windmill Theatre and female motor racing competitor. She must drive non stop and not below 40mph for 20 days.

1954. Drama. Director: Basil Dearden. Stars Robert Morley, Kay Walsh & Edward Underdown. A champion jockey is banned from racing so spends his time helping a young lad to become the next champion. [S]

1951. Drama. Directed by Frank Worth. Stars Edwin Richfield, Don Sharp & Gwyneth Vaughan. David's Suffolk village is demoralised, but they gather support for his scheme to enter a yacht race. [S]

Founder of Talking Pictures TV and one half of the Footage Detectives, Noel Cronin, shares shows and films not be missed at the end of April and the start of May. [S]

A Genial Man - Part 1. 1972. Stars Edward Jewesbury, Dorothy Vernon & Stella Tanner. Mr Bolton, a town councillor, is accused of the crime of indecent assault on his young secretary Gillian Hayes. [S]

A Genial Man - Part 2. 1972. Stars John Alkin, Monica Bliss & Jane Carr. A number of witnesses take to the stand, but how will their testimonies impact the case? [S]

A Genial Man - Part 3. 1972. Stars Robert Dorning, Joseph Berry & Edward Jewesbury. With the result of the case soon to be revealed, will Mr Bolton be found guilty or innocent? [S]

The Silver Lining. 1979 Stars Anthony Andrews, Judy Geeson & Geraldine Gardner. The men of 347 section have their skills put to the test as they attempt to defuse a bomb in a Soho nightclub.

1951. Drama. Directed by Anthony Asquith. Stars Michael Redgrave. Public schoolmaster Crocker-Harris has become a bitter, disillusioned man, stuck in a loveless marriage. [S]

Telly Savalas Looks at Portsmouth. 1981. A wonderful film which tours the coastal city of Portsmouth, with a look at the intriguing history and magnificent attractions. [S]

Errors of Judgement. 1973. Stars Jean Anderson, Patrick O'Connell & Jonathan Newth. Hammond Transport is struggling. Brian and Edward attempt to conceal the company's debt from the board members. [S]

The Adventurer. Stars Barry Foster, Michael Latimer & Susan Travers. A deadly car crash has Van der Valk flummoxed and fearful. Why was the victim carrying a gun? [S]

1986. Adventure. Director: Nicolas Roeg. Stars Oliver Reed, Amanda Donohoe & Georgina Hale. A young woman seeking adventure volunteers to spend a year on a deserted island with a middle aged man. [S]