Free films on TV this week

Whatever you’re in the mood for, take a look at our top free films available to watch this week on Freesat.

Free films on TV this week: 

Malta Story (1953) 

Thursday 5th March, Talking Pictures TV at 9:20pm

Set during the Second World War, Malta is the focus of intense aerial conflict as RAF pilots undertake perilous reconnaissance missions. The film is known for its quasi-documentary feel, as it blends original wartime newsreel footage with staged scenes filmed on-location in Malta. Alec Guinness stars as one of the pilots, with Jack Hawkins and Muriel Pavlow supporting in key roles. 

Bad Boys (1995) 

Friday 6th March, ITV1 at 11:25pm 

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence star in this buddy cop film that’s action-packed and hilarious from start to finish. Two Miami narcotics detectives are given just days to recover a massive heroin haul before their department shuts the case down. The pressure forces them into a risky identity swap while protecting a key witness who could crack the investigation. 

Blade Runner 2049 (2017)

Saturday 7th March, BBC One at 11pm 

Harrison Ford returns as Rick Deckard in this follow up to the iconic sci-fi classic. Set decades after the original story, a new blade runner (Ryan Gosling) uncovers a secret that could change the balance between humans and replicants. The discovery sends him searching for answers that lead him to follow in the footsteps of the remote Deckard. 

Spider Man 3 (2007) 

 Sunday 8th March, BBC One at 3:25pm 

Peter Parker finds his life growing increasingly complicated as new threats emerge and his own darker impulses begin to surface. A mysterious alien substance alters his behaviour just as dangerous enemies appear across New York. The film marks Tobey Maguire’s third outing as Peter Parker, with Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson and James Franco as Harry Osborn. 

A Quiet Place Part II (2020) 

Monday 9th March, Film4 at 11:40pm 

Silence is the only protection for one family living in a world hunted by creatures that attack at the slightest sound. Following on from the terrifying events of the first film, Evelyn Abbott (Emily Blunt) and her children (Millicent Simmonds and Noah Jupe) must venture into unfamiliar territory where new dangers wait. Cillian Murphy joins the cast in this tense chapter of the survival story.

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) 

Tuesday 10th March, ITV1 at 10:45pm 

Indy embarks on a dangerous quest in India for the second film in this legendary adventure series. Harrison Ford stars as Indiana Jones alongside Kate Capshaw and Ke Huy Quan. This is a guaranteed thrill-ride through hidden temples, encounters with mysterious characters, while barely missing deadly traps along the way. 

Notting Hill (1999) 

Wednesday 11th March, Film4 at 6:40pm 

A chance encounter in a small London bookshop brings together an ordinary bookseller (Hugh Grant) and one of the most famous film stars in the world (Julia Roberts). Their unlikely romance unfolds under the pressure of fame and public attention, leading to more than a few laughs and some heartwarming moments that make Notting Hill one of the all-time classic British romantic comedies. 

Scandal (1989) 

Thursday 12th March, Talking Pictures TV at 9:20pm 

Personal scandal erupts in this on-screen depiction of the real-life Profumo affair that shook British politics in the 1960s. The story follows the relationship between government minister John Profumo and model Christine Keeler, resulting in the very public exposure of a web of secrecy and power. John Hurt stars as Profumo, while Joanne Whalley portrays Keeler. 

Remember, if you’re not around that night you can set up a planned recording and watch these films whenever you’re ready with your Freesat 4K TV Box! Find out how to record free-to-view TV with Freesat. Find more of our film top picks this week on our Showcase.