Promotional image for Bad Teacher shows Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake, Jason Segel

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: 

Bad Teacher (2011) 

Friday 29th May, E4 at 10:00pm 

Promotional image for Bad Teacher shows Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake, Jason Segel

Teaching is very low on Elizabeth’s list of priorities. More interested in finding a wealthy husband than inspiring students, she breezes through school life until a new colleague catches her attention. Cameron Diaz leads the comedy as the bad teacher, with Justin Timberlake and Jason Segel supporting. 

Escape Room (2019) 

Saturday 1st June, BBC One at 11:10pm 

Promotional image for the 2019 psychological thriller Escape Room, featuring Deborah Ann Woll and Logan Miller

An immersive game quickly turns deadly when six strangers realise the escape rooms will test far more than their puzzle solving skills. Each challenge becomes increasingly dangerous as the group tries to work out why they were chosen. Deborah Ann Woll, Taylor Russell and Logan Miller lead the cast in this fast-moving psychological thriller. 

Arthur the King (2024) 

Sunday 31st May, BBC Three at 10:35pm  

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In this tale inspired by real events, an endurance racer pushing through one final competition forms an unexpected bond with a stray dog that refuses to leave his side.  Mark Wahlberg stars as the team captain, Michael Light

Firestarter (2022) 

Monday 1st June, Film4 at 10:55pm 

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A young girl with the ability to start fires with her mind becomes the target of a secret government agency determined to control her powers. As her parents try to protect her, the situation grows increasingly dangerous. Zac Efron and Ryan Kiera Armstrong star in this adaptation of Stephen King’s novel. 

Belle (2013) 

Tuesday 2nd June, Film4 at 6:45pm 

A film still from the 2013 period drama Belle, featuring Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Dido Elizabeth Belle

Inspired by a remarkable true story, the film follows Dido Elizabeth Belle, the mixed-race daughter of a Royal Navy officer who is raised within an aristocratic household in 18th century England. As she grows older, questions of status, inheritance and race begin to shape her future. Gugu Mbatha Raw stars as Belle, with Tom Wilkinson and Emily Watson among the supporting cast. 

Doctor in Love (1960) 

Wednesday 3rd June, Talking Pictures TV at 9:35pm 

A film still from the 1960 British comedy Doctor in Love, featuring Michael Craig as Dr. Richard Hare and Virginia Maskell as Dr. Barrington

In this entry in the Doctor comedy series, chaos erupts at a London hospital as a young doctor tries to balance his professional life with a complicated love life. Michael Craig leads the cast, joined by Virginia Maskell and James Robertson Justice.
 

Erin Brockovich (2000) 

Thursday 4th June, Film4 at 9:00pm 

A film still from the 2000 biographical drama Erin Brockovich, featuring Julia Roberts in her Oscar-winning role as Erin Brockovich

Out of work and struggling to get by, Erin Brockovich talks her way into a job at a small law firm and stumbles across evidence of a major environmental scandal. Julia Roberts stars in the title role, in the performance that earned her an Academy Award. 
 

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.