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:
Hands of a Stranger (1962)
Thursday 9th April, Talking Pictures TV at 11:15pm
After a serious accident, a concert pianist undergoes an experimental operation that gives him a second chance at his career, however his new hands begin to take on a life of their own. James Stapleton plays the troubled musician, with Paul Lukather as Dr. Gil Harding.
No Time to Die (2021)
Friday 10th April, ITV2 at 9:15pm
Daniel Craig returns in his fifth and final outing as James Bond. Set five years after the agent has retired from active service, the film sees him thrust back into the action by his old friend Felix Leiter (Jeffrey Wright) to help find a kidnapped scientist.
Legend (2015)
Saturday 11th April, BBC One at 11:50pm
This crime drama set in London’s criminal underworld is based on the real-life escapades of notorious gangsters Reggie and Ronnie Kray. The film charts their grip on the city during the 1960s, with Tom Hardy taking on both roles of Reggie and Ronnie, and Emily Browning supports as Reggie's wife Frances Shea.
Tenet (2020)
Sunday 12th April, BBC Three at 10:00pm
Time does not quite behave the way you expect in Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster thriller. A CIA agent (John David Washington) is drawn into a mission that moves across countries and timelines, where events can run forwards and backwards at the same time. Robert Pattinson stars alongside Washington as the agent’s handler, as they both descend into a world of time-bending madness.
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)
Monday 13th April, BBC One at 11:10pm
A quiet investigation inside British intelligence begins to reveal that a Soviet spy may be operating at the highest level. The search for the truth moves slowly, with small details carrying real weight. Gary Oldman plays George Smiley, supported by Colin Firth and Tom Hardy, in the faithful adaptation of John le Carré’s novel.
Yesterday (2019)
Tuesday 14th April, BBC One at 10:40pm
After a sudden blackout, a struggling musician wakes up to find he is the only person who remembers The Beatles. Seizing the opportunity, he begins performing their songs as his own, but success comes with its own complications. Himesh Patel plays Jack, with Lily James as his long-time friend and Ed Sheeran appearing as himself.
The Great Wall (2016)
Wednesday 15th April, Film4 at 11:15pm
A group of European soldiers arrives in China in search of a powerful weapon, only to find themselves caught in a battle far beyond what they expected. The Great Wall becomes the last line of defence against a mysterious threat. Matt Damon leads, with Jing Tian and Pedro Pascal among those fighting to hold the line alongside him.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)
Thursday 16th April, BBC Four at 9:00pm
In this all-time classic western, three gunslingers circle each other in a race to find hidden gold during the American Civil War. Alliances shift as quickly as fortunes, with each man looking for an advantage. Clint Eastwood plays the quiet and watchful lead, alongside Lee Van Cleef and Eli Wallach, in a film that builds patiently towards its famous final showdown.
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.
