Free films on TV this week

Free films on TV this week: 

Sleepless in Seattle (1993)

 Wednesday 30th April at 6.55pm on Film4  

 Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan are the ultimate rom-com duo in this heart-melting tale of love, destiny, and late-night radio. Sweet, sincere and totally charming. 

West Side Story (1961)

 Thursday 1st May at 10pm on BBC Four

In 1960s New York, Natalie Wood and Richard Beymer star as star-crossed lovers whose romance ignites tensions between rival gangs, the Jets and the Sharks.

The Notebook (2004)

Friday 2nd May at 9pm on ITVBe

Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams star in this beloved romantic drama based on Nicholas Sparks’ bestselling novel. It’s a journey through time revealing unwavering affection, as words from a faded notebook transport us into Allie and Noah's world—a world of youthful passion, societal barriers, and life-altering decisions. With tear-jerking twists and heartfelt performances, it’s a modern classic and a go-to for romance lovers.

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1980)

Friday 2nd May at 11:45pm on Talking Pictures TV

David Hemmings delivers a chilling performance as the respectable Dr. Jekyll's dark experiments unleash his brutal, murderous alter-ego, Mr. Hyde

Playtime (1967)

Saturday 3rd May at 3:35pm on Talking Pictures TV

Jacques Tati's Playtime is a wordless wonder of cinema. Tati writes, directs, and stars in this near-silent French comedy, a visual spectacle and social satire that critiques modern life. As Monsieur Hulot wanders a hyper-modern, mechanised Paris of glass and steel, he becomes entangled in hilarious absurdities. Sublime in its design and meticulous in its humour, this cult favorite is a must-see.

Ronin (1998)

Sunday 4th May at 9pm on ITV4

Robert De Niro plays a freelance former US intelligence agent, who gets drawn into a murky mission to retrieve a heavily-guarded briefcase. With breathtaking car chases and explosive results, it’s a must-see for both espionage enthusiasts and action purists.

Gritty thriller also Jean Reno, Natascha McElhone, Sean Bean, Stellan Skarsgard and Jonathan Pryce.

Uncharted (2022)

Monday 5th May at 9pm on Film4 

Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg star as unlikely partners Nathan Drake and Victor "Sully" Sullivan, globe-trotting in pursuit of a legendary lost treasure tied to Magellan's historic voyage. But their thrilling quest faces danger at every turn, including a ruthless, wealthy adversary determined to claim the fortune for himself.

Nope (2022)

Tuesday 6th May at 9pm on Film4 

Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer lead Jordan Peele’s genre-bending sci-fi horror film, a story about a mysterious object lurking in the skies above a California horse ranch. Nope is equal parts UFO thriller and biting Hollywood satire, rich with suspense.

Never Say Never Again (1983)

Wednesday 7th May at 8pm on ITV4

Sean Connery reprises the role of James Bond in this unofficial but stylish remake of Thunderball. While being on suspension for an uncharacteristic mistake, 007 is called upon when SPECTRE successfully steal two nuclear missiles. 

Their Finest (2016)

Thursday 8th May at 11pm on BBC Two

Gemma Arterton, Sam Claflin, Richard E Grant and Bill Nighy star in this comedy drama set against the backdrop of the Blitz. As the war casts a long shadow over London, a determined young screenwriter (Arterton) finds herself immersed in the vibrant chaos of a major film production. This equally heartwarming and poignant tale beautifully balances romance and humour with the stark realities of wartime, ultimately crafting a moving tribute to the magic of filmmaking and the remarkable strength of women during extraordinary times.