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Zaaap, boom, blaw! Another retro movie weekend is here peeps and ready to sweep us off to far and distant lands and dimensions! Triggering our personal portal gun like an adventure weary scientist, we find ourselves leaping into the unknown where anything is possible. What will we face on the other side? Will up be down and down be up? Will life itself be familiar? Only time will tell.

SATURDAY 9th March

Jungle 2 Jungle (1997) 5STAR 5:05pm-7:10pm

A businessman ventures deep into the Amazon to look for his estranged doctor wife seeking a divorce, only to discover he has a 13-year-old son who has been raised as part of a jungle tribe. The boy is sent back to New York with his father but has a lot to learn about the modern world. Comedy, starring Tim Allen, Lolita Davidovich, Martin Short, JoBeth Williams and Sam Huntington

Ghostbusters (2016) Film4 9:00pm-11:40pm

When a series of supernatural disturbances occur in New York City, a quartet of experts in the paranormal and their dim assistant investigate. The reboot of the 1980s comedy franchise, starring Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones and Chris Hemsworth.

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Knock knock, who's there? Retro. Retro who? Retro movie weekend that who! (okay terrible we know).

Swinging it's way towards us like a Howler monkey in the jungle dancing from tree to tree, another retro movie weekend has appeared and is bearing a whole host of movie fruits for us to snack on over the next few says. Some sweet, some tough and other that just slip down almost far to easy. Let's take a look at what we've got!

SATURDAY 24th MARCH

Anastasia (1997) Film4 11:00am-1:00pm (2 hours)

The lost princess from the executed Russian royal family returns to her St Petersburg home with no memory of her heritage. As she tries to retrace her hidden past, two conmen use her in a cunning money-making scheme, little realising the momentous events their duplicity is about to set in motion. Animated adventure, with the voices of Meg Ryan, John Cusack and Kelsey Grammer.

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It's SNOOOOOW! With what seems like the entire world now nicely dusted on soft while playful goodness, it's the perfect time to take some time and enjoy the finer things in life. Be it a nice walk, a hut cuppa, or even just sitting back and tucking into some of your old but still favourite movies. We know we love that one! Take a peep at some of our top picks hitting the small screen this weekend. Enjoy!

SATURDAY 3rd MARCH

First Knight (1995) Sony Movie Channel 9:10am-12:00pm

A wandering swordsman is knighted for his fighting prowess at the court of King Arthur and his wife, Lady Guinevere. However, the new knight and the queen develop a dangerous and secret attraction for each other, while a neighbouring warlord threatens the downfall of the kingdom. Adventure, starring Richard Gere, Sean Connery, Julia Ormond and Ben Cross.

Stuart Little (1999) 11:20am-1:00pm (1 hour 40 minutes)

An American couple decide their son needs a brother, and plan to adopt another child - but when they get to the orphanage they are greeted by a charming talking mouse named Stuart, who fits the bill perfectly. However, their jealous cat hatches a plot to get rid of the new arrival. Comedy adventure, starring Geena Davis and Hugh Laurie, with the voice of Michael J Fox.

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Cluck, click! Another retro movie weekend is here and ready to take over our TV boxes by storm!

Raise the anchor and hoist the main sale! Let's set sail into another retro movie weekend full of adventure, singing and mischief. With our deck freshly scrubbed, our hull bulging and our minds full of wonder, we'll begin an epic voyage into the unknown.

Have a happy retro weekend!

SATURDAY 21st July

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Cheese and pineapple! Another retro movie weekend has sneaked up upon us and here here to shake things up!

With our bags looking fit to burst, we find ourselves once again taking on the challenge that is.... the pick n mix. With a set price, our only limitations are our own imagination on ways to cram more sweet and colourful goodness into our receptacle of choice. Another sprinkle of these, the odd one of them... we'll push, pinch and cram our way to glory before, somehow securing the lid which sole purpose will be to remain in situ for the time it takes to pay for our gains and leave. Will we make it?

SATURDAY 11th MARCH

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Casper (1995) Film4 11:00am-1:00pm (2 hours)

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Sweet potato pie! Time to roll on another fun-filled weekend! We'll, be rude not to right?

As we set sail once again into the unknown of another retro movie weekend, we find ourselves frantically checking, double checking and just once more for good measure our supplies that will see us through the duration. Crisps and dip? Check! Popcorn? Check! Snuggly duvet with pillows? Check! Enough tea and milk to supply a small country? Double check! So, let our retro movie rundown guide you through the top adventures that await you this weekend, taking you to far and distant lands. Enjoy!

Have a happy retro weekend!

SATURDAY 19th MARCH

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