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Deck the halls and watch some movies, tra la la la laaaa, la laaa laaa laaaa! That's how it goes, right? Well, it sure rings true with us! With the cold weather creeping in thick and fast, it's time to grab them blankets and settle in for the duration with your favourite films! Check out our top picks hitting the small screen this weekend. Enjoy!

SATURDAY 15th December

Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) ITV3 12:35pm-2:45pm

An impulsive elf walks out on Father Christmas during the hectic preparations for the festive season, and heads for New York determined to make a name for himself. However, he falls into the clutches of an evil toy manufacturer, who has a devilish money-making plan up his sleeve. Family fantasy adventure, starring Dudley Moore, John Lithgow, David Huddleston, Burgess Meredith and Judy Cornwell.

101 Dalmatians (1996) Channel 5 2:55pm-5:05pm

Wicked fashion designer Cruella De Vil steals a huge litter of newborn Dalmatian puppies to turn into a magnificent coat - but the lucky pups have many four-legged friends who are determined the evil woman and her cronies will get their just deserts. Disney's live-action remake of the animated comedy adventure, starring Glenn Close, Jeff Daniels, Joely Richardson, Hugh Laurie and Mark Williams.

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Sploooooosh! Bomb diving it's way into your lives, another retro movie weekend is here and ready to spice up your spare time! With plenty of gems to pick from, sit back and enjoy our top picks hitting the small screen. Enjoy!

SATURDAY 25th AUGUST

Hook (1991) Sony Movie Channel 9:10am-12:05pm

Peter Pan, who has finally grown up and is now a married lawyer with a family of his own, is whisked away by Tinkerbell to Neverland, where he must learn to fly again if he is to save his children from the clutches of Captain Hook. Steven Spielberg's fantasy adventure, with Robin Williams, Dustin Hoffman, Julia Roberts, Bob Hoskins and Maggie Smith.

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Movie time! Love nothing more than kicking back and catching some of the most iconic films ever? Hells yeh, right?! We've got your back with our latest top picks of classic films (and some not so much) hitting the small screen this weekend. Take your pick and enjoy!

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SATURDAY 2nd June

Matilda (1996) Sony Movie Channel 9:10am-11:10am

A gifted youngster is packed off by her selfish parents to the prison-like Crunchem Hall School. Once there, she befriends a sweet-natured teacher who convinces her that not all grown-ups are bad - and urges her to use her special powers to turn the tables on the nasty headmistress. Fantasy comedy, adapted from the children's book by Roald Dahl, with Mara Wilson, Pam Ferris, Embeth Davidtz, Rhea Perlman and Danny DeVito, who also directed.

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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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Grey and drizzle! Another weekend is here which can only mean... it's time for... another retro movie rundown!

Sugar and spice! Mixing together the perfect blend of aromatic spices and flavours, we find ourselves in the throws of a chilli cook-off. Mixing the finest and freshest ingredients with a spoon of this and a splash of that to create a balanced and spicy delight, we'll eagerly taste at each stage to ensure a correct course of culinary travel. Finishing off with a helping of soft fluffy rice, we'll serve up our creation to be savoured, enjoyed and ultimately judged like a director revealing their latest creation.

Have a happy retro weekend!

SATURDAY 22nd April

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Sweet honey and pancakes! Must be time for another retro movie weekend!

With a swish and a swoosh, we're making quick work of the almost herculean task of freshly painting a black canvas of a room (we said almost). Starting at one corner, we'll watch the fresh, bright new colour explode outwards with each new stroke of the brush as we breathe a whole new character to a once tired and uninspiring space. With the smell of newness and change in the air, we'll step back from our work to admire our new creation before taking a moment to capture our achievements onto celluloid wonder.

Have a happy retro weekend!

SATURDAY 28th JANUARY

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