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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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Time for more movie goodness!! Switch on and tune into some of our top retro movie picks with your favourite snacks. Sit back, relax and enjoy!

SATURDAY 25th MAY

Hook (1991) Sony Movie Channel 10:10am-12:05pm (1 hour 55 minutes)

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.

My Girl (1991) 5STAR 10:45am-12:50pm

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Praying to the weekend Gods, it seems they have provided us with some more days to kick back, relax and get stuck into some of our favourite classic retro movies. Packed with 90s nostalgic, let's get stuck into this weeks wholesome meal of movie goodness!

SATURDAY 12th May

Jumanji (1995) Sony Movie Channel 11:15am-1:25pm

A man who has been trapped inside a mysterious jungle board game for 26 years is eventually freed when two children start to play it. Unfortunately, he arrives with a rampaging horde of animals on his heels, leaving only one solution - to finish the game he started all those years ago. Fantasy adventure, starring Robin Williams, Kirsten Dunst and Bonnie Hunt.

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The Sun has got his hat on and it's time to get stuck into some serious Spring goodtimes! Well... kinda. With a glimpse of sweet Summer vibes, sadly, the weather is looking pretty uncool this weekend which is eacatly why we're hitting you up with some of our top movie picks to drag you through with a smile on your face. Enjoy!

SATURDAY 14th April

The Great Outdoors (1988) Sony Movie Channel 9:00am-10:50am

Easy-going family man Chet Ripley takes his wife and two sons to a lakeside cabin in the wilderness to enjoy a peaceful holiday. However, his plans to relax are ruined by the unwelcome and unannounced arrival of his obnoxious brother-in-law - as well as unexpected intrusions by the local wildlife. Comedy, starring John Candy, Dan Aykroyd and Annette Bening.

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Spy Hard (1996) Sony Movie Channel 10:50am-12:35pm

Bungling secret agent Dick Steele - code-named WD-40 - is called out of retirement to thwart a megalomaniac general bent on destroying the world with a missile he is building at his secret island lair. Spoof spy adventure, starring Leslie Nielsen, Nicollette Sheridan, Charles Durning, Marcia Gay Harden, Barry Bostwick, and featuring a cameo appearance by Ray Charles.

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It's time for another Egg-cellent Retro Movie Rundown Easter Special and sweet child o mine have we got some movies for you!

With soooo many movie nuggets for you to feast on, each packed with their very own collection of Easter eggs, it's time to stock up on your favourite treats and settle in for the ride of your life.... kinda.

FRIDAY 30th MARCH

K-9 (1989) ITV 9:25am-11:15am (1 hour 50 minutes)

A hard-bitten cop's bad attitude forces his superiors to take desperate measures to find him a new partner on the eve of what could turn out to be the biggest case of his career - and the solution is to pair him up with a lovable Alsatian that will put him through his paces. Comedy, starring James Belushi, Mel Harris and Ed O'Neill.

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Jingle all the way! The Christmas special retro movie rundown is here and BOY is it a (nut) cracker!

With the sprouts bubbling away and the oven slowly warming the house with it's delicious festive smells, we find ourselves in a mix of chaos, delight and nostalgia of Christmases past. With the dust starting to settle on another year, we find ourselves perched on the nearest sofa as we let the warm glow of the TV soothe us into the night with it's festive joy.

Merry Christmas one and all!

SATURDAY 23rd December

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The Rugrats Movie (1999) Channel 4 7:30am-9:00am (1 hour 30 minutes)

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