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Red sky at night! The time has come to once again stick our hand into the tombola of film goodness and see what we can pick out. You just never know what random things you will end up which perfectly sums up this week's picks! Take a look and enjoy.

SATURDAY 1st February

Alice in Wonderland (2010) Channel 5 12:25pm-2:35pm

A 19-year-old Alice returns to the magical land, having forgotten her previous adventures. She finds the tyrannical Red Queen has begun a reign of terror that can only be ended by slaying the monstrous Jabberwocky - a task she is seemingly destined to attempt. Tim Burton's fantasy adventure based on Lewis Carroll's novels, starring Mia Wasikowska, Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter and Anne Hathaway.

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Shrek (2001) ITV2 4:30pm-6:20pm

Anti-social ogre Shrek resolves to stop an evil ruler from banishing fairy-tale characters to his swampland home. However, the reluctant hero ends up forced to rescue the beautiful Princess Fiona from a castle guarded by a dragon, aided only by a wisecracking donkey. Animated comedy, with the voices of Mike Myers, John Lithgow, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy and Vincent Cassel.

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As a wise man from Slade once said... IT'S CHRIIISTMAAAS!

We'll folks, we've pretty much made it and no doubt you will have already started on some form of festivities (we sure have!).

Helping this year to be a merry as ever, we're back again with another movie rundown to keep you on top of some of our top classic films beaming their way into your homes. Sit back, relax and Merry Christmas.

Christmas Eve

Dr Dolittle (1998) E4 10:20am-12:00pm

A doctor is stunned to discover he can talk to animals, and it is not long before his home and surgery are taken over by an assortment of ailing creatures in need of help. However, when the medic's odd behaviour attracts his colleagues' attention, he is forced to rely on his new-found furry friends to save him from the asylum. Comedy, starring Eddie Murphy, Ossie Davis and Oliver Platt.

Small Soldiers (1998) Channel 4 11:05am-1:10pm

A hi-tech computer chip has a bizarre effect on a squad of toy soldiers, causing mayhem for their owner as the miniature marauders engage in a series of scaled-down skirmishes. Children's adventure mixing live-action and computer animation, starring Kirsten Dunst, Denis Leary and Gregory Smith, with the voices of Tommy Lee Jones, Frank Langella, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Christina Ricci.

How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) ITV 12:40pm-2:40pm

A little girl residing in the Christmas-obsessed town of Whoville becomes fascinated with a grouchy creature living in the mountains. But her efforts to make him part of their celebrations leave him more bitter than ever, and he resolves to ruin the festive season. Fantasy comedy, based on Dr Seuss's children's book, with Jim Carrey, Taylor Momsen, Jeffrey Tambor and Molly Shannon. Anthony Hopkins narrates.

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Tent, check! Sleeping bag, check! sense of adventure, double check!

Heading off into the wild, we find ourselves faced with untold fun, adventure and good times. Just like a weekend of retro movie goodness, it's time to buckle up and run head-first into whatever these classic tales will bring us. Let's go!

SATURDAY 22nd June

Willow (1988) Film4 12:55pm-3:25pm

A farmer who dreams of being a wizard is charged with protecting a baby destined to bring about the downfall of an evil queen. Fantasy adventure, with Warwick Davis and Val Kilmer.

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Screaming out like a wild beast in a dense dark forest, we're back with another retro movie rundown which is shouting out our top movie picks for all to hear! Are you ready for action? Drama? Or maybe some good belly-laughs along the way? We've got you sorted!

SATURDAY 13th April

Back to the Future Part II (1989) Film4 12:50pm-3:00pm

Time-travelling teenager Marty McFly travels to the 21st century, where he has to save his children from a terrible fate. However, this proves to have unforeseen consequences when the future version of arch enemy Biff sees a chance to rewrite history for his own benefit, leaving Marty stuck in a twisted parallel universe. Sci-fi comedy sequel, starring Michael J Fox and Christopher Lloyd.

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Alllllllrighty then! Flapping it's way into your life like a Parrot coming into rest on your shoulder, another weekend packed with top retro films is here! Oooozing with classic characters and timeless jokes and plots you simply couldn't imagine you movie going lives without, tune in to some of these little gems on the small screen. Enjoy!

SATURDAY 9th February

Stuart Little (1999) Film4 11:00am-12:40pm

An American couple decides 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.

Getting Even with Dad (1994) Channel 5 11:35am-1:45pm

Spoilt child Timmy goes to live with his outwardly respectable father but realises he is a small-time thief planning his latest robbery. Timmy sets out to reform his dad, and in the meantime manages to fix him up with an attractive undercover cop - leading to much confusion. Family comedy, starring Macaulay Culkin, Ted Danson, Glenne Headly and Hector Elizondo.

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It's the big one peeps! Our Christmas Retro Movie Rundown has crached it's way onto your roof and is here to spread some Christmas joy in the form or some of the best retro movies ever made!

Grab yourself a mince pie, a glass of something naughty and settle in to watch some of our top picks hitting the small screen. Merry Christmas peeps!

SATURDAY 22nd December

Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) ITV3 10:55am-1:00pm

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.

Flight of the Navigator (1986) Film4 12:45pm-2:30pm

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