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As we all know, Witches really are a truly despicable breed! Disguising themselves as sweet old ladies, English Witches (being the worst) are only out for one thing...ridding the world of pesky, smelly kids!

For us, the very thought of a Witch instantly sends images from Roald Dahl's 1983 classic into our heads followed by shivers down our spines!

This true kids classic from one of the most-loved children's authors ever, The Witches is one of those reads that everyone has memories of, whether it had you looking for the telltale signs of a Witch for years after (gloves? wig? no toes?!), or looking at mice in a different way, this tale is always one that sticks in people's minds and for good reason!

Inspired by a classic quote from this childhood icon, our exclusive new The Witches T-Shirts are such a great way to show some Roald Dahl love and simply help spread some happy vibes wherever you go.

Sure to be a hit with fellow Dahl fans! Take a peep...

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Slap my knee and stamp my foot it's only the weekend!

Like the busy paper hatted waiter at an American style diner, let us be your hard working hero as we rush around, spinning plates, filling fizzy drinks to the brim and serve up yet even more cinematic greatness until you're fit to burst! Grab your bill and tip well as we you marvel in our classic 80s celluloid wonder.

Have a happy retro weekend!

SATURDAY 22nd MARCH

The Addams Family (1991) Film4 1:00 pm-2:55 pm (1 hour 55 minutes)

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That's right folks today is the big day!

Yep World Book Day is once again here for the 17th year and is looking bigger and better than ever with some amazing initiatives and ideas to get as many people reading and loving book including some total classics.

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So what's World Book Day you ask?

World Book Day is a celebration! It’s a celebration of authors, illustrators, books and (most importantly) it’s a celebration of reading. In fact, it’s the biggest celebration of its kind, designated by UNESCO as a worldwide effort, and marked in over 100 countries all over the world. Wowzers!

The main aim of World Book Day in the UK and Ireland is to encourage kids all over to explore the pleasures of books and reading by providing them with the opportunity to have a book of their own by sending schools packs of Book Tokens.

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Hi Roald Dahl fans! We've got such a big treat for you lovely lot this week. Yes we've teamed up with the truly amazing people of the Roald Dahl Literary Estate to create one of our biggest and best competitions to date!

As huuuge Roald Dahl fans, we simply had to launch our very own range of Roald Dahl T-Shirts which have gone down a storm. To say a big thank you to everyone and to help inspire people to re-live the childhood classics, we'd like to invite you all to take part in our amazing giveaway.....

The Prize

Possibly our best prizes... EVER! We're giving just one oh so lucky winner a huge collection of Roald Dahl prizes including a complete hardback book set, three exclusive Roald Dahl T-Shirts of their choice, AND a family ticket for the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre in Roald Dahl’s hometown of Great Missenden! Amazing or what!?

Included in these prizes are.....

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Zippidy Doo Da! It has to be a bank holiday bonanza!

As waves rhythmically crash against rocks on a beach, let us be your tiny but eager archaeologist, equipped with a bright red bucket and spade as we excitedly build for you a castle of mega cinematic greatness surrounded by a mote of celluloid wonder so we can proudly raise our flag of retro movie awesomeness.

Have a happy retro weekend :-)

SATURDAY 25th MAY

Space Camp (1986)Watch 12:55pm-3:05pm (2 hours 10 minutes)

Six high-school students at a summer academy for would-be astronauts find themselves fighting for survival after being accidentally launched into orbit, and individually have to draw on their own particular talents as oxygen levels start to drop. Children's sci-fi adventure, starring Kate Capshaw, Tom Skerritt, Lea Thompson, Joaquin Phoenix and Tate Donovan.

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Salvador Dali's moustache! it's the weekend hooray!

Like a troupe of excited chimpanzees making faces while merrily playing on tyre swings waiting for bananas let us be your happy little zoo keeper as we bring to you a bucket full cinematic retro juicy pleasure.

Have a happy retro weekend :-)

SATURDAY 10th NOVEMBER

Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) ITV1 London 2:45pm-5:20pm (2 hours 35 minutes)

The rebel heroes set out to rescue Han Solo from the clutches of alien gangster Jabba the Hutt before preparing for a decisive attack on the evil Empire. Meanwhile, Luke Skywalker faces a more personal battle in a final confrontation with Darth Vader that leads him to the inner sanctum of the Emperor himself. Conclusion of the sci-fi saga, starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.

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