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The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 452
Have you got your gifting on yet? If no, panic not! We've got plenty of goodies just waiting to be picked up and we're adding even more every day. We've got you back this year.
SATURDAY 20th November
Stand By Me (1986) 5STAR 1:25pm-3:05pm
Four 12-year-old best friends embark on a life-changing adventure in the Oregon wilderness in search of a missing teenager's body, unaware of the trials and triumphs that await them. Rob Reiner's 1950s-set coming-of-age drama, based on a novella by Stephen King, starring River Phoenix, Wil Wheaton, Jerry O'Connell, Corey Feldman, Kiefer Sutherland and Richard Dreyfuss.
Bean (1997) ITV2 1:25pm-3:10pm
The hapless fool is employed as a security guard for a British art gallery and is sent to Los Angeles to bring back a famous painting. Unfortunately, he finds himself mistaken for a renowned art professor and invited to make an important presentation. Mel Smith's British comedy, starring Rowan Atkinson, Burt Reynolds, Peter MacNicol, John Mills, Peter Capaldi and June Brown.
The Sea Wolves (1980) ITV4 2:00pm-4:25pm
The German Navy use three Goa-based vessels to attack Allied shipping, and their British counterparts cannot retaliate as they are moored in neutral waters. A group of retired officers living in India unofficially returns to duty to deal with the threat. Fact-based Second World War adventure, starring Gregory Peck, Roger Moore, David Niven, Trevor Howard, Barbara Kellerman and Patrick Macnee.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 451
Is there any better way to kick back and unwind than with your favourite movies? If there is, we've yet to discover it! Enjoy some serious downtime with our top picks of classic flicks heading your way this weekend!
SATURDAY 13th November
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) 5STAR 9:20am-12:25pm
Eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts rescues an old car from the scrap heap, only to discover it has magical, gravity-defying powers. Meanwhile, Baron Bomburst, the blundering ruler of Vulgaria, will do anything to get his greedy hands on it. Children's musical adventure, based on the book by Ian Fleming, starring Dick Van Dyke, Lionel Jeffries, Sally Ann Howes, Gert Frobe, Benny Hill and James Robertson Justice.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) Channel 5 1:25pm-3:45pm
Penniless Charlie Bucket is one of five lucky children who find a golden ticket in a chocolate bar, winning a once-in-a-lifetime tour of eccentric recluse Willy Wonka's magical sweet company. Unfortunately, the other winners each face a grim fate when they start to misbehave. Tim Burton's children's fantasy, based on Roald Dahl's novel, starring Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore, Helena Bonham Carter, and Deep Roy playing all the Oompa Loompas.
Star Trek: First Contact (1996) Film4 2:35pm-4:45pm
Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the Enterprise face their deadliest enemies, the Borg, who travel back in time in an attempt to change Earth's history. The starship follows on a mission to foil their plan, but the vessel is taken over by members of the cyborg collective, leaving Picard consumed by a desire for revenge. Sci-fi adventure sequel, starring Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, James Cromwell and Alice Krige.
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By 'eck lad! Exclusive new Wallace and Gromit Clothing + GIVEAWAY!
Have we got a crackin' new collection for you this week!
Celebrating the 32nd anniversary of the iconic 1989 feature 'A Grand Day Out' and their very first appearance, we're so proud to bring you some exclusive new Wallace and Gromit T-Shirts!
Working with so many amazing brands is just the best thing ever and helps us spring out of bed every single day, although... not quite like Wallace does! Creating designs with Aardman and their iconic characters is a total 'pinch yourself' moment for us always and we can wait to share our new creations with you!
With some cool new designs hitting the site today and some old favourites being brought back to, take a look at our latest tee additions!
Talk about squad goals! Well... maybe Feathers can't always be trusted but we're sure he's good for a laugh sometimes!
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown – 450
It's spooky time! With our vampire teeth in, hair slicked back and cape flapping around behind us (we're totally making sure it's flapping!), we're ready for a weekend of fun, food and a whole lot of fright!
SATURDAY 30th October
Young Sherlock Holmes (1985) Film4 11:00am-1:15pm
The teenage detective and his future sidekick Watson meet for the first time at boarding school. The death of Holmes's mentor sets the youngsters on their first case, and they discover that former members of an archaeological survey team have died under suspicious circumstances - pointing to a sinister Egyptian cult using hallucinogenic poisons to kill its victims. Adventure, starring Nicholas Rowe, Alan Cox and Sophie Ward.
Flight of the Navigator (1986) Film4 1:15pm-3:00pm
A boy mysteriously disappears in 1978 and is found eight years later, having not aged a day. He escapes being experimented on by government scientists by taking off in a crashed alien spaceship. With the help of the robot pilot, he tries to find out what has happened to him and if he can get back home. Sci-fi adventure, starring Joey Cramer and Veronica Cartwright, with the voice of Paul Reubens.
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Our Top Star Wars Gifts For The Biggest Fans!
Your search is over! We're sure you've been searching what feels like the entire galaxy in search of the perfect Star Wars gifts for the superfan in your life but fear not weary traveller, these are the gifts you're looking for.
Packed with classic characters, fun twists, useful treats and a whole lot of geeky cool, our collection of Star Wars merchandise make for the ideal gifts for Star Wars fans.
To start your journey, we've picked out some of our favourite treats we know any fan of this iconic Star Wars saga will love...
An awesome game AND a cute toy? What's not to love!
the ideal game night in for any fan of these cult films, treat them to this Star Wars Don't Upset The Wookiee! Card Game and let the good times roll.
🦖 Calling all clever girls & guys... 🦕
Can you hear the deep tormenting thud? It's the sound of our exclusive new Jurassic Park clothing stomping its way onto our site and it's about to smash through your screens!
Getting to work with one of our all-time favourite movies is always a dream and we've gone all out 90s with our latest range of official Jurassic Park TShirts, sweaters and hoodies, all featuring your favourite characters and creatures.
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Just like life, we found a way to celebrate Jeff Goldblum AKA Dr. Ian Malcolm's birthday (which is today) in total style with this dino-mite new launch. Take a closer look...