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Swooping on in to save the day! It's another retro movie rundown!

Kicking the freshly cut grass as we walk through a field, we'll breathe in the fresh air and take a moment to gaze at the vast expanse before us as we climb our way to ramblers glory. Finishing with a hot cuppa as we reach the summit, we'll take time to kick back and relax before capturing our moment on celluloid wonder.

SATURDAY 17th MARCH

Casper (1995) Channel 4 1:25pm-3:20pm (1 hour 55 minutes)

A paranormal expert moves into a haunted house where his daughter befriends the amiable ghost of a young boy - but things start to go awry when three smelly spooks and two dastardly crooks try to chase the new residents away. Family comedy, starring Christina Ricci, Bill Pullman, Eric Idle, Cathy Moriarty and featuring the voice of Malachi Pearson.

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Stop right there! In case you somehow, miraculously and strangely missed it... it's the weekend! this means one thing... time to kick back, relax and enjoy our top movie picks hitting the small screen with our latest Retro Movie Rundown!

SATURDAY 10th MARCH

It Could Happen to You (1994) Sony Movie Channel 9:10am-11:15am

A cop is unable to tip a waitress, but instead promises to split the proceeds with her if he wins the lottery. However, his elation when he actually bags the jackpot quickly fades when his furious wife makes it plain she does not want him to honour the pledge. Romantic comedy, starring Nicolas Cage, Bridget Fonda, Rosie Perez and Isaac Hayes.

Picture Perfect (1997) Film4 1:00pm-3:05pm (2 hours 5 minutes)

An ambitious executive hires a man to pose as her fiance to give her a stable image at work and attract a colleague who is only tempted by unavailable women. However, her fantasy life soon spirals out of control, leaving her unable to tell the difference between fact and fiction. Romantic comedy, with Jennifer Aniston, Jay Mohr, Kevin Bacon, Olympia Dukakis and Illeana Douglas.

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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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Hello weekend...I've been expecting you.

If you didn't use your best Bond villain voice whilst reading that intro, what are you even doing here? It's the weekend. Kick off those shoes, dive head first into your slippers and watch some pretty fantastic TV. Pop the kettle on love.

SATURDAY 24th February

Look Who's Talking Too (1990) Sony Movie Channel 9:00am-10:40am (1 hour, 40 minutes)

Mischievous toddler Mikey is joined by his baby sister Julie and sibling rivalry inevitably erupts! While their parents have problems of their own to deal with, in the shape of the kids' good-for-nothing uncle. Comedy sequel, starring John Travolta and Kirstie Alley, with the voices of Bruce Willis and Rosanne Barr. An awesome one for all the family!

The Hound of Baskervilles (1983) True Movies 11:00am-1:00pm (2 hours) Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson set out to protect the last remaining member of the aristocratic Baskerville family, who believes he is being persecuted by a monstrous spectral hound roaming the bleak Devon moors. Adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's mystery thriller, starring Ian Richardson, Donald Churchill, Denholm Elliott, Martin Shaw and Brian Blessed. Sign us up!

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Ice Ice Baby!

Slipping and sliding our way into TruffleTowers, we battle the cold and ice as we forge a path as we grit our teeth to defeat the elements. Will we make it? Only time and hope will tell.

SATURDAY 17th February

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Brewster's Millions (1985) Sony Movie Channel 9:10am-11:25am

A baseball player is stunned to learn he has come into a massive inheritance. Unfortunately, there is one condition - he must somehow find a way to spend $30million in just one month, or he will lose the lot. Meanwhile, two scheming lawyers, who stand to get the money if he fails, are determined to sabotage his efforts. Comedy, starring Richard Pryor, John Candy, Lonette McKee and Jerry Orbach.

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What's that coming over the hill? Is it dangerous? Is it spectacular? Is it going to change our lives forever? Welll... YES as it's this weeks retro movie rundown!

With the sounds of arcade machines ringing all around us, we find ourselves gazing down the 60 feet long glassy wood lane towards our ten, nervous pins standing tall. Selecting our ball of choice which has the perfect weight and grip size, we take aim and begin our swift but perfectly calculated throw before sending our ball hurling towards our victims.

SATURDAY 10th February

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Look Who's Talking (1989) 5STAR 11:25am-1:30pm

Pregnant Mollie is dumped by her boyfriend, and sets out after the baby's birth to find a surrogate father for her infant son Mikey, who comments on proceedings through a wisecracking inner monologue. Mikey is confident the cab driver who helped deliver him is the perfect man for the job - but his mother is less than convinced. Comedy, with John Travolta, Kirstie Alley and the voice of Bruce Willis.

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