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*ring ring* *ring ring* *clunk* "Oh hi, this is the UK speaking. Is that the weather there? Great! We're just calling to let you know it's now June. You don't seem to have been told yet!"

With another wet and windy weekend ahead, it's lucky we're here again with another retro movie packed few days! Pop the kettle on, sit back and enjoy!

SATURDAY 15th June

Stuart Little (1999) E4 1:05pm-2:45pm

A family adopts a young mouse, but their jealous pet cat hatches a plot to get rid of him. Comedy adventure, starring Geena Davis and Hugh Laurie, with the voice of Michael J Fox.

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Blinky, Pinky, Inky and Clyde! Another retro movie weekend is here so soon! Just like our hero Pac-Man, we're about to get all kinds of busy chasing some of the top retro movies around this weekend ready to eat them up.

Will you join us?

SATURDAY 8th June

Coneheads (1993) Film4 11:00am-12:40pm

An alien couple and their daughter crash-land on Earth and try to blend into suburban society. Comedy, starring Dan Aykroyd and Jane Curtin.

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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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Another retro movie weekend is here! Flying through the weeks like a space ship rushing into space, we're here with another little look at some of the top classic films hitting the small screen. Strap in and get ready for blast off as we begin our final countdown and take off into a whole new world of romance, action and adventure. Enjoy!

SATURDAY 6th October

You've Got Mail (1998) ITV 2 1:20pm-3:40pm

Two rivals in the bookshop business fall in love over the internet, unaware they know and dislike each other in the real world. While things remain frosty in person, the pair's anonymous online relationship continues to blossom. Romantic comedy, starring Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Greg Kinnear, Parker Posey and Dabney Coleman.

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Shimmy, shimmy, clap, jazzhands! Dancing its way into your weekend is another instalment of our infamous Retro Movie Rundown! Packed with more classic films than we know what do to with. Sit back and enjoy some of your faves... for free!

SATURDAY 29th September

First Knight (1995) Sony Movie Channel 11:25am-2:10pm

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.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) ITV 5:55pm-8:35pm

Adolescent wizard Harry is unexpectedly chosen to represent Hogwarts School in a prestigious magical tournament, despite being legally too young to enter. Along with charming sixth-year student Cedric Diggory, Harry takes on the champions of two other magical academies visiting the school, facing deadly monsters in a series of death-defying challenges. Meanwhile, the followers of the dreaded Lord Voldemort plot to restore their master to the land of the living. The fourth instalment of the fantasy saga, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Michael Gambon, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Brendan Gleeson and Robert Pattinson.

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*Checks watch* "Wait, what? *checks watch again* "It's time for another retro movie rundown already?!"

You betcha! Coming packed with more retro movie goodness that will ease you through another weekend in style, we've picked out some of our favourite classic flicks hitting the small screen. Sit back, relax and reminisce!

SATURDAY 8th September

Beethoven's 2nd (1993) Sony Movie Channel 12:40pm-2:30pm

The slobbering St Bernard is now grown up and in love with his beautiful sweetheart Missy. Together they bring a litter of puppies into the world - but have to go on the defensive when Missy's owner, the evil Regina, sets out to steal them for herself. Comedy sequel, starring Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt, Chris Penn, Nicholle Tom and Christopher Castle.

Wild Wild West (1999) 5STAR 3:45pm-5:50pm

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