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Our Top On-Screen Dads Ranked In Order of Awesomeness
Ohhh how we love a good on-screen dad! Always there to offer handy advice, keep spirits high and give us the occasional laugh.
With Father's Day juuuuust lurking around the corner and our Father's Day Gift Guide well and truly in full swing, we thought we would take some time to pick out some of our favourite on-screen dads and help celebrate some of the most iconic characters ever!
Check out our On-Screen Dads Ranked In Order of Awesomeness... enjoy!
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15. Sandy Cohen - The O.C
Too damn cool for school! Sandy has made a name for himself with with his working class upbringing, he's grounded, knows what hard work is and always willing to give solid advice. Proper dude.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown - 288!
Movie time! Love nothing more than kicking back and catching some of the most iconic films ever? Hells yeh, right?! We've got your back with our latest top picks of classic films (and some not so much) hitting the small screen this weekend. Take your pick and enjoy!
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SATURDAY 2nd June
Matilda (1996) Sony Movie Channel 9:10am-11:10am
A gifted youngster is packed off by her selfish parents to the prison-like Crunchem Hall School. Once there, she befriends a sweet-natured teacher who convinces her that not all grown-ups are bad - and urges her to use her special powers to turn the tables on the nasty headmistress. Fantasy comedy, adapted from the children's book by Roald Dahl, with Mara Wilson, Pam Ferris, Embeth Davidtz, Rhea Perlman and Danny DeVito, who also directed.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown - 287
Time for more movie goodness!! Switch on and tune into some of our top retro movie picks with your favourite snacks. Sit back, relax and enjoy!
SATURDAY 25th MAY
Hook (1991) Sony Movie Channel 10:10am-12:05pm (1 hour 55 minutes)
Peter Pan, who has finally grown up and is now a married lawyer with a family of his own, is whisked away by Tinkerbell to Neverland, where he must learn to fly again if he is to save his children from the clutches of Captain Hook. Steven Spielberg's fantasy adventure, with Robin Williams, Dustin Hoffman, Julia Roberts, Bob Hoskins and Maggie Smith.
My Girl (1991) 5STAR 10:45am-12:50pm
Cracking! Our Exclusive New Wallace and Gromit Collection Is Here!
By 'eck! It's finally here and looking so goood! Over the last few months (many months actually!), we've been working hard with the amazing people at Aardman Animations to bring you some all-new, all-exclusive and totally exciting new Wallace and Gromit merchandise!
Featuring the mighty duo, the criminal mastermind Feathers McGraw and dasterdly cyber-dog Preston, our ace new TShirts, Sweaters, Mugs and Tote Bags are now in stock and ready for you to snap up! Let's take a look...
Wash 'N' Go
Show some love for the favourite Aardman duo with the help of this Wallace & Gromit tshirt! Giving a cheeky nod to their window cleaning service, this t-shirt makes a fun addition to your wardrobe.
The Weekly Retro Movie Rundown 286
We're back! Time to tuck into some movie epicness and take a trip down memory lane with some of these total classic! Kettle on, feet up and enjoy!
SATURDAY 19th May
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.
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My Best Friend's Wedding (1997) Sony Movie Channel 5:45pm-8:00pm
A food critic realises she is in love with her best friend just as he announces he is going to marry another woman. Determined to have him to herself, she heads for the wedding with the intention of sabotaging the ceremony - but persuading the groom to give up on his bride-to-be proves harder than expected. Romantic comedy, starring Julia Roberts, Dermot Mulroney, Cameron Diaz and Rupert Everett.
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Praying to the weekend Gods, it seems they have provided us with some more days to kick back, relax and get stuck into some of our favourite classic retro movies. Packed with 90s nostalgic, let's get stuck into this weeks wholesome meal of movie goodness!
SATURDAY 12th May
Jumanji (1995) Sony Movie Channel 11:15am-1:25pm
A man who has been trapped inside a mysterious jungle board game for 26 years is eventually freed when two children start to play it. Unfortunately, he arrives with a rampaging horde of animals on his heels, leaving only one solution - to finish the game he started all those years ago. Fantasy adventure, starring Robin Williams, Kirsten Dunst and Bonnie Hunt.
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