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Seems there's some good films to slump into the sofa for over the festive period. Here's what I've seen after a quick scan of the Radio Times. What you got to add?

23/12 C4 11pm - In Bruges
24/12 BBC2 9:10am - The Nightmare Before Christmas*
24/12 C4 11am- The Muppet Christmas Carol*
26/12 ITV1 11:15pm - Atonement
29/12 BBC2 6:45 pm - Dad's Army
30/12 BBC2 10pm - Moon
30/12 BBC2 11:30pm - Blade Runner
31/12 Film 4 11:10pm - Sexy Beast
1/1 C5 5:40pm - The Dam Busters

*these are a bit of a Christmas tradition in the Feet household, so that's why they're on the list


 
Posted : 15/12/2012 7:29 pm
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Elf?


 
Posted : 15/12/2012 7:34 pm
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Not strictly a film, but looking forward to Room on the Broom and the follow up to The Snowman.


 
Posted : 15/12/2012 7:36 pm
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If "It's a wonderful life" isn't on, buy it anyway.

It's always Christmas in Bedford Falls....


 
Posted : 15/12/2012 7:37 pm
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Good choices OP.

I hope there are more!


 
Posted : 15/12/2012 7:39 pm
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I can safely say there's nowt on that I would go out of my way to watch !


 
Posted : 15/12/2012 7:40 pm
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If 'A Christmas Story' is on I'll be watching it


 
Posted : 15/12/2012 7:41 pm
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I can safely say there's nowt on that I would go out of my way to watch !

What, even Sexy beast? You have made me feel dirty, now all the Persil in the world...


 
Posted : 15/12/2012 7:47 pm
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Nightmare Before Christmas will definitely be on in the Mule household also, at some point in the festive period.


 
Posted : 15/12/2012 7:53 pm
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Muppets !! Yey!!

Phinius & Ferb don't forget, Disney XD.


 
Posted : 15/12/2012 7:57 pm
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If "It's a wonderful life" isn't on, buy it anyway.

It's always Christmas in Bedford Falls....

+1, the girls bought me a copy, so it goes on after the Queens Speech and if there's a Sinbad film on in the morning then that's Christmas heaven.


 
Posted : 15/12/2012 8:03 pm
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Good call cheesy, cheers


 
Posted : 15/12/2012 8:04 pm
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Blade Runner? Yes! That'll be a keeper on the Freeview+ box.


 
Posted : 15/12/2012 8:20 pm
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Aaaaaah, In Bruges - wicked!


 
Posted : 15/12/2012 8:24 pm
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Feels like I've been waiting about a hundred years for Brigadoon to be shown, when's that due on again? 8)


 
Posted : 15/12/2012 8:30 pm
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Surely Jason & The Argonauts will appear at some point.


 
Posted : 15/12/2012 8:36 pm
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Sinbad
Jason and the Argonauts
Clash of the Titans
Fiddler on the Roof
Sound of Music

Perfect Christmas viewing!


 
Posted : 15/12/2012 8:43 pm
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In Bruges will be watched.


 
Posted : 15/12/2012 9:10 pm
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It's a wonderful life is being shown at the Riverside Studios in Hammersmith before Christmas if anyone is in London and wants to see it on a big screen.


 
Posted : 15/12/2012 9:41 pm
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will be watching something online instead...
... but In Bruges is highly reccomended 😀


 
Posted : 15/12/2012 10:26 pm
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In Bruges is good. Particularly if you've visited


 
Posted : 15/12/2012 10:30 pm
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mefty - that'd be amazing and I'd be up for that if I still lived in That London. Fact is, between all yer mates DVD's and bittorrets and what haveyou, tv listings are a bit old hat. I still like a bit of CSI though and The "V" mini series that I was into in the 80's is on at 1am everyday now. Kind of crap but kind of cool.Organising time around tv listings is a very old fashioned way of doing xmas I reckon. I watch bladerunner too much anyway, but a bit of muppets wouldn't go amiss.

Do you reckon in 20-30 yrs xmastime people will be going, oh that bloody Toy Story is on again, how many times have I seen that cheesy stuff and the graphics and special fx are rubbish! same old same old.


 
Posted : 15/12/2012 10:40 pm
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Saw It's a Wonderful Life on the big screen on the south bank a few years back.
Superb.


 
Posted : 15/12/2012 10:43 pm
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When is Die Hard on?


 
Posted : 16/12/2012 3:43 am
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Muppets Christmas Carol is the standout film in the OP's list.

Anyone else flipping hate [i]It's A Wonderful Life[/i]? I understand this is my problem as many of those whose opinions I respect when it comes to cinema say its one of the greatest movies of all time. I just can't stand James Stewart's voice throughout the movie.


 
Posted : 16/12/2012 6:26 am
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Morning, DD. You on the early feed, too? 😉

IAWL is a joy. You're just wrong! :-).


 
Posted : 16/12/2012 6:39 am
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Really must watch Its a Wonderful Life to see what the fuss is about....


 
Posted : 16/12/2012 8:19 am
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Uncle buck
Home alone
Elf


 
Posted : 16/12/2012 8:29 am
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He is wrong flashy, and once he watches it through new parent eyes, he will being tears ...Zuzu's petals. 🙂


 
Posted : 16/12/2012 8:34 am
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Morning, DD. You on the early feed, too?
IAWL is a joy. You're just wrong! :-).

More like the early morning sort stuff out while chef does the feeding. 🙂

Yes, I know I'm wrong. I'm just looking for solidarity with others who want to come out.

EDIT: ok. I'll give it another try this Christmas then. 😛


 
Posted : 16/12/2012 8:41 am
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Sun 30 - Deliverance & Taxi Driver
All 3 Girl With the Dragon Tattoo films are on starting boxing day. Not seen em, but should be worth a watch.


 
Posted : 16/12/2012 9:51 pm
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So nothing decent on Christmas day then?


 
Posted : 16/12/2012 9:54 pm
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When is Die Hard on?

Right now, on Film 4


 
Posted : 16/12/2012 9:55 pm
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[i]When is Die Hard on?[/i]

Well mine died last night after too much Bacardi.
I watched 'Elf' beforehand & PMSL.

'Call me an elf once more'!

'He's an angry elf' Excellent!


 
Posted : 16/12/2012 9:55 pm
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It's a Wonderful Life is not for everyone - certainly not me.

Dragon Tattoo neither.


 
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When is Die Hard on?

Well mine died last night after too much Bacardi

The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.


 
Posted : 16/12/2012 9:57 pm
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[i]The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.[/i]

I was far too willing drink the spirit in the 1st place!

Hic!


 
Posted : 16/12/2012 10:10 pm

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