What’s On Talking Pictures TV
Today Wednesday 4 January 2023
A full run down of everything airing on Talking Pictures TV
today.
06:00
The Detectives
S01E22
Crime drama, starring Robert Taylor
06:30
Traveller’s Joy
Comedy, starring Googie Withers
1951 – Comedy
A divorced British couple join forces in an attempt to con rich guests at their Scandinavian hotel into providing the cash for their fare home. Comedy, starring Googie Withers, John McCallum, Yolande Donlan and Maurice Denham
08:20
The Perfect Woman
Sci-fi comedy, starring Barry Gordon
1981 – Science Fiction, Comedy
An alien king sends two of his most loyal subjects to Earth to find him the perfect queen to help him rule his kingdom. Sci-fi comedy, starring Barry Gordon and Peter Kastner
10:00
The Onedin Line
S01E01
The seafarer vows to get his own ship at any cost
Liverpool docks in 1860 finds seasoned seafarer James Onedin considering entering a loveless marriage after vowing to get his own ship from her drunken father. He gets no help from his sister and her husband – who own a rival shipping company. Starring Peter Gilmore, Anne Stallybrass and Howard Lang
11:00
The Calendar
Drama, starring Greta Gynt
1948 – Drama
12:35
And the Same to You
Comedy, with Brian Rix and Tommy Cooper
1960 – Comedy
14:00
Upstairs, Downstairs
S02E11
Elizabeth embarks on an affair
Elizabeth embarks upon an affair with influential Armenian Julius Karekin, who buys her a hat shop – but his former mistress seems intent on causing mischief. Donald Burton guest stars, with Nicola Pagett, Gordon Jackson and Jean Marsh
15:10
Tulsa
Drama, starring Susan Hayward
1949 – Drama
A cattle magnate’s ambitious daughter alienates her friends with her single-minded pursuit of wealth as she attempts to fend off the unwanted attentions of greedy oil barons intent on stealing her land. Drama, starring Susan Hayward, Robert Preston, Pedro Armendariz and Lloyd Gough
16:55
Saddle Up
Introduction to Adventures in Silverado
17:00
Adventures in Silverado
Western, starring William Bishop
1948 – Western
18:30
Saddle Up
Preview of next week’s films
18:35
Black Saddle
S01E02
A family argument has fatal consequences
19:05
Capital Visit a School Journey in 1955
A party of schoolchildren spend three days in London
19:30
Time to Remember
During 1921, national newspapers struggle to find a story
20:00
Gideon’s Way
S01E02
A bombing takes place at the home of a fascist leader
21:00
Calling the Shots
Feature-length version of the two-part thriller, starring Lynn Redgrave
23:25
Magic
Psychological horror, starring Anthony Hopkins
1978 – Drama, Horror, Thriller
An unstable ventriloquist falls under the influence of his dummy. Seeking solace in a remote resort run by an old flame, he finds his feelings for her returning – and his mental state deteriorating. Richard Attenborough’s psychological horror based on William Goldman’s novel, starring Anthony Hopkins, Ann-Margret and Burgess Meredith
01:35
Dance with a Stranger
Fact-based drama, starring Miranda Richardson
1985 – Crime, Drama
Fact-based drama about former prostitute Ruth Ellis, who embarks on a passionate affair with a racing driver. When he announces he’s to marry someone else, she is driven to despair and resorts to murderous measures. But her actions make her the last woman to be hanged in Britain. Drama, starring Miranda Richardson, Rupert Everett, Stratford Johns and Ian Holm
03:30
Beat Girl
Drama, starring Gillian Hills
1960 – Drama
A teenager discovers her hated new stepmother was once a dancer in a strip club, and gets a job there, hoping to dig up some dirt – but soon has to contend with the unwanted advances of the sleazy owner, who ends up forcing her to help conceal a murder. Drama, starring Gillian Hills and Christopher Lee
