West Herts Drivetime with Danny Smith

The Radio Verulam Film Guide: Friday 8th February 2019

2019-02-08T19:00:00.000+00:00

Films on TV! Get your films on TV! Simon picks his choice of films for your week of entertainment.

8th February 2019 – Films on TV

Friday
Blue Velvet (1986)
11.20pm – 1.45am
Film4

Saturday
Wyatt Earp (1994)
3.10pm –6.55pm
5Spike

Sunday
The Man who would be King (1975)
1.10pm – 3.35pm
BBC2

Monday
Good Kill (2014)
1.45am – 3.50am
Film4

Tuesday
Gallipoli (1981)
7.45pm – 10.00pm
Film4+1

Wednesday
Deepwater Horizon (2016)
9.00pm – 11.10pm
Film4

Thursday
Dirty Dancing (1987)
9.00pm – 11.10pm
5STAR

The Radio Verulam Film Guide: Friday 1st February 2019

2019-02-01T19:00:00.000+00:00

Simon kicks off February with a range of TV movies for you to enjoy on a cold night in.

1st February 2019 – Films on TV

Friday
Kick-Ass (2009)
9.00pm – 11.25pm
5STAR

Saturday
Skyfall (2012)
9.00pm –11.50pm
ITV2

Sunday
A Matter of Life and Death (1946)
1.50pm – 3.55pm
BBC2

Monday
Jason Bourne (2016)
9.00pm – 11.25pm
4seven

Tuesday
Anthropoid (2016)
9.00pm – 11.25pm
Film4

Wednesday
Fury (2014)
9.00pm – 11.40pm
5 Spike

Thursday
Twelve Years a Slave (2013)
9.00pm – 11.40pm
More4

The Radio Verulam Film Guide: Friday 25th January 2019

2019-01-25T19:00:00.000+00:00

Simon's choice of free-to-air TV movies for your entertainment!

Friday
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
9.00pm – 11.00pm
Talking Pictures TV

Saturday
The Diary of Anne Frank (1959)
11.45am –2.30pm
BBC2

Sunday
How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
4.35pm – 6.30pm
Channel 4

Monday
Don’t Breathe (2016)
9.00pm – 10.45pm
Film4

Tuesday
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)
10.00pm – 12.35pm
ITV4

Wednesday
Brotherhood (2016)
10.45pm – 12.55am
Film4

Thursday
Casino Royale (2006)
9.00pm – 11.45pm
ITV2

The Radio Verulam Film Guide: Friday 18th January 2019

2019-01-18T19:00:00.000+00:00

Simon thumbed through the TV guide to find his best choice for you of movies on free-to-air TV for this week, see what he has in store and have a listen to the podcast for more on box office movies, and new releases in the cinema!

Friday
Sexy Beast (2000)
10.55pm – 12.40am
Film4

Saturday
Rob Roy (1995)
9.00pm – 11.50pm
Sony Movie Channel

Sunday
Dr No (1962)
2.15pm – 4.30pm
ITV

Monday
Prince of Tides (1991)
9.00pm – 11.45pm
Paramount Movie Channel

Tuesday
In Bruges (2008)
11.15pm – 1.25am
Film4

Wednesday
Assault on Precinct 13 (1976)
10.45pm – 12.45am
Film4

Thursday
Unbroken (2014)
9.00pm – 11.45pm
More4

The Radio Verulam Film Guide: Friday 11th January 2019

2019-01-11T19:00:00.000+00:00

Simon is reinvigorated after the winter break and now brings you with much gusto his pick of free-to-air TV movies!!! Best wishes for 2019 from the Drivetime team.

11th January 2019 – Films on TV

Friday
Green Zone (2010)
11.40pm – 1.55am
ITV4

Saturday
Manchester by the Sea (2016)
9.45pm – 12.00am
BBC2

Sunday
Finding Nemo (2003)
3.40pm – 5.45pm
ITV

Monday
No Way Out (1986)
9.00pm – 11.10pm
True Movies

Tuesday
Belle (2013)
7.55pm – 10.00pm
Film4+1

Wednesday
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2015)
7.35pm – 10.00pm
Film4+1

Thursday
Dodgeball: a True Underdog Story (2004)
9.00pm – 10.55pm
Film4

The Radio Verulam Film Guide: 21st December 2018

2018-12-21T19:00:00.000+00:00

Simon Carver joined us in the studio for our final Film Guide for 2018. Here is his choice of films on free-to-air TV for the forthcoming week:

Friday
Educating Rita
10.45pm – 1.00am
Paramount Network

Saturday
Mamma Mia!
6.50pm – 9.00pm
ITVBe

Sunday
Far from the Madding Crowd (2015)
10.00pm – 11.55pm
BBC2

Christmas Eve
Furious 7
9.00pm – 11.45pm
ITV2

Christmas Day
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
3.10pm – 6.05pm
Channel 5

Boxing Day
The Lego Movie
4.55pm – 7.00pm
ITV2

Thursday
Skyfall
8.00pm – 10.40pm
ITV

Friday
Eddie the Eagle
8.00pm – 10.00pm
Channel 4

Hot Topics: 18th December 2018

2018-12-21T15:41:00.001+00:00

This week Danny and Ian covered the following items, Loss of mobile phone data, Xmas and recycling, and The Xmas Grinch at a school in Nebraska.

The Radio Verulam Film Guide: Friday 14th December 2018

2018-12-14T19:00:00.000+00:00

Simon picks his choice of free-to-air movies in the run up to Christmas, with a smattering of Xmas movies but with some other genres in there for those already worn out by Xmas hype.

Week of 14th December 2018 – Films on TV

Friday
Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001)

9.00pm – 11.05pm
ITVBe

Saturday
Battle of Britain (1969)
4.00pm – 6.40pm
ITV4

Sunday
Elf (2003)
6.00pm – 8.00pm
ITV

Monday
The Grinch (2000)
6.55pm – 9.00pm
ITV2

Tuesday
The Madness of George (1995)
7.50pm – 10.00pm
Film4+1

Wednesday
A Single Man (2009)
9.00pm – 11.15pm
Sony Movie Channel

Thursday
Jaws (1975)
9.00pm – 11.40pm
ITV4

Hot Topics 11th December 2018

2018-12-11T18:25:00.000+00:00

This week the ever popular[?] Hot Topics covered advertising standards complaints, Xmas Songs, Techie forecast for 2019 and Secret Santa gifts.

The Radio Verulam Film Guide: Friday 7th December 2018

2018-12-07T19:00:00.000+00:00

7th December 2018 – Films on TV

Simon picks his choice of movies on free-to-air TV:

Friday
Super 8 (2011)
7.45pm – 10.00pm
Film4+1

Saturday
Arthur Christmas (2011)
4.40pm – 6.35pm
Channel 4

Casino (1995)
10.00pm – 1.50am
Dave

Sunday
The Edge of Tomorrow (2014)
9.00pm – 11.35pm
Channel 5

Tuesday
Suffragette (2015)
7.50pm – 10.00pm
Film4+1

Wednesday
Love Actually (2003)
9.00pm – 11.45pm
ITV2

Thursday
Déjà Vu (2006)
9.00pm – 11.30pm
Sony Movie Channel

Hot Topics 4th December 2018

2018-12-04T18:30:00.000+00:00

This week Danny and Ian covered - Gift Cards, An Ode To Kevin The Carrot, Must have Xmas toys 2018 and Superstitions.

The Radio Verulam Film Guide 30th November 2018

2018-11-30T22:18:00.000+00:00

Here are Simon's choice of films on free-to-air TV for the forthcoming week:

Friday
Changeling
11.05pm – 1.50am
ITV3

Saturday
Hail Caesar!
11.35pm – 1.25am
Channel 4

Sunday
The Incredibles
5.25pm – 7.35pm
Channel 4

Monday
The Rainmaker
10.05pm – 11.45pm
Paramount Network

Tuesday
Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
12.00am – 2.10am
Talking Pictures

Wednesday
The Blind Side
10.00pm – 12.40am
5STAR

Thursday
The Usual Suspects
10.00pm – 12.15am
ITV4

Hot Topics 27th November 2018

2018-11-29T14:34:00.002+00:00

This week Danny & Ian waffled about Sustainable shopping, edible insects, the Millennium Bug and the value of memorabilia

The Radio Verulam Film Guide: Friday 23th November 2018

2018-11-23T19:00:00.000+00:00

23rd November 2018 – Films on free-to-air TV

Simon's top picks of movies to see this week on your (small) silver screen.

Friday
Air Force One (1997)
10.00pm – 12.25am
Channel 5

Saturday
Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
5.05pm – 7.00pm
Film4

Sunday
The Jewel of the Nile (1985)
2.45pm – 4.35pm
Film4

Monday
Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
7.35pm – 9.50pm
Film4+1

Tuesday
The Martian (2015)
9.00pm – 11.50pm
Film4

Wednesday
Star Trek into Darkness (2013)
9.00pm – 11.35pm
Film4

Thursday
The Black Swan (1942)
5.00pm – 6.45pm
Film4

Hot Topics 20th November 2018

2018-11-21T18:59:00.001+00:00

Danny & Ian covered the following subjects, Xmas 100 years ago, peanuts in dynamite, and Kangaroos can't moonwalk!

The Radio Verulam Film Guide: Friday 16th November 2018

2018-11-16T19:00:00.000+00:00

Simon delivered his 'free-to-air' TV films for you this week with his usual enthusiasm - enjoy! :)

TV Films 16th November 2018

Friday
Notting Hill (1999)
9.00pm – 11.45pm
ITVBe

Saturday
The Bodyguard (1992)
9.00pm – 11.40pm
5STAR

Sunday
Cocoon (1985)
2.35pm – 4.50pm
Film4

Monday
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
10.45pm – 12.50am
BBC1

Tuesday
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
9.00pm – 12.10am
Sony Movie Channel

Wednesday
Tootsie (1982)
7.40pm – 10.00pm
Film4+1

Thursday
Parkland (2013)
9.00pm – 10.50pm
Film4

Harry's Sleeve Notes: 'Back in Black' by @acdc

2018-11-15T18:27:00.000+00:00

This week Harry and Danny talked about tracks from the classic rock album 'Back in Black' by the Australian rock band AC/DC.

The tracks:
-Hell's Bells
-Back in Black
-You Shook Me All Night Long
-Rock 'n' Roll Ain't Noise Pollution

Hot Topics: 13th November 2018

2018-11-13T18:30:00.000+00:00

This week on Hot Topics Danny and Ian discussed fascinating facts about 5th November and Bonfire night, Commonly-used phrases and their origins, and Pencils and their sad demise!

The Radio Verulam Film Guide: Friday 9th November 2018

2018-11-09T19:00:00.000+00:00

Simon has scanned the tele guides and picked an irresistible "stay in with a bucket of popcorn" week of free-to-air TV movies for your enjoyment.

Friday
Pulp Fiction (1994)
10.00pm – 1.10am
5STAR

Saturday
Bridge of Spies (2015)
9.00pm – 11.45pm
Film4

Sunday
They Shall Not Grow Old (2018)
9.30pm – 11.05pm
BBC2

Monday
Heal the Living (2016)
11.25pm – 1.30am
Film4

Tuesday
Goodfellas (1990)
10.05pm – 1.00am
ITV4

Wednesday
45 Years (2015)
9.00pm – 10.55pm
Film4

Thursday
Warrior (2011)
9.00pm – 11.45pm
Film4

Harry's Sleeve Notes: X by @edsheeran

2018-11-08T18:25:00.000+00:00

This week Harry and Danny chatted about Ed Sheeran's album 'X', which was released in 2014 and received worldwide acclaim.

The tracks:
-One
-Sing
-Thinking Out Loud
-I See Fire

Hot Topics 6th November 2018

2018-11-06T18:21:00.000+00:00

This week on Hot Topics of the show Danny and Ian discussed A Pizza-eating challenge, The World Conker Championships (won by a woman, Karen Holloway), a school which banned the use of bags, and Christmas on a Budget.

Harry's Sleeve Notes: The Hamilton Soundtrack by @Lin_Manuel

2018-11-01T18:30:00.000+00:00

This week Harry and Danny talked about the soundtrack from the smash hit musical 'Hamilton', written by Lin Manuel Miranda, who also starred as Alexander Hamilton, the title character.

The tracks:
1. You'll be Back
2. The Room where it Happens
3. Burn
4. The World Was Wide Enough

Hot Topics 30th October 2018

2018-10-30T18:30:00.000+00:00

This week on the stimulating Hot Topics bit of the show Danny and Ian discussed Messages In Bottles, Halloween (including which football teams wear orange and Black), World count your buttons day and WORLD CAPS LOCK DAY

Harry's Sleeve Notes: The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars by @DavidBowieReal

2018-10-27T13:55:00.001+01:00

This week Harry and Danny looked at the iconic album 'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars' by the late great David Bowie.

The tracks:
Moonage Daydream
Starman
Ziggy Stardust
Rock n Roll Suicide

The Radio Verulam Film Guide: Friday 26th October 2018

2018-10-26T19:00:00.000+01:00

Simon is extremely pleased to bring his suggestions of films on free-to-air TV for you this week:

Friday
Sunshine (2007)
9.00pm – 11.15pm
Sony Movie Channel

Saturday
Scream (1996)
10.20pm – 12.30am
Dave

Sunday
Deepwater Horizon (2016)
9.00pm – 11.00pm
Channel 4

Little Men (2016)
1.15am – 2.45am
Channel 4

Monday
Eye in the Sky (2015)
9.00pm – 11.05pm
Film4

Wednesday
Saw (2004)
9.00pm – 11.10pm
ITV4

Hot Topics 23rd October 2018

2018-10-23T18:30:00.000+01:00

Each week we will be including our Hot Topics feature from the daily show in our podcast.
This week Danny & Ian talked about "Too Early For Xmas", Playground toys and trends over the last 60 years.

The Radio Verulam Film Guide: Friday 19th October 2018

2018-10-19T19:00:00.000+01:00

Simon gives you his expert opinion on what movies are hitting your little silver screen this week:

Friday
RoboCop (1987)
9.00pm – 11.10pm
ITV4

Saturday
It should happen to you
4.05pm – 5.50pm
Talking Pictures (1954)

Sunday
While you were sleeping (1995)
4.40pm – 6.50pm
Sony Movie Channel

Monday
The Love Punch (2013)
9.00pm – 10.55pm
Paramount

Tuesday
Se7en (1995)
10.30pm – 1.50am
ITV4

Wednesday
The Fog (1980)
9.00pm – 10.45pm
Horror Channel

Thursday
Con Air (1997)
9.00pm – 11.25pm
Sony Movie Channel

Harry's Sleeve Notes: Melodrama by @lorde

2018-10-18T18:30:00.000+01:00

This week Harry and Danny talked about Lorde's 2017 studio album 'Melodrama'. This concept album explores the theme of solitude and follows the story of a house party.

The Tracks:
-Green Light
-Liability
-Writer in the Dark
-The Louvre

Hot Topics 16th October 2018

2018-10-16T18:00:00.000+01:00

Each week we will be including our Hot Topics feature from the daily show in our podcast.

This week Sam Rolfe, Margie Skinner and Danny talk invisible cars, lorry drivers having an offal day, kayakers fighting marine life, and how to get free pizza.

The Radio Verulam Film Guide: Friday 12th October 2018

2018-10-12T19:00:00.000+01:00

Simon dropped past the studio to unleash his wisdom and recommends the following films that are on free-to-air TV for your consumption:

Friday
Gosford Park (2001)
9.00pm – 11.45pm
Paramount

Saturday
The Winslow Boy (1999)
1.50pm – 3.30pm
BBC2

Sunday
Antz (1998)
1.30pm – 3.10pm
Channel 4

Selma (2014)
11.15pm – 1.15am
BBC2

Monday
Tower Block (2012)
10.00pm – 11.55pm
5STAR

Tuesday
The Ghost Writer (2010)
10.30pm – 1.10am
ITV4

Thursday
The Innocents (1961)
9.00pm – 11.00pm
Talking Pictures

Harry's Sleeve Notes: Both Sides Now by @JoniMitchellcom

2018-10-11T18:30:00.000+01:00

This week Harry and Danny discussed Joni Mitchell's 2000 concept album 'Both Sides Now', which combines Mitchell's original music with some classic jazz standards. This album charts the progress of a relationship from the start to the eventual demise.

The Tracks:
-You're my thrill
-A Case of You
-Stormy Weather
-Both Sides Now

Hot Topics 9th October 2018

2018-10-09T18:00:00.000+01:00

Each week we will be including our Hot Topics feature from the daily show in our podcast.

This week Ian Rogers and Danny talk holiday souvenirs, social media campaigns, pumpkin-shaped asteroids, and crazy world records.

The Radio Verulam Film Guide: Friday 5th October 2018

2018-10-05T19:00:00.000+01:00

Simon has cast his eye over the tele schedules for you and picked out some silver screen for the small screen.

Friday

Superbad (2007)

9.00pm – 11.20pm

Sony Movie Channel

Saturday

Leap of Faith (1992)

2.50pm – 5.00pm

Paramount Network

Sunday

The Man in the White Suit (1951)

2.45pm – 4.05pm

BBC2

Monday

What about Bob? (1991)

6.55pm – 9.00pm

Sony Movie Channel

Tuesday

Mrs Doubtfire (1993)

7.35pm – 10.00pm

Film4+1

Wednesday

Ted (2012)

9.00pm – 11.10pm

ITV2

Thursday

The Maze Runner (2014)

10.55pm – 1.40am

Film4

Harry's Sleeve Notes: 'Tapestry' by Carole King

2018-10-04T18:54:00.000+01:00

This week on Harry's Sleeve Notes, Harry and Danny discussed the legendary album 'Tapestry' by Carole King, which was ranked 36 on the Rolling Stone List of the 500 greatest albums of all time. It was released in 1971 by Ode Records.

The tracks:
-You've got a friend
-Will you love me tomorrow?
-Tapestry
-Beautiful

The Radio Verulam Film Guide: Friday 28th September 2018

2018-09-28T19:00:00.000+01:00

28th September 2018 – Films on TV

Simon has carefully scanned the TV pages for you and picked films of note that will grace our small screens in the coming week. His recommendations are:

Friday
Pretty Woman (1990)
9.00pm – 11.30pm
Sony Movie Channel

Saturday
An American Werewolf in London (1981)
11.10pm – 1.05am
Film4

Sunday
The LEGO Movie (2014)
4.00pm – 6.00pm
ITV2

Monday
True Grit (2010)
9.00pm – 11.10pm
Film4

Tuesday
Sherlock Holmes (2009)
9.00pm – 11.35pm
ITV2

Wednesday
Sudden Death (1995)
11.40pm – 1.55am
ITV4

Thursday
Joy (2015)
9.00pm – 11.25pm
Film4

Harry's Sleeve Notes: Rainbow by Kesha

2018-09-27T18:30:00.000+01:00

This week on Harry's Sleeve Notes, Harry and Danny turn away from the 20th century and talk about the decidedly 21st century 'Rainbow' by Kesha. This album, released in 2017, charts her recovery and reclamation of power.

The tracks:
- Praying
- Learn to Let Go
- Godzilla
- Rainbow

The Radio Verulam Film Guide: Friday 14th September 2018

2018-09-14T19:00:00.000+01:00

14th September 2018 – Films on TV

Simon has made his choices for the week of movies on free-to-air TV - picked for your enjoyment!

Friday
Final Destination (2000)
11.00pm – 1.00am
5STAR

Saturday
The Blindside (2009)
10.00pm – 12.40am
5STAR

Sunday
The Remains of the Day (1993)
3.20pm – 6.00pm
Drama

Monday
Taxi Driver (1976)
10.50pm – 1.05am
Movies4Men

Tuesday
Everest (2015)
9.00pm – 11.20pm
Film4

Wednesday
Rocky (1976)
9.00pm – 11.35pm
ITV4

Thursday
28 Days Later (2002)
9.00pm – 11.15pm
Horror

Harry's Sleeve Notes: Parallel Lines by @BlondieOfficial

2018-09-13T18:30:00.000+01:00

This week on Harry's Sleeve Notes Harry and Danny make a foray into the world of new wave disco-punk and talk about the 1978 album 'Parallel Lines' by Blondie.

The tracks we talked about:

- Sunday Girl

- One Way or Another

- Heart of Glass

- 11:59

The Radio Verulam Film Guide: Friday 7th September 2018

2018-09-07T19:00:00.000+01:00

7th September 2018 – Films on TV

Fresh and pumped with excitement from the summer holidays Simon is back in the studio with Danny discussing films. Namely, they talked about the Box Office Top 10, New Releases and the following list of Simon's recommendations of movies on free-to-air TV so you don't have to trawl the TV pages looking for a good flick.

Friday
Gone Girl (2014)
11.05pm – 1.25am
BBC2

Saturday
Spotlight (2015)
9.00pm – 11.00pm
BBC2

Sunday
The Dambusters (1954)
4.40pm – 7.10pm
Film4

Monday
The Imitation Game (2014)
6.45pm – 9.00pm
Film4

Tuesday
Shaun of the Dead (2004)
9.00pm – 11.05pm
ITV2

Wednesday
The Fast and the Furious (2001)
9.00pm – 11.10pm
ITV2

Thursday
Local Hero (1983)
4.45pm – 7.10pm
Film 4

Harry's Sleeve Notes: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by @thebeatles

2018-09-06T18:30:00.000+01:00

This week Harry and Danny talked about the indisputably classic album 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' by The Beatles. Released in 1967, it was their eighth studio album.

The tracks we talked about:

- Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

-Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds

-She's Leaving Home

-With a Little Help from my Friends

The Radio Verulam Film Guide: Friday 27th July 2018 with @SusW

2018-07-27T19:00:00.000+01:00

The West Herts Drivetime Film Guide folks chat films: the usual please bar-keep except with Susie stepping up to the plate while Simon is away. Susie has perused the film listing on free-to-air TV and picked her must watch movies for your convenience. They also covered the Top 10 at the Box Office and new releases.

Saturday

Mannequin (1987)
1.45-3.30pm
5Star

Warm Bodies (2012)
9-11pm
E4

Sunday
Face off (1997)
9-11.45pm
Channel 5

OR

28 Days Later (2002)
9-11.10pm
Horror Channel

Monday
Reservoir Dogs (1991)
10-12.05am
ITV4

Tuesday
Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation (2015)
9-11.35pm
Film4

Thursday
Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)
9-11.25pm
ITV4

Friday
A Beautiful Mind (2001)
9pm
Paramount

The Radio Verulam Film Guide: Friday 20th July 2018 with @SusW

2018-07-20T19:00:00.000+01:00

Susie steps into Simon's shoes (why he left them in the studio is a mystery...) and talks to Danny about the top 10 at the Box Office, new releases for the week and her choice of movies on free-to-air TV!

Saturday
Kingsman: the Secret Service
9:00 - 11:35 pm
Channel 4

Sunday
21 Jump Street
9:00 - 11:10 pm
Channel 5

Monday
Singin' In The Rain
4:55 - 7:05 pm
Paramount Network

Tuesday
The Football Factory
11:05 pm to 1:00 am
Channel 5

Wednesday
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
9:00 - 11:10 pm
Sky 1

Thursday
Gladiator
9:00 pm to midnight
Film 4

The Radio Verulam Film Guide: Friday 13th July 2018

2018-07-13T19:00:00.000+01:00

Simon chatted with Danny about films and so forth, bringing you the top 10 showing in the box office, new releases to watch out for and his choice of free-to-air movies on your small silver screens (TV) this week:

Friday
Tomorrow, when the war began (2010)
7.00pm – 9.00pm
Film4

Saturday
Mississippi Grind (2015)
10.15pm – 11.55pm
BBC2

Sunday
Hell or High Water (2016)
10.15pm – 12.15am
Channel 4

Monday
RoboCop (2014)
9.00pm – 11.20pm
ITV4

Tuesday
Move over, Darling (1963)
10.00pm – 11.45pm
BBC4

Wednesday
Buffy, the Vampire Slayer (1992)
9.00pm – 10.40pm
Horror

Thursday
Back to the Future (1985)
7.40pm – 10.00pm
Film 4+1

The Radio Verulam Film Guide: Friday 6th July 2018 with @SusW

2018-07-06T19:00:00.000+01:00

This week saw the Film Guide hosting debut of acclaimed local actor Susie Wyeth, understudy to Simon Carver as he was unavailable this week. Susie brought her wealth of knowledge discussing the silver screen with Danny and recommends you get your remotes at the ready for these films on free-to-air TV.

Friday
Indecent Proposal (1993)
9.00pm – 11.30pm
Paramount

St Elmos Fire (1985)
11.30pm- 1.40am
Paramount

Saturday
Marley & Me (2008)
10.30am – 12.50pm
5*

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2015)
8pm- 10.25pm
Channel 4

Sunday
We’re The Millers (2013)
9pm- 11.15pm
Channel 5

Monday
Thor (2011)
8.00pm – 10.15pm
E4

Wednesday
Desperado (1995)
9.00pm – 11.10pm
5Spike

Thursday
Shawshank Redemption (1994)
9.00pm – 11.55pm
ITV4

The Radio Verulam Film Guide: Friday 29th June 2018

2018-06-29T19:00:00.000+01:00

Simon and Danny chit-chatted about movies - the top ten in the box office, new releases and of course, Simon's picks for films on free-to-air TV. Catch up on the Film Guide through your favourite podcasting app, search "West Herts".

Friday
The Full Monty (1997)
11.25pm – 12.50am
BBC1

Saturday
The Alamo (1960)
3.40pm – 6.55pm
ITV4

Sunday
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)
9.00m – 11.10pm
5STAR

Monday
True Lies (1994)
9.00pm – 11.45pm
Film4

Tuesday
The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976)
11.15pm – 2.05am
ITV4

Wednesday
Triangle (2009)
9.00pm – 11.00pm
Horror

This Sporting Life (1963)
9.00pm – 11.30pm
True Movies

The Radio Verulam Film Guide: Friday 22nd June 2018 with Simon and @SusW

2018-06-22T19:00:00.000+01:00

This week Simon and Susie (Danny's co-star in The Breakaway Theatre's production of "Taming Of The Shrew?" 28th to 30th June and 5th to 7th July www.breakawaytheatre.com) joined Danny for the usual Friday night discussion about film - Box Office Top 10, New Releases and Simon's pick of movies on free-to-air TV.

Friday
Wind Chill (2007)
9.00pm – 10.50pm
Horror

Saturday
Creed (2015)
9.30pm – 12.05am
ITV

Assault on Precinct 13 (1976)
10.45pm – 12.30am
Film4

Sunday
How To Train Your Dragon (2010)
3.10pm – 5.00pm
Film4

Monday
Sicario (2015)
9.00pm – 11.20pm
Film4

Wednesday
Die Hard (1988)
9.00pm – 11.40pm
Film4

Thursday
Lone Survivor
9.00pm – 11.40pm
5STAR

Charlotte's Film Club: Deadpool 2

2018-06-21T18:30:00.000+01:00

Another recent release on the Film Club today, as Charlotte rounds off a focus on the years 2016 to 2018 with Deadpool 2!

Following the events of the previous film, wisecracking mercenary Deadpool finds himself in the way of Cable, a genetically enhanced soldier from the future, when he decides to protect an angsty teenage mutant named Russell. However Deadpool can't do this alone, and must team up with a vast range of new mutants such as Domino and Shatterstar to even the playingfields.

Ryan Reynolds and Morena Baccarin return, joined by Josh Brolin, Zazie Beetz and Julian Dennison.

This is also the very last edition of Charlotte's Film Club! We hope you've enjoyed every episode as much as we've enjoyed making them, thank you for listening!

Charlotte's Film Club: Tomb Raider

2018-06-20T18:30:00.000+01:00

Charlotte looks at a release from this year today on the Film Club, "Tomb Raider".

Alicia Vikander stars as Lara Croft, the fiercely independent daughter of an eccentric adventurer who vanished years ago. Hoping to solve the mystery of her father's disappearance, Croft embarks on a perilous journey to the last place he was ever seen, a mythical island off the coast of Japan. The stakes couldn't be higher as Lara must rely on her sharp mind, blind faith and stubborn spirit to venture into the unknown.

Walton Goggins, Dominic West and Hannah John-Kamen also star.

Charlotte's Film Club: Get Out

2018-06-19T18:30:00.000+01:00

Today the Film club looks at "Get Out", the award-winning experimental horror from writer/director Jordan Peele, released in 2017.

Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) and his girlfriend Rose (Allison Williams) decide they are at a point in which he can meet her parents. On the trip, Chris finds the open nature of the family unnerving, and as he investigates more discovers an even worse truth.

Get Out won an oscar for best original screenplay, and was nominated for more.

Charlotte's Film Club: Deadpool

2018-06-18T18:30:00.000+01:00

This week the Film Club continues moving to even more recent releases, as Charlotte focuses on the years 2016-2018. Up first is 'Deadpool' from 2016!

Ryan Reynolds stars as Wade Wilson, a mercenary who finds love with Vanessa (Morena Baccarin), but has his world turned upside down when he discovers he has advanced cancer. With no other options, Wilson joins an experimental program that reveals his hidden mutant power: extreme regeneration, but leaves him horribly deformed. Putting on a red mask and naming himself Deadpool, he tracks down the people who experimented on him in a quest for revenge.

Charlotte's Film Club: Jurassic World

2018-06-14T18:30:00.000+01:00

The last instalment of Charlotte's "2012-2015" themed Film Club is all about sci-fi thriller "Jurassic World".

This 2015 entry to the famous 'Jurassic Park' series sees a park full of dinosaurs successfully opened as an extremely popular luxury resort. However, when a genetically engineered dino known as the Indominus Rex gets loose, a chain reaction is triggered that sees the entire park thrown into chaos. Only the park's operations manager and an ex-military animal expert can track down the engineered dinosaur, and ensure the safety of all the guests.

Bryce Dallas Howard and Chris Pratt star.

Charlotte's Film Club: Whiplash

2018-06-13T18:30:00.000+01:00

Another Oscar winner from between 2012 and 2015 on the Film Club today, as Charlotte tells us everything we need to know about "Whiplash" from 2014.

An ambitious young jazz drummer does everything he can to reach the top of his class in his elite music school. When a well renowned music director known for his brutal teaching method selects the young man to be part of his ensemble, the two will go down a path of obsession that drives the student to even question his own ability and sanity.

Miles Teller stars as Andrew Neiman, with JK Simmons starring as the ruthless Terence Fletcher, a role which won him an Oscar for best supporting actor.

Charlotte's Film Club: Dallas Buyers Club

2018-06-12T18:30:00.000+01:00

Charlotte and Danny are still looking at the best Films of the years 2012 to 2015, and today look at the award winning "Dallas Buyers Club", starring Matthew McConaughey.

McConaughey stars as Ron Woodroof, an electrician in the 80s stunned to learn that he has AIDS. Despite being told it is advanced, and he only has 30 days left to live, he takes it upon himself to get hold of any possible treatments or therapies that can work no matter how legal. Seeing how difficult it is for the people of America to get these treatments, he takes it upon himself to sell it to them.

Jared Leto and Jennifer Garner also star, and the film won 3 oscars in 2014.

Charlotte's Film Club: The Impossible

2018-06-11T12:37:00.000+01:00

It's a Monday, and thus the start of another new week of Charlotte's Film Club! Continuing the theme of the previous few weeks, Danny and Charlotte have been looking at the best releases between certain years, now on to 2012-2015!

Released in 2012, "The Impossible" tells the real-life story of the events of the Indian-Ocean Tsunami of 2004. A family find their Christmas Holiday in Thailand turned into a horrific nightmare by the previously mentioned Tsunami, which destroyed buildings and completely reshaped the landscape into a wasteland. Faced by the constant looming threat of the approaching sea, the family must do all they can to survive, and only courage and kindness can get them through.

Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor star.

Charlotte's Film Club: The Adjustment Bureau

2018-06-07T18:30:00.000+01:00

The last Film of our week based on the years 2008-2011 is "The Adjustment Bureau" from 2011.

This sci-fi thriller stars Matt Damon as a politician who meets a ballerina (Emily Blunt) he is instantly smitten with, yet finds himself always unable to meet with her. David learns that he is facing a group of men that work for fate itself, and must choose between the path destined for him, or the one in which he can be with the woman of his dreams.

Charlotte's Film Club: The Final Destination

2018-06-05T18:30:00.000+01:00

Charlotte set the theme for the Film Club this week to 2008-2011 yesterday, and so today her feature is 'The Final Destination' from 2009.

This new entry in the gory horror series which sees teens punished for cheating death focuses on a group of friends who leave a race track early, just before an explosive car incident. At first they consider themselves lucky, until one by one they all meet grisly ends.

The Radio Verulam Film Guide: Friday 25th May 2018

2018-05-25T19:00:00.000+01:00

25th May 2018

Simon talks films with Danny and has picked some movies on free-for-air TV for your entertainment!

Friday
The King’s Speech (2010)
9.00pm – 11.30pm
True Movies

Saturday
Paranorman (2012)
2.45pm – 4.35pm
Film4

Sunday
Far from the madding crowd (1967)
3.30pm – 6.45pm
True Entertainment

Monday
Sing Street (2015)
9.00pm – 11.10pm
Film4

Tuesday
Born Free (1966)
9.00pm – 11.05pm
True Movies

Wednesday
10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)
9.00pm – 11.05pm
Film4

Thursday
Fair Wind to Java (1953)
1.05pm – 2.55pm
Film4

Charlotte's Film Club: Zodiac

2018-05-24T18:30:00.000+01:00

This week the Film Club concludes with 'Zodiac', the 2007 crime thriller.

Directed by David Fincher, the films tells the story of the real-life story of the hunt for the Zodiac, a killer who left America haunted with his cryptic and mysterious threats.

It features the fantastic cast of Mark Ruffalo, Robert Downey Jr., Jake Gyllenhaal and Anthony Edwards.

Charlotte's Film Club: Apocalypto

2018-05-23T18:30:00.000+01:00

Today's Film pick from Charlotte is 'Apocalypto' from 2006.

Mel Gibson directs this film set during the ages of the Mayan kingdom. Jaguar Paw (Rudy Youngblood), a peaceful hunter in a remote tribe, is captured along with his entire village in a raid. He is scheduled for a ritual sacrifice until he makes a daring escape, and tries to make it back to his pregnant wife and son.

Charlotte's Film Club: Jarhead

2018-05-22T18:30:00.000+01:00

Charlotte's next film this week is 2005 biography with Jake Gyllenhaal 'Jarhead'.

Set in the late 1980s, Anthony Swofford enlists as a Marine, training in boot camp under a sadistic drill instructor. During this time Swofford undertakes a sniper course, shortly before the advent of the Gulf war. When the United States becomes involved, Swofford is shipped out, facing uncertainty each day -- about the war and home -- the soldier tries to maintain composure.

Charlotte's Film Club: The Notebook

2018-05-21T13:30:00.000+01:00

It's a new week for the Film Club, and Charlotte is following last weeks 2000-2003 films by spending this week celebrating 2004-2007!

Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams both star in this romance-drama in which a mill-worker and a rich girl fall in love, but her parents don't approve. When he goes away to fight in the second World War, she ends up with another man, but they soon discover their romance is far from over.

The Radio Verulam Film Guide: Friday 18th May 2018

2018-05-18T19:00:00.000+01:00

The Radio Verulam Film Guide: Friday 18th May 2018

Simon was excited for a birthday party later tonight, so he talked about films with the same amount of enthusiasm as normal.

Friday
The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)
10.00pm – 12.20am
ITV4

Saturday
The Damned United (2009)
10.35pm – 12.05am
BBC2

Sunday
The Heat (2013)
9.00pm – 11.20pm
Film4

Monday
Spy (2015)
9.00pm – 11.20pm
Film4

Tuesday
Pulp Fiction (1994)
9.00pm – 12.00am
Film4

Wednesday
Payback (1998)
10.00pm – 12.10am
ITV4

Thursday
The Martian (2015)
9.00pm – 11.45m
4Seven

Charlotte's Film Club: Bruce Almighty

2018-05-17T18:30:00.000+01:00

Charlotte finishes a week of the best of 2000-2003 with 'Bruce Almighty'.

This 2003 comedy stars Jim Carrey as the titular Bruce Nolan, a Newsroom personality who blames God when he loses out on his dream anchorman position. Soon after, God (Morgan Freeman) actually contacts Bruce and offers him all of his powers if he thinks he can do a better job. Bruce accepts and goes on a spree, using his new-found abilities for selfish, personal use until he realizes that the prayers of the world are going unanswered.

Jennifer Anniston and Steve Carrell also star.

Charlotte's Film Club: 28 Days Later

2018-05-16T18:30:00.000+01:00

Today's Film Club looks at British post-apocalyptic thriller '28 Days Later' from 2002.

A courier wakes up from a coma a month after an infectious virus strikes, and finds the city of London devoid of life aside from the zombie-like victims of the ‘Rage Virus’. He soon unites with another group of survivors and joins them on a perilous journey to what he hopes will be safety.

Directed by Danny Boyle, it stars Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris, Brendan Gleeson and Christopher Eccleston

Charlotte's Film Club: Donnie Darko

2018-05-15T18:30:00.000+01:00

Charlotte's Film Club continues with the focus of early 2000s cinema with the 2001 cult classic 'Donnie Darko'.

After surviving a freak accident, Donnie (Jake Gyllenhaal) begins to explore what it means to be alive, and in short order to be in love, he uncovers secrets of the universe that give him a tempting power to alter time and destiny.

Jenny Malone, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Drew Barrymore also star.

Charlotte's Film Club: What Women Want

2018-05-14T18:30:00.000+01:00

Another Film Club kicks off today, and Charlotte wants to look at releases between 2000 and 2003. Up first is 'What Women Want' from 2000.

Mel Gibson stars as an advertising executive who acquires the ability to hear anything women are thinking. Seeing an opportunity, he attempts to use this power to bring about the fall of his female boss, but the more he finds out about her, the more he finds himself falling in love!

Nancy Meyers directs, and Helen Hunt also stars.

The Radio Verulam Film Guide: Friday 4th May 2018

2018-05-04T19:00:00.000+01:00

On the 8th Birthday of the West Herts Drivetime show, Simon presented his choice of free-to-air movies with his usual enthusiastic gusto!

Friday
The 6th Day (2000)
9.00pm – 11.20pm
Horror

Saturday
Casablanca (1942)
3.00pm – 5.00pm
ITV3

Sunday
Megamind (2010)
2.30pm – 4.25pm
Channel 4

Monday
Notting Hill (1999)
10.20pm – 12.30am
ITV

Tuesday
Killing them softly (2012)
11.25pm – 1.15am
Film4

Wednesday
28 Weeks Later (2007)
9.00pm – 11.00pm
Horror

Thursday
Diary of a Teenage Girl (2015)
11.15pm – 1.20am
Film4

Charlotte's Film Club: Fast & Furious

2018-05-03T18:30:00.000+01:00

Our final Car Film this week is the fourth entry of the 'Fast & Furious' franchise.

Vin Diesel's Dominic Toretto and Paul Walker's Brian O'Connor cross paths once again in this new entry to the franchise, which sees the two put aside their rivalries temporarily to investigate the death of Letty (Michelle Rodriguez), one of Torreto's old gang members.

Charlotte's Film Club: Mad Max

2018-05-02T18:30:00.000+01:00

More 'Car Films' this week, with today being all about the apocalyptic classic 'Mad Max'.

In a future in which oil has become a limited resource, the world has degenerated from war and a huge rise in crime. Mel Gibson stars as Max, an officer of the Main Force Patrol, a group trying desperately to keep the peace. When his wife and child are hunted down by a gang of raiders, Max is driven on a vendetta that will see him cross the line however.

Charlotte's Film Club: Drive

2018-05-01T18:30:00.000+01:00

Charlotte's next Car related pick for the Film Club is 'Drive', the crime thriller from 2011.

Ryan Gosling is the mysterious Driver, a skilled Hollywood stuntman who moonlights as a getaway driver for criminals. Despite hosting a cold exterior, Driver finds himself warming to his neighbour (Carey Mulligan) and her son while not at work. However, when her husband gets free from prison and enlists Driver's help for a heist, the two will will be thrown into real danger.

Bryan Cranston, Oscar Issacs, and Ron Perlman also star.

Charlotte's Film Club: Speed

2018-04-30T18:30:00.000+01:00

It's time for a speedy, pulse-pounding Film Club this week, as Charlotte looks at Films featuring cars. Starting off the week is 'Speed' from 1994.

Keanu Reeves stars as a cop who must save a bus full of passengers when a bomb is planted on the vehicle that will cause it to explode if it drops below 50 miles per hour. With the help of a spunky passenger played by Sandra Bullock, will a way be found to stop the bus safely?

Along with Reeves and Bullock, Dennis Hopper and Jeff Daniels star.

The Radio Verulam Film Guide: Friday 27th April 2018

2018-04-27T19:00:00.000+01:00

Simon's picks for the week from 27th April 2018

Friday
Project Almanac (2014)
9.00pm – 11.10pm
Film4

Saturday
Overboard
10.05pm – 12.15am (1987)
ITV

Sunday
Chappie
9.00pm – 11.25pm (2015)
5STAR

Monday
Taxi Driver
1.30am – 3.50am (1976)
Film4

Tuesday
The Fugitive
9.00pm – 11.40pm (1993)
ITV4

Wednesday
Drowning by Numbers (1988)
1.30am – 3.55am
Film4

Thursday
Man In The Saddle
2.45pm – 4.30pm (1951)
Film4

Charlotte's Film Club: Deepwater Horizon

2018-04-26T18:30:00.000+01:00

And the final environmental film pick by Charlotte this week is drama "Deepwater Horizon".

Another film based upon real events, the film follows the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, igniting a massive fireball that kills several crew members. Chief electronics technician Mike Williams (Mark Wahlberg) and his colleagues find themselves fighting for survival as the heat and the flames become stifling and overwhelming.

Charlotte's Film Club: 127 Hours

2018-04-25T18:30:00.000+01:00

More Environmental themed Films this week, as today Charlotte focuses upon "127 Hours".

The 2010 Danny Boyle film is based on the real-life experience of Aaron Ralston, the canyoneer who was trapped for days in a crevice, and left with no choice but to sever his own arm.

Stars James Franco, Kate Mara and Amber Tamblyn.

Charlotte's Film Club: Everest

2018-04-24T18:30:00.000+01:00

Charlotte's Film Club continues to look at environmental themes this week, with today being all about the Great Mountain "Everest".

Released in 2015, this film is based upon the real-life stories of two climbing expeditions on the final ascent toward the summit of Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth. A violent storm strikes the mountain, challenging the teams with some of the most impossible conditions imaginable.

Jake Gyllenhaal, Josh Brolin, Jason Clarke, Sam Worthington, and Keira Knightley star.

Charlotte's Film Club: Dante's Peak

2018-04-23T18:30:00.000+01:00

It's a Monday, which means its time for Charlotte to set a new theme for the week! Today we begin looking at 'Environmental Films', starting with 1997 thriller "Dante's Peak".

Pierece Brosnan stars as Volcanologist Harry Dalton, who works with Mayor Rachel Wando (played by Linda Hamilton), to finally convince the unbelieving populace of a small town that the a huge event is coming one, and an evacuation is needed.When the two release the Mayor's children are still waiting on the mountainside of the active volcano, they have to race against the clock to save them.

The Radio Verulam Film Guide: Friday 20th April 2018

2018-04-21T00:42:00.000+01:00

Here are Simon's recommended films on free-to-air TV for the forthcoming week:

Friday

Buena Vista Social Club
9.00pm – 10.40pm
BBC4

Saturday

Testament of Youth
10.05pm – 12.05am
BBC2

Sunday

Trainwreck
9.00pm – 11.30pm
5STAR

Monday

Angel and the Badman
12.40pm – 2.45pm
Film4

Tuesday

Enemy Mine
7.55pm – 10.00pm
Film4+1

Wednesday

Dark Places
9.00pm – 11.15pm
Film4

Thursday

Never Been Kissed
6.55pm – 9.00pm
Film4

Charlotte's Film Club: Rogue

2018-04-19T18:30:00.000+01:00

Charlotte closes off this week of her most recently watched films with 'Rogue', a thriller from 2007.

A rugged travel-journalist joins a cruise along a crocodile-infested river, and if dealing with fellow travellers wasn't already enough, soon he must match wits against an enormous 25-foot crocodile far smarter than the average.

Sam Worthington, Radha Mitchell and Michael Vartan star.

Charlotte's Film Club: Captain America: Civil War

2018-04-18T18:30:00.000+01:00

Today on the Film Club, Charlotte looks at 'Captain America: Civil War', the third instalment of the Captain America series released in 2016, in preparation for the upcoming release of the latest Avengers Film.

Captain America and Iron Man are forced to opposing sides as The Avengers fracture over whether they should be controlled by the government, or act under their own free will after the events of the previous films.

The expansive cast features Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Jeremy Renner, Paul Rudd, Paul Bettany, Don Cheadle, Elizabeth Olsen, Chadwick Boseman, Martin Freeman and many many more, with Joe and Anthony Russo returning to direct.

Charlotte's Film Club: A Quiet Place

2018-04-17T18:30:00.000+01:00

Charlotte continues to focus on some of the more recent Films she's seen this week, today looking at recent horror release 'A Quiet Place'.

The arrival of a monstrous race of creatures that hunt based on sound leaves humanity scattered and alone in the near future. In order to survive, a family lives in total silence on a farm, where the slightest noise can attract the predators.

John Krasinski and Emily Blunt star.

Charlotte's Film Club: Spotlight

2018-04-16T18:30:00.000+01:00

This week on the Film Club, Charlotte is talking about the her four most recent watches. Up first is 'Spotlight', the 2015 Drama/Thriller.

Nominated for 6 awards and the Best Picture winner of the 2016 Oscars, it tells the story of the ‘Spotlight’ team, a group of investigative reporters at the Boston Globe who uncover horrific stories of child abuse within the Catholic Church, and the Church’s attempts at covering it up.

Directed by Tom McCarthy, it stars Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo, Liev Schreiber, Brian d’Arcy James, John Slattery and Stanley Tucci.

The Radio Verulam Film Guide: Friday 13th April 2018

2018-04-13T19:00:00.000+01:00

Simon's Top Picks for the free-to-air TV over the next week:

Friday
Invictus (2009)
10.45pm – 1.15am
ITV

Saturday
Europa Report (2013)
7.15pm – 9.00pm
Film4

Sunday
Tremors (1989)
9.00pm – 11.00pm
ITV4

Monday
Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (2011)
9.00pm – 11.35pm
Film4

Tuesday
Shutter Island (2009)
10.40pm – 1.20am
Film4

Wednesday
Support Your Local Gunfighter (1971)
3.10pm – 5.00pm
Film4

Thursday
Sword of Sherwood Forest (1960)
1.10pm – 2.50pm
Film4

Charlotte's Film Club: Secret Window

2018-04-12T18:30:00.000+01:00

To conclude a week of plot twists, today the Film Club looks at psychological thriller 'Secret Window'.

Johnny Depp stars as writer Mort Rainey, who moves to a remote cabin during the process of a difficult divorce with his wife. Attempting to recover his mental health, Rainey has the misfortune of being found by John Shooter (John Turturro), a farmer who claims Rainey plagiarized his work. At first, Rainey ignores the accusations, but Shooter has no intention of quietly disappearing.

Charlotte's Film Club: Fight Club

2018-04-11T18:30:00.000+01:00

Today's Film with a twist is 'Fight Club' from 1999.

Edward Norton suffers from insomnia and depression, and meets a strange soap salesman named Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt) and soon finds himself living in his squalid house after his perfect apartment is destroyed. The two bored men form an underground club with strict rules and fight other men who are fed up with their mundane lives. Their perfect partnership frays when Marla (Helena Bonham Carter), a fellow support group crasher, attracts Tyler's attention.

David Fincher directs, and Jared Leto and Meatloaf also star.

Charlotte's Film Club: The Sixth Sense

2018-04-10T18:30:00.000+01:00

Another classic today as the Film Club keeps looking at twists, with classic 'The Sixth Sense'.

Young Cole Sear is haunted by a dark secret: he is visited by ghosts. Cole is frightened by visitations from those with unresolved problems who appear from the shadows. He is too afraid to tell anyone about his anguish, except child psychologist Dr. Malcolm Crowe. As Dr. Crowe tries to uncover the truth about Cole's supernatural abilities, the consequences for client and therapist are a jolt that awakens them both to something unexplainable.

Haley Joel Osment and Bruce Willis star in this thriller by M. Night Shyamalan.

Charlotte's Film Club: Psycho

2018-04-09T18:30:00.000+01:00

This week on the Film Club, Charlotte is focused on great Plot Twists! This week, we start with the Alfred Hitchcock classic 'Psycho'.

Secretary Marion Crane is on the run after stealing $40,000 from her employer so she can get away from her boyfriend, Sam Loomis. Traveling on the back roads to avoid the police, she stops for the night at the ramshackle Bates Motel and meets the polite but highly strung proprietor Norman Bates, a young man with an interest in taxidermy and a difficult relationship with his mother.

Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles and John Gavin star.

The Radio Verulam Film Guide: Friday 6th April 2018

2018-04-06T19:00:00.000+01:00

Today Danny and Simon talked for the nearly the longest time anyone has ever talked about films... 35 minutes! At some point Simon mentioned that there were some free-to-air films available for the listeners to catch:

Friday
Four Weddings and Funeral (1994)
9.00pm – 11.20pm
Film4

Saturday
Homefront (2013)
11.35pm – 1.40am
5STAR

Sunday
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (2011)
11,00pm – 1.25am
Channel 4

Monday
The Silent Child (2017)
12.15am – 12.35am
BBC2

Tuesday
I give it a year (2013)
11.15pm – 1.10am
Film4

Wednesday
Transporter 2 (2005)
9.00pm – 10.40pm
Film4

Thursday
A Bigger Splash (2015)
9.00pm – 11.30pm
Film4

Charlotte's Film Club: Concussion

2018-04-05T18:30:00.000+01:00

The final sports film of this week's Film Club is the documentary/drama "Concussion" from 2015.

Will Smith stars as pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu, who while conducting an autopsy on former NFL football player Mike Webster (David Morse), discovers neurological deterioration similar to Alzheimer's disease. Omalu names the disorder chronic traumatic encephalopathy and publishes his findings in a medical journal. As other athletes face the same diagnosis, the crusading doctor embarks on a mission to raise public awareness about the dangers of football-related head trauma.

Charlotte's Film Club: Creed

2018-04-04T18:30:00.000+01:00

The Film Club continues to look at great sporting flicks this week, with today's pick being "Creed" from 2015.

Michael B. Jordan stars as Adonis Johnson, who never knew his famous father, boxing champion Apollo Creed. However, boxing runs in Adonis' blood, and he finds himself driven to find the iconic Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) to be his trainer. Rocky sees much of Apollo in Adonis, and agrees to mentor him, even when faced by his own troubles. From the combined efforts of the two, Adonis' is able to secure a shot at the title, but does he have the drive to make it?

Ryan Coogler directs this continuation of the famous 'Rocky' series.

Charlotte's Film Club: Bend it Like Beckham

2018-04-03T18:30:00.000+01:00

After the Bank holiday weekend the Film Club is back! This week we're looking at sporty films, starting with "Bend it Like Beckham".

Jess Bhamra, the daughter of a strict Indian couple in London, is not permitted to play organized football even though shes 18. On a day of playing a casual match, her impressive skills are seen by Jules Paxton, who then convinces Jess to play for her semi-pro team. Jess uses elaborate excuses to hide her matches from her family while also dealing with the romantic feelings she feels for her coach, Joe.

Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightley and Jonathan Rhys Meyers star.

The Radio Verulam Film Guide: Thursday 29th March 2018

2018-03-29T19:00:00.000+01:00

As it is Good Friday tomorrow, Simon Carver joined us a day early to discuss the UK cinema box office top 10, the new cinema releases, and his choice of the best fils on free-to-air TV for the next week:

Friday
Fast and Furious 7
9.00pm – 11.30pm
ITV

Saturday
Back to the Future
6.45pm – 9.00pm
Film4

Sunday
Selma
11,00pm – 1.00am
BBC2

Monday
Paddington
4.40pm – 6.30pm
Film4

Tuesday
Grand Budapest Hotel
11.05pm – 1.10am
Film4

Wednesday
Red Heat
11.00pm – 11.10am
ITV4

Thursday
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
9.00pm – 11.10pm
Film4

Charlotte's Film Club: The Ritual

2018-03-29T18:30:00.000+01:00

For the final episode of a week dedicated to the mythical, Charlotte looks at the sinister with the 2017 horror "The Ritual".

The film follows a group of college-pals, reuniting after the tragic death of their friend by setting out on a hike through the Scandinavian wilderness. A wrong turn leads them into the mysterious forests of Norse legend, where an ancient evil exists and stalks them at every turn.

Charlotte's Film Club: The Little Mermaid

2018-03-28T18:30:00.000+01:00

More mythical creatures for this week's Film Club, as Charlotte and Danny discuss Disney classic "The Little Mermaid" today.

A rebellious teenage mermaid named Ariel is fascinated with life on land, and on a secret visit to the surface falls for a human prince. Determined to be with her new love, despite her father King Triton's rulings, Ariel makes a dangerous deal with the sea witch Ursula to become human for three days. But when plans go awry for the star-crossed lovers, the king must make the ultimate sacrifice for his daughter.

Jodi Benson, Pat Carroll, Samuel E. Wright, René Auberjonois and Kenneth Mars all star.

Charlotte's Film Club: Avatar

2018-03-27T18:30:00.000+01:00

Continuing to look at Films starring mythical creatures this week, today Charlotte looks at "Avatar", the cgi extravaganza about the far-away planet of 'Pandora'.

On the lush alien world of Pandora live the Na'vi, beings who appear primitive but are highly evolved. Because the planet's environment is poisonous, human/Na'vi hybrids, called Avatars, must link to human minds to allow for free movement on Pandora. A formerly paralyzed marine named Jake Sully finds himself mobile again through one such Avatar, and slowly falls in love with a Na'vi woman as he spends more time understanding their culture. However as the military plans to destroy the native landscape become apparent, Sully must choose a side.

Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver and Scott Lang star.

Charlotte's Film Club: The Mummy

2018-03-26T18:30:00.000+01:00

This week the Film Club looks at Mythical Creatures of all shapes and sizes, starting with 2017's "The Mummy".

Tom Cruise stars as a soldier of fortune who plunders ancient sites for timeless artifacts and sells them to the highest bidder. During a job in the middle east that goes wrong, the ensuing, fallout leads to the release of Ahmanet, a betrayed Egyptian princess who was entombed under the desert for thousands of years. The resurrected monster will stop at nothing to get Cruise for what he has done, as she embarks on a furious rampage continuing from Egypt to the streets of London.

Sofia Boutella, Annabelle Wallis and Russel Crowe also star.

The Radio Verulam Film Guide: Friday 23rd March 2018

2018-03-23T19:00:00.000+00:00

23rd March 2018 – Films on TV
Simon Carver brings you his pick of the week's free to air TV:

Friday
Crazy, Stupid Love (2011)
8.00pm – 10.20pm
ITV2

Saturday
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
10.30pm – 12.25am
BBC1

Sunday
Skyfall (2012)
8.00pm – 10.50pm
ITV2

Monday
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2015)
9.00 – 11.25pm
Film4

Tuesday
There’s something about Mary (1998)
10.00pm – 12.25am
5STAR

Wednesday
Pulp Fiction (1994)
9.00pm – 12.05am
Film4

Thursday
Anchorman: the Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
10.55pm – 12.45am
Film4

Charlotte's Film Club: Rat Race

2018-03-22T18:30:00.000+00:00

It's a Thursday, and almost time to conclude on this week's Film Club theme, and so Charlotte concludes a week of game-themed picks with the grand game presented in "Rat Race" from 2001.

Led by a single Las Vegas Casino tycoon, a group of rich philanthropists devise the perfect game, by pitting six ordinary people against each other in a wild dash for $2 million jammed into a locker hundreds of miles away. The film tracks each contestant as they find themselves in increasingly wild and wacky situations. The only rule is there are no rules!

An ensemble cast carries the film, and includes stars such as Rowan Atkinson, Whoopi Goldberg, Cuba Gooding Jnr, Seth Green and John Cleese.

Charlotte's Film Club: Game Night

2018-03-20T18:30:00.000+00:00

The Film Club this week is still 'Game' themed in all shapes and sizes, and so today Charlotte looks at the aptly named "Game Night".

This recent release sees competitive couple Max and Annie and their group of friends get their weekly game night shaken up when Max's brother Brooks arranges a murder mystery party, that doesn't go as planned. As the competitors set out to solve the case, they start to learn that neither the game nor Brooks are what they seem to be.

Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams, Jesse Plemons and Kyle Chandler are just a few of the stars in this comedy-thriller.

Charlotte's Film Club: Lake Placid

2018-03-15T18:30:00.000+00:00

It's time for Charlotte to conclude this week's Film Club, and so our last animal themed Film is 1999's Lake Placid.

When a man is violently killed in a Maine lake, Jack Wells, the local game warden, looks into the bizarre case, along with Sheriff Hank Keough and visiting paleontologist Kelly Scott. Looking for clues via a large monstrous tooth found at the scene, Kelly and the others eventually locate the culprit; an enormous reptile that threatens to eat the whole town.

Bridget Fonda, Bill Pullman and Brendan Gleeson star.

Charlotte's Film Club: War Horse

2018-03-14T18:30:00.000+00:00

Today's 'Animal' focused Film is "War Horse", a war drama released in 2011.

Albert lives on a farm in the British countryside with his Horse Joey, who he spares a special bond with. At the outbreak of World War I, the two are forcibly parted when Albert's father sells the horse to the British cavalry. Against the backdrop of the Great War, Joey begins an odyssey full of sadness and joy as he travels with the British Cavalry, while Albert tours the French battlefield, searching for his friend.

Directed by Steven Spielberg, the Film stars Jeremy Irvine, Emily Watson, Peter Mullan, Tom Hiddlestone, Benedict Cumberbatch and many more.

Charlotte's Film Club: Snakes on a Plane

2018-03-13T18:30:00.000+00:00

Animals are still the theme of this week's Film Club, and so today Charlotte chooses to talk about a cult classic from 2006 "Snakes on a Plane".

The Film title does a good job of summarising the story, as thousands of snakes are released onto a plane in order to kill a key witness to a crime, and FBI agent Nelville Flynn, played by Samuel L Jackson, has to protect everyone on board.

Charlotte's Film Club: Jaws

2018-03-12T18:30:00.000+00:00

Things are going wild at the Film Club as Charlotte is setting our theme of the week as 'Animals'!
Up first is Steven Spielberg's 1975 Shark classic "Jaws".

This novel adaptation sees a town befaced by terror when a young woman is killed by a shark while skinny-dipping. The Police Chief of Amity Island, New England, finds himself coming to blows with the Mayor about the attack, as his demands to close the beach are rejected for tourist revenue, and must team up with an Ichthyologist and grizzled ship captain Quint to capture the killer beast.

Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss and Robert Shaw star.

The Radio Verulam Film Guide: Friday 9th March 2018

2018-03-09T19:00:00.000+00:00

Here is Simon's choice of films on free-to-air tv for the forthcoming week:

Friday
We’re the Millers
9.00pm – 11.15pm
5STAR

Saturday
45 Years
9.00pm – 10.50pm
Channel 4

Sunday
Gravity
7.10pm – 9.00pm
ITV2

Monday
The Guest
11.25pm – 1.25am
Film4

Tuesday
Room
10.00pm – 12.30am
ITV4

Wednesday
The Artist
11.45pm – 1.20am
BBC1

Thursday
Robocop
9.00pm – 11.15pm
Film4

Charlotte's Film Club: The Post

2018-03-08T17:30:00.000+00:00

To conclude this week's Film Club, Charlotte and Danny look at recent release Steven Spielberg's "The Post".

This Drama tells the historic tale of The Washington Post's in-depth coverage of leaked secrets of the Vietnam War. Katharine Graham is the first female publisher of a major American newspaper, and works with her editor Ben Bradlee to expose the three decades of Government cover-ups, despite risk to their careers, and even their freedom.

Meryl Steep and Tom Hanks star as Graham and Bradlee respectively, in addition to Bob Odenkirk, Bruce Greenwood and many others.

Charlotte's Film Club: Darkest Hour

2018-03-07T17:30:00.000+00:00

Charlotte continues to discuss her most recent watches today with the recently released Winston Churchill Biopic "Darkest Hour".

Gary Oldman stars as the Prime Minister during the heat of the Second World War, when he finds his country faced by the unstoppable Nazi forces rolling across Western Europe, with an unprepared public, a skeptical King, and his own party plotting against him. Faced by insurmountable odds, Churchill must withstand his darkest hour, rally a nation, and attempt to change the course of world history.

Oldman won an Oscar for his portrayal of Churchill at this years awards show!

Charlotte's Film Club: Black Panther

2018-03-06T17:30:00.000+00:00

Continuing this week's Film Club theme of features Charlotte has seen most recently, today our focus is on the latest Marvel Cinematic release "Black Panther".

After the events of "Captain America: Civil War", Prince T'Challa returns to take his rightful place as king of Wakanda, a hidden away Utopia of technology. However, following attacks from the dual-threat of Erik Killmonger and Ulysses Klaue, his capability as King and right to be the 'Black Panther' comes into question, and T'Challa must prove himself worthy of his people.

The Star-Studded cast includes Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o, Forrest Whitaker, Andy Serkis and Martin Freeman.

Charlotte's Film Club: Veronica

2018-03-05T17:30:00.000+00:00

It's a Monday, which can only mean it's time to start another week of Charlotte's Film Club! This week, Charlotte is looking at a selection of Films that she has personally just seen.

The first Film pick of this week is "Veronica", a Spanish Horror released in 2017. Based upon real-life reports, the Film tells the story of a teenage girl whose family is terrorized after a failed Ouija board test is conducted during a solar eclipse.

The Film itself has even been named "the scariest horror film ever" by some critics.

Charlotte's Film Club: Alien

2018-03-01T18:30:00.000+00:00

Concluding a week of 'Extraterrestrial' films, Charlotte looks at another classic with Ridley Scott's 1979 'Alien'.

In deep space, the crew of the starship Nostromo is awakened from their cryo-sleep to investigate a distress call from an alien vessel. The terror begins when the crew encounters a nest of eggs inside the alien ship, and an organism from inside an egg leaps out and attaches itself to one of the crew.

Tom Skerritt, Sigourney Weaver, Veronica Cartwright, Harry Dean Stanton, John Hurt, Ian Holm, Yaphet Kotto, Helen Horton, and Bolaji Badejo all star.

Charlotte's Film Club: Arrival

2018-02-28T18:30:00.000+00:00

Charlotte continues to look at Films of an 'Extraterrestrial' nature this week, with Denis Villeneuve's 2016 sci-fi "Arrival".

Amy Adams stars as a linguistics professor who must lead an elite team of investigators when gigantic spaceships touch down in 12 locations around the world. As nations teeter on the verge of global war, the crew must race against time to find a way to communicate with the extraterrestrial visitors. Hoping to unravel the mystery, she takes a chance that could threaten her life and quite possibly all of mankind.

Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker and Michael Stuhlbarg also star. The Film won one Oscar for sound editing, and was nominated for several more.

Charlotte's Film Club: War Of The Worlds

2018-02-27T18:30:00.000+00:00

Today's Film Club pick is "War of the Worlds" from 2005, the sci-fi disaster thriller starring Tom Cruise based on the work of H.G. Wells.

Cruise stars as a dockworker, struggling to get through to his children Rachel and Robbie emotionally following a divorce with his wife.What is expected to be a tense weekend changes as electromagnetic pulses of lightning strike the area, the beginning of an all-out alien invasion, which forces the family to free across the country in the search for refuge.

Charlotte's Film Club: 2001: A Space Odyssey

2018-02-26T17:30:00.000+00:00

The Film Club is dedicated to the topic of 'Extraterrestrial Films' this week, with Charlotte choosing to start off with the classic that is Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey".

This enigmatic adaptation of a short story by Arthur C. Clarke looks at how a strange dark artifact ties together ancient history and the far future. When Dr. Dave Bowman (Keir Dullea) and other astronauts are sent on a mysterious mission, their ship's computer system, HAL, begins to display increasingly strange behavior, leading up to a tense showdown between man and machine that results in a mind-bending trek through space and time.

The film won an Oscar in 1969 for 'Best Effects, Special Visual Effects'.

Film Guide with @ccaikman on West Herts Drivetime 23rd Feb 2018

2018-02-23T19:00:00.000+00:00

23rd February 2018 – Films on TV

Chris fills Simon's shoes (though they are a bit tight, Chris has bigger feet) and he has picked some awesome films for you to watch for FREE! on free-to-air TV for the next 7 days.

Friday

Alien

Film4

9.00pm - 11.20pm

Saturday

Babe

ITV2

3.10pm - 5.00pm

Sunday

A Bridge Too Far

Channel 5

1.50pm - 5.05pm

Monday

12 Years a Slave

Film4

11.10pm - 1.50am

Tuesday

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Sony Channel

9.00pm - 12.20am

Wednesday

Big Eyes

Film4

9.00pm - 11.10pm

Thursday

Pitch Perfect

Film4

9.00pm - 11.10pm

Charlotte's Film Club: Spy

2018-02-22T18:30:00.000+00:00

It's Thursday, meaning its the last day of Charlotte's Spy-themed Film Club. Today Charlotte's final pick of the week is the aptly named "Spy" from 2015.

In this comedy Melissa McCarthy stars as an agent who has spent her entire career as a desk jockey even with full field training. Using high-tech equipment and a hidden earpiece, Susan is the guardian angel who helps Bradley Fine (Jude Law) avoid danger. However, when Bradley is assassinated by Bulgarian arms dealer Rayna Boyanov (Rose Byrne), Susan wrangles her way into her first undercover assignment to help capture Boyanov and avenge Bradley.

Jason Statham, Miranda Hart and Morena Baccarin also star.

Charlotte's Film Club: The Man from U.N.C.L.E

2018-02-21T18:30:00.000+00:00

More Spy films on the Film Club this week, as today Charlotte chooses stylish Guy Ritchie thriller "The Man from U.N.C.L.E" to be the point of discussion.

Set during the height of the Cold War, a mysterious criminal organization planning to use nuclear weapons to upset the world's balance of power leads to an unlikely alliance between the US and Russia. CIA agent Napoleon Solo (Henry Cavill) and KGB agent Illya Kuryakin (Armie Hammer) are forced to put aside their hostilities and work together to stop the world from being thrown into chaos, and their only lead is the daughter of a missing German scientist, whom they must find soon to prevent a global catastrophe.

Alicia Vikander, Elizabeth Debicki and Hugh Grant also star.

Charlotte's Film Club: Johnny English

2018-02-20T18:30:00.000+00:00

The espionage filled Film Club continues again today, as today Charlotte and Danny look at 2003 spy comedy Johnny English, featuring Rowan Atkinson.

When a villain intent on stealing Britain's Crown Jewels has the country's top undercover agents murdered, mediocre spy Johnny English is the only one available to prevent further mayhem. But even with help from quick-thinking sidekick Bough, the goofy agent lands himself in one precarious situation after another. Only when he meets up with Interpol crime-fighter Lorna Campbell is Johnny able to really save the day.

Along with Atkinson, John Malkovich, Ben Stiller and Natalie Imbruglia also star.

Charlotte's Film Club: The Bourne Supremacy

2018-02-19T18:30:00.000+00:00

This week, Charlotte is setting up a very secretive Film Club by choosing the theme of 'Spies'. The first pick of the week is 2004 thriller "The Bourne Supremacy".

This second installment of the Bourne action-spy series sees Matt Damon take on the role of Amnesiac assassin "Jason Bourne"once more. While hiding in India Bourne is framed for stealing millions of dollars from the American CIA, and an attempt is made on his life which kills his girlfriend instead. Vowing revenge, Bourne sets out to prove his innocence and bring the culprits to justice, but has to evade CIA head Pamela Landry who is pursuing him relentlessly.

Julia Stiles, Joan Allen, Karl Urban and Brian Cox also star.

Charlotte's Film Club: Me Before You

2018-02-15T18:30:00.000+00:00

Our Valentines themed Film Club is coming to an end! Charlotte's last lovey pick for this week is "Me Before You" from 2016.

This 2016 adaptation of JoJo Moyes popular romance novel sees young and quirky Louisa become a caregiver for Will Traynor, a wealthy young banker left paralyzed from an accident two years earlier. Will's cynical outlook starts to change when Louisa shows him that life is worth living. As their bond deepens, their lives and hearts change in ways neither one could have imagined.

Emilia Clarke and Sam Claflin star as the two focal characters in this emotional romantic comedy.

Charlotte's Film Club: Fifty Shades of Grey

2018-02-14T18:30:00.000+00:00

The 'Love' themed Film Club continues in accordance with Valentines day, and today Charlotte discusses book adaptation "Fifty Shades of Grey".

Released in 2015, Dakota Johnson stars as college senior Anastasia Steele, who is given the chance to interview prominent businessman Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan) for their campus paper, pushing her down a life-changing path. Christian, as enigmatic as he is rich and powerful, finds himself strangely drawn to Ana, and she to him. Ana plunges headlong into an affair and learns that Christian's true desires push the boundaries of pain and pleasure

Charlotte's Film Club: La La Land

2018-02-13T18:30:00.000+00:00

The Film Club this week is still all about 'Love', continuing today with Charlotte's choice of La La Land, the 2016 musical.

Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling both star as amateurs in Hollywood who have a common desire to do what they love which draws them together. But as success mounts they are faced with decisions that begin to fray the fragile fabric of their love affair, and the dreams they worked so hard to maintain in each other threaten to rip them apart.

The Film won and was nominated for multiple Oscars, including "Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role" for Emma Stone.

Charlotte's Film Club: Atonement

2018-02-12T18:30:00.000+00:00

We're getting closer to Valentines day which can mean only one thing! That's right, a week of Film Club themes devoted to the theme of 'Love'. Charlotte's first pick for this week is "Atonement" from 2007.

Based on the book by Ian McEwan, this English drama follows the lives of young lovers Cecilia Tallis (Keira Knightley) and Robbie Turner (James McAvoy). When the couple are torn apart by a lie constructed by Cecilia's jealous younger sister, Briony (Saoirse Ronan), all three of them must deal with the consequences. Robbie is the hardest hit, since Briony's deception results in his imprisonment, but hope increases when their paths cross during World War II.

The Radio Verulam Film Guide: Friday 9th February 2018

2018-02-09T19:00:00.000+00:00

9th February 2018 – Films on TV

Simon Carver chooses his pick of films from free-to-air TV for your viewing pleasure across the week ending 9th Feb:

Friday
Looper (2012)
11.05pm – 12.55am
BBC2

Saturday (2015)
Lonely are the brave
4.00pm – 6.15pm
ITV4

Sunday
Spy (2015)
9.00pm – 11.25pm
Channel 4

Monday
Belle (2013)
7.40pm – 9.50pm
Film4

Tuesday
Room (2015)
9.00pm – 11.20pm
Film4

Wednesday
Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
10.00pm – 12.05am
Channel 5

Thursday
The Ladykillers (1955)
3.00pm – 4.50pm
Film4

Charlotte's Film Club: Locke

2018-02-08T18:30:00.000+00:00

Rounding off a week of works featuring actors who started on television, the final Film Club of this week looks at Tom Hardy in "Locke".

In this 2013 drama, Hardy stars as a construction foreman who is stuck driving in a car to the premature birth of a child resulting from an affair, and must do his best to organize his personal and professional life via phone calls, while also imagining conversations with his father.

The film only stars Hardy, but also includes the voices of many actors such as Andrew Scott, Olivia Colman and Tom Holland.

Charlotte's Film Club: Collateral Beauty

2018-02-07T18:30:00.000+00:00

The week of actors who started their careers on tv continues again today, with none other than the iconic Fresh Prince Will Smith, and his role in 2016 drama "Collateral Beauty".

Smith stars as a New York advertising executive who suffers the loss of his daughter, and retreats from life. While his concerned friends try desperately to reconnect with him, he seeks answers from the universe by writing letters to Love, Time and Death. When his notes bring unexpected personal responses, he begins to understand how these constants interlock in a life fully lived and how even the deepest loss can reveal moments of meaning and beauty.

Helen Mirren, Kiera Knightley, Kate Winslet, Edward Norton and Naomie Harris also feature alongside Smith.

Charlotte's Film Club: 50/50

2018-02-06T18:30:00.000+00:00

The week of looking at actors who origin from television continues today. Charlotte picks "Joseph Gordon Levitt" to look at on this edition of the film club, but most specifically in "50/50".

This 2011 comedy is inspired by a true story, and centers on a 27 year old who learns he has a serious cancer case, and does what he can to fight the disease, while living life to the fullest.

Along with Gordon Levitt, Seth Rogen, Bryce Dallas Howard and Anna Kendrick star.

Charlotte's Film Club: About Time

2018-02-05T18:30:00.000+00:00

As its a Monday, today Charlotte sets a new Film Club theme; "Actors who started on TV". Today the focus is "About Time", specifically due to Margot Robbie featuring.

In the film, when Tim Lake turns 21, his father tells him a secret: The men in their family can travel through time. Although he can't change history, Tim resolves to improve his life by getting a girlfriend. He meets a girl , falls in love and finally wins her heart via time-travel and a little cunning. However, as his unusual life progresses, Tim finds that his special ability can't shield him and those he loves from the problems of ordinary life.

The star studded cast features Domnhall Gleeson, Bill Nighy, Rachel McAdams, and ofcourse, Margot Robbie.

The Radio Verulam Film Guide: Friday 2nd February 2018

2018-02-02T19:00:00.000+00:00

2nd February 2018

Simon's pick of films on TV for this week!

Friday
Lucy (2014)
9.00pm – 10.45pm
Film4

Saturday
Suffragette (2015)
9.00pm – 11.10pm
Channel 4

Sunday
Jane Eyre (1943)
2.10pm – 3.45pm
BBC2

Monday
The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
10.00pm – 12.25am
Channel 5

Tuesday
Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
9.00pm – 11.30pm
More4

Wednesday
The Dressmaker (2015)
9.00pm – 11.20pm
Film4

Thursday
Diary of a Teenage Girl (2015)
10.45pm – 12.50pm
Film4

Charlotte's Film Club: The Da Vinci Code

2018-02-01T18:30:00.000+00:00

The week of Tom Hanks is coming to an end! Charlotte chooses to send off our Film Club this week with mind-blowing 2006 thriller 'The Da Vinci Code".

This adaptation of Dan Brown's best-selling novel of the same name sees a murder in the Louvre of Paris and a number of cryptic clues in some of Leonardo da Vinci's most famous paintings point to an ancient secret hidden long ago. Hanks stars as scholar Robert Langdon, who must do everything to crack the code, despite opposition from those who wish to hide the truth.

Charlotte's Film Club: Forrest Gump

2018-01-31T18:30:00.000+00:00

Today on the Film Club, Charlotte picks one of Tom Hanks' most iconic roles, in 1994's 'Forrest Gump'.

The slow-witted Forrest Gump (played by Tom Hanks) has never thought of himself as disadvantaged, and leaves a life that is anything but dull and uneventful. Whether dominating on the gridiron as a college football star, fighting in Vietnam or captaining a shrimp boat, Forrest inspires people with his childlike optimism. But one person Forrest cares about most may be the most difficult to save -- his childhood love, the sweet but troubled Jenny (Robin Wright).

Robert Zemeckis directed the film, which won multiple Oscars in 1995.

Charlotte's Film Club: Toy Story

2018-01-30T18:30:00.000+00:00

The Film Club is still all about the best of Tom Hanks this week, with Charlotte looking at animated classic 'Toy Story' next!

Woody the cowboy doll is a kindhearted leader of the toys belonging to a young boy named Andy, but sees his position as Andy's favorite toy jeopardized when his parents buy him a Buzz Lightyear action figure. The two clash immediately, with Buzz believing he really is a space ranger from another galaxy, but must work together to find Andy when they are lost moving to a new home.

The voices of Tom Hanks and Tim Allen star as the iconic Woody the cowboy and Buzz Lightyear respectively.

Charlotte's Film Club: The Terminal

2018-01-29T18:30:00.000+00:00

This week, the Film Club is all about everyone's favourite actor, Tom Hanks. Charlotte spends today talking about Hanks' role in 2004 Drama-comedy 'The Terminal'.

Hanks stars as Viktor Navorski, an Eastern European tourist who arrives at JFK airport in New York as war breaks out in his country, leaving him caught up in international politics. Because of the war, the Department of Homeland Security won't let him enter or exit the United States. He's trapped at JFK -- indefinitely. While living inside the airport, Viktor finds himself falling for a flight attendant played by Catherine Zeta-Jones.

Directed by Steven Spielberg, Stanley Tucci, Chi McBride and Diego Luna also feature.

The Radio Verulam Film Guide: Friday 26th January 2018

2018-01-26T19:00:00.000+00:00

Friday 26th January - Simon's pick of films for the week

Friday
Sleepy Hollow (1999)
9.00pm – 11.10pm
5STAR

Saturday
The Diary of Anne Frank (1959)
1.30pm – 4.15pm
BBC2

Sunday
How to train your dragon (2010)
4.55pm – 6.40pm
Channel 4

Monday
Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011)
8.00pm – 11.05pm
E4

Tuesday
East is East (1999)
9.00pm – 11.00pm
More4

Wednesday
A Walk in the Woods (2015)
9.00pm – 11.05pm
Film4

Thursday
Thunderball (1965)
9.00pm – 11.40pm
ITV4

Charlotte's Film Club: Lion

2018-01-25T18:30:00.000+00:00

Charlotte rounds off our week of Nicole Kidman's best features with 'Lion' the 2016 drama.

Based on a true story, five year old Saroo gets lost on a train which takes him thousands of miles across India, away from home and family. Saroo must learn to survive alone in Kolkata, before ultimately being adopted by an Australian couple. Twenty-five years later, armed with only a handful of memories, his unwavering determination, and a revolutionary technology known as Google Earth, he sets out to find his lost family and finally return to his first home.

Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman, Sunny Pawar and Rooney Mara star.

Charlotte's Film Club: The Others

2018-01-24T18:30:00.000+00:00

The Film Club this week continues to celebrate the works of Oscar Winner Nicole Kidman. Today 'The Others' is the film of choice.

This drama from 2001 sees Grace (Nicole Kidman), the devoutly religious mother of two children, move her family to the English coast during World War II. She awaits word on her missing husband while protecting her children from a rare photosensitivity disease that causes the sun to harm them. When the children claim to see ghosts, Grace initially thinks the new servants are playing tricks but chilling events and visions make her believe something supernatural has occurred.

Charlotte's Film Club: Dogville

2018-01-23T18:30:00.000+00:00

Charlotte and Danny continue the discuss the best of Nicole Kidman's works, today looking at 'Dogville'

This 2003 crime-drama focuses on a minimalist small-town setting in which a mysterious woman named Grace (Nicole Kidman) hides from the criminals who pursue her. The town is two-faced and offers to harbor Grace as long as she can make it worth their effort, so Grace works hard under the employ of various townspeople to win their favor. Tensions flare, however, and Grace's status as a helpless outsider provokes vicious contempt and abuse from the citizens of Dogville.

Charlotte's Film Club: Moulin Rouge!

2018-01-22T18:30:00.000+00:00

This week on Charlotte's Film Club, we'll be looking at the very best of Oscar winning actress Nicole Kidman.

Our first film of the week is 'Moulin Rouge!' from 2001. This romantic drama takes place in the infamous, gaudy and glamorous Parisian nightclub, at the cusp of the 20th century. A young poet (Ewan McGregor), who is plunged into the heady world of Moulin Rouge, begins a passionate affair with the club's most notorious and beautiful star (Nicole Kidman).

John Leguizamo, Jim Broadbent and Richard Roxburgh also star.

The Radio Verulam Film Guide: Friday 19th January 2018

2018-01-19T18:47:00.000+00:00

Simon was in the studio again to talk at length about the 10 top movies in the box office as well as his choice of free-to-air TV for the coming week:

Friday
Idiocracy (2006)
9.00pm – 10.40pm
Film4

Saturday
Sicario (2015)
9.00pm – 11.25pm
Channel 4

Sunday
The Sting (1973)
11.00pm – 1.30am
ITV3

Monday
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010)
8.00pm – 10.15pm
E4

Tuesday
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011)
9.00pm – 11.30pm
More4

Wednesday
The Madness of King George (1995)
7.50pm – 10.00pm
Film4+1

Thursday
Pulp Fiction (1994)
9.00pm – 12.00am
Film4

Charlotte's Film Club: High Fidelity

2018-01-18T18:30:00.000+00:00

Charlotte rounds off a week of Jack Black films with 2000 Drama/Romance "High Fidelity".

John Cusack stars as the owner of a failing record store in Chicago, where he sells music on vinyl. Although they have an encyclopedic knowledge of pop music and are consumed by the music scene, it's of no help to Rob when his long-time girlfriend, Laura (Iben Hjejle), walks out on him. As he examines his failed attempts at romance and happiness, his two friends, played by Jack Black and Todd Louiso.

Charlotte's Film Club: Shallow Hal

2018-01-17T18:30:00.000+00:00

Another Jack Black comedy for today's Film Club, as Charlotte and Danny discuss "Shallow Hal" from 2001.

The story revolves around Hal (Jack Black) who, taking his dying father's advice, dates only the embodiments of female physical perfection. But that all changes after Hal has an unexpected run-in with self-help guru Tony Robbins. Intrigued by Hal's shallowness, Robbins hypnotizes him into seeing the beauty that exists even in the least physically appealing women.

Gwyneth Paltrow also stars.

Charlotte's Film Club: King Kong

2018-01-16T18:30:00.000+00:00

On this week of exploring the works of American actor Jack Black, Charlotte focuses today's Film Club on Peter Jackson's "King Kong" from 2005.

This remake of the 1933 Classic sees Black as a director from New York taking a crew of actors and sailors to the ominous Skull Island to film a new movie. Accompanying him are playwright Jack Driscoll (Adrien Brody) and actress Ann Darrow (Naomi Watts), who is soon whisked away by the monstrous ape, Kong, after they reach the island. The crew encounters dinosaurs and other creatures as they race to rescue Ann, while the actress forms a bond with her simian captor.

Andy Serkis stars as the titular ape thanks to motion capture, along with Jamie Bell, Colin Hanks and Kyle Chandler.

Charlotte's Film Club: School of Rock

2018-01-15T18:30:00.000+00:00

Charlotte's Film Club this week is all about American actor, comedian and musician Jack Black, starting off today with "School of Rock" from 2003.

Black stars as Dewey Finn, an enthusiastic guitarist desperate for work after being ejected from his bar-band. Posing as a substitute music teacher at an elite private elementary school, he exposes his students to the hard rock gods he idolizes. As he gets his privileged and precocious charges in touch with their inner rock 'n' roll animals, he imagines redemption at a local Battle of the Bands.

Richard Linklater directs.

The Radio Verulam Film Guide: Friday 12th January 2018

2018-01-12T18:22:00.001+00:00

Rejuvenated by the Christmas break and New Year celebrations, Simon talked in his most animated fashion about films!! Can you believe it.

His picks for the week on free-to-air TV are:

Friday
Platoon (1986)
9.00pm – 12.35am
ITV4

Saturday
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
5.25pm – 9.00pm
ITV2

Sunday
Mr Holmes (2014)
6.20pm – 8.00pm
BBC2

Monday
Scarface (1983)
10.00pm – 1.25am
ITV4

Tuesday
Twelve Years a Slave (2013)
9.00pm – 11.40pm
More4

Wednesday
Payback (1998)
9.00pm – 11.05pm
ITV4

Thursday
The Adjustment Bureau (2010)
6.55pm – 9.00pm
ITV4

Charlotte's Film Club: Justice League

2018-01-11T18:30:00.000+00:00

Concluding the Film Club this week, Charlotte chooses to put "Justice League" into the Drivetime records.

This ensemble Superhero thriller sees Bruce Wayne inspired by Superman's selfless sacrifice in the events of the previous film, enlisting newfound ally Diana Prince to recruit a team to stand against a newly awakened enemy. However even with the united forces of Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and the Flash, could it be be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions?

Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Gal Gadot, Ezra Miller, Jason Momoa, and Ray Fisher all feature.

Charlotte's Film Club: Star Wars: The Last Jedi

2018-01-10T18:30:00.000+00:00

Today Charlotte's Film Club looks at the next anticipated Star Wars Sequel "The Last Jedi", released in the December of 2017.

In this sequel to 2015's "The Force Awakens", Luke Skywalker finds his peaceful and solitary existence altered by the arrival of the force-strong Rey, who desires to learn the ways of the Jedi forces. Meanwhile, Kylo Ren and General Hux lead the First Order in an all-out assault to exterminate Leia and the Resistance from the galaxy.

Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega,and Oscar Isaac reprise their previous roles in the series, alongside newcomers Kelly Marie Tran, Laura Dern and Benicio del
Toro.

Charlotte's Film Club: The Greatest Showman

2018-01-09T18:30:00.000+00:00

Next on our week of 'recent releases', Charlotte looks at 'The Greatest Showman', starring Hugh Jackman.

Jackman stars as P.T. Barnum, in this original musical that celebrates the birth of show business & tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. Barnum comes from nothing to create a circus celebrating the extraordinary, supported by his wife and two daughters, yet never seems to be content with the fame he acquires.

Zac Efron, Michelle Williams, Rebecca Ferguson, and Zendaya also star.

Charlotte's Film Club: Molly's Game

2018-01-08T18:30:00.000+00:00

Charlotte's Film Club is back for the New Year! This week we look at some of the most recent releases at the end of 2017/ start of 2018.

Monday's Film is 'Molly's Game', starring Jessica Chastain and Idris Elba. The Film tells the true story of Molly Bloom, a young Olympic-class skier who ran the world's most exclusive high-stakes poker game for a decade, her players including Hollywood royalty, sports stars, business titans and finally, unbeknown to her, the Russian mob.

Charlotte's Film Club: Die Hard

2017-12-21T18:30:00.000+00:00

Our final, long debated 'Christmas Film' on this week's Film Club is 'Die Hard'.

This classic action film sees New York Policeman John McClane (Played by Bruce Willis) trapped in a Business Tower block after coming to visit his estranged wife at an office Christmas party. A band of terrorists led by the malevolent Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman) seizes control of the building, and only McClane can free the workers being held hostage while the police try to find a way inside.

Charlotte's Film Club: The Grinch

2017-12-19T18:30:00.000+00:00

Continuing our week of classic Christmas films, today Charlotte looks at 'The Grinch'.

Jim Carrey stars in this live-action adaptation of the children's tale by Dr. Seuss, as the reclusive green Grinch who wants to ruin Christmas for the cheery citizens of Whoville. Joined by his dog, the Grinch comes down from his mountaintop home and sneaks into town to swipe everything holiday-related from the Whos. However, the bitter grump finds a hitch in his plans when he encounters the endearing Cindy Lou Who (Taylor Momsen).

Charlotte's Film Club: Jingle All the Way

2017-12-18T18:30:00.000+00:00

In the run up to Christmas, Charlotte has set this week's Film Club theme as, you guessed it, 'Christmas Films'.

Up first is Arnold Schwarzenegger Christmas comedy 'Jingle All the Way'. Arnie plays an uptight business man who wants to make up to his son all the time he spends working. To do this, he sets out to get the hottest toy of the season, Turbo-Man -- even though it's Christmas Eve and the toy is practically sold out.

Charlotte's Film Club: Die Another Day

2017-12-14T18:30:00.000+00:00

Charlotte's final Bond Film this week is 'Die Another Day', moving on from Daniel Craig's 007 to Pierce Brosnan's. Madonna created the title song for this 2002 release.

007 is imprisoned while infiltrating in North Korea, and subject to a gruelling prison sentence. Convinced that someone in his own agency betrayed him, Bond escapes from custody and travels to Cuba, hot on the heels of Zao (Rick Yune), the agent who put him behind bars. Meanwhile, Bond begins romancing NSA agent Jinx (Halle Berry) as he uncovers a scheme concocted by Zao and British millionaire Graves (Toby Stephens), involving a highly destructive laser.

Charlotte's Film Club: Spectre

2017-12-13T18:30:00.000+00:00

Another Bond Film for today's Film Club, as Charlotte looks at the most recent expedition by the spy, 'Spectre'.

Featuring an opening by Sam Smith 'The Writings on the Wall', this film sees Bond uncover the existence of the sinister organization SPECTRE, and travelling across the globe to infiltrate it . As Bond ventures toward the heart of SPECTRE, he discovers a chilling connection between himself and the enemy (Christoph Waltz) he seeks.

Ralph Fiennes, Ben Whishaw, Monica Belluci, Lea Seydoux and Dave Bautista also star.