West Herts Drivetime with Danny Smith

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  FridayBlue Velvet (1986)11.20pm – 1.45amFilm4SaturdayWyatt Earp (1994)3.10pm –6.55pm5SpikeSundayThe Man who would be King (1975)1.10pm – 3.35pmBBC2 MondayGood Kill (2014)1.45am – 3.50amFilm4 TuesdayGallipoli (1981)7.45pm – 10.00pmFilm4+1WednesdayDeepwater Horizon (2016)9.00pm – 11.10pmFilm4ThursdayDirty Dancing (1987)9.00pm – 11.10pm5STAR

Simon kicks off February with a range of TV movies for you to enjoy on a cold night in.1st February 2019 – Films on TVFridayKick-Ass (2009)9.00pm – 11.25pm5STARSaturdaySkyfall (2012)9.00pm –11.50pmITV2SundayA Matter of Life and Death (1946)1.50pm – 3.55pmBBC2MondayJason Bourne (2016)9.00pm – 11.25pm4sevenTuesdayAnthropoid (2016)9.00pm – 11.25pmFilm4WednesdayFury (2014)9.00pm – 11.40pm5 SpikeThursdayTwelve Years a Slave (2013)9.00pm – 11.40pmMore4

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

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

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

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:FridayEducating Rita10.45pm – 1.00amParamount NetworkSaturdayMamma Mia!6.50pm – 9.00pmITVBeSundayFar from the Madding Crowd (2015)10.00pm – 11.55pmBBC2Christmas EveFurious 79.00pm – 11.45pmITV2Christmas DayChitty Chitty Bang Bang3.10pm – 6.05pmChannel 5Boxing DayThe Lego Movie4.55pm – 7.00pmITV2ThursdaySkyfall8.00pm – 10.40pmITVFridayEddie the Eagle8.00pm – 10.00pmChannel 4

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.

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

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

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

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

Here are Simon's choice of films on free-to-air TV for the forthcoming week:FridayChangeling11.05pm – 1.50amITV3SaturdayHail Caesar!11.35pm – 1.25amChannel 4SundayThe Incredibles5.25pm – 7.35pmChannel 4MondayThe Rainmaker10.05pm – 11.45pmParamount NetworkTuesdayBeyond the Valley of the Dolls12.00am – 2.10amTalking PicturesWednesdayThe Blind Side10.00pm – 12.40am5STARThursdayThe Usual Suspects10.00pm – 12.15amITV4

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

23rd November 2018 – Films on free-to-air TVSimon's top picks of movies to see this week on your (small) silver screen.FridayAir Force One (1997)10.00pm – 12.25amChannel 5SaturdayMiracle on 34th Street (1947)5.05pm – 7.00pmFilm4SundayThe Jewel of the Nile (1985)2.45pm – 4.35pmFilm4MondayMiracle on 34th Street (1994)7.35pm – 9.50pmFilm4+1TuesdayThe Martian (2015)9.00pm – 11.50pmFilm4WednesdayStar Trek into Darkness (2013)9.00pm – 11.35pmFilm4ThursdayThe Black Swan (1942)5.00pm – 6.45pmFilm4

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

Simon delivered his 'free-to-air' TV films for you this week with his usual enthusiasm - enjoy! :)TV Films 16th November 2018FridayNotting Hill (1999)9.00pm – 11.45pmITVBeSaturdayThe Bodyguard (1992)9.00pm – 11.40pm5STARSundayCocoon (1985)2.35pm – 4.50pmFilm4MondayCaptain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)10.45pm – 12.50amBBC1TuesdayThe Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)9.00pm – 12.10amSony Movie ChannelWednesdayTootsie (1982)7.40pm – 10.00pmFilm4+1ThursdayParkland (2013)9.00pm – 10.50pmFilm4

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

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!

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 TuesdayGoodfellas (1990)10.05pm – 1.00am ITV4 Wednesday 45 Years (2015)9.00pm – 10.55pm Film4 Thursday Warrior (2011)9.00pm – 11.45pm Film4

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

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.

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 Back2. The Room where it Happens3. Burn4. The World Was Wide Enough

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 

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 DaydreamStarmanZiggy StardustRock n Roll Suicide

Simon is extremely pleased to bring his suggestions of films on free-to-air TV for you this week:FridaySunshine (2007)9.00pm – 11.15pmSony Movie ChannelSaturdayScream (1996)10.20pm – 12.30amDaveSundayDeepwater Horizon (2016)9.00pm – 11.00pmChannel 4Little Men (2016)1.15am – 2.45amChannel 4MondayEye in the Sky (2015)9.00pm – 11.05pmFilm4WednesdaySaw (2004)9.00pm – 11.10pmITV4

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.  

Simon gives you his expert opinion on what movies are hitting your little silver screen this week:FridayRoboCop (1987)9.00pm – 11.10pmITV4SaturdayIt should happen to you4.05pm – 5.50pmTalking Pictures (1954)SundayWhile you were sleeping (1995)4.40pm – 6.50pmSony Movie ChannelMondayThe Love Punch (2013)9.00pm – 10.55pmParamountTuesdaySe7en (1995)10.30pm – 1.50amITV4WednesdayThe Fog (1980)9.00pm – 10.45pmHorror ChannelThursdayCon Air (1997)9.00pm – 11.25pmSony Movie Channel

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

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.

Simon dropped past the studio to unleash his wisdom and recommends the following films that are on free-to-air TV for your consumption:FridayGosford Park (2001)9.00pm – 11.45pmParamountSaturdayThe Winslow Boy (1999)1.50pm – 3.30pmBBC2SundayAntz (1998)1.30pm – 3.10pmChannel 4Selma (2014)11.15pm – 1.15amBBC2MondayTower Block (2012)10.00pm – 11.55pm5STARTuesdayThe Ghost Writer (2010)10.30pm – 1.10amITV4ThursdayThe Innocents (1961)9.00pm – 11.00pmTalking Pictures

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

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.

Simon has cast his eye over the tele schedules for you and picked out some silver screen for the small screen.FridaySuperbad (2007)9.00pm – 11.20pmSony Movie ChannelSaturdayLeap of Faith (1992)2.50pm – 5.00pmParamount Network  SundayThe Man in the White Suit (1951)2.45pm – 4.05pmBBC2 MondayWhat about Bob? (1991)6.55pm – 9.00pmSony Movie Channel              TuesdayMrs Doubtfire (1993)7.35pm – 10.00pmFilm4+1       WednesdayTed (2012)9.00pm – 11.10pmITV2 ThursdayThe Maze Runner (2014)10.55pm – 1.40amFilm4

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

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:FridayPretty 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

 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

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

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

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

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

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 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. 

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.

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.

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 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. 

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.