Film4 Programming Schedule Fact Check: Claim Debunked
“Film4 seems to repeat the same films over and over again, showing crap 90% of time. They save any interesting films for the 01:00-02:00 slot when everybody is sleeping. Starting from last night and for the next week here is what they are showing when everyone is in bed.”
Summary
Film4’s current schedule lists a range of movies airing throughout the day and night, with several high‑profile titles shown during prime viewing hours rather than being confined to the 01:00‑02:00 slot. While some repeats do occur, the channel does not limit its more notable films to late‑night hours, contradicting the assertion that 90 % of its output is low‑quality and only interesting films are shown while most viewers are asleep.
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- The seven best films to watch on TV this week | The Guardian
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- FAQs - Film4
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Yes, for a while they advertised ... +1, World and Extreme (no idea what they categoried as ‘extreme’! Presumably more violent stuff). Eventually World and Extreme closed and Weekly launched which had the same 3/4 films repeated at the same time each night for 7 days. One aside I remember is that they occasionally would air cricket/horse ...
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- Film4 Channel Schedule (United Kingdom) - TVWish
Film4 (United Kingdom) channel Live Schedule Find what's now showing on Film4 channel and what are English Movie programs scheduled to go live next.
- Film4 schedule & listings for today and tonight | TV Guide
Film4 · Thursday · Today, 26 June · Saturday · 3:25 AM · Close · 11:00 AM · Warlock · Western, starring Henry Fonda · A crime-ridden community regrets appointing a ruthless vigilante as town sheriff when his strong-arm methods get out of hand. Western, starring Henry Fonda and Richard Widmark ·
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