True Movies - Monday 26 January 2009

00:30 Murder Of Innocence
Based on a true story. A critically acclaimed drama, charting a woman's descent into a frightening and murderous insanity, as her family tragically denies any claims of mental illness.

02:30 Family Of Spies
Based on a true story. A film in three parts in which a naval officer sells military secrets to the Russians to pay off spiralling debts but then starts to involve his family in his schemes. 2 of 3

04:20 Aftermath: A Long Way Home
An emotionally-charged story, which follows a father's slow immersion back into family life after causing deep psychological damage to his wife and two children. Stars Meredith Baxter and Robert Urich

06:30 Spirit Bear
A teenage boy befriends a bear and learns that the species are seriously endangered. The boy begins a political campaign to save his large furry friends. Stars Graham Greene and Mark Rendall.

08:30 Desperate Rescue
Mariel Hemingway (Manhattan) stars as a woman whose daughter is kidnapped by her former husband and who attempts a formidable rescue that could result in death.

10:30 Come On Get Happy: The Partridge..
...Family. The behind the scenes story of "The Partridge Family" TV show, told from the point of view of Danny Bonaduce. Problems include Danny's jealous father and conflicts with the Brady Bunch!

12:30 What Makes A Family
Two *** women have a daughter through artificial insemination. When one of them dies, the parents of the dead partner try to take the child. Brooke Shields stars in this story of love against the odds

14:30 Smile
Katie signs up for a trip to China, where she meets a girl who has a deformity that discourages her from ever showing her face. Their friendship helps her to see life differently. Stars Beau Bridges.

16:30 The Switch
Based on a true story. Through sheer courage and determination, wheelchair bound Larry McAfee turns his life into a personal triumph. With Gary Cole (The West Wing) and Craig T. Nelson (The District)

18:30 Struggle to Survive
Miles from home, Jim and Jennifer Stolpa become stranded in deep snow. Struggling to keep themselves and their son alive, Jim strikes out on a mission, determined to reach help in this true story.

20:30 What Makes A Family
Two *** women have a daughter through artificial insemination. When one of them dies, the parents of the dead partner try to take the child. Brooke Shields stars in this story of love against the odds

22:30 My Husband, My Killer
An edgy thriller based on a detective in Australia who tries to prove that a wealthy hotelier had a hand in his wife's murder. Stars Colin Friels and Martin Sacks.

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True Movies 2 - Monday 26 January 2009

00:50 *** Life Series
Series about ***, life and relationships. Confronts intimate and sometimes awkward issues in a frank and honest way.

01:50 Storm And Sorrow
A team of climbers fight for their lives when an expedition to conquer a Russian mountain is hit by a deadly storm. With Lori Singer (Footloose)

04:00 Victim for Victims
Actress Theresa Saldana (Raging Bull) plays herself in this Emmy-nominated account of an attack which left her with life-threatening injuries, leading her to establish Victims For Victims.

06:00 What Makes A Family
Two *** women have a daughter through artificial insemination. When one of them dies, the parents of the dead partner try to take the child. Brooke Shields stars in this story of love against the odds

08:00 Blessings
Mary Tyler Moore stars in this moving drama. A woman looks back over her long life, recalling how she met and lost her husband, and the day she encountered a handyman who became a firm friend.

10:00 Baby Comes Home
A sequel to 'And Baby Makes Six', this drama follows the fortunes of a middle-aged couple who have suddenly become parents again at an unexpectedly late age. Starring Colleen Dewhurst, Warren Oates.

12:00 Custody Of The Heart
A businesswoman finds her seemingly perfect life thrown into confusion when her stay-at-home husband suddenly sues her for divorce and custody of their children. With Lorraine Braco & Martin Donovan.

14:00 My Husband's Double Life
The truth proves both bizarre and astonishing when a 'widow' investigates why her husband faked his own death. Starring Margaret Colin, Jay O Sanders.

16:00 Michael Korda's: Queenie
A beauty emigrates from India to Great Britain, persues fame and fortune at the cost of personal happiness and becomes a Hollywood star, while surpressing the truth of her heritage. Part 1 of 2

18:10 What Makes A Family
Two *** women have a daughter through artificial insemination. When one of them dies, the parents of the dead partner try to take the child. Brooke Shields stars in this story of love against the odds

20:00 Jilly Cooper's The Man Who Made..
..Husbands Jealous. Women adore Lysander Hawkley, especially rich married women. But the young stud has a lot to learn, especially when he gets lured into a scheme to punish wayward husbands. Part 1.

21:40 Jilly Cooper's The Man Who Made..
.. Husbands Jealous. Women adore Lysander Hawkley, especially rich married women. But the young stud has a lot to learn, especially when he gets lured into a scheme to punish wayward husbands. Part 2.

23:25 Last Wish
Patty Duke and Maureen Stapleton star in this award-winning account of how a stricken mother sought a daughter's help in fulfilling her last wish: to die with dignity. With Dwight Schultz.





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True Movies Listings for Tuesday 27th January



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06:30
... First Do No Harm (Film)
Based on a true story. Oscar-winner Meryl Streep gives a magnificent performance as a mother fighting for her epileptic son's right to a possible cure.
Director: Jim Abrahams
Starring: Meryl Streep, Fred Ward, Seth Adkins, Allison Janney, Margo Martindale, Oni Faida Lampley
(Made For TV, 1997, PG, 3 Star)


08:30
Deep in My Heart (Film)
A trio of great actresses unite their talents for this powerful true story of an adopted woman's search for her roots. With Anne Bancroft, Lynn Whitfield and Gloria Reuben.
Director: Anita Addison
Starring: Gloria Reuben, Anne Bancroft, Lynn Whitfield, Alice Krige, Cara Buono, Olivia Kassardjian
(Made For TV, 1999, PG, 4 Star)


10:30
Heartsounds (Film)
When a doctor has to rely on the health system he has worked in for years for his own needs he feels let down. As his wife battles for compassion, their lives begin to crumble. Stars Mary Tyler Moore.
Director: Glenn Jordan
Starring: Mary Tyler Moore, James Garner, Sam Wanamaker, Wendy Crewson, David Gardner, Carl Marotte
(Made For TV, 1984, PG, 3 Star)


12:30
Switching Parents (Film)
12 year old makes legal history by becoming the first minor to file a case on his own behalf to be 'divorced' from his biological parents. True story with Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
Director: Linda Otto
Starring: Bill Smitrovich, Kathleen York, Robert Joy, Kristin Griffith, Joyce Reehling, Geoffrey Bowes
(1993, 12, 3 Star)




14:30
Falsely Accused (Film)
Based on a true story. When a woman is accused of murdering her own baby she faces an uphill struggle to convince the world of her innocence.
Director: Noel Nosseck
Starring: Lisa Hartman, Christopher Meloni, Peter Jurasik, James Staley, Gwynyth Walsh, Martin Kove
(1993, U, 3 Star)


16:30
Justice for Annie: A Moment of Truth Movie (Film)
Peggy Lipton stars in this drama as a mother seeking justice after she discovers that her daughter's 'accidental' death may have been tied up with an insurance scam. With Susan Ruttan, Bruce Weitz.
Director: Noel Nosseck
Starring: Peggy Lipton, Danica McKellar, Terry David Mulligan, Gwynyth Walsh, Teryl Rothery, Lochlyn Munro
(Made For TV, 1996, PG, 3 Star)


18:30
Vanished Without a Trace (Film)
In one of the most bizarre kidnappings in history an ordinary man found the courage to save the lives of 26 children under chilling cir***stances. With Karl Malden.
Director: Vern Gillum
Starring: Karl Malden, Tim Ransom, Travis Fine, Tom Hodges, Julie Harris, Robert Zameroski
(Made For TV, 1992, PG, 3 Star)


20:30
Nurses On The Line (Film)
Starring Jennifer Lopez in one of her early roles, this dramatic true story follows a group of nurses who are pushed to the limit coping with the aftermath of a jungle plane crash.
Director: Larry Shaw
Starring: Lindsay Wagner, Robert Loggia, David Clennon, Farrah Forke, Paula Marshall, Hilary Edson
(1993, PG)


22:30
Without Evidence (Film)
Based on a true story. When his brother is murdered a man seeks answers, but instead finds corruption, and the ultimate government cover up. Scott Plank and Angelina Jolie star.
Director: Gill Dennis
Starring: Scott Plank, Anna Gunn, Andrew Prine, Angelina Jolie, Paul Perri, Kristen Peckinpah
(1995, 15, 2 Star)




00:30
Trial By Fire (Film)
Based on a true story. Paulette Gill is a devoted teacher who takes a special interest in one of her pupils. With Keith Carradine.
Director: Alan Metzger
Starring: Keith Carradine, Gail O'Grady, Michael Bowen, Ken Lerner, Mariangela Pino, Devon Odessa
(Made For TV, 1995, 15, 3 Star)


02:30
Beryl Markham: A Shadow on the Sun (Film)
This dramatic mini-series recounts the life of Beryl Markham who became the first aviatrix to fly from England to the USA across the Atlantic. With Sefanie Powers.
Director: Tony Richardson
Starring: Stefanie Powers, Claire Bloom, Peter Bowles, Brian Cox, Niamh Cusack, Trevor Eve
(Part 2 of 2, Last In Series, Made For TV, 1988, 3 Star)


04:00
For Their Own Good (Film)
A factory worker gets an ultimatum from her employer to be sterilized or fired. Starring Elizabeth Perkins and Laura San Giacomo.
Director: Ed Kaplan
Starring: Elizabeth Perkins, Laura San Giacomo, Charles Haid, CCH Pounder, Gary Basaraba, Kelli Williams
(Made For TV, 1993, 12, 2 Star)


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True Movies 2 Listings for Tuesday 27th January


06:00
A Christmas Romance (Film)
Singer and actress Olivia Newton-John and Gregory Harrison play a couple who strike up the unlikeliest of romances in this heart-warming seasonal tale.
Director: Sheldon Larry
Starring: Olivia Newton-John, Gregory Harrison, Chloe Lattanzi, Stephanie Sawyer, Tom Heaton, Stephen E. Miller
(Made For TV, 1994, U, 2 Star)


08:00
Waking Up Wally: The Walter Gretzky Story (Film)
Based on a true story. What would it be like to suddenly wake up and not know your wife and children? This happened to the world's most famous Hockey Dad. With Tom McCamus.
Director: Dean Bennett
Starring: Tom McCamus, Victoria Snow, Tara Spencer-Nairn, Matthew Edison, Kristen Holden-Ried, Robert Bockstael
(2005, PG, 3 Star)


10:00
She Said No (Film)
Veronica Hamel and Judd Hirsch star in the true story of a successful career woman's fight for justice after a brutal assault by a predatory attorney.
Director: John Patterson
Starring: Veronica Hamel, Lee Grant, Ray Baker, Judd Hirsch, Mariclare Costello, Arthur Rosenberg
(Made For TV, 1990, 12, 3 Star)


12:00
White Lies (Film)
True story. A college student who is looking for friends comes across a white supremacist group on the internet, and finds herself drawn into their web of hatred. With Lynn Redgrave.
Director: Kari Skogland
Starring: Sarah Polley, Tanya Allen, Jonathan Scarfe, Lynn Redgrave, Joseph Kell, Albert Schultz
(1998, 15, 3 Star)


14:00
Blue Valley Songbird (Film)
She is one of the world's most famous country music artists, her glamour and flamboyance is unique. It can only be Dolly Parton. This film explores her love life and career.
Director: Richard A. Colla
Starring: Dolly Parton, John Terry, Bill Dean, Beth Grant, Kimberley Kates, Peggy Walton-Walker
(Made For TV, 1999, PG, 2 Star)




16:00
Queenie (Film)
A beauty emigrates from India to Great Britain, persues fame and fortune at the cost of personal happiness and becomes a Hollywood star, while surpressing the truth of her heritage.
Director: Larry Peerce
Starring: Mia Sara, Kirk Douglas, Albert Moses, Topol, Joss Ackland, Martin Balsam
(Part 2 of 2, Last In Series, Made For TV, 1987, PG, 3 Star)


18:00
Colour Me Perfect (Film)
True story. A 'female' remake of the 1968 film Charly, in which a mentally handicapped woman experiences a 'miracle cure' when she is picked to test a new drug. With Michele Lee.
Director: Michele Lee
Starring: Michele Lee, Susan Blakely, Robin Thomas, Stan Cahill, Nathaniel DeVeaux, Hiromoto Ida
(Made For TV, 1996, PG, 2 Star)


20:00
79 Park Avenue (Film)
Lesley Ann Warren and Marc Singer star in this glossy adaptation of Harold Robbins' steamy best seller about a poor young woman who goes from 1930s prostitute to top madam in glitzy New York.
Director: Paul Wendkos
Starring: Lesley Ann Warren, Marc Singer, David Dukes, Barbara Barrie, Polly Bergen, Raymond Burr
(1977, PG, 4 Star)


22:00
A Woman's Guide to Adultery (Drama)
Sean Bean, Theresa Russell and Amanda Donohoe star in this steamy drama about four women and their differing views on relationships and adultery.
Director: David Hayman
Starring: Theresa Russell, Sean Bean, Amanda Donohoe, Adrian Dunbar, Ingrid Lacey, Danny Webb
(2 Star)


00:00
A Woman's Guide to Adultery (Drama)
Sean Bean, Theresa Russell and Amanda Donohoe star in this steamy drama about four women and their differing views on relationships and adultery.
Director: David Hayman
Starring: Theresa Russell, Sean Bean, Amanda Donohoe, Adrian Dunbar, Ingrid Lacey, Danny Webb
(2 Star)




02:00
Savage Messiah (Film)
The disturbing true story of a diabolical cult leader that a small town social worker vowed to bring to justice. With Polly Walker.
Director: Mario Azzopardi
Starring: Polly Walker, Luc Picard, Isabelle Blais, Isabelle Cyr, Julie La Rochelle, Pascale Montpetit
(2002, 18, 2 Star)


04:00
Net Worth (Film)
When a former team mate dies penniless because he couldn't access his pension, a star ice hockey player fights for player's rights against the unscrupulous team owners. With Aidan Devine.
Director: Jerry Ciccoritti
Starring: Aidan Devine, Kevin Conway, Robin Gammell, Carl Marotte, Richard Donat, Dan Lett
(Made For TV, 1995, PG, 4 Star)


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