Niamh Spence

Daily Mirror • 13th January 2026

Little-known 'masterpiece' is Hollywood legend's last ever film on Film4 tonight

A cat and mouse action film hailed as a 'masterpiece' by fans is airing on Film 4 tonight, and it's the perfect chance to see a Hollywood legend's final role on screen.

The Old Man & The Gun, released in 2018, is about Forrest Tucker, a career criminal and prison escape artist. The script is loosely based on David Grann's 2003 article in The New Yorker titled "The Old Man and the Gun", which was later collected in Grann's 2010 book The Devil and Sherlock Holmes. Adapted into a film, it stars Ro...

Daily Mirror • 13th January 2026

'Outstanding crime thriller' with 'phenomenal' cast on Film4 tonight

A crime thriller with an all-star cast packed full of 'mystery' and 'incredible performances' airs on Film 4 tonight.

Bad Times at The El Royale was released in 2018, and is s tarring Jeff Bridges, Cynthia Erivo, Dakota Johnson, Jon Hamm, Cailee Spaeny, Lewis Pullman, and Chris Hemsworth, the film follows six strangers and an employee at the El Royale, a hotel located along the California–Nevada border, whose secrets intersect on a night in the late 1960s. The hotel becomes a seedy battleground...

Daily Mirror • 13th January 2026

'Crown jewel' of gangster films airing on Film 4 tonight

A crime thriller film with an all-star cast has been crowned as 'incredible' by fans, and it's on Film 4 tonight.

Heat, released in 1995, features master criminal Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) as he tries to control the rogue actions of one of his men, while also planning one last big heist before retiring. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Hanna (Al Pacino) attempts to track down McCauley as he deals with the chaos in his own life, including the infidelity of his wife (Diane Venora) and the mental health...

Daily Mirror • 10th January 2026

'Best sequel and best movie' fans have ever seen on Channel 4 tonight

A sequel that had fans waiting 30 years for its release has been hailed as 'worth waiting for' by film fans, and it's on Channel 4 tonight.

Top Gun: Maverick picks up from the iconic Top Gun movie, and after more than three decades of service as one of the Navy's top aviators, Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him.

Training a detachment of graduates for a special assig...

Daily Mirror • 10th January 2026

'Outstanding' forgotten sci-fi thriller with two huge stars on Film 4 tonight

A sci-fi thriller starring Matt Damon and Emily Blunt has been praised by film fans as 'outstanding' and 'smart', and tonight it's on Film 4.

The Adjustment Bureau, released in 2011, is a sci-fi romance where ambitious politician David Norris (Matt Damon) falls for dancer Elise Sellas (Emily Blunt), but discovers mysterious men in hats, who are agents of a mysterious group who are manipulating events to keep them apart to maintain a predetermined life plan, forcing David to choose between his c...

Daily Mirror • 10th January 2026

'Underrated Jim Carrey film 'no one knows' on ITV2 tonight

A Jim Carrey comedy has been described by fans as 'inspiring' and 'heartwarming', and it's on ITV2 tonight.

Yes Man, released in 2008, is based on the book by Danny Wallace and follows cynical loan officer Carl Allen (Jim Carrey) who, after hitting rock bottom post-divorce, attends a self-help seminar where he pledges to say "yes" to everything for a year, leading to wild, chaotic, and eventually transformative experiences as he embraces new opportunities, learns to open up, and finds love with...

Daily Mirror • 10th January 2026

Superhero film with three huge stars 'worst movie of all time' on ITV tonight

A superheor film based on a classic 1960s Tv series has been branded as 'the worst movie of all time' by fans, despite its star cast.

With the movie name 'The Avengers'. this might make people think of the Marvel superhero franchise, yet it's not the same and instead a very different plot. The film follows a charismatic evil genius named Sir August de Wynter (Sean Connery), who discovers a way to harness the weather and utilise it as a weapon against London and the world at large.

Secret agent...

Daily Mirror • 10th January 2026

'Masterpiece' horror with 'most disturbing performance ever' on Film 4 tonight

A 'masterpiece' horror with fan reviews calling it 'painful, disturbing, and enthralling' airs on Film 4 tonight.

Pearl is a prequel to the horror film X, set in 1918, following a young woman on an isolated Texas farm where she's trapped caring for her ailing father and strict mother all the while dreaming of escaping to a glamorous dancing career. This leads to repressed ambitions and desires and erupts into violent, psychopathic acts against her family and townsfolk as she descends into madne...

Daily Mirror • 10th January 2026

War film with 'best speech ever' on Channel 4 tonight

A war film with an iconic courtroom scene has been praised by film fans as 'one of the best movies', and it's on Channel 4 tonight.

A Few Good Men, released in 1992, focuses on Lt. Daniel Kaffee (Tom Cruise), a military lawyer defending two U.S. Marines charged with killing a fellow Marine at the Guantánamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba. Although Kaffee is known for seeking plea bargains, a fellow lawyer, Lt. Cdr. JoAnne Galloway (Demi Moore), convinces him that the accused marines were most likely ca...

Daily Mirror • 9th January 2026

Freezer bag trick can de-ice your car in seconds as UK to be hit by more snow

The new year has arrived, which means that many of us have been easing into January and returning to work.

And, as driving in winter is unavoidable, it’s important that any of us getting behind the wheel are keeping our vehicles in good condition. Not only are we taking dangerous risks but it can also damage the health of our vehicles, and as the bitter cold has ushered in snow, ice and sub-zero conditions, prompting the Met Office to slap down an amber warning for snow. Looking ahead through J...

Daily Mirror • 9th January 2026

'Tremendous' period drama 'like nothing else ever made' on Film4 tonight

A period drama like no other has been praised by fans and described as a "stand out" movie – ands it's on Film4 tonight.

The film stars the late Heath Ledger as William Thatcher, a peasant squire who poses as a knight and competes in tournaments, winning accolades and acquiring friendships with historical figures as Edward the Black Prince (James Purefoy) and Geoffrey Chaucer (Paul Bettany).

Taking its name from 14th-century poet Geoffrey Chaucer's story "The Knight's Tale", the film was relea...

Daily Mirror • 9th January 2026

'Cult classic' horror movie 'so bad it's good' on Film4 tonight

A classic horror movie labelled as "so bad, it's good", and starring Paul Bettany, is airing on Film4 tonight.

Legion, released in 2010, is an apocalyptic horror film where Archangel Michael protects a pregnant waitress, Charlie, and her unborn child, who is the savior of humanity.

In the film, God attempts to destroy humanity due to its wickedness, resulting in possessed humans (zombie-angels) taking over a roadside diner.

The movie has had positive reviews, with many claiming it's a "cult c...

Daily Mirror • 8th January 2026

Unheard of Liam Neeson movie hailed 'fantastic' by fans on Film4 tonight

A superhero movie praised by fans as 'exhilarating' and 'moving' starring Liam Neeson and Frances McDormand airs on Film4 tonight.

Darkman, released in 1990, follows scientist Peyton Westlake (Liam Neeson), who is brutally disfigured and left for dead by mobsters working for corrupt developer Louis Strack Jr., after his lawyer girlfriend, Julie Hastings (Frances McDormand), uncovers their illegal dealings.

An experimental procedure to save him, involving synthetic skin and nerve-cutting, grant...

Daily Mirror • 8th January 2026

'One of the best films ever made' airing on Channel 5 tonight

A film hailed as "one of the best films ever made" and starring Harrison Ford is on Channel 5 tonight. Based on the 1960s TV series, The Fugitive is loosely inspired by the trial of Sam Sheppard, with the film starring Harrison Ford, Tommy Lee Jones, Sela Ward, Joe Pantoliano, Andreas Katsulas, and Jeroen Krabbé.

The Fugitive, released in 1993, follows Dr. Richard Kimble (Harrison Ford), a respected surgeon, who is framed and convicted for murdering his wife by a mysterious one-armed man, leadi...

Daily Mirror • 8th January 2026

Horror movie with very unexpected leading man airing on Film 4 tonight

A horror movie that blends fear with humour starred one Hollywood star who has since retired from acting – and his last big film is now on Film4 tonight.

Released in 1996, The Frighteners follows Frank Bannister (Michael J. Fox), a former architect who now passes himself off as an exorcist of evil spirits. To bolster his fake new career, he claims his "special" gift is the result of a car accident that killed his wife. But what he does not count on is more people dying in the small town where h...

Daily Mirror • 8th January 2026

First-class war epic hailed 'must-watch' by fans on BBC tonight

A war film rated as "a must-watch film for any fan of war movies" is on BBC tonight, and it stars an epic cast. The Guns of Navarone was released in 1961, and is a classic WWII epic based on Alistair MacLean's novel. The film stars Gregory Peck, David Niven, Anthony Quinn, Stanley Baker, Anthony Quayle, Irene Papas, Gia Scala, and James Darren.

In 1943, a small commando team is sent to destroy huge German guns on the Greek Island of Navarone in order to rescue Allied troops trapped on Kheros. L...

Daily Mirror • 8th January 2026

Hidden gem war film packed full of Hollywood royalty airing on BBC tonight

A war film described by film fans as 'powerful' and 'superb' is on BBC4 tonight.

The Eagle Has Landed, released in 2017 and a re-release of 1976, stars Michael Caine, Donald Sutherland, and Robert Duvall, alongside Jenny Agutter, Donald Pleasence, and Treat Williams. During World War II, Nazi officer Max Radl (Robert Duvall) devises a plan to kidnap or kill the British prime minister.

Approved by German Commander Heinrich Himmler (Donald Pleasence), the scheme moves forward with Col. Kurt Stei...

Daily Mirror • 7th January 2026

Liam Neeson film sees fans say they'll never see him the same way again

A film starring Liam Neeson has fans claiming they'll never see him the same way again, and it's been praised as both 'entertaining' and 'the best action movie'.

Taken follows retired CIA operative Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson) as he races against time to rescue his teenage daughter, Kim, after she is kidnapped by Albanian human traffickers in Paris while vacationing with a friend. Using his "very particular set of skills," Mills travels to France, relentlessly tracking down the kidnappers and elim...

Daily Mirror • 7th January 2026

Movie based on heartbreaking true story 'will rip your heart out' on Film4

A film described by fans as 'the best movie they've ever seen' whilst also being 'heartbreaking' will air on Film4 tonight, and it's been praised as 'wonderful'.

Lion is the true story of Saroo Brierley, played by Dev Patel, a young Indian boy lost at age five, who is adopted by an Australian family but later uses technology (Google Earth) as an adult to find his biological family in India as an adult decades later. The film follows his harrowing childhood separation and survival in Kolkata, hi...

Daily Mirror • 6th January 2026

'Poignant' film tells hidden and loneliness in dark side of huge star's life

A 'poignant' and 'mesmerising' film giving an inside look at one of the biggest ever music stars has been praised by fans, and it's on BBC2 tonight.

Priscilla, released in 2023, is Sofia Coppola's biopic telling the untold story of Priscilla Beaulieu's relationship with Elvis Presley, from her perspective, starting with their whirlwind romance, marriage, and eventual separation. The film focuses on her isolation and coming-of-age, starting with when she's a teenage girl in Germany meeting the m...

Daily Mirror • 5th January 2026

'Best ever' James Bond film fans hail 'effortlessly compelling' on TV tonight

The 'best ever' James Bond film starring 'the perfect Bond' is on ITV tonight.

Dr. No, released in 1963, stars Sean Connery, who has been praised by fans as 'the perfect Bond' alongside Ursula Andress, Joseph Wiseman, Jack Lord, Anthony Dawson, Zena Marshall, John Kitzmiller and Eunice Gayson. In Dr.No, the film that launched the James Bond saga, Agent 007 (Sean Connery) battles mysterious Dr. No, a scientific genius bent on destroying the U.S. space program. As the countdown to disaster begins...

Daily Mirror • 31st December 2025

'Guilty pleasure' horror film starring Hollywood royalty on BBC tonight

Horror enthusiasts are in for a 'guilty pleasure' treat from a legendary series, as it graces the BBC's line-up tonight.

BBC4 is set to air Jaws the Revenge this evening, a part of the iconic Jaws saga that kicked off with the revolutionary 1975 original, followed by Jaws 2 in 1978 and Jaws 3 in 1983. This fourth instalment, released in 1987, centres around Ellen Brody (Lorraine Gary), a grieving widow whose family has been plagued by shark incidents, including her son who falls prey to a colos...

The Mirror US • 28th December 2025

Inside Romy Reiner's 'subdued' 28th birthday in the wake of parents' murders

Rob Reiner's daughter Romy had a quiet and 'subdued' birthday this weekend, in the wake of her parents' murders.

The iconic actor-director, 78, and his photographer wife Michele, 70, were found stabbed to death in their Brentwood residence on December 14. Their 32-year-old son, Nick, was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with their death.

Romy is said to have celebrated her 28th birthday at a beach house surrounded by loved ones on Saturday (December 27)...

The Mirror US • 24th December 2025

King Charles breaks Royal Family holiday tradition for Christmas speech

King Charles is set to shake up the Christmas traditions this year, and he's starting with the annual King's Speech to the British nation.

The 2025 broadcast is part of the Christmas routine from the Royal Family, which also includes attending morning church and walking back to their Sandringham estate. However the King has changed things this year, switching up the typical speech that he's done since taking the reigns in 2022 from his late mother Queen Elizabeth II.

Usually the monarch makes...