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08th May 2019

Here are the 6 best movies on TV this Wednesday

Dave Hanratty

Movies on TV Wednesday 8 May

Football, bloody hell.

Calmed down after Liverpool’s thrilling comeback last night? Us, neither.

Might be an idea to check out the brand new episode of The Football Spin, which tackles a crazy night at Anfield with both feet.

Back in the world of movies – specifically, those on TV – it’s all go.

Let’s see what’s in store on this Wednesday 8 May, shall we?

To Kill a Mockingbird – TCM – 6pm

Junior Cert English classic realised through the majesty of Gregory Peck.

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A League of Their Own – Film 4 – 6.25pm

A never-more-surly Tom Hanks takes charge of a women’s baseball team – featuring the talents of Geena Davis, Madonna, and Lori Petty – during World War II.

Taken – Film 4 – 9pm

In which Liam Neeson gleefully demonstrates a very particular set of skills.

The Expendables – ITV4 – 9pm

Sly Stallone gets the band back together.

Rambo: First Blood Part II – ITV4 – 11.05pm

Sly Stallone gets the jungle back together.

Broken City – Channel 4 – 1.05am

Mark Wahlberg and Russell Crowe face off in a gritty crime thriller that nobody talks about.

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