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Our TV movie pick for tonight (Wednesday, 18 February) is With or Without You, the 1999 Northern Ireland-set comedy-drama directed by Michael Winterbottom (24 Hour Party People, The Trip).
The film follows Rosie (Dervla Kirwan, House of Guinness) and Vincent (Christopher Eccleston, Shallow Grave), a couple in Belfast who have been married for five years.
Despite frequent and calculated attempts to do so, they are unable to conceive a child, something which has begun to wear on their happiness.
Their marital troubles become clear when Rosie's former pen pal, Benoit (Yvan Attal, Munich), comes back into her life.
"Vincent is enraged when Benoit invites himself to stay at their home and becomes close with Rosie," the plot synopsis adds.
"In jealousy, Vincent strikes back in a similar fashion."
Taking its title from the U2 song of the same name, With or Without You's cast also includes such recognisable Irish faces as Deirdre O'Kane (How to Get to Heaven from Belfast), Fionnula Flanagan (The Guard) and Phelim Drew (My Left Foot).
Praised for its slice-of-life story, its humour and the chemistry between Eccleston and Kirwan, the movie is airing on TV tonight/tomorrow morning on Film4 at 1.55am.
With or Without You will also be available to stream on Channel 4's website from Thursday, 19 February.
On Her Majesty's Secret Service - ITV4 - 9pm
Famously, George Lazenby's only turn as Bond, On Her Majesty's Secret Service has gone on to be regarded as one of the best 007 flicks thanks to its gorgeous visuals, Diana Rigg's excellent supporting performance and an unforgettable ending.
47 Metres Down - Sky Max - 9pm
Claire Holt and Mandy Moore star in this 2017 shark thriller that launched a franchise.
Independence Day: Resurgence - Film4 - 9pm
The long-awaited but sadly forgettable sequel to the ’90s sci-fi classic.
The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart - Sky Showcase - 9pm
The acclaimed 2020 documentary about the legendary disco band the Bee Gees.
Gods of Egypt - Legend - 9pm
The critically panned fantasy action flick starring Gerard Butler and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.
Soldier Blue - Legend Xtra - 9pm
The notoriously violent 1970 revisionist Western.
Bohemian Rhapsody - Film4 - 11.15pm
Rami Malek won the Best Actor for his turn as Queen frontman Freddie Mercury in this music biopic.
Scars of Dracula - Legend Xtra - 11.15pm
Christopher Lee reprises his role of Count Dracula in this 1970 Hammer horror.
The Rescue - BBC Two - 11.30pm
Another acclaimed documentary, this time about the 2018 Tham Luang cave rescue in Thailand.
The Legend of the Seven Golden Vampires - Legend - 11.30pm
Another Hammer horror Dracula sequel, this time blending in elements of martial arts.
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18th February 2026
10:53am GMT