Sky UK TV Guide

05:00 Teleshopping
Interests A chance to buy bargains galore.

07:00 And the Beat Goes On
Film Based on Sonny Bono's controversial autobiography, this biopic of the 1960s odd couple is enjoyably camp without veering too far into the cheap and tacky. Cher - still topping the charts on a regular basis - is played with finesse and respect by lookalike Renee Faia, while Sonny's infectious enthusiasm is ably put across by Jay Underwood. Fans will enjoy the clever soundtrack, which mixes original music from the period with skilled re-creations.

09:00 The Twilight of the Golds
Film There is a lot of screaming in this TV movie based on the stage play by Jonathan Tolins. Husband Jon Tenney and wife Jennifer Beals learn through prenatal testing that their unborn son has the genetic makeup for homosexuality. As Beals's brother (Brendan Fraser from The Mummy) is gay, this is a sensitive subject. Years of underlying feelings between her brother and her parents (Faye Dunaway, Garry Marshall) come to the surface. Director Ross Marks must think that having his actors yelling their lines will make the audience understand them better, and the overwrought performances ruin an interesting premise.

11:00 Terminal Error
Film A series of technological disasters seems to be mere coincidence - until a professor realises that new computer software has developed a mind of its own, and is intent on wreaking havoc upon the world. Only a team of hackers holds the secret to outwitting the virtual villain. Sci-fi thriller, starring Michael Nouri, Marina Sirtis and Timothy Busfield.

13:00 The Last Drop
Film Special allied operatives are air-dropped behind enemy lines with the mission to capture a hoard of Nazi gold. However, when their plane is shot down short of the planned location, their chances of success appear slim. Second World War drama, starring Michael Madsen and Billy Zane.

15:00 The Twilight of the Golds
Film There is a lot of screaming in this TV movie based on the stage play by Jonathan Tolins. Husband Jon Tenney and wife Jennifer Beals learn through prenatal testing that their unborn son has the genetic makeup for homosexuality. As Beals's brother (Brendan Fraser from The Mummy) is gay, this is a sensitive subject. Years of underlying feelings between her brother and her parents (Faye Dunaway, Garry Marshall) come to the surface. Director Ross Marks must think that having his actors yelling their lines will make the audience understand them better, and the overwrought performances ruin an interesting premise.

17:00 Terminal Error
Film A series of technological disasters seems to be mere coincidence - until a professor realises that new computer software has developed a mind of its own, and is intent on wreaking havoc upon the world. Only a team of hackers holds the secret to outwitting the virtual villain. Sci-fi thriller, starring Michael Nouri, Marina Sirtis and Timothy Busfield.

19:00 The Last Drop
Film Special allied operatives are air-dropped behind enemy lines with the mission to capture a hoard of Nazi gold. However, when their plane is shot down short of the planned location, their chances of success appear slim. Second World War drama, starring Michael Madsen and Billy Zane.

21:00 National Lampoon's Van Wilder 2: the Rise of Taj
Film Taj, the protege of legendary party king Van Wilder, decides to travel across the Atlantic and enrol in a prestigious English university, where his attempts to live up to the reputation of his mentor cause chaos. Comedy sequel, starring Kal Penn, Lauren Cohan, Daniel Percival and Glen Barry.

23:00 Emmanuelle 2000: Emmanuelle Pie
Drama A teenager is thrilled to find he's developed the power to control other people's actions - especially when tantalising temptress Emmanuelle puts in an appearance. Raunchy adventure, starring Holly Sampson, Will Burke, Alexis Thorpe and Amy Brassette.