Film Four
Switzerland
Film Four is a television channel available in Switzerland that focuses primarily on cinema. Its programming consists largely of feature films, ranging from classic titles to more recent releases, often drawing from international and independent productions. The channel broadcasts in its original language versions with subtitles, catering to a multilingual audience across the country. Viewers can expect a schedule built around movie blocks rather than original series or talk shows, with occasional themed marathons or director retrospectives. Film Four is accessible through local cable and satellite providers, and its lineup is typically listed in regional TV guides without emphasis on exclusive premieres or live events.
Schedule
04:35 - 08:35
Teleshopping
Presenting the latest products live on television that can be ordered directly. The product range extends from vacuum cleaners and bath towels to sports equipment.
08:35 - 12:00
Teleshopping
Presenting the latest products live on television that can be ordered directly. The product range extends from vacuum cleaners and bath towels to sports equipment.
12:00 - 14:10
Drums Along the Mohawk
John Ford's classic account of a Revolutionary War-era farmer's attempts to build a life in the Mohawk valley.
14:10 - 15:55
The Siege at Red River
A Confederate agent steals a Gatling gun prototype from the Yankees easily enough, but smuggling it south through enemy territory proves tricky when there's a scout in hot pursuit.
15:55 - 17:40
Jingle All the Way
Harassed businessman Howard tells his little boy he'll buy him a Turbo Man for Christmas, only to find that every store has sold out. Racing round the shops in search of the last toy, he realises that postman Myron is doing exactly the same thing.
17:40 - 19:45
Robot Dreams
In the 1980s New York City, Dog assembles Robot as a companion, and they become best buddies. On a Labour Day outing to Coney Island, Robot's metal parts rust, and he can't move.
19:45 - 22:00
Fisherman's Friends
A cynical London music executive hears a singing group of ten Cornish fishermen while on a stag weekend and believes that they can achieve a top ten hit. The difficult part is convincing them he's right and getting them to sign up.
22:00 - 23:50
Beast
A recently widowed man and his two teenage daughters travel to a game reserve in South Africa. However, their journey of healing soon turns into a fight for survival when a bloodthirsty lion starts to stalk them.
23:50 - 02:50
The Last Duel
When a squire assaults a knight's wife, she steps forward to accuse her attacker, an act of bravery and defiance that puts her life in jeopardy. The ensuing trial by combat, a gruelling duel to the death, places the fate of all three in God's hands.