Talking Pictures TV Tuesday

An author sets out to uncover the truth behind the mysterious death of his friend, an abrasive, outspoken alcoholic. Crime drama, starring Paul Carpenter and Rona Anderson

A sailor falls in love with a woman he meets in a music shop before going to sea, only to lose his memory when injured in battle. Romantic drama, with Richard Bird and Lesley Brook

Rivalry erupts between an ex-convict Brighton crooner and his former partner in crime, who is now being blackmailed. Crime drama, starring Veronica Hurst and Ron Randell

A racing driver helps a woman to protect her dead father's garage from being taken over by a greedy rival. Drama, starring Paul Carpenter and Rona Anderson

A publisher insinuates himself into the household of an elderly recluse to recover a series of love letters by a famous poet. Romantic drama, with Susan Hayward and Robert Cummings

The story of a boy who fell in love with a Portland vase on a trip to a museum and pursues his dream to be an antiques dealer. Comedy, starring Peter Finch and Adrienne Corri

An ambitious woman commits murder to advance her husband's career. Melodrama, starring Barbara Stanwyck, Sterling Hayden and Raymond Burr

How members of the resistance movement were recruited for the D-Day landings, joining the SAS in a parachute mission behind enemy lines

A wealthy man's fiancee is threatened by a series of dangerous accidents - but the prime suspect ends up dead shortly after agreeing to talk to the police

A businessman dies of a heart attack - but March suspects he may have been murdered

Part one of two. The Riddler commits a series of silent-movie-themed crimes, with a German film-maker documenting his villainy every step of the way

Digby keeps a childhood promise to Michael, while John returns home to England bearing the truth about the Blue Water

Rumpole defends a radical professor charged with killing an administrator, while Hilda dishes out the silent treatment. Leo McKern stars

Richardson quarrels with Lydia and they part company. As he struggle to find writing inspiration, Alex tries to reunite them with a picnic in the country

The cult movie star introduces horror sequel The Stepfather II

An escaped psychotic starts a new life, determined to let nothing stand in the way of his happiness. Horror, with Terry O'Quinn and Meg Foster

The cult movie star introduces William Castle's 13 Ghosts

An unsuspecting family inherit a haunted house, complete with more than its fair share of ghouls and phantoms. Horror comedy, starring Donald Woods

A preview of next week's films

The crew of a rickety cargo boat are marooned on an uncharted island with a mad sea captain and his murderous companion. Historical adventure, with Robbie Coltrane and Chris Barnes

A successful artist looks back on his formative years living in a tenement building in a rough area of Glasgow. Drama, starring Howard Connell and Marjorie Thompson

The Clampetts try to get to know their neighbours at Halloween, but do not realise that everyone thinks they are trick or treaters dressed up