THE WEEK’S BEST FILMS

Ella Enchanted (2004) (ITV2, 3.15pm)

Based on Gail Carson Levine’s bestselling novel, Ella Enchanted re-imagines the Cinderella story in a sassy world of giants, elves, witches and talking serpents. As a baby, Ella of Frell (Anne Hathaway) is blessed by her doddering Fairy Godmother (Vivica A Fox) with the spell of obedience, which compels her to do as she is told. When Ella falls madly in love with the heir to the throne, Prince Charmont, her venomous stepsisters Hattie and Olive use the curse to their nefarious advantage, compelling Ella to rebuff the prince’s advances. But Charmont’s scheming uncle, Sir Edgar has something even more dastardly in mind.

Kenny (2017) (BBC1, 10.35pm)

On May 29, 1985, 39 people died and hundreds were injured in the Heysel Stadium in Brussels during clashes between fans of Juventus and Liverpool. The following day, Kenny Dalglish was appointed player-manager of the English club and he shepherded players through a dark period, which saw Liverpool excluded from Uefa competitions. In Dalglish’s first year in charge, Liverpool won the league and the FA Cup. Stewart Sugg’s documentary is a portrait of the Scot on and off the football pitch, concentrating on the sacrifices he made for his family and club as well as key events leading to his resignation in the wake of the Hillsborough disaster.

SUNDAY Tooth Fairy (2010) (Film4, 2.35pm)

Dwayne Johnson – aka The Rock – is in family-friendly mode for this comedy. He stars as Derek Thompson, a veteran ice hockey player who has acquired the nickname Tooth Fairy because his aggressive play frequently relieves opposition players of their bicuspids. But while he excels on the ice, Derek struggles to connect with his girlfriend’s daughters, especially when he tries to convince them that Santa and the Easter Bunny don’t exist. As punishment, he is sentenced to serve one week as a tooth fairy, sprouting wings whenever he must recover a tooth from beneath a child’s pillow and leave a dollar bill in its place.

The Ides of March (2011) (BBC1, 11.35pm)

High-flying presidential candidate Mike Morris (George Clooney) has a knack for spouting the perfect soundbite with a winning smile. Flanked by his ballsy campaign manager Paul Zara (Philip Seymour Hoffman) and brilliant press secretary Stephen Meyers (Ryan Gosling), Morris seems destined for the White House. However, an ill-advised dalliance with seductive intern Molly Stearns leaves Morris’s reputation hanging by a thread as journalist Ida Horowicz and other media vultures begin to circle. The Ides of March is a hugely engrossing thriller that doesn’t get too bogged down in the political process.

MONDAY Sing Street (2016) (Film4, 9pm)

Set in 1985 Dublin, Sing Street is an effortlessly charming coming-of-age story that unfolds though the innocent, questioning eyes of sensitive teenager Conor (Ferdia Walsh-Peelo) and his brothers in musical arms. Fifteen-year-old Conor transfers to a boys’ school, where he befriends red-haired outcast Darren (Ben Carolan). Together, they form a band called Sing Street and rope in some of the local children. Meanwhile, Conor urgently seeks advice from big brother Brendan about wooing a local girl, Raphina. Writer-director John Carney conjures lovely scenes such as Conor and his siblings dancing around a bedroom to the Hall & Oates song Maneater.

TUESDAY Operation Petticoat (1959) (Film4, 1.25pm)

Second World War submarine captain Matt Sherman (Cary Grant) is determined to restore his badly damaged vessel to its former glory – even if it means turning a blind eye while his street-wise first officer Nick Holden (Tony Curtis) makes some unconventional repairs. However, Sherman finds it harder to keep quiet when Holden invites a party of nurses, children and an expectant mother onboard, especially as the new passengers have their own ideas about making the vessel ship-shape again. There’s no denying the clash-of-the-sexes humour has dated, but Operation Petticoat more than makes up for that with sheer charm.

WEDNESDAY Great Expectations (1946) (BBC2, 12.35pm)

There have been plenty of film adaptations of Charles Dickens’ novel, but this one is by far and Top: Wiseguys Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Paul Sorvino and Joe Pesci in GoodFellas

Above: Kenny, a documentary focusing on Scottish football icon Dalglish in his time in charge at Liverpool in the aftermath of the Heysel disaster