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Some Like It Hot
1929. Musicians Joe and Jerry accidentally witness the St Valentine's Day massacre. The boys decide to make a getaway by joining a jazz band heading for Florida. There's just one problem - it's an all-girl group.
A comic masterpiece from director Wilder, with memorable performances.
Last on
Thu 28 May 2026
21:00
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Joe/Josephine | Tony Curtis |
| Jerry/Daphne | Jack Lemmon |
| Sugar Kane Kowa | Marilyn Monroe |
| Osgood E Fielding III | Joe E Brown |
| Boneparte | Nehemiah Persoff |
| Sue | Joan Shawlee |
| Poliakoff | Billy Gray |
| Spats | George Raft |
| Writer | Billy Wilder |
| Writer | IAL Diamond |
| Producer | Billy Wilder |
| Director | Billy Wilder |
Broadcasts
- Mon 30 Dec 2019 15:00
- Sat 30 May 2020 15:40
- Christmas Day 2020 13:15
- Boxing Day 2021 14:20BBC Two except Wales & Wales HD
- Sat 30 Jul 2022 13:15
- Thu 4 Aug 2022 22:15
- Christmas Day 2022 16:40
- Sat 9 Dec 2023 15:25
- Thu 14 Dec 2023 20:00
- Christmas Day 2024 15:10
- Thu 6 Feb 2025 20:20
- Thu 4 Sep 2025 20:00
- Sat 27 Dec 2025 14:30
- Sun 24 May 2026 14:15
- Thu 28 May 2026 21:00
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