GREAT! Action Weekend Playbook: Western Outlaws, Alien Brawls, and Uplifting News
When the weekend rolls around, GREAT! Action delivers a punchy mix of Western grit, space‑fueled battles, and bright‑spot news. Below is a quick rundown, plus who should watch what and why each episode matters.
08:00 – 08:10 – Good News on GREAT! Extra
A short, uplifting news round‑up from the UK and abroad. The show appears multiple times across the schedule, giving viewers a reliable daily dose of positivity. Opinion: It’s a quick and still entertaining break before the heavy drama kicks in.
08:10 – 09:10 – The High Chaparral (S3 Ep17)
A period Western where mysterious ranch events threaten the crew. Classic Western vibes with a twist of suspense.
09:10 – 11:10 – Bad Man’s River
Comedy Western starring Lee Van Cleef and James Mason, featuring bank robbing, wife swapping, and double crossing.
11:10 – 13:20 – Angel and the Badman
Western with Audie Murphy; a military captain must prevent rifles from falling into the wrong hands amid Apache conflict.
13:20 – 14:16 – A Time for Killing
Civil War drama featuring Inger Stevens, Glenn Ford and Harrison Ford. Post‑peace conflict continues as POWs escape.
14:16 – 15:20 – The Charge of The Light Brigade
War satire set in 1850s Crimea, with Trevor Howard, Vanessa Redgrave and John Gielgud.
18:00 – 18:56 – Sniper Elite
Sci‑fi action starring Kevin Sorbo; elite soldiers battle an extraterrestrial army.
20:00 – 22:15 – The Predator
Alien action with Boyd Holbrook and Olivia Munn; lethal predators hunting season begins.
22:15 – 23:11 – Predator 2
1990s sequel set in crime‑ridden LA; a relentless extraterrestrial hunter stalks the city.
01:35 – 03:10 – Asteroid: Final Impact
Action with Mark Lutz; a discredited astrophysicist must stop an asteroid threatening Earth.
03:20 – 04:05 – Coast Guard Alaska (S1 Ep1)
Real‑life rescues at sea; the U.S. Coast Guard battles the elements to save lives.
04:15 – 04:40 – Air Rescue (S2 Ep1)
Drama of rescue missions in various settings: a mother crashes, a man in a kayak, a child falls off a quad‑bike.
00:25 – 02:10 – Collision Course
Mid‑air action: after a solar flare kills the pilot, passengers must take control.
21:25 – 22:25 – The Avengers (S5 Ep2)
Classic espionage drama with Patrick Macnee and Diana Rigg.
22:25 – 23:25 – The New Avengers (S1 Ep2)
Modern rescue mission involving a Russian defector.
00:25 – 01:25 – The Persuaders! (S1 Ep2)
Assassination attempt in Cote d’Azur; Brett and Danny pursue a gold smuggling syndicate.
In short, this weekend on GREAT! Action offers a mix of old‑school Western grit, space‑fueled battles, and uplifting news that keeps everyone entertained. For kids, the rescue dramas are a safe choice; teens will gravitate to the sci‑fi and action; adults, especially history buffs, can enjoy the period dramas and Western classics. The repeated Good News segments give a reliable daily lift, while the blockbusters like The Predator and Sniper Elite hold up well for action aficionados.