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It’s Valentine’s Day weekend, and with much of the UK covered in a blanket of snow, what better way to celebrate than snuggling up on the sofa with a film (or two). 

With that in mind, we have pulled together our pick of the romantic films you can watch for free now via Freeview Play, from cheesy rom-coms, to serious tear-jerkers.

Benjamin, All 4

Simon Amstell's bittersweet comedy romance stars Colin Morgan as Benjamin, a young filmmaker living in fear of his second feature bombing when he falls for a French music student 

Breathe, BBC iPlayer 

Inspiring true story from BBC Films. Abruptly paralysed and reliant on a mechanical respirator, Robin Cavendish believes his life is over, but his wife Diana it determined to improve his prospects - even if it kills him. With family and friends rallying round, the couple tackle obstacles and prejudices through the 1960s and beyond.

The Dating List, All 4

Natalie Dreyfuss stars in this romcom about a woman who agrees to weed out the weeds amongst the responses to her boss's online dating profile. Will she end up jobless and loveless?

Wings, All 4

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An award-winning and heart-warming love story directed by Jamie Weston that spans six decades follows the relationship between two Land Army girls who met during World War II. 

Made For You, With Love, All 4

Edy Ganem and Brendan Zub star in director Lucie Guest's rom-com about a woman who makes a living refreshing old wedding dresses, but in classic rom-com style, can't seem to renew her broken heart

For more recommendations head to Channel 100 on your Freeview Play TV and browse our full selection of Valentine's Day picks.