‘Mesmerising’ Audrey Hepburn classic is free to watch today | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV

A beloved Audrey Hepburn film called “a feast for the eyes” by fans is available to watch for free on BBC iPlayer from today (Wednesday, 10th December).

The acclaimed classic is still regarded as one of the Hollywood star’s most iconic films.

Airing today on BBC Two from 1:35pm, it will then be made available on BBC iPlayer for a limited time.

Funny Face features the silver screen legend as Jo Stockton, a bookshop assistant and philosophy enthusiast who’s scouted by fashion photographer Dick Avery (played by Fred Astaire) after his boss, magazine editor Maggie Prescott (Kay Thompson), sends him looking for models who can “think as well as they look”.

Despite taking a cynical view on the industry, Jo reluctantly agrees to be whisked away to Paris and finds herself not only swept up by the world of glamour but also head over heels for the man who discovered her.

Currently holding an impressive 87 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, movie buffs all agree Funny Face is well worth your time this week now you can watch it without spending a penny.

One rave review on Letterboxd reads: “Audrey Hepburn’s presence in Funny Face is nothing short of mesmerizing. Her radiant beauty, combined with her signature grace and charm, make her portrayal of Jo Stockton a delight to watch.

“She effortlessly embodies the character’s transformation from a shy bookshop clerk to a high-fashion model.

“Overall, Stanley Donen’s Funny Face is a cinematic gem that seamlessly weaves together a captivating narrative, enchanting performances, and a visual feast for the eyes. With Audrey Hepburn, Fred Astaire, and Kay Thompson leading the way, this musical is a celebration of talent and style.”

Another five-star write-up called it “one of the best movies I’ve seen!”

“Overall a joyous, mesmerizing, colorful, splendid, elegant, and above all, a delightful cinematic masterpiece.”

“This film is absolutely beautiful, the songs, the marvelous sets, the colors and of course, Audrey Hepburn,” someone else wrote.

“Whenever her and Fred are performing together it’s enchanting — it’s magic happening right in front of your eyes, it’s a magnificent musical and I am in love!!!!”

And a final fan called it “a complete thrill from beginning to end!”

They continued: “The visuals are beautiful and Audrey Hepburn is just so magnificently beautiful and spontaneous in every movie she’s in.

“The imagination, the innovations, the variation of the performances and playacting, the intoxicatingly beautiful settings – everything combines in making this film one of the most precious gems in all film musical history, and it will keep growing in its invaluable preciousness.”

In the mood for a classic musical? BBC iPlayer has you covered this week.

Funny Face is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.