Quick Summary
A journalist attempts to validate her theory about how women can discourage men from proposing. However, the man she chooses as her test subject pursues his own plan, leading to a playful romantic comedy featuring Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey.
About This Program ✦
The programme in question is a romantic comedy film titled How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. It is presented as a light‑hearted cinematic work that follows the conventions of the genre, aiming to entertain audiences with humour and romance. The story follows a journalist who embarks on an experiment to validate her hypothesis about the ways women can push men away from proposing marriage. To test her theory, she deliberately adopts behaviours she believes will repel a suitor. However, the man she targets has his own plan, turning the experiment into a battle of wits and unintended consequences. The film’s premise hinges on the clash between the reporter’s calculated tactics and the subject’s hidden motives, creating a series of comedic situations. As each character pursues their personal agenda, the narrative unfolds through a series of misunderstandings and playful sabotage, characteristic of the romantic comedy format. Throughout the movie, the interplay of deception and attraction drives the plot forward, offering a series of amusing scenarios that highlight the characters’ attempts to outsmart one another while inadvertently drawing closer together. The combination of a professional experiment gone awry and a personal scheme ensures the story remains centred on the comedic tension between the two leads.
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days broadcasts on Sky Cinema Christmas HD at 10:35am, Sunday, 8 February 2026. (Subtitles)





