Quick Summary
The President of the United States commands the battle against a seemingly indestructible alien armada that seeks to conquer Earth. Set as a science‑fiction adventure, the story follows humanity’s struggle to repel the extraterrestrial threat in a desperate effort to save the planet.
About This Program ✦
Independence Day is a programme presented as a movie and falls within the science‑fiction adventure genre. It is listed simply as a type of programme, with no additional production details supplied. The story centres on the President of the United States, who takes charge of humanity’s resistance against an apparently invulnerable alien force that seeks to dominate the planet. The narrative follows his leadership as the world rallies to confront the extraterrestrial threat that appears impossible to defeat. The film features performances by Will Smith, Bill Pullman and Jeff Goldblum, who portray key figures in the struggle against the alien invaders. Their characters operate within the broader sci‑fi adventure framework, contributing to the depiction of a coordinated effort to repel the seemingly indestructible extraterrestrial menace.
Independence Day broadcasts on Channel 4 +1 at 8:00pm, Saturday, 24 January 2026. (Subtitles)


