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The Wrap: August 2026

August brought magical adventures, survival thrillers, outrageous animation and intergalactic action. Here are 10 titles powered by UK talent, production and creativity - spanning film, TV, animation and games.

On My Screen: Richard Hunter

Richard Hunter’s must-watch UK independent film is Mike Leigh’s MEANTIME. He reflects on the film’s raw character work, its young cast including Tim Roth, Gary Oldman and Alfred Molina, and how so much of Mike Leigh’s later work feels disti…

On Location: Scotland

From Glasgow to Edzell and near Aberdeen, Celia Imrie reflects on filming across Scotland and why its beauty has stayed with her through the years.

New releases

2D animation of different coloured cats sitting on the ledge looking away, while one looks over its shoulder with a mischievous look

Alley Cats

British cats from across class lines come together in this animated series, created by UK comedy actor Ricky Gervais.

A space ship flying past space boulders, in the direction of the sun

Rogue Eclipse

Flex your piloting skills and dispatch malevolent enemies in this thrilling spaceflight action rogue-like game.

On Location: Nottingham

For Jermaine Edwards, Nottingham is more than just home - it’s where his filmmaking journey began. He reflects on growing up there, making his first films there and why returning home to shoot a film remains a major aspiration.

Two white teenagers (a girl and boy) smiling awkwardly

Finding Emily

This charming university-set rom-com features memorable and warm-hearted lead performances from Spike Fearn and Angourie Rice.

From left to right: A blonde haired fairy woman, a young girl, and a tin man. All standing in a tree

The Magic Faraway Tree

Esteemed British actors Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy lead this compelling and entertaining Enid Blyton adaptation.

A mum, dad, and two children in their basement, illuminated by a blue light, all with a scared look on their face

The Last House

Claustrophobia strikes in this thrilling horror sci-fi where a family are held hostage by an unknown, mysterious threat.

A bald white man looking down at the camera with an angry face, behind him some stacked shipping containers

Mutiny

Prolific British actor Jason Statham takes to international waters in this high-octane action thriller.

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The Courier

Benedict Cumberbatch plays a reluctant spy in this real-life story of Soviet espionage.

Two men dressed in white running through a crowd of people cheering them on

Chariots of Fire

This highly-intelligent British classic follows two underdog athletes as they prepare for the prestigious 1924 Olympic Games in Paris.

The Favourite

The singular and mischievous period drama for which national treasure Olivia Colman won an Oscar.

Driven

This stranger-than-fiction true-crime thriller is wonderfully brought to life by Jason Sudeikis and Lee Pace.

A white woman and man cuddle in bed

Trying (Season 4)

Adoptive parents Nikki and Jason return to screens facing their greatest parental challenge yet: raising teenagers.

The Secret Scripture

Based on the acclaimed novel by Irish author Sebastian Barry, a talented ensemble cast lead this captivating adaptation.

On Location: Manchester & Pontefract

Philip Barantini reflects on filming Boiling Point in Manchester - where he lives - and Adolescence in Pontefract, Yorkshire. From incredible Northern crews to welcoming communities, he shares what made these locations so special to work in…

The Wrap: April 2023

It’s April! Another month and another run of incredible titles, so why not take a look at our video round-up of the best film, TV, animation and games titles coming to a screen near you this month.

The Young Victoria

Emily Blunt shines as Queen Victoria in this BAFTA-winning dramatisation of the first years of her rule.

A middle aged white man wearing a shirt and blue lanyard, next to an older white man wearing a suit jacket and shirt, both in front of a sign on the wall which reads 'Twenty Twenty Six'

Twenty Twenty Six

Dive into the belated third sequel to Twenty Twelve and W1A in this enjoyable six-part mockumentary series.

A close-up shot of a red-eyed green frog

Life on Earth

Revisit the landmark 1979 documentary series that established David Attenborough as one of the world’s leading broadcasters.