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Big Mood

Derry Girls’ Nicola Coughlan and It’s a Sin’s Lydia West are magnificent and hilarious in this enjoyable six-episode comedy series.

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A Forgotten Man

Adapted from Thomas Hürlimann’s play on the same subject, immerse yourself in this powerful exploration of wartime guilt.

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Dinosaur

The producers of Fleabag offer up this hilarious series about a neurodiverse woman facing a familial crisis.

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Alex Rider (Season 3)

The third season of this gripping spy series adapts the fifth novel from British novelist Anthony Horowitz.

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Drain the Oceans (Season 6)

Scientific data and digital recreations combine to reveal new secrets from the world’s vast history in this four-episode season.

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Secrets of the Octopus

Narrated by Paul Rudd, this breathtaking docu-series grants viewers intimate access into the lives of octopuses.

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Dinner with the Parents

Based on Channel 4’s award-winning series Friday Night Dinner, this hilarious family comedy is created and co-produced by Jon Beckerman.

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The First Omen

Tawfeek Barhom and Sonia Braga feature in writer-director Arkasha Stevenson’s gripping prequel to The Omen.

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Crow Country

Solve puzzles and riddles in this eerie survival horror game that pays nostalgic homage to PS1-style gameplay.

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Renegade Nell

Derry Girls' actor Louisa Harland brilliantly plays an 18th century proto-feminist in this fantastical eight-part comedy-drama series.

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The Wrap: April 2024

Watch our video highlights and discover more great UK film, TV, animation and video games available to you this April!

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28 Days Later

An exceptional central performance from Cillian Murphy leads this classic zombie movie with an incisive political edge.

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Trance

Starring James McAvoy, Vincent Cassel and Rosario Dawson, this gripping art heist is as stylish as it is thrilling.

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Skins

Revisit this original, daring, witty and highly entertaining series about a group of hedonistic UK teens, spanning from 2007-2013.

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Withnail & I

Revisit this hilarious British cult classic, set in London’s Camden Town in the late 1960s.

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All or Nothing

A starry British cast shine in this moving, melancholy and often funny exploration of lost love.

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On Location: Manchester

Zawe Ashton, Aimee Lou Wood and Alexandra Burke spoke to us about why Manchester is a great place to film in the UK. Watch our exclusive interview to find out what they had to say.

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Downton Abbey

Follow the lives of a British aristocratic family and their servants in the post-Edwardian era.

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Our Friends In The North

An exceptional cast of then newcomers lead this captivating examination of the fall of Britain’s labour movement over three decades.

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The Invisible Woman

Delve into this intimate, smart and captivating fictional account of Charles Dickens’ secret younger lover.

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Wild Bill

Set in the gritty streets of South-East London, this is a bold and often intelligently comedic drama.

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Just Jim

Emile Hirsch stars in this darkly comic drama about a Welsh teenager undergoing an identity transformation.

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Coriolanus

Ralph Fiennes’ bold and electrifying directorial debut is a visually striking and deeply visceral Shakespearean delight.

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A Way Of Life

Set in Cardiff, this powerful and compelling drama features a phenomenal central performance from Welsh actor Stephanie James.

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Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace

This firm cult favourite follows a show within a show format, parodying both 80s horror television and dramatic soap opera.

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The Kumars At No. 42

Over seven seasons from 2001-2006, Goodness Gracious Me’s Sanjeev Bhaskar plays an aspiring talk-show host who calamitously interviews high-profile celebrities.

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Spaced

Simon Pegg and Jessica Hynes pose as a couple in professional jobs in this hilarious and much-loved British sitcom.

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Sightseers

A dream caravan holiday goes awry in this chilling, idiosyncratic and highly distinctive dark comedy.

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Civil War

Kirsten Dunst, Nick Offerman, Cailee Spaeny and Wagner Moura star in this gripping and adrenaline-fuelled dystopian drama.

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Scoop

Based on the notorious 2019 interview with Prince Andrew, revisit the dogged journalism that enabled the interview to take place.

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Mr Bates vs. The Post Office

Revisit one of Britain’s biggest miscarriages of justice in this gripping dramatised series about the Post Office scandal.

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Mary & George

An incredible central performance from Julianne Moore leads this fearless and highly enjoyable 17th century romp.

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Bluey

With over one hundred episodes on offer, dive headfirst into this compelling, witty and utterly delightful Australian cartoon.

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Our Living World

Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett narrates this fascinating four-part nature series, exploring the inextricable ways we’re all connected.

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Botany Manor

Explore the stately home of Botany Manor in this delightful first-person puzzle game, set within stunning British countryside surroundings.

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Tales of Kenzera Zau

Immerse yourself in this affecting single-player story, as players fight sleepless spirits and crystallise their enemies.

Behind the Scenes: Femme

The exceptional feature debut Femme presents outstanding and thrilling performances from British actors George MacKay and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett. We went behind the scenes with George and Nathan to hear their thoughts about the film.

Behind the Scenes: One Life

One Life, co-produced by See-Saw Films, MBK Productions and BBC Film, is a moving tribute to an astounding humanitarian effort by Nicholas 'Nicky' Winton, a young London broker who helped to rescue hundreds of predominantly Jewish children...

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On Location: Robert Chandler

ScreenUK asked Robert Chandler, the producer and co-director of The Canterville Ghost what interests him about shooting in the UK. Watch our exclusive interview to find out what he had to say.

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Ricky Stanicky

Join three best friends as they embark on a prank gone horribly wrong in this amusing comedy.

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Black Flies

Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire directs this riveting thriller, based on the 2008 novel by American writer Shannon Burke.

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Club Zero

Talented Austrian writer-director Jessica Hausner explores body image and eating disorders in this gripping drama.

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Uproar

New Zealand filmmakers Paul Middleditch and Hamish Bennett co-direct and co-write this uplifting coming-of-age dramedy.

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Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus

Bear witness to the final filmed performance of famed Japanese composer and recording artist Ryuichi Sakamoto.

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Full Swing (Season 2)

Immerse yourself in the lives of professional golfers in this high-stakes second series of remarkable wins and losses.

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SENTRY

As a member of the SENTRY Defence Program, players must protect their vessel in this fast-paced and dynamic game.

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The Black Stuff

This dark comedy-drama offers a sharp and insightful analysis of the UK’s working class in Northern England.

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Band of Gold

Running from 1995-1997, this uncompromising three-season drama explores the lives of sex workers in Northern England.

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Queer as Folk

Hitting television screens in 1999, this extraordinary breakthrough hit explores partying, heartache and unrequited love.

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Goodness Gracious Me

Revisit this iconic and forward-thinking British-Asian sketch-comedy, based on many of the actors’ own lived experience.

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Extras

Ricky Gervais’s follow-up to The Office is a funny and intelligent tribute to failed aspirations.

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The Office

Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant’s genius creation still reverberates through popular culture in the UK and beyond.

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Kes

Revisit Ken Loach's acclaimed British social-realist drama - a timeless and heartbreaking coming-of-age tale.

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Giri/Haji

Starring an international ensemble cast, this gripping crime series is set across the sprawling cities of both Tokyo and London.

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The Gentleman

British filmmaker Guy Ritchie adapts his film of the same name into a gripping eight-part series.

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Alice & Jack

Follow the highs and lows of a sixteen-year relationship between two flawed lovers in Victor Levin’s gripping show.

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Nolly

It’s A Sin creator Russell T. Davies helms this biographical series about the flamboyant soap opera star, Noele Gordon.

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Queens

Narrated by American actress Angela Bassett, immerse yourself in the tales of matriarchs from the animal kingdom.

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Wicked Little Letters

A 1920s English seaside town falls prey to an absurd and occasionally threatening scandal in this uproarious mystery comedy.

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One Life

Immerse yourself in this moving tribute to an astounding humanitarian effort, based on the book by Barbara Winton.

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The Beautiful Game

Made with the support of the Homeless World Cup, everything’s to play for in this uplifting film about second chances.

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Love Lies Bleeding

Lust blends with violence in this brilliantly acted drama starring Kristen Stewart and Katy O'Brian.

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Femme

This exceptional feature debut presents outstanding and thrilling performances from British actors George MacKay and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett.

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What to Watch: International Women's Day 2024

Happy International Women’s Day! Celebrate by exploring an incredible selection of UK film, TV, animation and games created by inspiring women writers, producers and directors, and championing women-led stories and talent.

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Peter and the Wolf

An animated adaptation of Sergei Prokofiev's classic story, with narration and musical composition from Gavin Friday.

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Lloyd of the Flies

Aardman’s first CGI series is a glorious blend of comedic and affecting, brought to life by a stellar voice cast.

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The Smeds and the Smoos

Samantha Cutler and Daniel Snaddon co-direct this magical animated short that teaches children the damage of ignorant prejudice.

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The After

Misan Harriman’s hard-hitting debut short features a fantastic performance from UK actor David Oyelowo.

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Gravity

Directed, co-produced and co-written by Alfonso Cuarón, this absorbing thriller features outstanding performances from Sandra Bullock and George Clooney.

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Spooks

Revisit this widely-adored post cold-war spy thriller that captivatingly blends the personal and the political.

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Chernobyl

Jessie Buckley, Stellan Skarsgård and Barry Keoghan are outstanding in Craig Mazin’s powerful five-part mini-series.

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Kingdom of Heaven

An all-star cast including Orlando Bloom, Eva Green and Brendan Gleeson lead this thoughtful historical epic.

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Restoration

Michael Hoffman directs this riotous and energetic 17th century biopic, led by Robert Downey Jr.

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Get ready for the 2024 Academy Awards!

It’s time for the Oscars! We couldn’t be more excited and can’t wait to celebrate the UK titles and talent nominated in this year’s Academy Awards. Check out some of this year’s superb UK nominees in our roundup video!

BAFTAs 2024 - Highlights

What a night it was at the BAFTAs! We were on the red carpet chatting with the stars, including exciting new talent alongside some very familiar faces...

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Thomas & Friends

Dive into this fascinating and much-loved fictional world, featuring the expressive faces of Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends.

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Mr. Bean: The Animated Series

This long-running British children’s show is a charming, enjoyable and easily-digestible watch for both children and parents alike.

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King on Screen

Fans of Stephen King will delight in this comprehensive exploration of the legendary author’s cinematic legacy.

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She Came To Me

Set in New York, this modern, multi-generational love story is written, directed and co-produced by Rebecca Miller.

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The Greatest Show Never Made

Re-visit the fascinatingly strange story of a fake reality TV fiasco in this smart and thoughtful three-part mini-series.

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Riley and Rochelle

Immerse yourself in 90s nostalgia as you discover the highs and lows of the career of two romantically-involved musicians.

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Astronimo

Flex your creativity in a construction platform puzzler that transports you into the vast solar system.

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T2 Trainspotting

Twenty-one years after the 1996 film, Danny Boyle reprises four iconic characters in this enjoyable black comedy.

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Trainspotting

Rediscover one of the most iconic British films of all time in Danny Boyle’s portrait of addiction in 90s Edinburgh.

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Pan

Hugh Jackman, Garrett Hedlund, Rooney Mara, Levi Miller and Amanda Seyfried star in this prequel origin story of Peter Pan.

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Predators

Follow five predators across changing seasons and landscapes in this fascinating and informative wildlife documentary series.

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Granite Harbour

This gloriously stylish and thrilling murder mystery stars an outstanding central performance from Romario Simpson.

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Border Bots VR

On a future version of earth where AI dominates, play as a human border agent in this stimulating puzzle simulation.

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The Tourist (Season 2)

Danielle Macdonald and Northern Ireland’s Jamie Dornan masterfully lead season two of this brilliantly tense and fun caper.

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Constellation

Noomi Rapace and Jonathan Banks are captivating in this gripping sci-thriller from Breaking Bad director Michelle MacLaren.

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Lover, Stalker, Killer

Explore the disturbing real-life story of a digital love triangle that ends in a chilling murder.

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Cold Meat

Sébastien Drouin directs and co-writes his debut feature in this chilling and claustrophobic survival thriller.

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Argylle

The lines between fiction and reality blur in this espionage thriller starring Sam Rockwell, Bryce Dallas Howard and Bryan Cranston.

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Translations

Keith Wilhelm Kopp directs and produces this tender exploration of love, grief and memory in this intriguing Welsh drama.

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BAFTAs 2024 - Get Ready!

ScreenUK is so excited for the BAFTAs 2024! Check out some of the excellent nominees in our video roundup, featuring a plethora of UK talent...

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PlateUp!

Balance a disorderly kitchen and restaurant management with strategic planning in this delightfully fun roguelite game.

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Shogun

Explore life in feudal Japan while enjoying a plethora of visual delights including skilfully choreographed fight sequences.

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Einstein and the Bomb

Explore Albert Einstein’s relationship with Germany, Hitler and the atom bomb in this thrilling and insightful docu-drama.

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One Day

Follow a romance that spans decades in this fourteen-episode series based on British author David Nicholls’ best-selling novel.

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Mr. & Mrs. Smith

Atlanta star Donald Glover stars in and co-creates this eight-part series, based on the hit film.

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Out of Darkness

With incredible world-building prowess, this Stone Age survival thriller is as suspenseful as it is intriguing.

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Marmalade

Keir O’Donnell marks his debut as writer-director in this thrilling heist-romance led by Stranger Things’ Joe Keery.

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Drift

Based on the novel by Alexander Maksik, Anthony Chen directs this gentle but deeply affecting character drama.

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How To Have Sex

This blistering exploration of consent authentically captures the beauty of female adolescence and friendship.

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The Old Oak

Allegedly Ken Loach’s final film, this rousing call for solidarity contains plenty of the British director’s signature humanising spirit.

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Is Anybody Out There?

In this heartfelt and richly informative documentary, a filmmaker shows what it takes to love oneself in an ableist world.

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Blue Bag Life

Immerse yourself in this extraordinary memoir of an artist trying to process a troubled relationship with her mother.

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Gladiator

Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix are magnificent as the leads in this thoroughly engaging historical epic.

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The Man From U.N.C.L.E

Based on the 1960s television series created by Sam Rolfe, this high-octane spy caper offers charismatic performances and dazzling set-pieces.

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Anna Karenina

Based on the famous novel by Russian writer Leo Tolstoy, this bold and highly-stylised adaptation is both lively and engrossing.

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Vera Drake

A powerful central performance from Imelda Staunton leads this suspenseful and emotive film, filled with humanity and compassion.

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Dunkirk

Hans Zimmer’s devastating score permeates Christopher Nolan’s ambitious and wholly immersive World War Two epic.

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Following

Witness the birth of Christopher Nolan’s penchant for complex non-chronological narratives in his mysterious debut feature film.

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ScreenUK - 2024 Sundance Film Festival

ScreenUK wishes the best of luck to all of the incredible UK talent and titles appearing at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Check out our highlights video featuring some of the brilliant UK titles featuring at Sundance 2024...

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The Mission

Discover the fascinating story beyond the headlines in this captivating exploration of faith and delusion.

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Butcher's Crossing

Prolific actor Nicolas Cage leads a strong cast in writer-director Gabe Polsky’s epic frontier adventure.

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Maxine

Laura Way directs this three-episode mini-series about the 2002 Soham murders, and Maxine Carr’s role in covering them up.

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Wrestlers

From the director of Cheer, documentarian Greg Whiteley offers up a new set of underdogs to root for.

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Supa Team 4

Talented Zambian writer Malenga Mulendema has created an engrossing, fresh and funny animated African adventure.

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Ferrari

Prolific and celebrated filmmaker Michael Mann directs this sleek biopic, with outstanding performances from Adam Driver and Penélope Cruz.

All Fun and Games

This horror-thriller grippingly explores the cruelty inherent in children’s games, and what happens when they go too far.

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Elevator Game

Rebekah McKendry’s second feature is based on the chilling online phenomenon of ‘The Elevator Game’.

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Rotting in the Sun

Jordan Firstman, Catalina Saavedra and Sebastián Silva are outstanding in this darkly funny exploration of a self-obsessed culture.

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Diego Maradona

This gripping and compelling documentary beautifully captures the elation and catastrophe of Diego Maradona’s football career.

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Gloomhaven

Immerse yourself in this digital adaptation of the original board game, as you lead a group of mercenaries through Gloomhaven.

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Kynseed

Fans of Stardew Valley will enjoy this life simulation sandbox RPG, from veterans of the beloved Fable series.

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The Flatshare

An unconventional flatshare arrangement forms the backdrop for this light, enjoyable and hopelessly addictive rom-com series.

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Wreck

Set on a cruise ship, a killer duck is on the loose in this taut, gripping and compelling comedy-chiller.

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The Lovers

Johnny Flynn and Roisin Gallagher create believable chemistry as the two leads in this often charming, sometimes abrasive rom-com.

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Funny Woman

Gemma Arterton is nothing short of charming in this entertainingly nostalgic series, based on the popular Nick Hornby novel.

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Break Point (Season 2)

Plunge into the intense world of tennis in the second season of this thrilling and high-stakes documentary series.

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Tomb Raider

Explore Lara Croft’s exceptional and valiant origin story in this well-written and thrilling classic game from 2013.

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Goldeneye 007

Over twenty-five years on, a re-master of the iconic 1997 first-person shooter game is available on Nintendo Switch and Xbox.

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Dracula

Danish actor Claes Bang (The Square) is magnificent in this enjoyable, intelligent and frightening adaptation.

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The BFG

This London-set adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic novel is directed and co-produced by celebrated auteur Steven Spielberg.

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Peppa Pig

This long-running British children’s show is a charming, enjoyable and easily-digestible watch for both children and parents alike.

The Wrap: January 2024

Let's have some fun tonight! Check out our round-up of the best film, TV, animation and video game titles coming to a screen near you this January.

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Hey Duggee

Creative, inclusive, cheerful and educational, this hugely popular animated pre-school series is narrated by BAFTA-winning comedian Alexander Armstrong.

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Fool Me Once

British actor Michelle Keegan is remarkable as the lead in this gripping eight-part mini-series about a grieving widow.

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A Real Bug's Life

Inspired by the 1998 animation, A Bug’s Life, Pixar explores the fascinating lives of the planet’s tiniest bugs.

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Champion

Top Boy’s Malcolm Kamulete is as outstanding as the original music compositions in this remarkable rap drama.

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American Star

Gonzalo López-Gallego directs this mysterious thriller about a man facing a crossroads in life.

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The Kitchen

Daniel Kaluuya’s directorial debut - which he also co-writes and co-produces - is sincere, heartfelt and dynamic.

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Sexy Beast

The Sopranos’ Michael Caleo creates, co-writes, executive-produces and directs this eight-episode prequel drama series.

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Criminal Record

British actors Cush Jumbo and Peter Capaldi mesmerisingly lead this thrilling exploration of police corruption.

Two white men and a young mixed race man on horseback in a moody rural 1900's setting

The Settlers

Chilean director Felipe Gálvez Haberle offers up an ambitious debut feature that explores a period of Chile’s violent colonial history.

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The Woman in the Wall

Featuring Bad Sisters’ Daryl McCormack, this exquisitely-made gothic mystery is as touching as it is harrowing.

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The Sixth Commandment

Timothy Spall’s performance is both wonderful and compelling in this intricate and captivating true-crime tale.

A white man sits in a dim 70's living room in an armchair beside a drinks table with bottles of alcohol and a landline telephone

Steeltown Murders

A Welsh community’s grief and past secrets are laid bare in this revealing, true-crime drama.

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The Gold

British actor Hugh Bonneville leads this compelling drama about one of Britain’s most scandalous robberies.

A middle aged white woman sits beside a middle aged white man on a bench in the countryside eating chips

The Light in the Hall

Joanna Scanlan gives an outstanding performance as a grieving mother in this tense and frosty winter chiller.

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Tell Me Who I Am

As an amnesiac man recovers from an accident, he and his twin brother come to terms with their difficult childhoods.

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Trainwreck: Woodstock '99

This three-part documentary mini-series dutifully explores the disastrous events of the 1999 Woodstock revival festival.

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Flushed Away

Immerse yourself in Aardman Animations’ first digital animated feature, with a voice cast that boasts Hugh Jackman and Jean Reno.

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Back

Peep Show stars David Mitchell and Robert Webb return to lead this enthralling thriller-laced sitcom.

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Hampstead

Veteran actors Diane Keaton and Brendan Gleeson shine in this sweet and amusing tale of unlikely romance.

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Filth

Plunge into the unforgiving depths of a brutal world in this ruthless adaptation of Scottish novelist Irvine Welsh’s 1998 novel.

Gameplay of a beautiful mystic space setting, of a basic flying vehicle amongst wispy clouds and large galactic rock mountains

Heaven's Vault

Reveal a lost history in this engaging and unique narrative adventure game, featuring a diverse set of intriguing characters.

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The Lobster

Renowned absurdist writer-director Yorgos Lanthimos marks his English-language debut with this macabre satire on finding love.

Six men on a small row boat sailing through icy waters past a large glacier in the Arctic

The North Water

This five-part adventure series featuring a formidable Colin Farrell is the perfect series for winter night viewing.

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45 Years

British actors Tom Courtenay and Charlotte Rampling are at the top of their game in this rich and thought-provoking drama.

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Lean on Pete

Based on the novel by Willy Vlautin, Charlie Plummer exceptionally leads this moving and emotionally rich drama.

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The End We Start From

Led by a gripping performance from Jodie Comer, motherhood is brought into sharp focus in this intimate survival drama.

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Napoleon

Oscar-winner Joaquin Phoenix is exceptional as Emperor Napoleon in this stunning and spectacle-filled action epic.

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Rallyallyally

Take control of the race by rolling your road to the finish line in this delightfully frenzied party racing game.

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Slow Horses (Season 3)

British actress Kristin Scott Thomas is first-rate in this big, bold and unapologetically fun spy thriller.

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Chicken Run

This visually innovative stop-motion, claymation adventure contains all the wit and charm of Nick Park’s Wallace and Gromit.

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Such Brave Girls

Join an endearingly dysfunctional family with a questionable sense of judgement in this brutally hilarious sitcom.

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Occupied City

The past collides with the present in Steve McQueen’s moving musing on Amsterdam, from Nazi occupation to the present day.

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Freud's Last Session

Psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud and author C.S. Lewis embark on a fictitious meeting of minds in this fascinating drama.

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The Zone of Interest

Sandra Hüller and Cristian Friedel star in this chilling Holocaust drama, examining the lives of those complicit in unimaginable atrocities.

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Archie

Based on the book by Dyan Cannon, the remarkable and little-known story of Hollywood superstar Cary Grant is skilfully explored.

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A Highland Song

Immerse yourself in the Scottish Highlands as you traverse wild paths, dangerous mountains and imposing caves.

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All of Us Strangers

Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott are exceptional in this deeply affecting examination of grief, love and loneliness.

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Poor Things

Emma Stone gives an outstanding performance in Yorgos Lanthimos’s thrillingly absurd romantic sci-fi.

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Wonka

Timothée Chalamet is intoxicating as Willy Wonka in this fun and rambunctious prequel origin story.

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Behind the Scenes: Kensuke's Kingdom

Kensuke's Kingdom is a 2023 animated film based on the book of the same name by Michael Morpurgo. We went behind the scenes with directors Neil Boyle and Kirk Hendry to find out more about the movie and how it came into their lives.

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Extraordinary

A vibrant and energetic central performance from Máiréad Tyers leads this creative and enjoyable fantasy series.

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Crossfire

An outstanding central performance from British actor Keeley Hawes leads this nail-biting thriller about a holiday thrown into chaos.

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The Devil's Hour

An incredible central performance from Jessica Raine holds together the chilling action in this Emmy-nominated series.

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Bitter Lake

Immerse yourself in rarely-seen-before footage from the archives in Adam Curtis’s bold and illuminating experimental documentary.

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Calm with Horses

Cosmo Jarvis and Barry Keoghan are outstanding in this deeply immersive tale of doomed masculinity in rural Ireland.

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Killing of a Sacred Deer

Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman and Barry Keoghan star in this unsettling drama from renowned and wonderfully idiosyncratic writer-director Yorgos Lanthimos.

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Promising Young Woman

Emerald Fennell’s auspicious debut as writer-director features a career-defining performance for British lead actor Carey Mulligan.

Cartoonish gameplay of a character shouldering a bazooka firing at a rock face

Big Fat Battle

Immerse yourself in this vibrant and brilliantly chaotic game of team battles, featuring delightfully off-the-wall characters.

Old school gameplay in a dark fantasy setting of a sword welding character fighting four snake-like monster heads in a gothic courtyard

The Last Faith

In this thrilling blend of metroidvania and soulslike, players must fight the scourge that is turning men into brutal creatures.

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Incredible Animal Journeys

Immerse yourself in various species’ migration journeys from the Antarctic to the African Savanna in this captivating seven-part series.

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World on Fire (Season 2)

This ambitious drama shows World War II through the lives of the ordinary people who were forced to endure it.

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Everyone Else Burns

Simon Bird leads this coming-of-age comedy about a family firmly entrenched within a religious cult.

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Annika (Season 2)

Season two of Annika returns with fresh plotlines, improved scripts and more ingenious darkly comic monologues.

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Baby Driver

Ansel Elgort masterfully leads this thoroughly cinematic and exhilarating musical crime thriller from writer-director Edgar Wright.

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The World's End

Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright reunite for this distinctive apocalypse comedy about a group of middle-aged men.

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Shaun of the Dead

Horror and satirical comedy are perfectly blended in this likeable and funny spoof led by Simon Pegg.

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Hot Fuzz

The sharp and comedic minds behind Shaun of the Dead return for this enjoyable buddy cop satire.

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Behind the Scenes: The Buccaneers

The Buccaneers is a hugely joyful and charming series, starring Imogen Waterhouse and other British talent. We went behind the scenes and spoke to the series director Susanna White to find out how it came to be styled and filmed.

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On Location: Scotland

We asked Susanna White, the director behind the TV series, The Buccaneers, why she used such a varied mix of locations, and which were her favourites.

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Father Ted

Dermot Morgan’s performance is outstanding in one of the most beloved and hilarious TV shows of all time.

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A Boy Called Christmas

Michiel Huisman and Kristen Wiig star in this magical, hilarious and endearing story that proves nothing is impossible.

Arthur Christmas

Become enraptured by this joyful, straightforward and outright fun animation, co-directed by Sarah Smith and Barry Cook.

A young Black woman and young white man wearing thick coats and hats hold hands as the woman leans out the window of a frosty ice cream van

Your Christmas or Mine?

Sex Education’s Asa Butterfield stars in this hilarious life-swap rom-com, directed by Irish filmmaker Jim O’Hanlon.

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This is Christmas

Become absorbed in the enjoyably absurd premise of this sweet-natured and moving festive firecracker.

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Clown

Immerse yourself in this charming and nostalgic short, directed and co-written by Luigi Berio.

A white blonde woman in red Christmassy penguin pyjamas sits crossed legged on a messy sofa strewn with books and papers

Bridget Jones's Diary

Renée Zellweger’s Oscar-nominated performance as the endearingly flawed Bridget Jones is as hilarious as it is charming.

The Wrap: November 2023

Debutantes, plucky underdogs, and evil exes... these upcoming November releases are sure to thrill! Check out our round-up of the best film, TV, animation and games titles coming to a screen near you this autumn.

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Culprits

An all-star British cast feature in this glossy and stylish television heist, led by UK actor Gemma Arterton.

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The Crown (Season 6)

The fictionalised exploration of Britain’s Royal Family continues in The Crown’s sixth and final season.

A white man in a suit, JFK, walking away from an airplane with 'United States of America' written on it, surrounded by official people

JFK: One Day in America

With an original approach to a well-known story, director Ella Wright recounts the assassination of John F. Kennedy.

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Robbie Williams

A four-part mini-series documenting the life of one of the most successful British performers of all time, Robbie Williams.

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EA Sports WRC

Immerse yourself in this electrifying rally game, developed by the award-winning team behind the DiRT Rally series.

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The Buccaneers

Fans of Bridgerton will enjoy this raucous period rom-com, starring Kristine Froseth, Alisha Boe, Josie Totah and Aubri Ibrag.

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Saltburn

Barry Keoghan and Jacob Elordi lead this exquisitely black-hearted tale of privilege, with Margot Robbie on board as co-producer.

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Next Goal Wins

Oscar-winning director Taika Waititi teams up with revered actor Michael Fassbender in this heartfelt underdog comedy.

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Scott Pilgrim Takes Off

The film’s original cast return to voice this stunning animated series, based on the graphic novels by Bryan Lee O’Malley.

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Behind the Scenes: The Canterville Ghost

An all-star UK cast lend their vocal talents to The Canterville Ghost, a warm-hearted animation, based on a short story by Oscar Wilde. We went behind the scenes and spoke to the creative team behind the film to find out how the story was...

On My Screen: Garth Davis

At the 2023 BFI London Film Festival, we asked Garth Davis, the Australian director of Foe which premiered at this year’s festival, about the UK Directors that he wants everyone to watch.

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Bait

Cornwall-born Mark Jenkin’s dreamlike masterpiece is as visually distinctive as it is narratively gripping and satisfying.

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Military Wives

Kristin Scott Thomas and Sharon Horgan lead this crowd-pleasing drama-comedy exploring the power and catharsis of collective music.

A green cartoon game figure with long arms is moving along a purple track of confetti and 'gulp' drink cans, with a red balloon in tow

Drink More Glurp

Compete with friends or play solo as you swing your way through this endlessly enjoyable mini-golf party game.

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Kingdom of Us

A complex story about a family whose lives change forever due to the suicide of husband and father, Paul Shanks.

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Apostasy

Manchester-born writer-director Daniel Kokotajlo uses first-hand experience to craft his debut feature exploring life as a Jehovah’s Witness.

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Joyland

This astonishing debut from Pakistani writer-director Saim Sadiq looks at the repressed desires of a family in Lahore.

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On My Screen: Iain Reid

At this year’s BFI London Film Festival, we asked Iain Reid, the Canadian best-selling author of Foe, about the one UK Film that he wants everyone to watch.

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Horrible Histories

Learn about history through a unique and endlessly funny lens, in this original comedy series that’s not just for children.

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A Discovery of Witches

Immerse yourself in this supernatural fantasy series based on author Deborah Harkness’s dark and gripping trilogy.

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Penny Dreadful

Skyfall writer John Logan explores the origin stories of some of literature’s most horrifying characters, including Dr Jekyll and Dracula.

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The Baby

Created, directed, written and executive-produced by an entirely female team, this eight-part series won’t fail to enrapture.

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The Hallow

Filmmaker Corin Hardy delivers an impressive debut about a family fighting evil spirits in an Irish forest.

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The Limehouse Golem

Juan Carlos Medina directs this Victorian-set murder mystery, captivatingly led by British actor Bill Nighy.

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The Awakening

Rebecca Hall is phenomenal in this gripping and disturbing supernatural thriller.

A white man with period era suit and long jacket walks through a rundown and heavily weeded grand estate through broken and rusted metal gates

The Woman in Black

Classic British institution, Hammer Films, is revived for this fresh take on Susan Hill’s widely-adapted novel.

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The Levelling

Immerse yourself in rural Somerset in this fierce, uncompromising and unsettling tale of tragedy, poverty and family secrets.

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StarDog and TurboCat

A starry voice-cast lend their talents to this entertaining animation about a dog who time-travels fifty years into the future.

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Top of the Lake

Oscar-winning writer-director Jane Campion helms this captivating female-led crime drama, featuring a remarkable performance from Elisabeth Moss.

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Mary Magdalene

Rooney Mara is outstanding in this bold and ambitious attempt to reposition Mary Magdalene outside of misogynistic ideology.

A young Indian man with small beard and wavy short hair walking on a street in India with bustle around him

Lion

Dev Patel masterfully leads this affecting drama about a lost child who reunites with his estranged family twenty-five years later.

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Detectorists

Mackenzie Crook and Toby Jones are outstanding in this charming comedy about two middle-aged metal-detecting friends.

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Tetris

This captivating thriller explores the origins of Tetris and how it found its way out of Russia.

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Call the Midwife

Immerse yourself in this moving, funny and progressive look at midwifery in 1950s East End London.

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Trying

Rafe Spall and Esther Smith are dazzling as a couple pursuing adoption in this unlikely comedic exploration of infertility.

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Flesh and Blood

What you see isn’t always what you get in this gripping Imelda Staunton-led four-part mini-series.

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Finding Your Feet

A starry cast lead this feel-good comedy-drama, with Imelda Staunton, Celia Imrie and Timothy Spall.

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How to Change the World

British filmmaker Jerry Rothwell examines the genesis of Greenpeace in this engrossing and inspiring documentary.

The Wrap: October 2023

While we hunker down for spooky season, October’s upcoming releases are sure to chill as well as thrill! Check out our video round-up of the best film, TV, animation and games titles coming to a screen near you.

At dusk a man stands in a large plot of land (vineyard) with rows of fences for grapevines left barren with a small smoking fire in the distance

Sour Grapes

A captivating true-crime documentary about a young savant who conned wine enthusiasts out of millions of dollars.

Animated gameplay of a wizard in large blue hat using a staff as a gold club inside a stone castle with treasures littered around

Dungeon Golf

Compete with friends or play solo as you swing your way through this endlessly enjoyable mini-golf party game.

A team of male footballers wearing black and white striped kit stood in a huddle on the pitch

We Are Newcastle United

This four-episode documentary series explores Newcastle United FC as they search for a sponsor and deal with accusations of overspending.

A white working class family in the 1970s sitting on a sofa in their muted house

The Enfield Poltergeist

This docu-series explores and reconstructs the infamous events that went on to form the basis of The Conjuring 2.

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The Devil on Trial

Explore the trial of a nineteen-year-old boy who claimed he committed a murder under possession of the devil.

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Bodies

Produced by the team behind Peaky Blinders, Stephen Graham and Unorthodox actor Shira Haas star in this time-bending crime thriller.

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Everything Now

Talk to Me actor Sophie Wilde is outstanding as a sixteen-year-old who strives to redefine herself outside of her illness.

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Beckham

Explore the life, career and legacy of one of the most famous footballers of all time, David Beckham.

Two young white women with large backpacks in a dusty, sandy landscape

The Royal Hotel

Writer-director Kitty Green and actor Julia Garner reunite for this electrifying, chilling and genre-expanding thriller set in Australia’s outback.

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The Pigeon Tunnel

Dive into the story of John le Carré's extraordinary life, directed and written by Academy Award-winning documentarian Errol Morris.

Cartoon animation of an old white male slightly glowing ghost in Elizabethan ruff and clothing, floating next to a young white red headed woman

The Canterville Ghost

An all-star cast lend their vocal talents to this warm-hearted animation, based on a short story by Oscar Wilde.

Dark image of a white male and female couple laying in bed on their front, arms around each other

Foe

Academy Award nominees Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal star in this mesmerising sci-fi, based on best-selling author Iain Reid’s novel.

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Behind the Scenes: Foe

Foe, starring Academy Award nominees Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal, is a mesmerising sci-fi film, based on best-selling author Iain Reid’s novel. We went behind the scenes and spoke to the creative team behind the film to find out how it...

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The Epic of Everest

Restored by the BFI, this staggering 1924 documentary captures footage from two ill-fated explorers on Mount Everest.

Gameplay of a car speeding towards a viaduct in a scenic, mountain landscape

Forza Horizon 4

Snake round Britain’s country roads, speed through mountain ranges, and zip through dense woodland in this dazzling racing game.

Two older white women, white older man and white middle aged woman standing in a grey countryside wearing thick coats

Last Tango in Halifax

Happy Valley creator Sally Wainwright constructs a warm and welcoming family drama starring Sarah Lancashire.

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Mank

The legend of Citizen Kane is explored in David Fincher’s gorgeous homage to, and exposé of, Hollywood’s golden age.

A dark-redheaded white woman and a dark haired white man sit on the edge of a river bank in the rain facing each other, staring intently

Wild Mountain Thyme

John Patrick Shanley directs and adapts his own play in this comedic, moving and wildly romantic tale.

A young Black man in a suit standing at a tired office kitchen, flanked by a standing young white man and a seated older white man

Dreaming Whilst Black

Adjani Salmon co-creates and stars in this innovative sitcom about a Black filmmaker struggling to advance his career.

A red headed white teen girl wearing glasses reading a newspaper with excitement

How To Build A Girl

Beanie Feldstein charmingly leads this rough-and-ready romp about the exploits of a working-class teenager from Wolverhampton.

Gameplay of a female character in steampunk clothing holding an old style rifle up, pointing and shooting, in a cave-type place facing a grand stone building

Fable III

Immerse yourself in this action role-playing game, the much-anticipated third instalment of the beloved Fable series.

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Oppenheimer

Cillian Murphy is astonishing in Christopher Nolan’s engrossing and expansive biopic about the creation of the atomic bomb.

A teenage girl wearing a multi-coloured jumper in a kitchen with her mum chopping a leek

Pin Cushion

This disquieting family drama is led by two career-making performances by British actors Lily Newmark and Joanna Scanlan.

A young Arab boy with short curly hair riding a small donkey in a sandy landscape

Theeb

Young Jordanian actor Jacir Eid Al-Hwietat is outstanding in this Bedouin western about betrayal and survival.

A white woman, white man and Black man stand looking determined in front of a turquoise van

Truth Seekers

Join comedy duo Simon Pegg and Nick Frost as they reunite in a series about paranormal investigators.

Gameplay of characters in an animated farm setting with rows of crops a barn and tractor

Hokko Life

Design your own town in this gentle and endearing community sim game that will appeal to fans of Animal Crossing.

A black and white still of a middle aged man stood at the helm of an old cargo boat

Of Time and the City

Immerse yourself in Terence Davies’ heartful study of the city of Liverpool, where he grew up in the 1950s.

Claymation of a group of characters wearing animal furs in a pre-historic setting

Early Man

Immerse yourself in the stone age in this unique, charming and laugh-out-loud funny Aardman animation.

A tired-looking young white woman sitting on a bed clutching a stuffed diary

Thirteen

Killing Eve’s Jodie Comer is mesmerising in this sensitive five-part exploration of life after kidnapping.

Three men wearing steampunk, leather combat wear in a period setting

The Musketeers

Based on Alexandre Dumas’ celebrated novel, this three-series adventure-drama is a fun, fresh, and modern take on the classic.

The Wrap: September 2023

Summer may be over, but these September releases kept things fun! Check out our video round-up of the best film, TV and games titles coming to a screen near you.

Magical gameplay of a character riding a dinosaur in a picturesque, pastel coloured landscape of willow trees and blue lake

Paleo Pines

Immerse yourself in this prehistoric paradise, as players befriend dinosaurs and grow crops in this delightfully adorable farming simulator.

Cartoon animated gameplay of a blonde female character and a red-bearded Scottish male running away screaming from a green sea monster

These Doomed Isles

Card game mechanics and city-building gameplay are seamlessly combined in this rewarding and satisfying godly adventure.

A white woman stands on a dramatic rocky cliff side with bright blue skies in the background

Wilderness

Jenna Coleman is outstanding as the slighted wife taking revenge on her cheating husband in this compelling six-episode series.

Two Black men standing facing each other looking serious, one wearing a grey hoodie and black coat, the other wearing a burnt orange sweater

Top Boy (Netflix Season 3)

Regularly touted as the UK’s answer to The Wire, follow two complex anti-heroes in this powerful and tense gangster thriller.

An old farmer in a red plaid shirt and brown brimmed hat, leaning against a fence with with sign reading Coombe End Farm attached

A Life on the Farm

Discover a Somerset farmer’s inspiring and wonderfully absurd legacy through found footage he shot himself.

Two women and one man stand in a dark, haunting room

A Haunting In Venice

An all-star cast - Tina Fey, Michelle Yeoh and Camille Cottin - board Kenneth Branagh’s third Hercule Poirot murder mystery.

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Neither Confirm Nor Deny

This captivating documentary recounts a colossal CIA programme that used Howard Hughes as a cover during the cold war.

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Still Up

Craig Roberts and Antonia Thomas are revelatory in this charming eight-episode comedy series about two friends battling insomnia.

On My Screen: Michael French

We spoke with Michael French, director of London Games Festival, and asked him about his favourite UK Game Sable, which was developed at North London based studio Shedworks. Find out what he had to say in our exclusive interview.

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Happy Valley

Creator Sally Wainwright and actor Sarah Lancashire unite to create an unstoppably compelling and poignant three-series television drama.

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Legend

Writer-director Brian Helgeland helms this striking portrait of London’s notorious Kray twins, both masterfully played by Tom Hardy.

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Girl with a Pearl Earring

Scarlett Johansson dazzles in this ambitious and captivating 17th century tale about betrayal and coercion, based on Tracy Chevalier’s novel.

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Slumdog Millionaire

Based on the book by Vikas Swarup, this delightfully entertaining drama stars Dev Patel, Freida Pinto and Madhur Mittal.

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Under the Skin

Scarlett Johansson gives an incredible central performance in Jonathan Glazer’s haunting, absorbing and visually hypnotic masterpiece.

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The Trip

Join Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon’s dinner table as they review restaurants around the UK and beyond.

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Greed

Steve Coogan leads this enjoyable mockumentary that takes a glimpse into the extravagant lives of the mega-rich.

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Bohemian Rhapsody

Rami Malek taps into Freddy Mercury’s untamed and charismatic energy in this spirited Queen biopic.

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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Let The Right One In filmmaker Tomas Alfredson directs this icily atmospheric and erudite Cold War espionage thriller.

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The Long Song

Based on the novel by British author Andrea Levy, this BAFTA-nominated mini-series looks at the life of Jamaican slave, July.

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A Little Chaos

The late Alan Rickman directs, co-writes and stars in this stylish, delightfully dramatic and spectacularly-acted romantic drama.

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Behind the Scenes: Luna Carmoon

As Venice Film Festival draws to a close, we asked Hoard writer and director Luna Carmoon how it feels to premiere at the prestigious event. Watch our exclusive interview to find out what she had to say.

On My Screen: Felix Barrett

We spoke with Felix Barrett, Artistic Director of Punchdrunk, pioneers of immersive theatre, to ask him about his favourite UK Game. Find out what he had to say in our exclusive interview.

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Behind The Scenes: Disney Illusion Island

We went behind the scenes and spoke to the creative team behind the game to find out how it came to be designed and developed. Watch our exclusive interview to find out what they had to say.

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Belle

Seemingly inspired by the work of Jane Austen, a subtle social consciousness permeates this assured costume drama.

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Radioactive

Persepolis director Marjane Satrapi constructs an ambitious and unconventional biopic about famed female physicist Marie Curie.

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What We Did on our Holiday

Developed from the endearing BBC comedy show Outnumbered, Brits Rosamund Pike and David Tennant lead this warm-hearted family film.

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The Gentlemen

Matthew McConaughey leads this entertaining gangster comedy, filled with enjoyably shady characters and comical mishaps.

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Normal People

Based on Sally Rooney’s widely-adored novel, Irish filmmaker Lenny Abrahamson creates and co-directs this impossibly moving series.

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The Inbetweeners Movie

Fans of the beloved TV series will be charmed by this irreverent and endlessly entertaining Brits abroad film.

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The Iron Lady

Meryl Streep’s deserved Oscar-winning performance is pitch-perfect as Britain’s first female Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher.

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Mamma Mia!

The feel-good songs of seventies pop legends, Abba, permeate this joyous musical, led by Amanda Seyfried and Meryl Streep.

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If These Walls Could Sing

Explore the diverse ingenuity of Abbey Road Studios in London-born Mary McCartney’s deeply enjoyable directorial debut.

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Six Minutes to Midnight

The UK’s Eddie/Suzy Izzard co-writes, co-produces and stars in this fascinating and fact-based World War Two spy drama.

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Doc Martin

Immerse yourself in blissful Cornish escapism over ten series with the grumpy but entertaining Dr. Martin Ellingham.

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Pennyworth

The origin story of Bruce Wayne’s butler, Alfred Pennyworth, is a captivating modern drama with a dark edge.

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Ripper Street

This five-season post-Jack The Ripper crime thriller is thrillingly led by famed British Succession actor Matthew Macfayden.

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The Lazarus Project

This compelling and time-bending drama is led by an excellent performance from I May Destroy You’s Paapa Essiedu.

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Mr. Holmes

Director Bill Condon reunites with renowned star Ian McKellen for a playful take on Sherlock Holmes in his later years.

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Slaughterhouse Rulez

Simon Pegg and Michael Sheen lead this boarding school-set horror-comedy in which terror is unleashed from the ground beneath them.

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Rocketman

The highs and lows of Elton John’s life are beautifully captured in this authentic and rousing music biopic.

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Crooked House

Gilles Paquet-Brenner directs and co-writes this intriguing Agatha Christie adaptation starring Glenn Close, Christina Hendricks and Gillian Anderson.

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Daphne

Emily Beecham gives an outstanding central performance in this portrait of a woman facing a period of unexpected upheaval.

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The Strays

Ashley Madekwe is captivating in this absorbing examination of race, class and privilege in the vein of Get Out.

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Bancroft

Sarah Parish is outstanding as Detective Superintendent Elizabeth Bancroft, an intelligent career woman who is losing her grip on reality.

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Postcards From London

Harris Dickinson leads this innovative drama in which a queer and bygone Soho is imaginatively crafted and explored.

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Dirt Rally 2.0

Put your driving skills to the test in this high-risk, high-reward gameplay that’s not for the faint of heart.

The Wrap: August 2023

Although summer is nearly over, these August releases keep things sizzling! Check out our video round-up of the best film, TV, animation and games titles coming to a screen near you.

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The Winter King

This ten-episode imaginative interpretation of King Arthur’s rise to power is a powerful story of enduring courage and sacrifice.

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Loving Vincent

Dazzling visuals permeate this ambitious, animated Vincent Van Gogh biopic, which reimagines the last days of the painter’s life.

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Who Is Erin Carter?

Featuring rich character-driven drama with elements of high-stakes crime and action sequences, this seven-part mini-series is both unique and thrilling.

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Heartstopper (Season 2)

This infectiously charming and twice BAFTA-nominated teen series returns with a second eight-episode season of sweet and refreshing LGBTQ+ representation.

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The Dive

The first English-language feature from German writer-director Maximilian Erlenwein is a tense and high-stakes underwater thriller.

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Medusa Deluxe

Thomas Hardiman’s promising debut is a uniquely stylish, extravagant and comical whodunit set in the world of competitive hairdressing.

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Lola

This captivating debut feature from writer-directed Andrew Legge expertly blends time travel and found footage in this smart ‘what-if’ drama.

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Scrapper

Harris Dickinson and newcomer Lola Campbell are irresistibly charming in this vibrant, innovative and sweet father-daughter dramedy.

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Behind the Scenes: The Lesson

We went behind the scenes and spoke to Richard E. Grant, and other cast and creatives about the film's setting and the themes featured in the impressive directorial debut from Alice Troughton. Watch our exclusive interview to find out what...

What to Watch: Sports

Check out our sporty selection of the best UK film, TV and game titles, from football and tennis, to rowing and boxing.

The Wrap: July 2023

We’re in the midst of summer now! Check out these amazing July releases in our video round-up of the best film, TV, animation and games titles coming to a screen near you this summer.

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The Lesson

Richard E. Grant and Daryl McCormack give outstanding performances in this taut and mysterious noir thriller.

Earth Mama

Rap artist Tia Nomore gives a powerful and authentic performance in this intimate, A24-backed exploration of single motherhood.

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Fisherman's Friends

Meet a sweet and likeable singing group from Cornwall in this feel-good and charming story of unlikely success.

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The Railway Children Return

The sequel to cherished British classic, The Railway Children, is a heart-warming and captivating adventure for a new generation.

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The Princess

This mesmerising documentary brings a spectacular freshness to the much-told story of the life and death of Princess Diana.

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Mr. Malcolm's List

Fans of Bridgerton will be enthralled by this amusing, engaging and self-aware alternative historical romcom.

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Joyride

Bad Sisters writer Ailbhe Keogan pens the script for this uplifting Olivia Colman-led Irish road movie.

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My Old Lady

A highly-talented cast lead this endearing drama directed and written by American playwright Israel Horovitz.

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Suspect

James Nesbitt gives a standout performance in this tense eight episode remake of popular Danish noir series Forhøret.

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The Sandman

Based on the DC Comic of the same name, immerse yourself in this fantastical, opulent and absorbing TV series.

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Argentina, 1985

This electrifyingly-acted courtroom drama is based on the real-life events of the Argentinian junta trial of 1985.

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Exhibition

Joanna Hogg’s beautifully shot drama examines the anxieties of the middle-upper class in this masterful slice of life portrait.

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Inside Man

Stanley Tucci is beguiling as a highly intelligent prisoner on death row in this riveting four-episode mini-series.

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Talk to Me

YouTube famous Australian brothers Danny and Michael Philippou co-direct this thrillingly creepy tale of possession.

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The Miracle Club

Maggie Smith, Kathy Bates, and Laura Linney shine in this charming tale exploring the power of love and friendship.

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Viewfinder

Solve a wide range of fascinating puzzles in this imaginative and expressive single player game.

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The Deepest Breath

Plunge to unknown depths with this immersive, thrilling and high stakes documentary about the deadly and extreme sport of free diving.

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Barbie

Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie dazzle in Greta Gerwig’s whimsical, wonderful and witty take on Barbie and Ken.

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Wham!

A touching and thoroughly entertaining tribute to 80s pop legends George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, otherwise known as WHAM!

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Good Omens (Season 2)

Jon Hamm, Michael Sheen and David Tennant are outstanding in this six-episode fantasy-comedy based on the novel by Terry Pratchett.

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Stonehouse

Succession’s Matthew Macfayden plays Labour MP, John Stonehouse, in this audacious, fun and thoroughly entertaining three-episode mini-series.

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Emma

Director Autumn de Wilde’s debut feature is a refreshing and good-natured take on the famous Jane Austen novel.

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Trishna

Riz Ahmed and Freida Pinto are exceptional in this hypnotic adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s renowned novel, Tess of the d’Urbervilles.

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I Came By

Under The Shadow director Babak Anvari delivers a riveting thriller, brimming with entertaining performances and intelligent themes.

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Wimbledon

Kirsten Dunst and Paul Bettany lead this affable drama-comedy where romance blooms on a tennis court.

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Four Lions

Riz Ahmed stars in Chris Morris’s incredibly smart black comedy about a group of hopelessly inept aspiring suicide bombers.

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United

Based on a catastrophic real-life event, this drama pays homage to the footballers’ lives lost in a devastating plane crash.

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Bend It Like Beckham

Keira Knightley and Parminder Nagra lead this compassionate, much-loved and extremely enjoyable teenage coming-of-age comedy.

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Escape To Victory

Prisoners of War go head-to-head with a Nazi superteam in this Sylvester Stallone vehicle, loosely based on true events.

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Chariots of Fire

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

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Rush

Ron Howard's thoroughly entertaining and action-packed sports drama recreates the famous rivalry between F1’s James Hunt and Niki Lauda.

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The Damned United

Michael Sheen gives a career-defining performance as Brian Clough, the infamous and short-lived manager of Leeds United.

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Journeyman

Following the acclaimed Tyrannosaur, Paddy Considine’s second feature as writer-director is a powerful but heartfelt boxing drama.

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Oxford Blues

British class structures and the notion of being an outsider are skilfully explored in this Rob Lowe led rowing drama.

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Fire In Babylon

The riveting documentary charts the unlikely rise to prominence of the West Indies cricket team in the 70s and 80s.

What to Watch: Social Realism

From Ken Loach to Lynne Ramsay and Andrea Arnold, the UK has a strong tradition of social realism. We've put together a list of the best films to introduce you to the genre.

The Wrap: June 2023

It’s more than just the weather that’s heating up! Check out these amazing June releases in our video round-up of the best film, TV, animation and games titles coming to a screen near you this month.

Fallen London

Will you be a poet, lover or spy? Choose your own fate in this wonderfully immersive and absurd game.

The Dig

Simon Stone directs this arresting and charming multi-BAFTA-nominated drama, set against the stunning English countryside.

The King's Man

The third film in the Kingsman franchise is a deeply enjoyable, action-packed and playfully tongue-in-cheek spy movie.

Crashing

Fleabag’s Phoebe Waller-Bridge marks her debut as writer-creator in this hilarious six-episode millennial flat-share sitcom.

Munich: The Edge of War

Fact and fiction blur in Christian Schwochow’s gripping political thriller, exploring the events that led to World War II.

Mary Queen of Scots

Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie showcase their talent in this retelling of the notable rivalry between two powerful cousins.

The Children Act

A powerful and affecting performance from Emma Thompson steers this thought-provoking drama, based on an Ian McEwan novel.

The Constant Gardener

Ralph Fiennes and Rachel Weisz are outstanding in this conspiracy-thriller-cum-love-story from City of God director Fernando Meirelles.

Fleabag

London-born writer and actor Phoebe Waller-Bridge creates a dryly witty, bold and distinctive two-series show.

Pride

This charming, BAFTA-winning drama joyously explores the power of solidarity across lines of class, gender and sexuality.

Entergalactic

This imaginative animation featuring Timothée Chalamet and Jaden Smith offers a stunning blend of comic book and graffiti aesthetic.

Weekend

Tom Cullen and Chris New are outstanding in writer-director Andrew Haigh’s distinctive and highly-acclaimed second feature.

Lilting

Writer-director Hong Khaou’s astounding debut feature is a beautiful meditation on grief, loss, language and love.

Ammonite

Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan are sensational in this stunning romantic drama about forbidden love in the Victorian era.

Suffragette

Rocks director Sarah Gavron takes on the suffragette movement in this suspenseful and essential historical drama.

Viceroy's House

Bend It Like Beckham writer-director Gurinder Chadha explores the tumultuous period of India's partition in this gripping historical drama.

Boxing Day

Actor-turned-director Aml Ameen’s debut feature is a refreshing Black British take on the classic Richard Curtis format.

ear for eye

A powerful and uncompromising call-to-action on racial injustice featuring No Time To Die’s Lashana Lynch.

A United Kingdom

David Oyelowo and Rosamund Pike give mesmerising performances in Amma Asante’s absorbing, true-life love story.

Yardie

Based on the 1992 novel by Victor Headley, Idris Elba’s accomplished directorial debut bursts with energy and ambition.

Battle of the Sexes

Little Miss Sunshine directors Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris dramatise one of the most-watched televised sports events of all time.

Game Face

Creator and star Roisin Conaty leads this silly, hilarious and downright joyful two-season comedy series.

Spirits in the Forest

Anton Corbijn co-directs this heartfelt exploration of the transformative power of music, centring a handful of Depeche Mode’s faithful fans.

Life

Dane DeHaan brings idolised 1950s film star James Dean to life in Anton Corbijn’s atmospheric biographical drama.

Death to 2021

Renowned satirist Charlie Brooker constructs a darkly comedic retrospective of the turbulent events that defined 2021.

Black Mirror: Bandersnatch

Charlie Brooker thrillingly blurs the line between creator and viewer in this groundbreaking feat of interactive television.

The Great Barrier Reef

Journey to the unparalleled spectacle of the Great Barrier Reef with highly-lauded broadcaster David Attenborough.

An Ordinary Man

Veteran actor Ben Kingsley is outstanding as a transient fugitive who meets his unlikely match.

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Blue Jean

This captivating Section 28 drama features a stunning performance from Rosy McEwen, who plays a teacher leading a double life.

Dalíland

Ben Kingsley leads this idiosyncratic biopic exploring the latter years of the life of surrealist Spanish painter Salvador Dalí.

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Our Planet II

Following the release of Our Universe, David Attenborough narrates this four-part mini-series documenting the migration of animals across the planet.

Black Mirror

The smart, tense and satirical BAFTA-nominated television series Black Mirror returns for a much-anticipated sixth season.

The Full Monty

Twenty five years after the Oscar-winning film, this eight-part mini-series is a welcome and warm-hearted reunion.

Hijack

As both executive producer and leading actor, Idris Elba astonishes in this seven-part hostage drama, thrillingly told in real-time.

Mask of the Rose

Flex your match-making skills in this thrilling romantic visual novel about love, mystery and profound shifts in a new society.

Pretty Red Dress

Humour, tenderness and punchy Tina Turner numbers abound in Dionne Edwards fresh, distinctive and bold feature debut as writer-director.

On My Screen: Rory Kinnear

We asked Olivier award-winning actor Rory Kinnear about his favourite UK film, The Hill. Find out what he had to say in our exclusive video interview.

Behind the Scenes: Tunic

We spoke to the UK-based developer Andrew Shouldice and the creative team behind BAFTA Games Award-winner Tunic. Find out what they had to say about the game's aesthetic and musical creativity.

On My Screen: Samantha Morton

We asked award winning English actress and director Samantha Morton about her favourite UK films. Find out what she had to say in our exclusive video interview.

The Wrap: May 2023

We’re getting closer to summer, it’s finally May! Check out our video round-up of the best film, TV, animation and games titles coming to a screen near you this month.

Wuthering Heights

Andrea Arnold reimagines Emily Brontë’s classic romance novel in this visceral, innovative and intoxicating adaptation.

Peterloo

Acclaimed filmmaker Mike Leigh writes and directs this impressive and passionate reenactment of an important but lesser-known British battle.

Misbehaviour

The story of feminist disruptions to the 1970 Miss World competition is brilliantly rehashed in this warm and light-hearted comedy-drama.

King of Thieves

Follow a group of elderly criminals as they try to execute one of the most ambitious heists in London’s history.

Escape from Kabul Airport

With nuance and masses of historical footage, the tumultuous and notorious withdrawal from Afghanistan is examined in this shocking documentary.

Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes

Using a wealth of previously unseen archival footage, this fascinating but chilling documentary reconstructs the infamous 1986 Chernobyl disaster.

The Traitors

This high-stakes and extremely addictive reality TV show sees contestants ‘banished’ and ‘murdered 'as they fight for the cash prize.

Cunk on Earth

After Cunk on Britain, Diane Morgan takes on the history of the entire globe in this hilarious six-part mockumentary.

The Outlaws

Christopher Walken leads this unique, twice BAFTA-nominated series written by Stephen Merchant and Elgin James.

Brassic

Fans of Shameless will enjoy this compelling caper co-written by and starring This Is England actor Joe Gilgun.

I Am...Ruth

Starring some of Britain’s leading actors, these stand-alone dramas are a searing exploration of the multi-faceted trials faced by women.

Anne

Maxine Peake is a powerhouse in this raw and tender four-part mini-series about the 1989 Hillsborough catastrophe.

Would I Lie To You?

The art of lying is elevated in this witty panel show, featuring Brits Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell.

The Graham Norton Show

BAFTA Award-winning comedian Graham Norton’s high-octane and infectiously charming persona brings to life this beloved long-standing UK talk show.

Ghosts

This gloriously funny Horrible Histories spin-off was deservedly nominated for Best Scripted Comedy at the TV BAFTAs.

Sherwood

This smart and compelling two-season series is based on real-life murders in Nottinghamshire, where the writer James Graham grew up.

Mrs Harris Goes To Paris

Based on Paul Gallico’s 1958 novel Flowers for Mrs Harris, Lesley Manville charms in this delightful and uplifting comedy-drama.

Another Year

Jim Broadbent, Ruth Sheen and Lesley Manville offer first-class performances in Mike Leigh’s Palme d’Or-nominated ensemble drama.

Pride & Prejudice

Succession’s Matthew MacFadyen and Atonement's Keira Knightley give unforgettable performances in this delightful Jane Austen adaptation.

Secrets & Lies

Mike Leigh offers up a beguiling slice of everyday Britain in his nuanced and critically-acclaimed darkly comic drama.

Red Road

Themes of paranoia and alienation pervade Kent-born Andrea Arnold’s dark and stunning debut feature as writer-director.

Sweet Sixteen

In this heartbreaking coming-of-age tale, Ken Loach gives now-famous Martin Compston his first acting role.

Sorry We Missed You

This brutal indictment of Britain’s zero-hours contract economy deservedly earned both BAFTA and Palme d’Or nominations.

The Angels’ Share

Ken Loach expertly combines comedy and politics in this surprisingly uplifting and charming Glasgow-set caper.

I, Daniel Blake

Ken Loach’s Palme d'Or-winning indictment of the UK’s punitive welfare system is an unmissable work of empathy and genius.

The Hill

Taking a break from his role as James Bond, Sean Connery is exceptional in this tense World War II drama.

Nil by Mouth

Ray Winstone and Kathy Burke are outstanding in Gary Oldman’s blistering and uncompromising directorial debut.

Ladybird, Ladybird

Acting newcomer Crissy Rock gives an astounding performance in Ken Loach’s raw and powerful social drama.

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Queen Cleopatra

Adele James is captivating as Egypt’s last pharaoh, Cleopatra, in this compelling four-part docudrama hybrid.

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Rally Road Racers

A starry voice cast bring to life this lively, high-stakes animation about a slow loris with a need for speed.

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Tom Jones

Solly McLeod and Sophie Wilde shine in this enjoyable adaptation of Henry Fielding’s 18th century novel.

Cassette Beasts

Fans of both Pokémon and Dragon Quest Monsters will find themselves delighted by this nostalgic and charming turn-based, open-world game.

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Chasing the Rains

Traverse the often-unforgiving Kenyan landscape in this stunning nature series narrated by Bridgerton actress Adjoa Andoh.

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Wild Isles

Sir David Attenborough narrates this breathtaking mini-series exploring nature in the UK and Ireland.

Behind the Scenes: Rye Lane Premiere

Rising stars Vivian Oparah and David Jonsson shine in Rye Lane, a warm and playful romantic comedy from UK director Raine Allen-Miller. We went behind the scenes of the UK premiere and spoke to the cast and creative team behind the film.

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.

Somerville

A man and his dog explore a minimalist and haunting world in this gloriously simple but satisfying sci-fi adventure game.

Not For Broadcast

Choose whether to censor the news or honour the truth in this high pressure and immersive BAFTA-nominated game.

Fracked

This action-packed and frenetic VR game embroils its player in everything from fast-paced shootouts to more considered puzzle solving.

Bloodlands

A tense Northern Ireland-set noir produced by Line of Duty creator, Jed Mercurio, and starring James Nesbitt.

The Fall

The beloved Gillian Anderson and Fifty Shades of Grey star, Jamie Dornan, go head-to-head in this dark and stimulating thriller.

The Victim

Scottish stars Kelly Macdonald and John Hannah shine in this intelligent and gripping crime-drama about grief and loss.

Traces

Uncover the truth about the murder of a young woman’s mother in this gripping Scottish forensics drama.

Still Game

This BAFTA-winning cult comedy follows the misadventures of two elderly Scottish friends over the course of nine side-splitting series.

Matangi/Maya/M.I.A

Delve into the life of controversial, opinionated and endlessly talented rapper M.I.A in this candid documentary.

Eaten By Lions

In this lively, multicultural comedy, two teenagers travel to once-popular holiday destination Blackpool in search of their biological father.

Wild Rose

Jessie Buckley is outstanding as the fervent but sometimes vulnerable Rose-Lynn in this feel-good drama about a wannabe country singer.

Falling For Figaro

An American singer flees London for the Scottish Highlands to pursue a long dreamed of career in the opera.

The Last Bus

UK acting veteran Timothy Spall stars in this uplifting drama about a retiree’s affecting expedition across Britain.

The Story of Looking

Cinephile Mark Cousins encourages us to slow down and really look at the world in this impossibly absorbing documentary.

All Is True

Kenneth Branagh directs and stars as William Shakespeare in a screenplay penned by well-known author and playwright, Ben Elton.

Artemis Fowl

Kenneth Branagh’s big-budget fantastical adventure features a young genius and his allies battling against powerful magical forces.

The Virgin Queen

This lavish mini-series featuring Anne-Marie Duff and Tom Hardy exposes the intriguing reign of Elizabeth I.

Gosford Park

Director Robert Altman films on British soil for the first time in this intricately plotted, satirical murder mystery.

Iris

Kate Winslet and Judi Dench are spellbinding in their portrayal of prominent British novelist Iris Murdoch.

The King

An ever-emotive Timothée Chalamet takes centre stage as Henry V in this coming-of-age historical epic.

Wolf Hall

Mark Rylance is astonishing as Thomas Cromwell in this six-part series based on the international best-selling novel by Hilary Mantel.

Mrs Brown

Judi Dench and Billy Connolly star in this exquisite exploration of the tension between love and duty.

Quartet

Dustin Hoffman directs a top tier cast in a stirring tale of elderly opera singers facing their own mortality.

The Young Victoria

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

Elizabeth I

Oscar-winner Helen Mirren stars as the iconic Elizabeth I in this acclaimed British-American miniseries.

Elizabeth

Cate Blanchett dazzles as England’s first Queen Elizabeth in this exploration of her rise to power.

The Unloved

Samantha Morton’s impeccably crafted debut is a searing exploration of social care in the UK.

Submarine

An all-star British cast ooze charm and wit in Richard Ayoade’s accomplished debut feature.

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The Good Mothers

A gutsy six-part thriller about three courageous women bringing down a powerful mafia organisation.

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Rye Lane

Raine Allen-Miller's acclaimed debut feature will enchant and endear in this lively and poignant South London-based romcom.

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Dal y Mellt

This Welsh-language crime-thriller based on Iwan 'Iwcs' Roberts' first novel delivers both excitement and charm.

Dead Island 2

The much-anticipated sequel to the 2011 game will not disappoint as players try to survive a zombie outbreak.

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Polite Society

We Are Lady Parts creator Nida Manzoor brings action and familial affection to her distinctive debut feature.

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Mafia Mamma

Toni Collette stars as a suburban woman who unexpectedly inherits the position of mafia boss in this hilarious crime-comedy.

The Wrap: March 2023

Another month and another run of incredible titles. Take a look at our video round-up of the best film, TV, animation and games titles coming to a screen near you in March 2023.

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My Happy Ending

Andie MacDowell stars in this gentle comedy-drama about a fading film star facing a cancer diagnosis.

Die Another Day

Pierce Brosnan’s final Bond outing is a jam-packed action epic with lasers, helicopters and Rosamund Pike.

Mandrake

Belfast’s Jude Hill stars in this atmospheric folk horror from Northern Ireland.

Steve Jobs

Michael Fassbender and Kate Winslet impress in Danny Boyle’s operatic ode to the tech entrepreneur.

Macbeth

Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard are the Macbeths, in a muscular and macabre Shakespeare adaptation.

12 Years a Slave

Steve McQueen’s unflinching, Oscar Best Picture-winning portrait of Solomon Northrup’s experience of American slavery.

Widows

Oscar-winner Steve McQueen directs an intense and intelligent heist thriller, set in Chicago’s criminal underworld.

Good Vibrations

A big-hearted biopic about a record-store owner in Belfast, instrumental to its punk rock population.

The Martian

Ridley Scott and Matt Damon team up for a surprisingly feel-good man-in-space drama.

Miss Julie

Jessica Chastain, Colin Farrell and Samantha Morton shine in a cinematic adaptation of a classic Swedish play.

Grabbers

Irish villagers fight off alcohol-fearing aliens with drunkenness in this riotous horror-comedy from Jon Wright.

Robot Overlords

Grabbers director Jon Wright’s irreverent alien invasion comedy, starring Sir Ben Kingsley and Gillian Anderson.

Tamara Drewe

Gemma Arterton leads an ensemble cast in this countryside-set rom-com from director Stephen Frears.

High Rise

Ben Wheatley adapts JG Ballard in a surrealist dystopian drama starring Tom Hiddleston and Sienna Miller.

Sexy Beast

Jonathan Glazer’s cult-favourite crime thriller, starring Ray Winstone and Sir Ben Kingsley, is sizzingly-good.

Gregory’s Girl

It’s a well-known fact that Bill Forsyth’s chemistry-laden, coming-of-age comedy is a cult favourite.

This Is England

A landmark British film from Shane Meadows, starring Stephen Graham in a career-making role.

Ten Dates

A sequel to the interactive rom-com game Five Dates, this time set in a post-pandemic world.

Love & Pies

A lovable merge matching mobile game that combines baking and romance to addictive effect.

Spectre

Sam Mendes’ second outing as a Bond director is a heady cocktail of dazzle and daring.

No Time To Die

Daniel Craig’s farewell as Bond, also starring Rami Malek and Léa Seydoux, is energetic and extravagant.

Quantum of Solace

Daniel Craig, Judi Dench and Gemma Arteron star in this action-packed, desert-set Bond movie.

Casino Royale

Daniel Craig is 007 in a barnstorming Bond movie, also starring Eva Green and Mads Mikkelsen.

Skyfall

Sam Mendes steers Daniel Craig’s third outing as Bond into sentimental, but no less spectacular territory.

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Enys Men

Mark Jenkin reunites with Film4 for an experimental, ecological 16mm horror.

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Rain Dogs

Daisy May Cooper is a working-class single mum on the fringes of society in this blistering comedy series.

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The Power

Toni Colette stars in an electrifying, 10-episode adaptation of Naomi Alderman’s bestselling novel.

Citizen Sleeper

A narrative-driven RPG set in a cyberpunk world. Think Blade Runner meets Tharsis meets Disco Elysium.

Rollerdrome

A BAFTA-nominated third person action shooter that blends extreme sports tricks with high-intesity combat.

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A Spy Among Friends

Damian Lewis leads a 60s-set espionage thriller about an agent who defects to the KGB.

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Golda

Helen Mirren and Liev Schrieber lead a tense historical drama about Israeli prime minister Golda Meir.

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The Lost King

Sally Hawkins and Steve Coogan star in a comedic historical caper about Richard III’s remains. Sally Hawkins and Steve Coogan star in a comedic historical caper about Richard III’s remains.

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Unwelcome

Bloodthirsty goblins terrorise a couple in this contemporary, Ireland-set creature feature.

ScreenUK at the BAFTAs

We joined the stars in contention to scoop the industry's most coveted awards at the 2023 British Academy Film Awards.

On Location: Yorkshire

We asked British actors Adrian Dunbar and Fionn Whitehead for their thoughts about the beautiful county of Yorkshire, the setting of numerous UK films and TV shows. Find out what they had to say.

Urban Hymn

Letitia Wright and Shirley Henderson tug on our heartstrings in a musical drama about redemption and rehabilitation.

The Wrap: February 2023

February may be the shortest month, but it’s still stacked high with exciting releases! Take a look at our video round-up of the best film, TV, animation and games titles coming to a screen near you in February 2023.

Cult Classics: UK Music Docs

From The Beatles and Amy Winehouse, to Britpop rivals Blur and Oasis, the UK has produced more than its fair share of world-famous musicians. We take a look at the best documentaries that showcase this rich musical heritage.

The Score

Sparks - and lyrics - fly between Will Poulter and Naomi Ackie in an original genre-blending drama.

Attack the Block

John Boyega leads a wonderfully entertaining sci-fi alien invasion comedy from Joe Cornish.

Atonement

Joe Wright’s Oscar-nominated, BAFTA-winning period drama, starring Keira Knightley, is gorgeous and devastating.

1917

Sam Mendes directs a WWI epic that combines spectacular craft with powerful storytelling.

Never Let Me Go

Keira Knightley, Carey Mulligan and Andrew Garfield star in an affecting adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s dystopian novel.

Nanny McPhee

Emma Thompson and Colin Firth lead this magic-infused family fable.

Blur: Starshaped

Go on-the-road with Britpop band Blur in this lo-fi but up-close music documentary.

20,000 Days on Earth

Venture into the mind of musical iconoclast Nick Cave with this inventive, introspective documentary.

Inna de Yard

A harmonious love letter to reggae music and the talents who reinvented its sound.

Amy

The life and death of Amy Winehouse is reappraised in a gut-wrenching documentary from Asif Kapadia.

Blue

A blue screen becomes a canvas for joy in this 1993 film from artist-filmmaker Derek Jarman.

Billy Elliot

Jamie Bell pirouetted his way into our hearts with this classic feel-good tale.

Ratcatcher

Lynne Ramsay’s beguiling directorial debut about a Glaswegian boy contending with poverty and guilt.

Tyrannosaur

Olivia Colman stars in a hard-hitting slice of social realism from actor-turned-director Paddy Considine.

Seven Psychopaths

Martin McDonagh casts Colin Farrell, Sam Rockwell and Woody Harrelson in his self-referential screwball comedy.

In Bruges

Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson are bickering buddies in Martin McDonagh’s blackly comic crime caper.

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She is Love

Sam Riley and Haley Bennett electrify as estranged spouses in this swooning drama from Jamie Adams.

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Bank of Dave

Rory Kinnear and Jo Hartley star in a David and Goliath tale of working class do-goodery.

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The Rig

An ensemble of UK actors gather for this unnerving sci-fi thriller for Prime Video.

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The Reluctant Traveler

Self-professed indoorsy type Eugene Levy ventures outside his comfort zone in this irreverent travel series.

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Full Swing

A Netflix docuseries that delves into the world of competitive golf, via players such as Rory McIllroy.

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Consecration

Murderous nuns and mysterious conspiracies abound in this contemporary religious horror, starring Jena Malone.

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Emily

Sex Education’s Emma Mackey stars as the Wuthering Heights writer in this fittingly ferocious biopic.

On My Screen: Joanna Scanlan

We asked British actress and star of After Love Joanna Scanlan about the one UK film that she wants everyone to watch: In Bruges, directed by Martin McDonagh and starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson. Find out why the film means so...

On My Screen: Aftersun

We asked the team behind 2023 BAFTA-nominated film Aftersun - actors Paul Mescal and Frankie Corio, and director Charlotte Wells - for their top 5 films of all time. Find out what they had to say in our exclusive video interview.

The Wrap: January 2023

A new year, and a new collection of amazing titles to kick things off! Check out our video wrap of the best UK film, TV, animation and games coming to a screen near you in January 2023.

Utopia

Alexandra Roach and Adheel Akthar star in this cult-favourite crime series filled with adrenaline-pumping adventure.

SAS Rogue Heroes

Jack O’Connell and Alfie Allen star in a six-part WWII drama about the legendary Special Forces unit.

The Colour Room

Bridgerton’s Phoebe Dynevor and Matthew Goode star in a whimsical biopic of a working-class artist.

Notes on Blindness

A BAFTA-nominated documentary exploring the sensation of blindness, as experienced by writer and academic John Hull

Locke

Tom Hardy commands the screen, and the wheel, in this minimalist but mesmerising thriller.

Dirty God

Andrea Arnold fans will find lots to admire in this deeply-felt, BIFA-nominated drama.

The Death of Stalin

A staggeringly brilliant ensemble assembles for Armando Iannucci’s raucous BAFTA-nominated Soviet satire

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In The Earth

Hayley Squires and Reece Shearsmith star in a kaleidoscopic horror from British auteur Ben Wheatley.

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The Territory

Journey to the Amazon where a community of people fight to protect their way of life.

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Supersonic

An electric documentary about seminal rock band Oasis, their chart-topping highs and feuding lows.

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Kin

A blood and revenge-soaked drama about a Dublin family embroiled in organised crime.

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London Spy

Ben Whishaw stars in a sombre thriller about a world of betrayal and espionage..

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Treason

Deception and paranoia percolate in a suspenseful limited series starring Charlie Cox and Ciarán Hinds.

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Pink Wall

Jay Duplass and Tatiana Maslany are a couple confronting fault lines in their relationship.

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Le Week-end

Jim Broadbent and Lindsay Duncan pop to Paris to salvage their marriage in this charming Hanif Kureishi-scripted drama.

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One Fine Morning

French director Mia Hansen-Løve returns with another tender, bittersweet tale of love, loss and family.

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Mrs Wilson

Ruth Wilson stars as her own grandmother in a riveting, twist-filled three-part drama.

Litvinenko

David Tennant plays the Russian defector in a four-part limited series about his 2006 murder.

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The Wedding Guest

Dev Patel smoulders as a mysterious wedding guest in Michael Winterbottom’s lean and lively thriller.

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Greenland

A comet hurtles towards Earth in this Gerald Butler disaster film, directed by Ric Roman Waugh.

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Plane

Gerard Butler is pitted against a dangerous militia in this explosive island-set action thriller.

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Alex Rider

Based on the novels by Anthony Horowitz this young adult spy series delivers slick, escapist thrills.

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Lockwood & Co

Attack the Block director Joe Cornish helms this young adult series about paranormal investigators.

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Sherlock Gnomes

Emily Blunt and James McAvoy add star power to a Toy Story-esque sequel to Gnomeo and Juliet.

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The Amazing Maurice

A starry voice cast animate this adventurous Terry Pratchett adaptation, featuring talking cats and rats.

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Tearaway

Puzzles, crafts and sensory detail combine for a joyful experience in this adventure platformer.

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Lil Gator

An adventure-seeking alligator completes island-based quests in search of friends in this open-world exploration game.

Watch: The Best of 2022

Four nations, one big year of incredible film, TV, animation and games! Watch our round-up of the very best UK screen content of 2022.

Year in Review 2022: Best of British

We take a look back at the best UK film, TV, animation, and games titles released in 2022, from mind-blowing documentary and adventurous tales, to thoughtful thrillers and instant family classics.

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White Noise

Noah Baumbach’s adaptation of the classic Don DeLillo novel is a surreal and thrilling satire.

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Killing Eve

Fleabag’s Phoebe Waller-Bridge brings her uniquely British comedy sensibility to this slick and subversive spy series.

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Sherlock

Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman star as the famed detective and his sidekick.

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The Crown

Claire Foy, Olivia Colman and Imelda Staunton play various incarnations of Queen Elizabeth II in this Netflix drama.

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The Power of the Dog

Benedict Cumberbatch earned an Oscar nomination for his performance in Jane Campion’s sensuous and sinister Western.

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Love Actually

A starry cast assembles for Richard Curtis’ irresistible and now iconic Christmas tapestry.

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Last Christmas

Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding star in a heart-wrenching rom-com from director Paul Feig.

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Silent Night

Keira Knightley and Matthew Goode lead a blackly comic Christmas film about an impending apocalypse.

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Death's Door

Explore enchanted forests and dangerous dungeons in this soulful and cerebral action-adventure game.

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Devs

Alex Garland’s cerebral sci-fi series is an impressively-plotted and realised meditation on big tech.

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Ray & Liz

Turner Prize-nominated photographer Richard Billingham directs his feature debut; a viscerally intimate family portrait.

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Beats

Take a rambunctious journey into Glasgow’s rave scene with this BIFA-winning drama.

The Reason I Jump

A stunning, sensory insight into the world of non-speaking autism, from award-winning filmmaker Jerry Rothwell.

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Funny Cow

Maxine Peake is a tour-de-force as a Northern stand-up comedian battling sexism in the 70s.

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The Bisexual

Maxine Peake, Naomi Ackie and Brian Gleeson star in Desiree Akhavan’s dramedy series about queer identity.

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Forza Horizon 5

Adventure through awe-inspiring Mexican landscapes with this impeccably-crafted open-world racing game.

Behind the Scenes: The English

In The English, Emily Blunt leads a revenge-fuelled, revisionist and visionary western, told with cinematic panache. We go behind the scenes with the cast and crew to explore the story behind the making of this epic series.

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After Love

Joanna Scanlan stars in an emotionally-layered, award-winning drama about the difficulty of knowing those we love.

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The Souvenir

Joanna Hogg draws from her own life in this ravishing portrait of a toxic relationship.

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The Lost Daughter

Olivia Colman stars in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s directorial debut; a spiky, sensuous Elena Ferrante adaptation.

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Marriage Story

Noah Baumbach’s divorce saga, starring Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson, is razor-sharp and raucously-funny.

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Cruella

The dalmatian-hating villain gets a gloriously punk-rock origin story, starring Emma Stone and Emma Thompson.

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Blinded by the Light

A British-Pakistani teenager becomes Bruce Springsteen-obsessed in Gurinder Chadha’s feel-good musical.

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Matilda The Musical

Smash-hit musical Matilda gets a cinematic revamp, starring Emma Thompson, Stephen Graham and Lashana Lynch.

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Been So Long

Michaela Coel and Arinzé Kene team up for a ravishing and romantic Camden-set musical.

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Riches

Succession meets Empire in this juicy and well-acted ensemble drama.

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See How They Run

Saoirse Ronan and Sam Rockwell star in a murder-mystery that promises parody and hilarity.

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Brittania

A revisionist, riotous take on the Roman era, from creator Jez Butterworth.

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Empire of Light

Sam Mendes follows up his BAFTA-winner 1917 with a swooning seafront ode to cinema itself.

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Summerland

Gemma Arterton and Gugu Mbatha-Raw star in a sun-kissed WWII drama about friendship and forbidden love.

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Moffie

Oliver Hermanus skewers toxic masculinity and homophobia in a BAFTA-nominated military drama.

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Living

Bill Nighy and Aimee Lou Wood light up a life-affirming period drama from director Oliver Hermanus.

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In Focus: Wales on Screen

On the release of Disney+’s hotly anticipated TV remake of Willow, we take a look at the other titles shot and set in the beautiful landscapes and valleys of Wales.

Nothing Compares

Sinéad O'Connor’s rise to fame is reconsidered and recontextualised in a gorgeously intimate documentary.

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God's Creatures

Emily Watson and Paul Mescal go head-to-head as a mother and son wading murky moral waters.

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Dream Horse

Damian Lewis and Toni Collette star in a feel-good drama about a racehorse that defied expectation.

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The Secret Garden

Colin Firth and Julie Walters star in a spellbinding adaptation of the beloved novel.

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Big Tree City

A kaleidoscopic animated series from Blue Zoo about the animals who keep a city on its feet.

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Superworm

From the creators of The Gruffalo comes a story about a super-long and super-strong worm.

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War of the Worlds

Gabriel Byrne stars in a third series of this relentlessly thrilling alien invasion drama.

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Chewing Gum

Michaela Coel shines in her filthy, joyous comedy about a young woman intent on losing her virginity.

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The Aftermath

James Kent directs Keira Knightley in a sensual period tale of forbidden love.

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Testament of Youth

Kit Harington, Taron Egerton and Alicia Vikander star in a sweeping and moving WWI biopic.

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The Nest

Jude Law and Carrie Coon play husband and wife in this brooding 80s-set psychological drama.

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Disobedience

Rachel Weisz and Rachel McAdams play childhood friends in a sensitive story of forbidden love.

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The Wonder

Florence Pugh and writer Alice Birch reunite for a spellbinding period psychodrama.

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Röki

Inspired by Scandinavian folklore, this fairy-tale adventure game combines gorgeous animation and subtle storytelling.

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Sable

A coming-of-age odyssey through Dune-esque landscapes make for an enchanting exploration game.

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Tunic

A cerebral puzzle adventure game where a tiny fox goes on a Zelda-esque exploration.

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Belgravia

Julian Fellowes’ six-part period drama exploring the loves and losses of London’s elite.

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Becoming Elizabeth

A complex and gorgeously-crafted retelling of Queen Elizabeth I’s teenage years.

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Dangerous Liaisons

Lesley Manville, Paloma Faith and Rocks’ Kosar Ali star in this luscious and lustful period drama.

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A Dangerous Method

Keira Knightley and Michael Fassbender star in a provocative period drama about the fledgling days of psychoanalysis.

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Hope Gap

Bill Nighy and Josh O’Connor star as father and son in a sob-inducing family drama.

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The Son

The Father’s Florian Zeller is back to tug on our heartstrings with a studious, star-studded drama.

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C B Strike

Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger team up to solve murders in this cleverly-plotted and comedic crime series.

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Luxor

Andrea Riseborough rediscovers the city of Luxor in a transporting romance-tinged character study.

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For Sama

Filmed in Aleppo, this BAFTA-winning, Oscar-nominated documentary is as intimate as it is imperative.

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The Swimmers

The miraculous true story of two Syrian sisters makes for a moving and magnificent drama.

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Collateral

Carey Mulligan shines in a dynamic detective drama about a murder and its interconnected suspects.

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The Capture

Black Mirror meets Homeland in a British crime drama as chilling as it is thrilling.

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The Responder

Martin Freeman gives a tour-de-force performance in a police drama based on real-life experiences.

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The Tourist

Jamie Dornan fronts this pulpy, puzzle of a series from the producers of Fleabag.

The Suspect

Aidan Turner goes full creep in this moody murder investigation drama.

Man wearing a beige top with a cigar in his mouth cuts the hair of a teenage boy using a large old-fashioned knife.

Slow West

Beauty and barbarity coalesce in a contemporary Western from Scottish musician-turned-filmmaker John Maclean.

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Black Earth Rising

Michaela Coel gives a masterclass in intensity in Hugo Blick’s profound political thriller.

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The English

Emily Blunt leads a revenge-fuelled, revisionist and visionary western from Black Earth Rising’s Hugo Blick.

Hilda

Join Hilda for an enchanting adventure in this magical and melancholy animated series.

In My Skin

A BAFTA-winning comedy series that follows a teenager’s turbulent life with her bipolar mother.

Ethel & Ernest

Raymond Briggs’ graphic novel is brought to spellbinding life, featuring the voices of Jim Broadbent and Brenda Blethyn.

Eternal Beauty

Craig Roberts’ third outing as director is an enchanting, tonally-edgy love story, featuring a whirlwind Sally Hawkins.

Conversations with Friends

Two sets of couples become intertwined in this psychologically-rich Sally Rooney adaptation from Element Pictures.

My Son

Claire Foy and James McAvoy star in a Scottish Highlands-set drama about the disappearance of their child.

Man kneels down to talk to a young boy in a yellow jacket.

Nowhere Special

James Norton is devastatingly good in a Northern Ireland-set drama that will break your heart.

Ordinary Love

Lesley Manville and Liam Neeson shine in a subtle, quietly affecting cancer drama.

Amulet

Actor Romola Garai’s directorial debut is a heady concoction of body horror and gothic fantasy.

Nuclear

Emilia Jones, George Mackay and Sienna Guillory power an atmospheric thriller about a fleeing mother and daughter.

Two Point Campus

Two Point Studios’ spiritual successor to Two Point Hospital is a rewarding university campus management game.

Mogul Mowgli

Riz Ahmed co-writes and stars in this poignant and boundary-pushing meditation on race, family and rap.

Jungle

A dystopian, rap-based series intertwining several stories that play out against the backdrop of inner city London.

Aftersun

Paul Mescal stars in an exquisitely-crafted 90s-set drama from Scottish director Charlotte Wells.

The Party

Sally Potter’s coiled spring of a social satire pops off like a champagne cork.

The Banishing

Jessica Brown Findlay and Sean Harris star in this unnerving horror about the most haunted house in England.

Raven's Hollow

The early life of Edgar Allan Poe is as haunting as his poetry in this gothic horror.

Marcella

Anna Friel stars as a disturbed Detective Sergeant suffering blackouts in a binge-worthy crime series.

Annika

Nicola Walker investigates marine murders in this uniquely charismatic crime drama.

On Chesil Beach

Saoirse Ronan and Billy Howle are spellbinding as naive newlyweds in a 60s-set period romance.

My Policeman

Emma Corrin, Harry Styles and David Dawson form a love triangle in this Brighton-based period drama.

Criminal: UK

Kit Harington and Sophie Okonedo lead this Line of Duty-esque anthology series.

The Night Of

Riz Ahmed won an Emmy playing a young man caught in the carceral system.

Adult Material

Hayley Squires and Rupert Everett star in this darkly funny four-parter about the adult film industry.

I May Destroy You

Michaela Coel makes history with this brilliant, BAFTA-winning no-holds-barred series from the BBC.

I Hate Suzie

Billie Piper plays a volatile actress in Bad Wolf’s BAFTA-nominated series.

Good Omens

Neil Gaiman’s fantasy bestseller makes for a charming, and bracing six-part miniseries.

Penny Dreadful

A weird and wonderful take on Victorian London and the monstrous creatures that lurk within.

A Discovery of Witches

Vampires, daemons and witches feature in this enchanting fantasy series, based on the bestselling novels.

The Escape

Gemma Arterton gives an astounding performance in this sensitive drama directed by Dominic Savage.

Our Ladies

Freewheeling female friendship takes centre stage in this 90-set, Scottish road-trip comedy.

Derry Girls

A farcical, ferociously funny sitcom about four teenage girls growing up in Derry, Northern Ireland.

Motherland

Lacerating comedy about the lows and sort-of highs of motherhood, from Catastrophe's Sharon Horgan.

This Way Up

BAFTA-winner Aisling Bea writes and stars in a dazzlingly funny exploration of depression.

Vigil

Gentlemen Jack’s Suranne Jones leads this murky, BAFTA-nominated marine thriller that promises to electrify.

The Rescue

Daring cave divers lead a heart-pounding rescue mission in this thrilling documentary.

McMafia

James Norton stars as an investment banker in this chilling exploration of organised crime.

Possessor

A dystopian future provides the backdrop for this audacious body-horror about a mind-hijacking hit woman.

Deadwater Fell

Fans of Broadchurch will lap up this layered and chilling crime drama, starring David Tennant.

Night on Earth

A surprisingly colourful and compelling wildlife series about the things that animals do in the dark.

The Program

Stephen Frears directs a finely-calibrated, undeniably gripping account of Lance Armstrong’s doping scandal.

Victoria & Abdul

An unlikely friendship forms between Queen Victoria and an Indian clerk in Stephen Frears’ majestic biopic.

Quiz

A thrillingly well-acted three-parter about the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? coughing scandal.

State of the Union

A compact comedic drama from Nick ‘High Fidelity’ Hornby and stalwart British director Stephen Frears.

Supernova

Oscar winner Colin Firth stars in this sobering sophomore feature from British filmmaker Harry Macqueen.

Adult Life Skills

Jodie Whittaker and Brett Goldstein star in this off-kilter, but on-point comedy about coming-of-age.

Intelligence

Ted Lasso’s Nick Mohammed teams up with David Schwimmer to fight cyber-terrorism in this workplace comedy.

Little Birds

Inspired by Anaïs Nin’s erotic stories, this six-part limited series stars Juno Temple.

The Pursuit of Love

Lily James and Emily Beecham shine in a lively adaptation of Nancy Mitford’s masterpiece.

Breathe

Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy are on fiercely good form in Andy Serkis’ directorial debut.

Herself

Harriet Walter and Conleth Hill star in this uplifting story from the producers of The Favourite and Normal People.

England is Mine

A retelling of Mancunian musician Morrisey’s formative years, prior to starting The Smiths.

Yesterday

The producers of Love Actually and Bridget Jones return with a Beatles-fuelled romantic romp.

The Last Kingdom

A captivating and contemporary rendition of Viking history, based on the novels by Bernard Cornwell.

Blue Story

Top Boy’s Micheal Ward stars in this rap-fuelled, revenge-based drama about rival gangs.

Lady in the Van

Dame Maggie Smith is a thrifty, sharp-tongued pensioner in this quintessentially British comedy.

Small Axe

Steve McQueen’s scorching anthology of British-Caribbean history, told with vitality and vehemence.

My Brother the Devil

Sally El Hosaini’s award-winning crime drama about a sibling relationship tested by gang culture.

Dark River

Ruth Wilson powers an intense family drama from the master of rural realism, Clio Barnard.

True Things

Ruth Wilson and Tom Burke beguile as lovers in Harry Wootliff’s mesmerising psychological drama.

Cheaters

An effervescent and endlessly witty sitcom about two couples and their respective sex lives.

Wedding Season

Cheaters’ creator Oliver Lyttleton returns with another subversive rom-com romp.

The White Princess

Jodie Comer stars in this refreshing series of royal court drama, adapted from Philippa Gregory’s novel.

Paddington 2

Paddington returns for more adventure, and jail time, than he bargained for in this original-surpassing sequel.

Gigi & Nate

An unusual and life-changing friendship forms between a quadriplegic teenager and a capuchin monkey.

Anthropoid

Cillian Murphy and Jamie Dornan lend star power to this slow-burn WWII thriller.

Burial

Tom Felton stars in a pulpy period thriller set amidst the final throes of WWII.

King Lear

A thrilling and thoroughly accessible adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic, boasting a starry, thoroughbred cast.

Malevolent

Florence Pugh is a fraud ghost hunter in this effective, low-budget horror.

Outlaw King

Florence Pugh, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Chris Pine go medieval in a sweeping Scottish historical drama.

The Falling

Florence Pugh and Maisie Williams are afflicted by a fainting epidemic in this hypnotic thriller.

F1 22

New rules, new cars, new modes. The ante is upped in this Formula 1® simulation game.

As Dusk Falls

An emotionally-intense interactive game where you make difficult choices in a decades-spanning story.

A woman holds on to a man's arm as they stand by a river in a city.

Rogue Agent

Gemma Arterton and James Norton star in a cat-and-mouse thriller, based on a true story.

Five women sit behind a dinning table full of plates and wine glasses.

Bad Sisters

Sharon Horgan, Anne Marie-Duff and Eve Hewson star in a deliciously dark murder-plot comedy.

Guilt

Two brothers try to get away with (accidental) murder in this pitch-black, Scottish comedy.

Two women climb on top of an abandoned radio tower.

Fall

127 Hours meets Free Solo in this stomach-churning climbing-based survival thriller.

Industry

The cut-throat world of corporate finance is at the centre of this razor-sharp and riveting drama.

Save Me

A London-set thriller from the creator of Line of Duty, starring Suranne Jones.

Line of Duty

Vicky McClure, Martin Compston and Adrian Dunbar are the anti-corruption police unit searching for a mole.

Four men stand in disguise wearing sunglasses, flat caps and fake beards.

American Animals

A clever and exhilarating heist thriller, with a twist or two, from British documentarian Bart Layton.

The Imposter

Bart Layton’s breathtaking BAFTA winner is a true-crime doc by way of a psychological thriller.

Two men and a woman stand in a motel room.

Pixie

Vanity Fair’s Olivia Cooke attempts to pull off a heist in this fiery Ireland-set road movie.

Sitting in Limbo

A powerful and precise BAFTA-winning drama inspired by the Windrush scandal.

The Last Tree

A lyrical coming-of-age portrait on par with American Honey and Moonlight from British-Nigerian filmmaker Shola Amoo.

We are Lady Parts

Anthemic, anarchic comedy series about an all-girl Muslim punk band, created by BAFTA-winner Nida Manzoor.

Pip and Posy

A vibrantly-animated series about best friends Pip and Posy, based on the popular picture books.

Monsoon

Crazy Rich Asians’ Henry Golding is a man returning to Vietnam in this pensive, poignant drama.

Rocks

Empowering BAFTA-winning drama about a young teenager forced to take care of herself.

His House

Remi Weekes announces himself as a talent to watch with his atmospheric and assured debut horror.

Bloods

Jane Horrocks and Samson Kayo star in this ambulance-based sitcom about the perils of paramedicine.

A woman and a man dressed as a priest stand in a windy Irish landscape.

Calvary

John Michael McDonagh announced himself as one to watch with this darkly comic drama.

Host

The millennial generation get their Blair Witch with this timely and well-constructed Zoom-based horror.

Sunset Song

Terence Davies adapts the classic 1930s novel into a period drama as sombre as it is stunning.

In Fabric

A horror comedy about a havoc-wreaking haute couture dress from the mind of Peter Strickland.

A man skies on top of a yellow van as another man drives looking out of the window.

Eddie the Eagle

Welsh actor Taron Egerton gives a winning performance as Olympic ski jump hopeful ‘Eddie the Eagle’.

Animals

An electric adaptation of Emma Jane Unsworth’s novel in which two best friends drift apart.

Frozen Planet

Polar bears, penguins and killer whales feature in this frosty seven-part series, presented by David Attenborough.

Planet Earth

Get closer than ever before to the majesty of our natural world with this wide-ranging and awe-inducing documentary series.

Blue Planet

Dive into the depths of the oceans with David Attenborough’s exploration of marine life.

Dynasties

BBC Earth and David Attenborough join forces for a ferocious and fascinating insight into five animal families.

The Quarry

Modelled on an 80s slasher, this visually-stunning supernatural game provides some gloriously gory fun.

The Green Planet

Sir David Attenborough unravels the mysteries of the plant kingdom in this astonishing docuseries.

The Survivalist

This haunting, high-stakes (but low-budget) post-apocalyptic thriller makes for a grim but gripping watch.

A Banquet

Nail-biting chills are on the menu in Scottish filmmaker Ruth Paxton’s disturbing debut.

An older man sits with his hands together in a classroom.

My Old School

Documentary meets animation in this charming and occasionally chilling tale of a Scottish scandal.

Earwig

A young girl with ice cubes for teeth comes of age in this macabre body-horror.

Grantchester

Downton Abbey meets Broadchurch in this spirited period-dramedy about a lovelorn, crime-solving vicar.

Trigger Point

Vicky McClure and Adrian Lester lead a team of bomb disposal experts in this explosive series.

She Will

An ageing actress retreats to the Scottish wilderness in this creepy supernatural horror.

Silt

A horror-tinged oceanic exploration game that takes you to hidden depths.

This is Going to Hurt

Ben Whishaw stars in the adaptation of former NHS doctor Adam Kay’s award-winning, bestselling memoir.

The Forgiven

A starry cast - Ralph Fiennes, Matt Smith, Jessica Chastain - unite for a gripping Morocco-set thriller.

Dashcam

British director Rob Savage’s follow-up to cult hit Host is an equally riotous lo-fi horror.

Benediction

Terence Davies consolidates his sublime reputation with this sensitive portrait of WWI poet Siegfried Sassoon.

Flux Gourmet

Maestro of the macabre Peter Strickland concocts a culinary horror to churn the senses.

Phantom of the Open

Welsh actor-turned-director Craig Roberts returns with this big-hearted biopic of not-so-gifted golfer Maurice Flitcroft.

Brian and Charles

A marvellously charming and quintessentially British buddy comedy about Brian and his robot, Charles.

American Honey

Conversation With Friends star Sasha Lane gave a breakout performance in this riotous road-movie.

Doctor Who

An extraterrestrial Time Lord explores the universe in this long-running, ever-evolving sci-fi series.

A couple stand back to back in green lab coats and gloves surrounded by red flowers.

Little Joe

Ben Whishaw, Emily Beecham and Heartstopper’s Kit Connor star in this unsettling, psychological sci-fi.

Mr. Turner

Masterful director Mike Leigh gives Turner’s life a fresh coat of paint with this vivid biopic.

The Souvenir Part II

Joanna Hogg follows up the first film with an equally compelling portrait of creative middle-class life.

A man and woman stand with their arms around each other against a blue sky.

Ali & Ava

Clio Barnard directs this contemporary Bradford-set love story about two lonely souls embarking on an affair.

Fish Tank

Andrea Arnold’s raw reflection on adolescence, anger and alienation, starring Michael Fassbender.

Peaky Blinders

An electric and epic period drama set amid the gangsters and grifters of 1920s Birmingham.

His Dark Materials

Philip Pullman’s cherished trilogy gets a magical and mysterious adaptation, starring Ruth Wilson and James McAvoy.

Help

A young carer contends with the pandemic in Jack Thorne’s rallying cry of a drama.

Sex Education

A joyously raunchy series about the sexual misadventures of a group of teens, starring Gillian Anderson.

Boiling Point

Stephen Graham’s stressed-out head chef has a night that goes from bad to worse in this one-take drama.

Time

Stephen Graham and Sean Bean are never-better in this poignant prison thriller from Jimmy McGovern.

It's a Sin

A powerful, politically-charged eulogy to a queer community and the deadly epidemic that tore through it.

Limbo

The refugee experience is relayed with wry humour and humanity in this BAFTA-nominated drama.

The Imitation Game

Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley join forces in this heartfelt biopic of code-cracking genius Alan Turing.

The Courier

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

Vita & Virginia

Gemma Arterton stars as Vita Sackville-West, a celebrated writer and lover of Virginia Woolf.

Ex Machina

Alex Garland’s Oscar-winning sci-fi is an unforgettable exploration of power, deceit and the possibilities of A.I.

Watership Down

The beloved children’s novel gets an all-star reboot in this four-part animated series..

The Little Stranger

Domhnall Gleeson and Ruth Wilson star in this lyrical British horror from Normal People’s Lenny Abrahamson.

World on Fire

Sean Bean and Lesley Manville star in an intricate, yet intimate WWII drama.

The Ipcress Files

The classic Cold War spy thriller gets a joyfully retro reboot, starring Peaky Blinders’ Joe Cole.

Gentleman Jack

The barnstorming series with one of TV’s boldest characters at its centre returns.

Men

Alex Garland (Ex Machina, Annihilation) returns with a feverish folk horror to fester in your minnd.

The House

A spellbinding stop-motion trilogy about three different owners occupying the same house.

The Essex Serpent

BAFTA-nominated Clio Barnard directs this six-part series adapted from the gothic bestseller.

Ridley Road

A taut period thriller that sheds light on a dark moment in British history.

Trigonometry

A young couple invite a third person into their relationship in this quietly radical British miniseries.

Lovesick

An uproariously funny sitcom about three twenty-somethings navigating love, life and chlamydia.

Rare Beasts

Billie Piper’s directorial debut is a heady blend of genres: raunchy rom-com by way of biting psychological satire.

Saint Maud

Praise be to British writer-director Rose Glass’s whose audacious debut is an assault to the cinematic senses.

The Split

A sleek and steamy guilty-pleasure of a series from the makers of Chernobyl and Landscapers.

A Very English Scandal

A retelling of the 60s-era scandal that rocked the British establishment; as farcical as it is fascinating.

Little Drummer Girl

Florence Pugh shines in this seductive, politically-minded spy thriller, adapted from John le Carré.

The Night Manager

The world of John Le Carré is re-contextualised for contemporary audiences in this classy and captivating mini-series.

Landscapers

Featuring exquisite performances from two of the UK’s best actors, this is a true crime story laced with eccentricity and wit.

Prevenge

Directorial debuts don’t come much punchier than this pitch-black portrait of the perils of pregnancy.

God's Own Country

Josh O’Connor put himself firmly on the map in this full-bodied, Yorkshire-set love story.

Virunga

A devastating and daring documentary about the fight to protect the mountain gorillas of the Congo’s Virunga National Park.

Bannan

Secrets are abound in this brooding Scottish Gaelic drama, set in a Scottish Island community.

Outlander

Romantic romp meets time-travel in this Scottish Highlands-set series starring Belfast’s Catriona Balfe.

The Library Suicides

A stylish and surprising Welsh-language thriller from director Euros Lyn (Heartstopper, Happy Valley).

Mr. Jones

James Norton and Vanessa Kirby headline a heart-rending historical thriller about Soviet era brutalities.

Hidden

The misty (and murderous) mountains of Snowdonia are the perfect setting for this Welsh-language whodunnit.

Hinterland

A Welsh detective series that made waves internationally with its gothic aesthetic and grimly compelling plot.

The Duke

Jim Broadbent and Helen Mirren charm in this quintessentially British crime caper.

The Trick

A one-off drama that explores the events of the ‘Climategate’ scandal to potent effect.

Heartstopper

Sex Education meets Dating Amber in this wholesome coming-of-age romance.

Starstruck

The rom-com gets revitalised by comedian Rose Matafeo in this winning London-set sitcom.

Slow Horses

Mick Herron’s spy franchise makes for an acerbic and arresting six-part thriller.

The Baby

A surrealist horror-comedy tackling the burdens and barbarism that come with having a baby.

Cow

Andrea Arnold focuses her unflinching, socially-realist eye on a dairy cow in this defiant documentary.

Oscars: Belfast

Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench and Ciarán Hinds share their thoughts on working together and the creative process.

No Man's Sky

Want to travel to outer space without the stress? This epic sci-fi exploration game is for you.

OlliOlli World

The third entry in the BAFTA-winning OIliOlli series is a vibrant and inventive action-platformer.

80 Days

A steampunk-styled choose-your-own-voyage adaptation of Around the World in 80 Days.

White Riot

An award-winning, rabble-rousing documentary about the formation of Rock Against Racism.

Vanity Fair

A lively and thoroughly modern adaptation of William Thackeray’s classic novel about ambitious scammer Becky Sharp.

Top Boy

This barnstorming British crime drama boasts brilliant talent both in front of and behind the camera.

The Serpent

An atmospheric retelling of serial conman and killer Charles Sobhraj’s exploits on the 1970s hippie trail.

The Girl Before

David Oyelowo and Gugu Mbatha-Raw play an architect and his tenant in this heart-racing Hitchcockian thriller.

The Feast

A succulent horror that should more than satiate your appetite for bracing British cinema.

The Favourite

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

The Father

Oscar-winners Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman star in this devastating, dementia-driven drama.

Surge

Ben Whishaw unleashes a kinetic performance in this boundary-pushing drama about what it means to be alive.

Stay Close

A past secret threatens to destroy three present-day lives in this propulsive mystery about regret and reinvention.

Spencer

Kristen Stewart received her first Oscar nomination in this exquisite portrait of royal unravelling.

Sisters with Transistors

A fascinating documentary spotlighting female pioneers in electronic music who synthesised their way beyond the glass ceiling.

Sanditon

A delectable period drama based on Jane Austen’s unfinished novel about a Sussex seaside resort.

Robin Robin

A delightful, warm-hearted stop-motion musical about a robin having an identity crisis.

Rebel Dykes

Honouring the anarchic spirit of queer and feminist activism, this is a heartfelt and consciousness-raising documentary.

Pirates

Party like it’s 1999 with this peppy comedy about mates, music and the new millennium.

Philomena

Judi Dench and Steve Coogan share undeniable chemistry in this restrained and heart-wrenching true story.

Only You

Josh O’Connor leads this intimate, Glasgow-set story that sees a passionate new relationship unravel.

Mothering Sunday

A sumptuous adaptation of Graham Swift’s novel about young love and class struggle in post-WWI England.

Mood

A dark, unapologetic whirlwind of a show about an aspiring rapper who gets drawn into social media influencing.

Make Up

A claustrophobic Cornwall-set tale of suspicion and self-discovery, starring rising British actress Molly Windsor.

Lady Macbeth

Revisit Florence Pugh’s breakout performance as a restless chattel bride in this defiantly violent gothic drama.

Here Before

The ever-compelling Andrea Riseborough heads up this haunting head-scratcher about a grieving woman.

Gwen

Bolton-born actress Maxine Peake stars as a woman plagued by a mysterious illness in remote Snowdonia in this effective and nerve-jangling gothic period drama.

Gangs of London

Pulpy crime drama punctuated by explosive fight sequences, starring Joe Cole, Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù and Paapa Essiedu.

Encounter

An alien invasion-esque road movie from the talented filmmaker behind the exhilarating romantic thriller Beast.

Darkest Hour

Gary Oldman won an Oscar for his transformative turn as Churchill in this dynamic biopic.

Cyrano

Peter Dinklage leads this lavish and musical adaptation of the classic tale of unrequited love.

Colette

Keira Knightley portrays French novelist and trailblazer Colette in this playful and bracing biopic.

Chloe

Erin Doherty leads this edge-of-your-sofa murder-mystery about a young woman whose social media obsession spirals.

Censor

This dizzying, disturbing and distinctively tactile tale of a film is British horror at its best.

Calibre

A lean, low-budget thriller that will linger well beyond its 100-minute runtime..

Belfast

Kenneth Branagh returns to his childhood Belfast to tell a feel-good story of growing up amid the Troubles.

Behind Her Eyes

Concocted by the mind behind HANNIBAL, this Netflix Original promises twists of epic proportions.

Anne Boleyn

Portraying the dwindling days of Anne Boleyn, this is a riotously revisionist period drama cum psychological thriller.

A Suitable Boy

Pride and Prejudice meets Mira Nair’s Monsoon Wedding (she directs this), with the pulse of a political thriller.

'71

Jack O’Connell sets the screen alight in this hair-raising action thriller set over the course of one night in Belfast.