The Russell Hobbs British Film Festival 2026
This year's unmissable line up of the 2026 Russell Hobbs British Film Festival features a spectacular programme of thirty-six films, including five retrospectives, and will screen from OCT 28 - NOV 29.
Audiences can look forward to performances from a host of Britain's finest actors including Dame Helen Mirren, Sir Ian McKellen, Saoirse Ronan, Andrew Scott, Olivia Colman, Andrew Garfield, Cynthia Erivo and Bill Nighy. New works from directors Danny Boyle, Mike Leigh, Anton Corbijn and Andrew Haigh, plus James McAvoy's directorial debut are highlights of this year's programme which features stirring dramas, fascinating documentaries, retrospective anniversaries and delightful comedies.
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British Film Festival 2026 Centrepiece Event
Enjoy a glass of sparkling or mocktail on arrival before the Festival exclusive Centrepiece Premiere screening of Prima Facie.
Enjoy a glass of sparkling or mocktail on arrival before the Festival exclusive Centrepiece Premiere screening of Prima Facie.
British Film Festival 2026 Closing Night Event
Enjoy a glass of wine or mocktail, as well as a popcorn and Connoisseur Ice Cream on arrival, as we close out this year's British Film Festival with a special screening of Elsinore, starring BAFTA winner Andrew Scott.
Enjoy a glass of wine or mocktail, as well as a popcorn and Connoisseur Ice Cream on arrival, as we close out this year's British Film Festival with a special screening of Elsinore, starring BAFTA winner Andrew Scott.
BFF26 Sunny Dancer
From: Oct 28, 2025
Starring Bella Ramsay (Game of Thrones, The Last of Us), this heartfelt coming-of-age romantic comedy celebrates love, friendship, and feeling most alive whilst the world
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Starring Bella Ramsay (Game of Thrones, The Last of Us), this heartfelt coming-of-age romantic comedy celebrates love, friendship, and feeling most alive whilst the world
BFF26 The French Lieutenant's Woman
From: Oct 28, 2026
Marking its 45th anniversary, Karel Reisz's The French Lieutenant's Woman, adapted by the playwright Harold Pinter, based on John Fowles' 1969 novel, follows a pair of ac
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Marking its 45th anniversary, Karel Reisz's The French Lieutenant's Woman, adapted by the playwright Harold Pinter, based on John Fowles' 1969 novel, follows a pair of ac
BFF26 Onwards and Sideways
From: Oct 28, 2026
A story of courage and the power of human connection, this comedic drama from director John Madden (Shakespeare in Love) is a compelling tale about finding hope, joy and
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A story of courage and the power of human connection, this comedic drama from director John Madden (Shakespeare in Love) is a compelling tale about finding hope, joy and
BFF26 Parky
From: Oct 28, 2026
How did a miner’s son from working-class Yorkshire become Britain’s most celebrated interviewer, beloved by millions and knighted by the Queen, yet never truly believe he
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How did a miner’s son from working-class Yorkshire become Britain’s most celebrated interviewer, beloved by millions and knighted by the Queen, yet never truly believe he
BFF26 Prima Facie
From: Oct 28, 2026
Academy Award® nominee Cynthia Erivo (Wicked) delivers a commanding performance in Prima Facie, Susanna White’s gripping legal drama adapted by Suzie Miller from her Oliv
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Academy Award® nominee Cynthia Erivo (Wicked) delivers a commanding performance in Prima Facie, Susanna White’s gripping legal drama adapted by Suzie Miller from her Oliv
BFF26 Queen at Sea
From: Oct 28, 2026
Led by compelling performances from Juliette Binoche, Tom Courtenay and Anna Calder-Marshall, this critically acclaimed drama from Lance Hammer follows a family faced wit
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Led by compelling performances from Juliette Binoche, Tom Courtenay and Anna Calder-Marshall, this critically acclaimed drama from Lance Hammer follows a family faced wit
BFF26 Savage House
From: Oct 28, 2026
Spearheaded by powerhouses Richard E. Grant (The Lesson BFF23) and Claire Foy (The Crown), Savage House is an entertaining look into the pretence, extravagance and outrig
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Spearheaded by powerhouses Richard E. Grant (The Lesson BFF23) and Claire Foy (The Crown), Savage House is an entertaining look into the pretence, extravagance and outrig
BFF26 Shirley Valentine
From: Oct 28, 2026
In tribute to the late Pauline Collins, we present her iconic Oscar-nominated performance in the 1989 comedic drama Shirley Valentine. Collins plays Shirley, a bored hous
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In tribute to the late Pauline Collins, we present her iconic Oscar-nominated performance in the 1989 comedic drama Shirley Valentine. Collins plays Shirley, a bored hous
BFF26 Tender Loving Care
From: Oct 28, 2026
From multi award-winning writer-director Mike Leigh (Hard Truths BFF24) comes the beautifully uplifting drama Tender Loving Care, a bittersweet yet hopeful celebration of
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From multi award-winning writer-director Mike Leigh (Hard Truths BFF24) comes the beautifully uplifting drama Tender Loving Care, a bittersweet yet hopeful celebration of
BFF26 Once Upon a Time in a Cinema
From: Oct 28, 2026
A nostalgic comedy about a Friday night screening from hell at a small-town cinema, Once Upon a Time in A Cinema is a powerful love letter to the cinema experience and a
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A nostalgic comedy about a Friday night screening from hell at a small-town cinema, Once Upon a Time in A Cinema is a powerful love letter to the cinema experience and a
BFF26 The Incomer
From: Oct 28, 2026
Winner of the NEXT Innovator Award at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, heartwarming comedy The Incomer follows reclusive siblings Sandy (Grant O’Rourke, Outlander) and Is
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Winner of the NEXT Innovator Award at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, heartwarming comedy The Incomer follows reclusive siblings Sandy (Grant O’Rourke, Outlander) and Is
BFF26 The Lost Children of Tuam
From: Oct 28, 2026
Produced by Liam Neeson, this dramatisation of a powerful true story follows amateur Irish historian Catherine Corless (Monica Dolan, also in Elsinore) who pieces togethe
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Produced by Liam Neeson, this dramatisation of a powerful true story follows amateur Irish historian Catherine Corless (Monica Dolan, also in Elsinore) who pieces togethe
BFF26 The Man Who Fell to Earth
From: Oct 28, 2026
Celebrating its 50th anniversary and presented in a stunning 4K restoration, The Man Who Fell to Earth remains a visionary science-fiction landmark from legendary British
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Celebrating its 50th anniversary and presented in a stunning 4K restoration, The Man Who Fell to Earth remains a visionary science-fiction landmark from legendary British
BFF26 The Match
From: Oct 28, 2026
This thrilling feature documentary, narrated by football legends Gary Lineker and Jorge Valdano, tells the story of the iconic match between Argentina and England, played
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This thrilling feature documentary, narrated by football legends Gary Lineker and Jorge Valdano, tells the story of the iconic match between Argentina and England, played
BFF26 The Three Urns
From: Oct 28, 2026
Set along the beautiful and striking landscapes of the northwest coast of Donegal, Ireland, and starring Ciarán Hinds (Belfast), this is a delightful comedic drama from d
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Set along the beautiful and striking landscapes of the northwest coast of Donegal, Ireland, and starring Ciarán Hinds (Belfast), this is a delightful comedic drama from d
BFF26 The Uprising
From: Oct 28, 2026
From Academy Award®-nominated director Paul Greengrass (The Bourne Ultimatum) comes The Uprising, a visceral historical action drama inspired by the true events of the 13
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From Academy Award®-nominated director Paul Greengrass (The Bourne Ultimatum) comes The Uprising, a visceral historical action drama inspired by the true events of the 13
BFF26 Virginia Woolf's Night and Day
From: Oct 28, 2026
In 1910 London, passionate amateur astronomer Katharine Hilbery (Haley Bennett, Widow Clicquot BFF24), does everything she can to avoid love and marriage, particularly to
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In 1910 London, passionate amateur astronomer Katharine Hilbery (Haley Bennett, Widow Clicquot BFF24), does everything she can to avoid love and marriage, particularly to
BFF26 Extra Geography
From: Oct 28, 2026
The Russell Hobbs British Film Festival returns to Palace Nova Cinemas 28 Oct - 29 Nov
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The Russell Hobbs British Film Festival returns to Palace Nova Cinemas 28 Oct - 29 Nov
BFF26 A Long Winter
From: Oct 28, 2026
From Andrew Haigh comes this quietly devastating drama, adapted from Colm Tóibín’s acclaimed novel that follows a young man’s unexpected reckoning that reshapes his world
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From Andrew Haigh comes this quietly devastating drama, adapted from Colm Tóibín’s acclaimed novel that follows a young man’s unexpected reckoning that reshapes his world
BFF26 A Talent for Murder
From: Oct 28, 2026
The Russell Hobbs British Film Festival returns to Palace Nova Cinemas 28 Oct - 29 Nov
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The Russell Hobbs British Film Festival returns to Palace Nova Cinemas 28 Oct - 29 Nov
BFF26 Bad Apples
From: Oct 28, 2026
The Russell Hobbs British Film Festival returns to Palace Nova Cinemas 28 Oct - 29 Nov
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The Russell Hobbs British Film Festival returns to Palace Nova Cinemas 28 Oct - 29 Nov
BFF26 Borges and Me
From: Oct 28, 2026
Based on Jay Parlini’s acclaimed memoir, eccentric comedy Borges and Me follows a young graduate student on an unexpected journey through the Scottish Highlands with one
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Based on Jay Parlini’s acclaimed memoir, eccentric comedy Borges and Me follows a young graduate student on an unexpected journey through the Scottish Highlands with one
BFF26 Butterfly Stroke
From: Oct 28, 2026
Judy Davis (The Dressmaker) delivers a standout performance in Butterfly Stroke, a bold drama that tackles important issues with humour and heart. A British swimming ch
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Judy Davis (The Dressmaker) delivers a standout performance in Butterfly Stroke, a bold drama that tackles important issues with humour and heart. A British swimming ch
BFF26 California Schemin'
From: Oct 28, 2026
Based on an outrageous true story, this directorial debut from acclaimed actor James McAvoy is a wild ride through ambition, identity, and the high-stakes world of musica
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Based on an outrageous true story, this directorial debut from acclaimed actor James McAvoy is a wild ride through ambition, identity, and the high-stakes world of musica
BFF26 Elsinore
From: Oct 28, 2026
BAFTA winner Andrew Scott (All of Us Strangers) delivers an extraordinary, career-best performance in Elsinore, a sweeping biographical drama that follows the real-life s
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BAFTA winner Andrew Scott (All of Us Strangers) delivers an extraordinary, career-best performance in Elsinore, a sweeping biographical drama that follows the real-life s
BFF26 Everybody to Kenmure Street
From: Oct 28, 2026
The Russell Hobbs British Film Festival returns to Palace Nova Cinemas 28 Oct - 29 Nov
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The Russell Hobbs British Film Festival returns to Palace Nova Cinemas 28 Oct - 29 Nov
BFF26 500 Miles
From: Oct 28, 2026
The Russell Hobbs British Film Festival returns to Palace Nova Cinemas 28 Oct - 29 Nov
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The Russell Hobbs British Film Festival returns to Palace Nova Cinemas 28 Oct - 29 Nov
BFF26 Flavia
From: Oct 28, 2026
The Russell Hobbs British Film Festival returns to Palace Nova Cinemas 28 Oct - 29 Nov
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The Russell Hobbs British Film Festival returns to Palace Nova Cinemas 28 Oct - 29 Nov
BFF26 Frank and Percy
From: Oct 28, 2026
Sir Ian McKellen and Roger Allam (The Choral BFF25) deliver charming performances in this heartfelt comedic drama wherein a chance encounter between two elderly dogwalker
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Sir Ian McKellen and Roger Allam (The Choral BFF25) deliver charming performances in this heartfelt comedic drama wherein a chance encounter between two elderly dogwalker
BFF26 Hamlet
From: Oct 28, 2026
Celebrating its 30th Anniversary, this four-time Oscar® nominated masterpiece by director-actor Kenneth Branagh is a gripping and visually stunning adaptation of the clas
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Celebrating its 30th Anniversary, this four-time Oscar® nominated masterpiece by director-actor Kenneth Branagh is a gripping and visually stunning adaptation of the clas
BFF26 Hill
From: Oct 28, 2026
Sporting champions are often mythologised, but this documentary dares to challenge the narrative by focusing on the deeply human psychological turmoil faced by British Fo
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Sporting champions are often mythologised, but this documentary dares to challenge the narrative by focusing on the deeply human psychological turmoil faced by British Fo
BFF26 Last Orders
From: Oct 28, 2026
Based on Graham Swift's 1996 Booker Prize-winning novel and directed by Australian Fred Schepisi (Six Degrees of Separation), in this reflective ensemble drama London but
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Based on Graham Swift's 1996 Booker Prize-winning novel and directed by Australian Fred Schepisi (Six Degrees of Separation), in this reflective ensemble drama London but
BFF26 Mother's Pride
From: Oct 28, 2026
A poignant and heartfelt comedy from writer-director Nick Moorcraft (Fisherman’s Friends: One and All BFF22), Mother’s Pride is a quintessential British underdog story ab
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A poignant and heartfelt comedy from writer-director Nick Moorcraft (Fisherman’s Friends: One and All BFF22), Mother’s Pride is a quintessential British underdog story ab
BFF26 My Duchess
From: Oct 28, 2026
From acclaimed director Mike Newell (Four Weddings and a Funeral), My Duchess reveals the turbulent final chapter in the extraordinary life of Wallis Simpson, Duchess of
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From acclaimed director Mike Newell (Four Weddings and a Funeral), My Duchess reveals the turbulent final chapter in the extraordinary life of Wallis Simpson, Duchess of