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The Wrap: August 2026

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

On My Screen: Richard Hunter

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

On Location: Scotland

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

New releases

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

Alley Cats

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

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

Rogue Eclipse

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

On Location: Nottingham

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

Two white teenagers (a girl and boy) smiling awkwardly

Finding Emily

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

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

The Magic Faraway Tree

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

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

The Last House

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

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

Mutiny

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

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Smiling woman with short blonde hair sits with a young boy on a sofa in front of a decorated Christmas tree.

Love Actually

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

A young white woman with large beehive style hair and thickly flicked eyleliner and young white man in a suit and hat

Back To Black

With music by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, delve into this heartfelt portrait of revered London singer Amy Winehouse.

Father Brown

Join British author G. K. Chesterton’s fictional character, Father Brown, as he solve crimes and murders in the British countryside.

Anne

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

An older man rides a bicycle through shrubs, away from a church, in an all black outfit.

Father Brown (Season 13)

Running from 2013, this cosy crime-drama about a crime-solving priest returns for a compelling ten-part thirteenth season.

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.

Behind the Scenes: Relay

Step behind the scenes of Relay with Riz Ahmed, director and co-producer David Mackenzie and Producer Gillian Berrie as they take us through a high-stakes story set in New York.

Middle-aged woman wears a black hijab and looks out into the distance.

After Love

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

ScreenUK - BAFTA Scotland 2024

ScreenUK congratulates all of the incredible nominees at this year's BAFTA Scotland Awards. Check out some of the brilliant UK titles in the running...