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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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A white woman in a sophisticated hot pink dress with short blonde hair, smiling with her young sons, standing with her arm around the shorter one

The Crown (Season 6)

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

A young man in a suit wearing a diamond earring, sits on the bonnet of a car pouring out a bottle of water, with a yellow and blue 'To Let' sign beside him

Stath Lets Flats

Jamie Demetriou writes and plays the lead role in this enjoyably idiotic sitcom about a family-run letting agency.

Close up of a thuggish looking young white man with neck tattoos smoking a cigarette staring at a young Black man looking off into the distance

Femme

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

An older white man with big curly white hair and a thick grey moustache looking forlorn

Einstein and the Bomb

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

A group of white women in 60's attire holding up protest signs and laughing

Made In Dagenham

Sally Hawkins gives an unforgettable central performance as a striking worker in this warm-hearted drama-comedy.

Starred Up

Jack O’Connell gives an exhilarating performance as a violent teenager forced to confront his father in prison.

White man with wide moustache wearing a suit and top hat. In the background the bust of an ancient philosopher

Poirot

Based on the books by British author Agatha Christie, David Suchet offers a fantastic portrayal of the iconic detective, Poirot.

A young white man and woman in black 18th century clothing, her black veil whipping in the wind as they stand on the Yorkshire moor looking somber

Wuthering Heights

Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi are remarkable as the leads in this charged adaptation of Emily Brontë’s famous romance novel.