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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 pixelated animation of a small red haired woman in a jungle, approaching two dinosaurs

Theropods

Cross dinosaur-infested lands and outsmart ferocious barbarians in this dialogue-free, gorgeously hand-drawn point-and-click adventure.

Bannan

Secrets are abound in this brooding Scottish Gaelic drama, set in a Scottish Island community.

In the background, a dozen middle-aged men in army attire in a line. In the foreground, two caucasian men also in army attire facing eachother

Soldier Soldier

British actors-turned-singers Robson Green and Jerome Flynn made their names in this gripping army drama.

An elderly white man is being helped down stone steps of a beautiful lush green garden with a large house and a few people in the background

One Life

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

A tall white woman with blonde hair in bouffant updo standing beside a white man with curly dark hair in trendy kitchen

Absolutely Fabulous

Hijinks abound in this enjoyably abhorrent comedy series, featuring satirical humour and outrageously bad behaviour.

An early-30's white woman with red hair standing confidently in an interrogation room looking right at the camera. Behind her is the reflection of her back reflected many times in the one-way mirror

The Capture (Season 3)

This gripping six-part series explores the deepfake technology, leading to questions about whether we can trust what we see.

A black man stands in a hoodie with another man holding a knife towards his face.

Kidulthood

This energetic crime-drama follows a group of rebellious teenagers as they trawl the streets of London.

Animation of a green blue fly and a purple woodlouse standing in a pink bathtub with a yellow rubber duck and small spider on the background

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.

A young woman and young man stand on a windy beach looking thoughtful and melancholic

Normal People

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

A woman with ginger hair, head through fire escape railings, looking into the distance in thought

Daphne

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