Film Club (TV series)
| Film Club | |
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| Genre | Comedy |
| Created by | Ralph Davis Aimee Lou Wood |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Catherine Morshead |
| Starring | |
| Composer | Nathan Klein |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Producer | Byron Archard |
| Cinematography | Jonas Mortensen |
| Editor | Keelan Gumbley |
| Running time | 30 min |
| Production companies | |
| Original release | |
| Network | BBC Three |
| Release | 7 October 2025 – present |
Film Club is a British comedy television series co-created by and starring Aimee Lou Wood and Ralph Davis. It premiered on 7 October 2025 on BBC Three.
Synopsis
Cinema enthusiasts Evie and Noa come together with friends to celebrate and dissect iconic films.
Their weekly film club has brought them together for many years, but in recent times Evie has been struggling as she is unable to leave her mum’s house due to agoraphobia and challenges with her mental health.[1]
When Noa is offered a job in Bristol which requires him to move away, he and Evie are forced to face the truth about their friendship.
Cast
- Aimee Lou Wood as Evie
- Suranne Jones as Suz
- Nabhaan Rizwan as Noa
- Adam Long as Josh
- Liv Hill as Izzie
- Lisa McGrillis as Steph
- Arian Nik as Kamran
- Fola Evans-Akingbola as Samantha
- Ralph Davis as Dominic
- Owen Cooper as Callum
Production
The series was commissioned in February 2024 by BBC Three.[2][3] It is produced by Gaumont UK. Aimee Lou Wood is co-writer alongside Ralph Davis.[4] Executive producers also include Alison Jackson and Jamie Jackson for Gaumont, and Nawfal Faizullah for the BBC.[5]
The cast includes Wood and Davis as well as Suranne Jones and Nabhaan Rizwan and Adam Long and Liv Hill.[6]
Filming started in Manchester in late 2024.[7]
Broadcast
The series premiered on 7 October 2025 on BBC Three.[8]
Episodes
| No. | Episode | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | UK viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Catherine Morshead | Ralph Davis, Anna Jordan, Aimee Lou Wood | 7 October 2025 | N/A |
| 2 | 2 | Catherine Morshead | Ralph Davis and Aimee Lou Wood | TBA | TBD |
| 3 | 3 | Catherine Morshead | Ralph Davis and Aimee Lou Wood | TBA | TBD |
| 4 | 4 | Catherine Morshead | Ralph Davis and Aimee Lou Wood | TBA | TBD |
| 5 | 5 | Catherine Morshead | Ralph Davis and Aimee Lou Wood | TBA | TBD |
| 6 | 6 | Catherine Morshead | Ralph Davis and Aimee Lou Wood | TBA | TBD |
Reception
Lucy Mangan of The Guardian awarded the series four stars out of five, calling it a "sweet, smart romcom".[9] Rachel Aroesti, also writing in The Guardian, described it as a "sweet tale of longing, anxiety and family bickering ... [which] retreats into sentimentality".[10]
References
- ^ Nyadundu, Panashe (9 October 2025). "Aimee Lou Wood And Suranne Jones's New BBC Series Is The Perfect Autumnal Comfort Show To Watch Now". Elle. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (21 February 2024). "BBC Unveils Mega 12-Show Drama Slate Featuring 'Dear England' Adaptation Starring Joseph Fiennes, Aimee Lou Wood's Debut Writing Project & Rebecca Hall-Led Series From Element". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ Harp, Justin (21 February 2024). "Aimee Lou Wood to write and star in new BBC series". Digital Spy.
- ^ Yossman, K.J. (21 February 2024). "Joseph Fiennes to Star in TV Adaptation of Football Play 'Dear England' as BBC Unveil Slew of New Dramas". Variety. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ Yossman, K.J. (12 November 2024). "'Kaos' Star Nabhaan Rizwan and 'Doctor Foster's' Suranne Jones Join Aimee Lou Wood in BBC Rom-Com 'Film Club'". Variety. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ Szalai, Giorg (12 November 2024). "Suranne Jones, Nabhaan Rizwan Join Aimee Lou Wood in BBC Series 'Film Club'". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ^ Whittock, Jesse (12 November 2024). "Aimee Lou Wood's BBC Comedy-Drama 'Film Club' Adds Nabhaan Rizwan & Suranne Jones". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ Turner, Laura Jane (10 December 2024). "Shows coming in 2025 that you won't want to miss". Digital Spy. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ Mangan, Lucy (7 October 2025). "Film Club review – Aimee Lou Wood's sweet, smart romcom revives the lost art of yearning". The Guardian. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ^ Aroesti, Rachel (4 October 2025). "Film Club: Aimee Lou Wood's fantastical romcom is part Mike Leigh, part cosy family sitcom". The Guardian. Retrieved 21 October 2025.