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What Makes a Film Officially British? The BFI Cultural Test
A film is not "British" just because it was shot in the UK. The BFI's points-based cultural test, with a pass mark of 18 out of 35, decides which films qualify, and this guide explains how it is scored.
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A Viewer's Year in Film Festivals
Film festivals set the agenda long before a film reaches a cinema near you. A guide to the main ones, roughly when they happen, what each is known for, and how to use them to see what is coming.
How the Singles Chart Is Counted Now
The weekly UK singles chart is no longer a count of records sold. It is a weighted count of purchases and streams, and the weights decide which songs rise, which fall and how long they stay.
Reading the Credits: Who Does What on a Film
The long scroll at the end of a film is a map of a very large collaboration. A guide to the main crafts, what each contributes to what you see and hear, and why knowing them makes watching richer.