TV series
The Film Review
2013, English, on BBC News.
The Film Review is a 10 minute film related programme shown on BBC News each Friday evening at 17:45. It reviews three new films each week. The programme's expert film critic is usually Mark Kermode, though others do stand in. The programme is part of the BBC News at Five with Huw Edwards which is shown on BBC News and is usually presented by Gavin Esler, Emily Maitlis or Julian Worricker. The programme is usually repeated again later in the evening at 21:45. The programme was re-named The Film Review on 22 March 2013, following BBC News' move to Broadcasting House.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 10 min
- Status
- Cancelled in 2013
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The Film Review
The Film Review isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E2: 29/03/2013
Aired 29 March 2013
Seasons 1
Details
- First aired
- 22 March 2013
- Last aired
- 29 March 2013
- Network
- BBC News
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Talk Show
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked The Film Review
Review
TV · 2014 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Top Gear
TV · 1978 · 8.0/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Jim Jefferies Show
TV · 2017 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
TV · 2014 · 7.7/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
12 Monkeys
TV · 2015 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Tell Me a Story
TV · 2018 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Welcome to Wrexham
TV · 2022 · 7.8/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Gogglebox
TV · 2013 · 7.2/10
NewRecommended by TMDB viewers
Professor T
TV · 2021 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
20/20
TV · 1978 · 6.3/10
NewRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Film Review: quick answers
Is The Film Review worth watching?
The Film Review doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of The Film Review are there?
The Film Review has 1 season and 2 episodes, about 10 minutes each.
Is The Film Review finished?
Yes. The Film Review was cancelled in 2013, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Film Review on?
The Film Review isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
The Film Review parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Film Review yet.
What shows are like The Film Review?
If you liked The Film Review, try Review, Top Gear, The Jim Jefferies Show.