Series

The Film Review

★ 7.0(1)201310m1 season

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Good to know

Release date: 2013-03-22
Runtime: 10m
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 2
Network: BBC News
Status: Canceled

About The Film Review

The Film Review is a 2013 web series, starring Mark Kermode and Gavin Esler. It spans 1 season and 2 episodes, and originally aired on BBC News. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Film Review in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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)

20132 eps · 2013

Cast

Mark Kermode

Self - Presenter

Gavin Esler

Self

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Film Review in South Africa?+

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How many seasons of The Film Review are there?+

The Film Review has 1 season and 2 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Film Review?+

The Film Review stars Mark Kermode and Gavin Esler.

When did The Film Review come out?+

The Film Review is a 2013 web series.