Festival of Britain

75 years ago, the Festival of Britain saw the South Bank overhauled and invigorated with new buildings, new ideas and the promise of a new era. Alongside our season Great Expectations, a focus on British cinema during the post-war era, we’re looking back on our origins as a venue and the optimistic futurism of that moment. From the dreamers of 1951 to the youth of today…

Rip It Up

Young curators and speakers lead a takeover, exhibiting work by and about young people.

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Bend It Like Beckham

The winner of our 25 and Under vote is equal parts romcom, sports movie and coming of age tale, the ultimate 00s teen flashback.

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The Happy Family + intro

A family take a stand against the building of a new Britain, in this comedy of London life.

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Festival of Britain: Through the Eyes of the Archive

See how the BFI National Archive has captured the Festival of Britain.

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