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Christmas film shot in York arrives in cinemas

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 12:17 · Archive

Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint, filmed in York and starring Richard E Grant and John Bradley, arrives in cinemas from Friday.

Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint, a British Christmas film shot across York last November, arrives in cinemas from Friday. The film was brought to the city by famous faces including Richard E Grant and Game of Thrones star John Bradley. The feel-good film features an ensemble cast including Celia Imrie, Karl Pilkington, Nigel Planer and Jim Broadbent.

The story follows Aubrey Flint, a man who hates Christmas. After getting into trouble, he undertakes community service at a struggling retirement home. The film has earned reviews in The Guardian and Radio Times.

Film fans can spot many York locations in the movie, including scenes on Grape Lane and Lower Priory Street in Bishophill and by the Ouse riverbank. City Screen is hosting a special screening on Monday from 7pm with a Q&A featuring John Bradley and director Jack Spring.

Christmas film shot in York arrives in cinemas
Image: Gazette & Herald (Malton)

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