Film
Michael Radford, who went on to helm Il Postino, directs this accomplished, superbly designed adaptation of George Orwell‘s dystopian satire, with John Hurt as Winston Smith and Richard Burton delivering arguably his finest performance as the Personification of Big Brother. Soundtrack by Eurythmics.
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Get Your TicketArt / BS4 Arts Trail
It’s a busy weekend for the creative communities of Knowle, Brislington and St Anne’s
By Sarski Anderson Sunday Jun 7, 2026
Theatre / puppetry
"We will breathe life into the living fabric of our city with its own creativity and rebelliousness"
By Martin Booth Saturday Jun 6, 2026
News / religion
Bristol's Sikh community have released a joint statement following the sentencing of Vickrum Digwa
By Martin Booth Saturday Jun 6, 2026
News / downs
Darren Jones says the new charges and zones are "silly"
By Martin Booth Saturday Jun 6, 2026
Theatre / Reviews
Bryony Kimmings’ first solo show in five years explores her response to the climate emergency
By Bryan J Mason Saturday Jun 6, 2026
Things To Do / Bristol
Highlights this week include AfroFest, festival of nature and a big gay poetry night
By Bristol24/7 Saturday Jun 6, 2026
