Starter for 10

Set in the 1980s, this coming-of-age film follows Brian Jackson, a working-class student who embarks on his first year at Bristol University. Eager to prove himself, he joins the university’s quiz team, hoping to fulfill his lifelong dream of appearing on the television show “University Challenge.” The film stars James McAvoy, Rebecca Hall, and Alice Eve, capturing the essence of youthful ambition and the complexities of love and friendship. Directed by Tom Vaughan, it offers a nostalgic look at the trials of young adulthood. For those interested, the movie can be viewed for free on Soap2day.