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Brian And Charles. Image shows from L to R: Brian (David Earl), Charles (Chris Hayward). Copyright: Universal Pictures
Brian And Charles

Brian And Charles

  • 2022 film

Comedy about a man who constructs a robot, Charles, for company. Stars David Earl, Chris Hayward, Louise Brealey, Jamie Michie, Nina Sosanya and more.

  • Repeated Thursday at 9pm on Film4

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Brian And Charles review

David Earl and Chris Hayward's story of an inventor's relationship with his creation blends Caractacus Potts with Victor Frankenstein to heartwarming effect.

Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 6th July 2022

Brian And Charles review

It is true that you can feel the fibres of the story's origins as a short film being stretched to meet its 90-minute running time in some instances, but that is a footnote which makes the charm of Brian And Charles no more resistible.

Matthew McMillan, The Upcoming, 4th July 2022

An interview with David Earl and Chris Hayward

The Upcoming had the pleasure of talking to David Earl (who plays Brian) and Chris Hayward (who plays Charles) about their characters, their favourite moments on-set and why they chose to expand the short into a feature.

Ezelle Alblas, The Upcoming, 4th July 2022

Loneliness & robots: The Brian And Charles story

Rich Johnson explores how the homemade A.I. in the lo-fi buddy comedy Brian And Charles becomes a source of companionship for its isolated creator.

Rich Johnson, Curzon, 4th July 2022

David Earl: 'Sex scenes? I'd rather go back to gardening'

The comedian on his Sundance hit film about a homemade robot, why Ricky Gervais persuaded him to give up his day job, and being a hopeless romantic.

Michael Hogan, The Guardian, 3rd July 2022

Brian And Charles review

An isolated man builds a massive, child-like robot to be his best friend in this very British comedy about loneliness and letting go.

David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 17th June 2022

Brian & Charles review

Brian And Charles is a soothing, lighthearted, and warm story about friendship and connection that is strengthened by its titular characters.

Mae Abdulbaki, Screen Rant, 17th June 2022

Brian And Charles review

A bit of whimsy is not enough to bring robot-buddy picture Brian And Charles to life.

Robert Abele, LA Times, 16th June 2022

The creators of Brian And Charles on bringing their quirky comedy to the screen

Jim Archer and writers David Earl and Chris Hayward talk about the man-and-robot movie.

Gizmodo, 13th June 2022

Brian And Charles wins Sundance London audience award

Jim Archer's comedy Brian And Charles won the audience award at Sundance Film Festival: London.

Ben Dalton, Screen Daily, 12th June 2022

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