Morris: A Life With Bells On

A quirky and imaginative documentary-style comedy about that quintessentially English hobby, Morris dancing. The film centres on Derecq Twist, the leader of a Cornish dance group, who tries to pioneer a new form of dancing called Extreme Morris. But his modern ways ruffle the feathers of traditionalists. Derek Jacobi and Naomie Harris star.

Hell's bells! The joy of Morris Dancing

Beards, silly outfits and wooden sticks - the traditional English dance has been the butt of jokes for decades. So can a new movie celebrating its charms teach us to appreciate it? Jonathan Brown joins the throng.

Dancers armed with staves poised to storm box office

A hit film about morris dancing? Surely not. Yet the director Ken Russell says that Morris: A Life with Bells On has all the ingredients for success.

Morris dancing film becomes cult hit

A film about Morris dancing, described as "The Full Monty with bells on", has become a cult hit after struggling to secure a release in cinemas.

It's the most fun you can have with bells on

Reports of the death of Morris dancing have been greatly exaggerated. Last week it was claimed that the pastime could die out within 20 years because young people have no interest in it. I beg to differ. If an urban sophisticate luvvie like myself can fall in love with it, anyone can.