THERE are so many great films this week, there may be difficulty fitting them all into this tiny space. Brace yourselves Ilkley, and prepare for a delicious, all you can eat buffet selection of films. It might be difficult to choose just one, so we wouldn’t blame you if you came back for more.

From September 9 – 15, guess who is back darlings: that’s right, the ultimately fabulous Eddy and Patsy return in their wacky escapades, packed to the rafters with champers in Absolutely Fabulous. Also joining us for a final weekend flourish is the cute critters in The Secret Life of Pets. So if you were devastated at missing these the first time, breathe a sigh of relief my friends!

And for the remainder of our films, we have a dash of emotion, understated charm and a sprinkling of comedy. Beginning with Maggie’s Plan, where the eponymous protagonist has her whole life under control, until she falls for anthropologist John. The only problem is, he’s married. But love conquers all as he leaves his wife and they have a child together. Years later, Maggie falls out of love with John, and she has the genius idea of reuniting him with his ex-wife.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to lose your sight? This daunting, life changing event is exactly what faced John Hull in the 1980’s. In ground breaking, fascinating documentary Notes on Blindness, he uses recordings as an attempt to explain and come to terms with his new world.

Legendary actor Brian Cox shines in the light-hearted comedy The Carer, as a grumpy ageing actor determined to suffer from ill health in peace. Little does he know the impact that young actress Dorottya will have when he is left in her care. Friendships blossom and dreams are fulfilled in this smart and charmingly real tale.

Wrapping up our wonderful schedule this week an encore of The Deep Blue Sea and The Beatles: Eight Days a Week, a documentary following the phenomenal band as they dominate the world in the 1960s.

Evie Myers