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Watch an exclusive clip from dystopian comedy Set the Thames on Fire

11 Aug 2016

Words by David Jenkins

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Ben Charles Edwards’ debut feature stars Noël Fielding as you’ve never seen him…

The feature debut from British director Ben Charles Edwards, Set the Thames on Fire is a dark dystopian comedy which follows two boys through the depraved backstreets of East London. The twisted tale features The Mighty Boosh’s Noël Fielding and Sadie Frost, the latter having worked with Edwards on two of his previous award-winning shorts, Animal Charm and Dotty. Take a look at this exclusive clip and let us know what you think @LWLies

Set the Thames on Fire is in cinemas from 16 September, on demand from 19 September and on DVD from 26 September. There’s also an exclusive preview screening on 14 September at Picturehouse Central with a Q&A featuring director Ben Charles Edwards and stars Sally Phillips, Sadie Frost, Lily Loveless, Max Bennett and Michael Winder. Tickets are available at pic​ture​hous​es​.com

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