Now in its fourth year, exclusively at Palace Cinemas, the festival has announced highlights from the 2016 program. With a spread of international award-winners, crowd favourites, and Australian premieres, this year's films feature a star-studded line up of cinematic delights that dive directly into British culture, humour, and traditions, signalling this year's festival as the biggest one yet.

To win one of the double passes, follow these steps:

• Send your entry with your details (name, mailing address and contact numbers) to btcomps@brisbanetimes.com.au with BRITISH in the subject line.
• Within the body of the email, answer the following question: Which cinemas will be hosting the 2016 British Film Festival?
• Please note, entries with the wrong subject line will not be valid.
• Entries close at noon on Tuesday October 18, 2016, and winners will be notified by email. Tickets will be distributed by the promoter.

The festival will open with the Australian premiere of Amma Asante's period drama A United Kingdom, which comes straight from its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and opening the 60th BFI London Film Festival. Starring David Oyelowo (Selma) and Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl) A United Kingdom is based on the book Colour Bar by Susan Williams, based on the true story of young Prince Seretse Khama of Botswana (Oyelowo), who caused an international scandal when he married a white Englishwoman (Pike) in 1948.

The festival will close with A Monster Calls, based on the acclaimed book by Patrick Ness and starring Britain's Felicity Jones (The Theory of Everything), newcomer Lewis MacDougall, and Liam Neeson (Schindler's List) as the voice of the monster. This is a visually spectacular film about a young boy who delves into a world of fantasy, imagination and monsters to deal with the reality of his mother's terminal illness.

I, Daniel Blake, the highly anticipated, Palme d'Or-winning new film from acclaimed British director Ken Loach is also a program highlight. Showcasing the director's signature style, the film is a complex exploration of socio-economic issues in Britain, telling the story of 59-year-old carpenter Daniel, who after working as a joiner for most of his life in Newcastle injures himself and requires help from the state. He befriends Katie, a single mother with two young children, and the two form a mutually beneficial alliance.

The festival will take place in Brisbane from October 27 to November 16. For more information, visitwww.britishfilmfestival.com.au