This evening Todd Haynes’ beautiful tale of the spiral of forbidden love comes to the capital as Carol has its Gala Premiere as part of the 59th London Film Festival.

Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara lead a stellar cast which includes Kyle Chandler, Jake Lacy and the ever-wonderful Sarah Paulson. Haynes’ film has impressed critics across the globe, our review from the film’s premiere in Cannes this year is here, and you can see the press conference from earlier today right here.

Cassam Looch and Colin Hart were on the carpet this evening, here’s how they got on.

Cate Blanchett

Rooney Mara

Director Todd Haynes

Screenwriter Phyllis Nagy

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