IF you can hear the sounds of middle aged grumps groaning, whilst toes tap across the world, it can only mean one thing: Mamma Mia 2 is on its way. Here We Go Again - the film’s name - takes audiences back to the Greek island of Kalokairi for more singing in the sun, courtesy of the ABBA back catalogue. And there you were thinking the first film used them all.

From Meryl Streep to Julie Walters and Pierce Brosnan to Colin Firth, the original cast are all back for the sequel, which adds the likes of Lily James and Cher to its ensemble. Though the release comes a decade after the original, Here We Go Again is set a mere five years on.

Since Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) cancelled her marriage to Sky (Dominic Cooper) last time around, the pair’s relationship has rather hit the rocks. When Sophie discovers she’s pregnant, a fear that Sky might leave sees her face the possibility of bringing up the child singlehandedly. Just like her mother (Streep’s Donna) did all those years before.

Much of the focus of this sequel flashbacks to Donna’s youth, exploring how she came to the island and met Sophie’s three dads. The soundtrack boasts ABBA’s When I Kissed the Teacher, Angel Eyes, Waterloo and, of course, Mamma Mia (again!) among its hits, whilst the film promises daft but inclusive escapism.

For those who balk at the idea of karaoke cinema, perhaps Spitfire might be more to your liking. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Britain’s Royal Air Force, a flyover procession graced the skies above Buckingham Palace last week. Among its number was that jewel in the crown of the RAF: the Spitfire.

With its aluminium frame and 36 foot wingspan, the beloved World War II plane was considered groundbreaking in its day. In David Fairhead and Ant Palmer’s new documentary, the filmmakers explore our love affair with the Spitfire and how it became an international icon. The film premiered in special screenings last week and is not to be missed.

One more for this week is Hotel Artemis. Original films are so often hard to find in the sea of summer blockbusters, so when the few that do appear they really ought to be snapped up. This one stars Jodie Foster as a nurse in a dystopian future, running the Hotel Artemis, a guesthouse exclusively for criminals.

The film’s a mixed bag but its cast - Jeff Goldblum included - is exquisite.

-Toby Symonds