Why you'd be a fool to confuse Notting Hill Carnival with the Hugh Grant film

Anyone who sheltered from the rain over the weekend and just watched Notting Hill instead would have got none of the carnival vibes.

Despite the weather being a complete washout this bank holiday, Notting Hill Carnival surged on as always. But for many people the name “Notting Hill” doesn’t evoke images of scantily-clad rainswept dancers, epic sound systems and endless lines of police.

No, it conjures up images of Hugh Grant bumbling around a bookshop in an improbable attempt to woo Julia Roberts. So here’s a few reasons – besides the name – that the 1999 movie and the carnival should never be confused.