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BBC starts filming War And Peace on location in northern Europe and Russia
The BBC has started filming its new TV adaptation of Tolstoy’s War And Peace in Lithuania, Latvia and Russia. Paul Dano and Lily James are leading the cast in the tale that follows several aristocratic Russian families against the backdrop…
National Trust launches map of BBC’s Wolf Hall filming locations
The National Trust has published a map of the UK filming locations used for the BBC’s historical drama Wolf Hall to help boost tourism. Some 40% of the series was filmed on National Trust properties and the organisation is expecting…
BBC films Sherlock in Bristol with Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman
Filming wraps today in Bristol on a special episode of the BBC’s hit drama series Sherlock starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Scenes were filmed at the team’s production base in The Bottle Yard Studios and on location around the…
BBC films JK Rowling novel The Casual Vacancy on location in Bristol
Filming took place partly in Bristol in the west of England for the BBC’s new three-part TV drama The Casual Vacancy, based on JK Rowling’s adult novel. Bristol has become a popular western England filming location and shoots are frequently…
Green chauffeur service opens for film productions at Bottle Yard Studios
An environmentally-friendly chauffeur service has opened at The Bottle Yard Studios in Bristol. Studio Cars offers a fleet of low-emission and electric vehicles to transport production crew, cast and VIPs to and from the studio. Studio Cars’ green credentials are…
US pilot The Bastard Executioner to be latest historical drama to film Wales
The pilot for new US drama The Bastard Executioner will film in Wales. Written and executive produced by Kurt Sutter, creator of US biker drama Sons of Anarchy, the show will be the latest period project to film in Wales,…
Scotland faces renewed pressure to build studio and streamline film support
The Scottish government is facing renewed pressure to develop a film studio and to streamline production support. Holyrood has heard that a lack of both filming infrastructure and unified Scottish support resulted in the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones…
Filming expert Location One opens office at The Bottle Yard Studios in Bristol
Location One has become the latest company to open an office at The Bottle Yard Studios in Bristol, in the west of England. The firm supplies equipment and services for location filming and has worked on major productions like Downton…
BBC launches period drama Wolf Hall with Mark Rylance and Damian Lewis
Wolf Hall was filmed for the BBC mainly in western England using The Bottle Yard Studios in Bristol as a base. Adapted from Hilary Mantel's novel, Mark Rylance stars as Thomas Cromwell, who became a key player in the court…
BBC starts filming new series of Doctor Who on location in Cardiff
Filming has started in Cardiff on the new series of Doctor Who. Peter Capaldi returns as the Doctor, with Jenna Coleman as his companion Clara Oswald. The new series will be screened in the autumn. “An amazing guest cast for…