Name of Tv Project Date First Shown in UK Summary of Tv ProjectKent Locations UsedDescription of Scenes Filmed Further weblinks
Mr Bates Vs The Post Office (2024)01/01/2024Mr Bates vs the Post Office (2024) is an ITV miniseries chronicling the events behind the British Post Office Scandal, when hundreds of Post Office Ltd employees were wrongly accused of theft, fraud and false accounting due to the defective Fujitsu Horizon IT system. Written by Gwyneth Hughes (Vanity Fair (2018), The Mystery of Edwin Drood (2012)), the miniseries stars Toby Jones (Empire of Light (2023), The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (2022)) as Alan Bates, Monica Dolan (Eye in the Sky, Pride) as Jo Hamilton, Julie Hesmondhalgh (Catastrophe (2019), Coronation Street) as Suzanne Sercombe, Alex Jennings (The Halcyon (2017), The Lady in the Van (2015)) as James Arbuthnot, Ian Hart (Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Backbeat) as Bob Rutherford, Lia Williams (The Foreigner, Living (2022)) as Paula Vennells, Will Mellor (Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, No Offence) as Lee Castleton, Clare Calbraith (Unforgotten (2021), Grace) as Gina Griffiths, Shaun Dooley (Blood Moon (2014), It’s a Sin) as Michael Rudkin and Lesley Nicol (Downton Abbey, East is East) as Pam Stubbs.MM - SevenoaksThe BT Offices in Sevenoaks doubled for the Fujitsu Offices in Bracknell where the tech staff for the Horizon programme work, as well as the interior of Post Offices LTD HQ. Pilgrims Way in Westerham features in Episode 2 of the series, as Bob (Ian Hart) drives down the road on the phone to Michael (Shaun Dooley) regarding his visit to Fujitsu on the 19 August 2008.Mr Bates Vs The Post Office (2024) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Allens FarmAllens Farm features throughout the series, doubling for Alan (Toby Jones) and partner Suzanne's (Julie Hesmondhalgh) Welsh farmhouse interior.
The Serial Killer's Wife (2023)15/12/2023Set in an idyllic English village, The Serial Killer’s Wife (2023) follows Beth Fairchild as her life is turned upside-down when her husband is arrested for murder. Initially believing him to be innocent, Beth soon discovers that her husband may not be who she thought he was. Based on the book by Alice Hunter and adapted for the screen by Suzanne Cowie (The Good Ship Murder, The Dumping Ground), The Serial Killer’s Wife stars Annabel Scholey (Walking on Sunshine, Personal Affairs) as Beth Fairchild, Jack Farthing (Spencer, Poldark) as Tom Fairchild and Luke Treadaway (Attack the Block, A Street Cat Named Bob) as Adam, Tom’s childhood best friend.HytheThe village of Saltwood in Hythe features throughout the series as the fictional place of Blackwater. A private house on the village green features as Adam's (Luke Treadaway) house. The Hide and Fox Restaurant doubles for Beth's (Annabel Scholey) Café. Rectory Lane appears in Episodes 3 and 4 as Beth travels to / from Adam's house. In Episode 4, Jules (Morgana Robinson) confronts Beth about Jess' (Freya Duffy-Allain) paternity in a field by Saltwood Church.The Serial Killer's Wife (2023) Article on Kent Film Office website
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The Warren Country Park FolkestoneThe Warren Country Park features throughout the series as the location where Katy's (Livvy May) dead body was found. The caravan park on site, Little Switzerland, also features as the location of Beth's (Annabel Scholey) mum Clover's (Julie Graham) caravan.
The Breakers Beach HouseThe exterior and interior of The Breakers Beach House in Sandgate features in Episodes 1 and 2 as the home of Ollie (Eben Figueiredo) and Libby (Elizabeth Roberts).
Folkestone Harbour Folkestone Harbour features as itself in Episodes 1 and 2 of the series; in Episode 1 in a brief establishing shot, and in Episode 2 it is where Ollie (Eben Figueiredo) is confronted by the police regarding the murders.
MM - SandgateSandgate beach features throughout Episode 2 in brief establishing shots. Later in the episode, DI Edgeworth (Angela Griffin) and DS Pearson (Benjamin O'Mahony) walk along the Riviera on their way to search Ollie's (Eben Figueiredo) house.
NT - South Foreland LighthouseIn Episode 2, Beth (Annabel Scholey), Tom (Jack Farthing), Adam (Luke Treadaway), Maxwell (Hari Dhillon) and Jules (Morgana Robinson) visit the lighthouse with their children. Tom and Adam have a cycling race along the National Trust cycle path between the White Cliffs of Dover and the lighthouse.
Abbot's CliffAbbot's Cliff features in Episodes 1, 3 and 4 of the series. In Episode 4, Abbot's Cliff is the location of Tom's (Jack Farthing) arrest and, later in the episode, where the real killer eventually faces justice.
Knowlton CourtKnowlton Court features throughout the series as Beth (Annabel Scholey) and Tom's (Jack Farthing) house. In the opening of Episode 1, a woman jogs through a forest - filmed on Knowlton Court grounds. In Episodes 1 and 2, police cars speed along a country road on the Estate grounds. In Episode 4, Beth and Adam (Luke Treadaway) get married at the Church at Knowlton Court.
NT - The White Cliffs of DoverThe White Cliffs of Dover feature briefly in the closing of the series where one character meets their untimely end. Upper Road, which runs atop the Cliffs, features throughout the series in various driving scenes.
FolkestoneA warehouse on New Dover Road was transformed into the Vault nightclub in London, which appears in flashbacks throughout the series. A private house in Cheriton features in Episode 2 as the home of Mr Alderton, father of missing girl Phoebe Alderton (Gaia Bavaro). The same house appears later in Episode 3 as the exterior of Tom's (Jack Farthing) old house in Oxford where police discover a dead body buried under the shed. Christchurch CEP Academy appears in Episodes 1 and 3 as Poppy's (Alara-Star Khan) school.
Loki - Season 2 (2023)06/10/2023Loki (2021-2023) is an American TV programme based on the Marvel Comics featuring the character of the same name. It follows the events of Avengers: Endgame, in an alternate timeline where villain Loki, the God of Mischief becomes an agent of the Time Variance Authority, TVA. The series was created by Michael Waldron (Rick and Morty, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness) and stars Tom Hiddleston (Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), The Hollow Crown: Henry V (2012)) as Loki, Owen Wilson (The Royal Tenenbaums, Wedding Crashers) as Mobius, Eugene Cordero (Kong: Skull Island, The Kings of Summer) as Casey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Summerland (2020), Belle) as Ravonna Renslayer and Sophia Di Martino (Flowers, Yesterday) as Sylvie, Ke Huy Quan (Everything Everywhere All at Once, The Goonies) makes his first appearance in Series 2.The Historic Dockyard ChathamSlip 3 at The Historic Dockyard Chatham features in Season 2 Episode 2, doubling for General Dox's (Kate Dickie) command centre where Loki (Tom Hiddleston), Mobius (Owen Wilson) and Sylvie (Sophia Di Martino) try to prevent General Dox and her army from destroying the variant branches of the timeline.Loki - Season 2 (2023) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Who Is Erin Carter? (2023)24/08/2023Who Is Erin Carter? (2023) follows Erin Collantes, a British teacher living a quiet life in Spain. When she’s caught up in a supermarket robbery and the robbers seem to recognise her, her family realise there might be more to Erin than meets the eye. Written by Jack Lothian (Doc Martin, Strike Back), the series stars Evin Ahmad (Snabba Cash, Beyond Dreams) as Erin Collantes, Sean Teale (Rosaline, The Gifted) as her husband Jordi, Douglas Henshall (Shetland, Primeval) as Daniel Long, Susannah Fielding (This Time With Alan Partridge (2021), Life) as Olivia, and Indica Watson (The Midwich Cuckoos, Deep State) as Erin’s daughter Harper.Folkestone Harbour Folkestone Harbour appears in Ep 1 of the series, as Erin (Evin Ahmad) and her daughter Harper (Indica Watson) get on a fishing boat and flee the country.Who Is Erin Carter? (2023) Article on Kent Film Office website
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FolkestoneIn Ep 1 of the series, Erin (Evin Ahmad) and her daughter Harper (Indica Watson) stay at The Ship Inn in, The Stade Folkestone, though the hotel's interior was filmed at the Grand Burstin Hotel just across the harbour.
Invasion - Series 2 (2023)23/08/2023Invasion (2023) is an American sci-fi series set during the aftermath of an alien invasion and seen through the eyes of five ordinary people across the globe. Created by Simon Kinberg (The 355 (2022), Sherlock Holmes (2009)) and David Weil (Hunters, Solos), the series stars Golshifteh Farahani (Paterson, Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge) as Aneesha Malik, Shamier Anderson (Wynonna Earp, Stowaway) as Trevante Cole, Shioli Kutsuna (Deadpool 2, Murder Mystery) as Mitsuki Yamato and Daisuke Tsuji as Kaito Kawaguchi.DoverMonty (Paddy Holland), Jamila (India Brown), Alfie (Cache Vanderpuye), Penny (Ruby Siddle) and Darwin (Louis Toghill) drive along Upper Road in Dover in S2 Ep4, on their way to the Channel Tunnel.Invasion - Season 2 (2023) Article on Kent Film Office website
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EurotunnelThe exterior and interior of the Eurotunnel feature throughout S2 Ep4, as Monty (Paddy Holland), Jamila (India Brown), Alfie (Cache Vanderpuye), Penny (Ruby Siddle) and Darwin (Louis Toghill) travel to Paris on foot, threatened by newly evolved aliens, to rescue their friend Caspar (Billy Barratt).
The Witcher S3 (2023)29/06/2023Based on the book series of the same name by Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski, The Witcher (2023) is a Netflix drama series which explores the legend of Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter struggling to find his place in the medieval-inspired land known as the Continent. Adapted for the screen by Lauren Schmidt (The West Wing, Daredevil), The Witcher stars Henry Cavill (The Man From U.N.C.L.E (2015), Enola Holmes 2 (2022)) as Geralt of Rivia, Freya Allan (The Third Day (2020), Gunpowder Milkshake) as Ciri and Anya Chalotra (Wanderlust, The ABC Murders) as Yennefer.Fort AmherstThe tunnels of Fort Amherst features in S3 Ep 1 and 2, doubling as a prison and the location where Rience (Sam Woolf) purchases a Jackapace from Veldhoek (Sean Cernow).The Witcher - Series 3 (2023) Article on Kent Film Office website
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A - Jolly FarmIn S3 Ep2, a barn at Jolly Farm doubles for a medieval tavern, where Ciri (Freya Allan) and Yennefer (Anya Chalotra) take a quick rest stop, and Ciri tries to warn a royal messenger of his impending death.
Secret Invasion (2023)21/06/2023Secret Invasion (2023) is a new Marvel mini-series based on the comic of the same name. The series follows Nick Fury and Talos as they try to stop the Skrulls, a faction of shapeshifting aliens who have infiltrated planet Earth. Created by Kyle Bradstreet (Mr. Robot, Copper), who also serves as head writer, the series has an all-star cast including Samuel L. Jackson (Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Pulp Fiction) as Nick Fury, Ben Mendelsohn (Darkest Hour (2018), Una (2017)) as Talos, Emilia Clarke (Dom Hemingway (2013), Game of Thrones) as G'iah, Olivia Colman (Empire of Light (2023), The Crown (2016-2022)) as MI6 Special Agent Sonya Falsworth and Cobie Smulders (Avengers Assemble, How I Met Your Mother) as Maria Hill.The Historic Dockyard ChathamAnchor Wharf and the Ropery alley feature in Ep 1, doubling as Moscow in Russia, where Everett Ross (Martin Freeman) is revealed to be a Skrull and Nick Fury (Samuel L Jackson) on his night time walk before he is kidnapped by MI6 operatives. . The rear of Fred's Office features in Ep 2, where Talos (Ben Mendelsohn) walks through the streets of Moscow at night.Secret Invasion (2023) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Black Mirror: Season 6 - Beyond the Sea (2023)15/06/2023Black Mirror (2011-2023) is a Netflix anthology series set in a dystopian future, with each episode focusing on unique individuals grappling with the effects of technology. Created by Charlie Brooker (Dead Set, Death to 2020), the series originally aired on Channel 4 before moving over to Netflix for the third season. Episode 3 of the new series, titled Beyond the Sea, stars Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad, Need for Speed) as Cliff Stanfield, Josh Hartnett (Lucky Number Slevin, The Faculty) as David Ross and Kate Mara (Fantastic Four, The Martian) as Lana Stanfield.Perry WoodLana (Kate Mara) takes David (Josh Hartnett), who's consciousness is in Cliff's (Aaron Paul) replica, for a walk in the woods.Black Mirror: Beyond the Sea (2023) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Home FarmThe interior and exterior of Home Farm features throughout the episode as Cliff's (Aaron Paul) family home.
Dungeness EstateDungeness features as the country road which Lana (Kate Mara) travels along to get to town, and where she later sits in her car waiting for Cliff (Aaron Paul) to return from the ship.
Dreamland (2023)06/04/2023Set in the seaside town of Margate, Dreamland (2023) follows Trish, who is expecting her third child and is desperate for a baby girl. Supported by younger sisters Clare and Leila, her mum and legend Nan, the family’s world is thrown upside down upon the return of sister Mel. Based on Sharon Horgan’s (This Way Up (2021), Catastrophe (2019)) BAFTA-winning short film, the six-part series is directed by Ellie Heydon (Harlots (2017), The Colour of Spring) and stars Lily Allen as Mel, Freema Agyeman (Little Dorrit (2008), Doctor Who) as Trish, Aimee-Ffion Edwards (Peaky Blinders, Detectorists) as Leila, Gabby Best (Morgana Robinson's Summer (2017), The Marijana Method) as Clare, Frances Barber (Mapp and Lucia (2014), Whitstable Pearl (2021-2022)) as their mother, and Kiell Smith-Bynoe (Ghosts, Stath Lets Flats) as Trish's husband Spence.Winter Gardens MargateMargate Winter Gardens feature in Episode 4 as the venue where the Heroes of Margate Awards ceremony is being held. The Queen's Hall, foyer, toilets and the exterior all appear throughout the episode.Dreamland (2023) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Westbrook BayWestbrook Bay features in Episode 1 as Diane (Martina Laird) and Cheryl (Frances Barber) run into a beach hut to share a secret kiss.
MargateThe series is set in Margate and various locations feature throughout. In Ep 1 Cheryl (Frances Barber) and Diane (Martina Laird) have a dip in Margate Tidal Pool. In Ep 2 Kiddie's Corner on Margate Main Sands is the setting for Mel (Lily Allen) and Clare's (Gabby Best) discussion about Mel's pregnancy. Further down the seafront, Mel and Nan (Sheila Reid) litter pick on Margate's King's Steps in Ep 3. Margate Harbour Arm features in Eps 2 and 3 where Mel tells Spence (Kiell Smith-Bynoe) that she is pregnant with his child. The exterior of Trish's (Freema Agyeman) dream fixer-upper home was filmed at 14 Dalby Road. Various other roads feature in the series, including Marine Terrace, Marine Drive, Ethelbert Road, Palm Bay Avenue, Northdown Road and Princess Margaret Avenue. Dalby Café appears in Ep 2 where Trish and Spencer discuss buying a house together. In Ep 3, Dom (Hugh Coles) and Leila (Aimee-Ffion Edwards) go on their first date to the Old Kent Market. In Ep 4, Mel and Spencer argue about their baby at the Lido, and he is later found passed out drunk there in Ep 5. Cinque Ports Restaurant appears in Ep 5 as the LGBTQ bar where Cheryl and Diane have their first public date. Sands Hotel appears in Ep 6, as Cheryl confronts her estranged sister Orla (Samantha Bond) and tells her to stay away from her children.
Dreamland MargateIn Episode 2 of the series, Mel (Lily Allen) and Trish (Freema Agyeman) take Trish's children Cayden (Macrow Jaxon) and Jordan (Eddison Burch) for a day out to Dreamland. The boys ride on the Helter Skelter, Chair-o-plane, Dodgems and skate at the Roller Disco. Mel and Spence (Kiell Smith-Bynoe) have a secret confrontation in the Hall of Mirrors. Later, Leila (Aimee-Ffion Edwards) crashes her car in the Dreamland car park and meets London hipster Dom (Hugh Coles).
Jerk - Series 3 (2023)14/03/2023Jerk (2019-2023) is a BBC Three comedy series about Tim who has cerebral palsy. People often misjudge Tim due to his disability, but inside he is still a jerk. Directed by Tom Mckay (Drunk History: UK, Bloods), the series stars Tim Renkow (Death to 2021, Bobby & Harriet Get Married) as Tim, Lorraine Branco (The Sopranos, Goodfellas) as Tim’s mum, Sharon Rooney (The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (2022), My Mad Fat Diary) as his care worker Ruth, and comedian Rob J Madin as his friend Idris.The Historic Dockyard ChathamRopery Alley, Anchor Wharf, the Tennis Courts and The Tarred Yarn Store at Chatham Dockyard feature throughout S3 Ep1, doubling as Grain Island Studios, where Tim (Tim Renkow) is hired as an extra for a controversial film about a disabled musician, played by the able-bodied James Norton.Jerk - Series 3 (2023) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Liaison (2023)24/02/2023Liaison (2023) is a British-French thriller series following two spies, and former lovers, who are forced to reunite to fight against international cyber-attacks which threaten the United Kingdom. The series was created by Virginie Brac (Cheyenne & Lola, Insoupçonnable) and stars Vincent Cassel (Black Swan, La Haine) as Gabriel Delage, Eva Green (Casino Royale, Penny Dreadful) as Alison Rowdy, Peter Mullan (The Fixer (2008), On a Clear Day (2005)) as Richard Banks and Gérard Lanvin (Mesrine Part 2: Public Enemy Number 1, The Prize of Peril) as Alain Dumas.Port of Dover - Ferry Terminal The Port of Dover features in Episode 2 of the series, in a brief shot of a ferry leaving a port at night.Liaison (2023) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Samphire HoeIn Episode 5, Alison (Eva Green), Gabriel Delage (Vincent Cassell), Myriam (Lyna Dubarri), Samir (Aziz Dyab) and their baby arrive ashore at Samphire Hoe in a dinghy. In the opening of Episode 6, the family and Alison wait on a picnic bench in the park for a van to pick them up.
Port of RamsgateIn Episode 5, the Port of Ramsgate doubles for a continental port, where Alison (Eva Green) and Gabriel Delage (Vincent Cassell) hire a boat to transport a family of refugees into the UK.
RamsgateAlison (Eva Green) and Gabriel Delage (Vincent Cassell) visit Ramsgate Royal Harbour East Pier and the Royal Harbour Brasserie (doubling for Annick's Café and Brasserie) in Episode 5, where they meet up with some old friends to hire a boat.
The Gold (2023)12/02/2023Inspired by true events, BBC’s new series The Gold (2023) tells the story behind the Brink’s-Mat robbery – at the time, the largest theft in world history. The six-part series was written by Neil Forsyth (Guilt, Eric, Ernie and Me) and is directed by Academy-Award winning Aneil Karia (The Long Goodbye, Top Boy (2019-2022)) and Lawrence Gough (Gatecrash, Endeavour). The series stars Jack Lowden (Dunkirk, Benediction) as Kenneth Noye, Hugh Bonneville (Muppets Most Wanted (2014), The Monuments Men (2014)) as DCI Brian Boyce, Emun Elliott (Strawberry Fields (2012), Prometheus) as Tony Brightwell, Charlotte Spencer (Sanditon, Cinderella) as DC Nikki Jennings, Stefanie Martini (The Last Kingdom, Prime Suspect 1973) as Marnie Palmer, Amanda Drew (Gangs of London (2020-2022), A Very British Scandal (2021)) as CS Cath McLean and Sean Gilder (The Fall, Our Girl) as DI Neville Carter.West Kingsdown & KCC WindmillIn Ep 1, 2, 3 and 4 , a private house in West Kingsdown featured as itself, Kenneth Noye's (Jack Lowden) house at the time of the robbery.The Gold (2023) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Treason (2022)26/12/2022Treason (2022) is a 5-part spy miniseries about MI6 agent Adam Lawrence whose career seemed set until Kara, a Russian Spy, wanders into his life. Adam must negotiate his complicated relationships with Kara and his wife Maddy, whilst all three try to expose each other’s secrets. Directed by Louise Hooper (Flesh and Blood (2020), The Sandman) and Sarah O’Gorman (The Witcher, Cursed), Treason stars Ciarán Hinds (Above Suspicion (2010), Belfast), Charlie Cox (Legacy (2013), Daredevil), Olga Kurylenko (Oblivion, Quantum of Solace) and Oona Chaplin (The Crimson Field (2014), Game of Thrones).KCC - County Hall Complex Sessions House features in Episode 4, doubling as the Westminster building where Sir Martin Angelis (Ciaran Hines), Malik Banajee (Sargon Yelda) and Patrick Hamilton (Adam James) from MI6 arrive for a parliamentary hearing, and Kara (Olga Kurylenko) wreaks her revenge on them.Treason (2022) Article on Kent Film Office website
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The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself (2022)28/10/2022Based on the 'Half Bad' series of books by author Sally Green, The Bastard Son & the Devil Himself (2022) is a young adult tale about a sixteen-year-old boy called Nathan, who is the illegitimate son of the most powerful and cruel Witch in the world. Monitored all his life by those who wish to stop him from following in his father’s footsteps, Nathan soon begins to question the rules that have been imposed on him. In a world where one is either a Good Witch, or a Bad Witch, Nathan must discover what kind of person he truly is. Directed by Colm McCarthy (The Girl with All the Gifts, Black Mirror: Black Museum), and with Andy Serkis (Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), The Lord of the Rings Trilogy) as an executive producer, Half Bad stars Jay Lycurgo (Titans, Cheaters) as Nathan, Nadia Parkes (The Spanish Princess, Domina) as Annalise, Jeska Pike (Pain, Slow Horses) as Gill and Isobel Jesper Jones as Jessica.Port of RamsgateThe Port of Ramsgate served as a mooring to film most of the boat scenes when Nathan (Jay Lycurgo), Gabriel (Emilien Vekemans)and Annalise (Nadia Parkes) set across to France in Ep 4.The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself (2022) Article on Kent Film Office website
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RamsgateThe East Pier and exterior of the Brasserie in The Royal Harbour, Ramsgate feature in Ep 4 as the French harbour where Nathan (Jay Lycurgo), Gabriel (Emilien Vekemans) and Annalise (Nadia Parkes) arrive and walk through a magic portal.
Pistol (2022)31/05/2022Pistol (2022) is a US produced six-part TV series based on the memoir of Steve Jones, the legendary Sex Pistols guitarist who helped usher in a punk revolution in Britain. Pistol was created by Craig Pearce (Moulin Rouge!, Will) and directed by Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire, Yesterday) who also exec produces. The series stars Anson Boon (Shadowplay, 1917) as Johnny Rotten, Louis Partridge (Enola Holmes, Medici) as Sid Vicious, Toby Wallace (The Society, Romper Stomper) as Steve Jones, Jacob Slater as Paul Cook and Christian Lees (The Phantom of the Open (2022), Speechless) as Glen Matlock. Emma Appleton (The Witcher, The End of the F***ing World (2017)) stars as Nancy Spungen, while Maisie Williams (Two Weeks to Live (2020), Game of Thrones) stars as Jordan.MM - SandgateIn Episode 4 filming in Sandgate village took place at Riviera Car Sales, which was dressed as a 1970s petrol station. Sandgate High Street and Undercliff also feature in a scene where the band's van breaks down and needs a push as they tour the the North of England.Pistol (2022) Article on Kent Film Office website
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FolkestoneThe exterior fire escape and back of the FOLCA Building (formerly a Debenhams store) in Sandgate Road, Folkestone appears at the end of Episode 1, when Steve Jones (Toby Wallace) suffers stagefright at his first gig in a London Club. In Episode 4, the old ballroom at The Grand Burstin Hotel appears doubles as the ballroom of the Grand Hotel in Whitby where the Pistols have dinner and perform to a crowd of only two people. Folkestone Railway Social Club also features in this episode, doubling as the exterior of a pub in Barnsley. Various roads around Folkestone also feature during driving scenes. Sunny Sands also features as Whitby Beach.
DoverThe Kings Hall on London Road appears in Episode 4 as the Pistols leave a gig in Doncaster and a street fight breaks out.
Port of Dover - SeafrontIn the opening of Episode 2, Marine Parade in Dover features in the sequence where Jordan (Maisie Williams) cycles along the seafront in a see-through Mackintosh.
DealIn Episode 4 the exterior of Channel View B and B as well as the beach were used for night scenes where the band relax after a concert on the beach by their hotel as Steve has never seen the sea. In Episode 6, the exterior of the Royal Amusement Arcade in King Street appears in the final shot of the series, as the Pistols perform a legendary Christmas gig at Ivanhoes in Huddersfield, with a drone pulling away amid fireworks.
The GrandIn Episode 4, The Grand in Folkestone doubles as the exterior, entrance hall and corridors of The Grand Hotel in Whitby.
The Citadel - Detention CentreThe Citadel in Dover was filmed as a stand in for HM Remand Centre in Ashford, where Steve Jones (Toby Wallace) is imprisoned in Episode 1, as well as HMP Chelmsford, where the Pistols perform to a crowd of prisoners in Episode 3.
PRU (2022)26/05/2022PRU (2022) is a BBC Three four-part comedy series about a group of 15-year-old teenagers stuck in the Pupil Referral Unit, a school for excluded kids. Each episode is told through the eyes of the four teenagers as they struggle to navigate the world of adolescence. Created by Nathaniel Stevens and Alex Tenenbaum, PRU stars Nkechi Sims (Top Boy (2019-2022)) as Sienna, Michael Boahen as Jaeden, Jaye Eservas as Halil, Pia Somersby as Belle and Tom Moutchi (Temple (2021), Famalam) as Anthony. Kosar Ali (Rocks, Dangerous Liaisons) also appears in the pilot episode as Hanna.KWT - Bluebell Hill Picnic SiteIn Episode 3, the teens clamber up Bluebell Hill and plant their flag.PRU (2022) Article on Kent Film Office website
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MM - SevenoaksIn Episode 3, The George and Dragon Pub in Ightham features as the pub the campers visit for some Karaoke.
TonbridgeIn Episode 3 , Carroty Wood Recreation Centre is used as the location when Jean (Hannah Walters) and Anthony (Tom Moutchi) take the kids camping in the woods.
The Baby (2022)24/04/2022The Baby (2022) is a horror comedy series about 38-year-old Natasha who is furious that all her friends are having babies. When she is unexpectedly landed with one of her own, her life is thrown into turmoil. She doesn’t want a baby. But the baby definitely wants her. Created by Lucy Gaymer and Sian Robins-Grace in their debut as TV writers, The Baby stars Michelle de Swarte (The Duchess) as Natasha, Sinéad Cusack (Waterland (1992), Marcella (2016)) as Barbara, Isy Suttie (Peep Show, Shameless) as Rita, Shvorne Marks (Breeders (2021), Endeavour) as Mags, and Amber Grappy (Wrecked) as Bobbi.The Quadrangle TrustIn Eps. 4 and 6, The Quadrangle Trust doubles as Jupiter's House, the commune where Nathasha's (Michelle de Swarte) mother Barbara (Sinéad Cusack) lives, and where the Baby tries to mend their relationship through twisted means.The Baby (2022) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Acacia HallAcacia Sports Hall in Dartford was used to build the set of Bobbi's (Amber Grappy) bedroom, featured in Eps. 2 and 3. The exterior of the Hall was used to film the bonfire scenes at Jupiter's House in Ep. 4.
St Andrews LakesThe beachfront shack that Natasha (Michelle de Swarte) is staying in when she first meets the Baby was a set built at St Andrews Lakes.
Nells Cafe Nell's Cafe was dressed as the roadside café Crookies Cookies in Eps. 2 and 4, where the Baby chooses Lydia (Sophie Reid) as his new mother, and Natasha (Michelle de Swarte) goes to investigate the Baby's past.
Botany Bay In Ep 8, Botany Bay features in the final scene of the Baby crawling out of the ocean onto a beach.
Royal Harbour Approach Tunnel - RamsgateRamsgate Harbour Approach Tunnel features in a short scene in Ep. 1, as Natasha (Michelle de Swarte) is driving to her holiday home.
Heartstopper (2022) 22/04/2022Heartstopper (2022) is a TV adaptation of Alice Oseman’s graphic novels that tell the story of Charlie, played by newcomer Joe Locke, and Nick played by (Kit Connor (His Dark Materials, Rocketman), who meet at an all-boys grammar school and become friends before falling in love. This is a story of love and friendship and deals with issues such as coming out and mental health. Heartstopper was written and created by Alice Oseman and directed by Euros Lyn (Doctor Who, His Dark Materials). Joining lead actors Joe Locke and Kit Connor are Corinna Brown (The Show Must Go Online, Daphne) as Tara Jones and Sebastian Croft (Game of Thrones, Where Is Anne Frank) as Ben Hope.Herne BayIn Episode 8, Nick (Kit Connor) surprises Charlie (Joe Locke) with a day out by the seaside where the couple gain the confidence to admit to others that they are in a relationship.Heartstopper (2022) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Our House (2022)07/03/2022Our House is a four part TV mini series, that narrates the story of Fiona Lawson who arrives home one day to find strangers moving into her house. With all her family’s possessions and furniture nowhere to be seen, Fi believes there’s been a huge mistake and insists her home isn’t for sale. Event spiral out of control when she can’t reach her husband, Bram. Written by Simon Ashdown, and starring Tuppence Middleton (Downton Abbey, Shadowplay, War and Peace) and Martin Compston (Line of Duty, The Nest, In Plain Sight) who will play estranged husband and wife Fi and Bram Lawson, and Rupert Penry-Jones (The Drowning, Whitechapel, The Last Weekend) takes the role of enigmatic Toby. Also joining the cast are Weruche Opia (I May Destroy You,) as Fi’s best friend and neighbour Merle, and Buket Komur (Honour) as the mysterious and alluring Wendy.Hut 44, Shellness BeachIn Episode 3, Fi (Tuppence Middleton) visits her girl friends at a beach house which was filmed on Shellness Beach on The Isle of Sheppey.Our House (2022) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Trigger Point (2022)23/01/2022Set in contemporary London, Trigger Point (2022) depicts the dangerous lives of the members of a Bomb Disposal Squad known as Expo, led by veteran operative Lana Washington. When a series of improvised explosive devices begin to detonate across London, Lana suspects that Expo is the bomber’s true target. The six-part series was written by Daniel Brierly and stars Vicky McClure (Line of Duty, This Is England) as leading lady Lana Washington, Adrian Lester (Hustle, Life) as her colleague Joel Nutkins and Warren Brown (Liar (2017), Luther) as Karl Maguire.Dartford MarshesIn Ep 3 a car is dumped and exploded on the sea wall by the Thames on the Dartford Marshes and in Ep 4 a forensic examination of the scene is conducted. In Ep 6, the nearby Joyce Green Lane was used to shoot Police cars on their blues and twos speeding along on their way to MOD Steepholme.Trigger Point (2022) Article on Kent Film Office website
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A Very British Scandal (2021)26/12/2021A Very British Scandal (2021) depicts the story of events surrounding the notorious divorce of the Duke and Duchess of Argyll during the 1960s. Claire Foy (The Crown Series 1 – 4 (2016-2020), Wolf Hall (2015)) stars as Margaret, Duchess of Argyll while Paul Bettany (Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), WandaVision) stars as Ian Campbell, Duke of Argyll. The three part miniseries also features Jonathan Aris (Grantchester, The End of the F***ing World (2017) , was written by Sarah Phelps (The Pale Horse, The White Princess) and directed by Anne Sewitsky (Monsterland, Black Mirror).Kent and East Sussex Railway A Very British Scandal opens with the Pullman Carriage on The Kent and East Sussex Railway, doubling as The Golden Arrow Boat Train where the future Duke (Paul Bettany) and Duchess (Claire Foy) of Argyll first meet. A Very British Scandal (2021) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Landscapers (2021)07/12/2021Landscapers (2021) is a crime drama inspired by real events, questioning whether the Edwards', a mild mannered English couple, were victims of circumstance or calculating killers. The four-part mini-series was created and written by Ed Sinclair (Screenshot) and directed by Will Sharpe (Flowers, The Electrical Life of Louis Wain). Olivia Colman (The Crown (2016-2020), The Favourite (2019)) stars as Susan Edwards with David Thewlis (Wonder Woman (2017), Fargo) playing her husband, Christopher. They are joined by Kate O'Flynn (Bridget Jones's Baby) as DC Emma Lancing, Dipo Ola (We Hunt Together) as Douglas Hylton, Susan's solicitor, Samuel Anderson (Another Life) as DC Paul Wilkie, Felicity Montagu (This Time with Alan Partridge Season 2 (2021) ) as Patricia Wycherley, Susan's mother and Daniel Rigby (The Electrical Life of Louis Wain) as DCI Geoff Collier. A - Wild WestIn Landscapers, Laredo Western Town features as Susan Edwards' (OLivia Coleman) Wild West fantasy world in which she reimagines the events surrounding the murder of her parents and her subsequent arrest. Landscapers (2021) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Temple - Season 2 (2021)28/10/2021Temple (2021) is a British television show based on a Norwegian series about a surgeon who sets up an illegal medical research facility underneath Temple Tube Station to find a cure for his dying wife. The series was created by Mark O’Rowe (Boy A, Intermission) and Season 2 is directed by Christopher Smith (Alex Rider, Curfew) with actor Mark Strong (Sherlock Holmes, Shazam!) playing the lead Daniel Milton. Both seasons feature co-stars Daniel Mays (Line of Duty, Des), Emmy nominated Carice van Houten (Game of Thrones, Black Book), Catherine McCormack (Braveheart, 28 Weeks Later) and Tobi King Bakare (Cursed, I May Destroy You).Nells Cafe Nell's Cafe was the meeting place between Daniel (Mark Strong) and Anna (Carice van Houten) in S2 Ep 6 when he tells her that he would risk his life for her.Temple - Season 2 (2021) Article on Kent Film Office website
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The Larkins (2021-2022)10/10/2021The show is a brand-new adaptation of beloved HE Bates’ novel The Darling Buds of May. The comedy drama series stars Bradley Walsh (Doctor Who, Law & Order: UK, Coronation Street) as Pop Larkin, Joanna Scanlan (After Love (2021), Stardust, Getting On) as Ma Larkin, Peter Davison (Call the Midwife (2020), Doctor Who, Gentleman Jack) as The Vicar, Sabrina Bartlett (Bridgerton (2020), Victoria, Game of Thrones) as Mariette Larkin and Tok Stephen as Cedric ‘Charley’ Charlton (Silent Witness, Holby City, Grantchester). The Larkins is written and created by Simon Nye (The Durrells, Finding Alice) and Abigail Wilson (Trollied, Stella) and the series was directed by Andy De Emmony (The Bletchley Circle, The Nest).NT - Chiddingstone In the Christmas Special, a private farm in Chiddingstone causeway features as the Nunn's house.The Larkins (2021-2022) Article on Kent Film Office Website
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A - Jolly FarmIn Series 1, Episode 6, Jolly Farm features as Seth's (Mark Frost) cottage, where Ma (Joanna Scanlan) adopts baby Oscar. Jolly Farm also features throughout Series 2, this time doubling as the exterior and entranceway of the Vicarage, where the Vicar (Peter Davison) and Reverend Candy (Maxim Ays) live.
Noble EstateThe interior of Noble Estate features throughout S 2 as the interior of the Mid Kent Times newspaper office, where Primrose (Lydia Page) works. The exterior of the Estate features in two episodes of S 2 as different locations; in Ep 2 as Lady Violet's (Prue Clarke) estate, where Pop (Bradley Walsh) buys some heirlooms; in Ep 3, it features as the exterior of the Chand's bungalow, where Pop spots the Brigadier (Kriss Dosanjh) trying to escape his sister; and in both Episodes 1 and 3 the Estate's country roads were used for driving scenes.
Tonbridge CastleThe exterior of Tonbridge Castle features throughout Series 2 as the exterior of the Mid Kent Times newspaper office, where Primrose (Lydia Page) is employed. In Series 2 Episode 4, Miss Pilchester (Amelia Bullmore) and the Brigadier (Kriss Dosanjh) take a walk through Tonbridge Castle grounds, where they meet Johnny Delamere (Robert Bathurst), who agrees to coach them on being more believable in court. The River Medway footpath behind the Castle features in Series 2 Episode 4 as the spot where Primrose and Reverend Candy (Maxim Ays) eat lunch and discuss their newfound relationship. Ma (Joanna Scanlan) and Pop (Bradley Walsh) eat lunch in the same spot later in the episode, and discuss Pop's legal issues.
MM - Canterbury Prison The interior and exterior of Canterbury Prison appears in Series 2 Episodes 5 and 6 as Fordington Prison where Pop (Bradley Walsh) is locked up after being tricked by the Jerebohm family.
A - Darling Buds FarmIn S 1 and S2 of The Larkins, Romshed Farm features as the interior and exterior of the Larkin's family farm.
Squerryes CourtIn S1 Ep 2 and Ep 6 and throughout S2 Squerryes Court, Westerham features as Bluff Court as the home of the Jerebohm family, and in S1 Ep 2 as the interior of Reg's Guesthouse.
EynsfordIn S1, Ep 1 of The Larkins, Eynsford bridge and the River Darent briefly feature as Pop and Mariette discuss the village. In Eps 2, 3 and 6, The Five Bells features as Littlechurch's village pub and in Ep 2 the village features as the setting for the pram race and The Castle Hotel as the exterior of the village pub. In Ep 5 the village hall features as Littlechurch's village hall.
MM - SevenoaksIn S 1 and S2 of The Larkins, several undisclosed farms in Sevenoaks featured. In Ep 1 they also featured as the exterior of the Brigadier and Miss Chand's house. In Ep 2 and S 2 Eps 4-6 as Alec Norman's house, in Eps 2, 5 and 6 as Tom's house, and in Ep 4 as the Station Master's house. In Ep 4 and 5, StonePitts PYO Farm features as the strawberry fields. In the Christmas Special 2022, Littlechurch's village hall was filmed at Underriver Village Hall. and a private cottage in Underriver was used as the Norman's house. Underriver Village Hall also makes a return in Series 2, this time doubling as the exterior and interior of Littlechurch school as well as the interior of Littlechurch's police station.
FavershamIn S 1, Ep 3 Faversham town centre and the Guildhall feature as Margate Registry office and Margate High Street. In Ep 5 West Street features as Croydon High Street.
Walpole Bay Hotel & MuseumIn S 1 Ep 3, the Walpole Bay Hotel features as the Margate Grand Hotel.
Broadstairs & Viking BayIn S1, Ep 3 of The Larkins, Viking Bay and Victoria Gardens feature as Margate Beach and promenade.
TonbridgeThroughout both series, a small North Kent village was used to represent Littlechurch, the Larkins' local village, including the green, the church, the village store, the pub and the exterior of the police station. The canteen of Sackville School in Tonbridge features in Series 2 Episode 5, doubling as the visiting area of Fordington Prison, where the Larkin family come to visit Pop (Bradley Walsh) during his sentence.
Sex Education Season 3 (2021)17/09/2021A teenage boy with a sex therapist mother teams up with a high school classmate to set up an underground sex therapy clinic at school. Starring Asa Butterfield (Merlin, Ashes to Ashes), Gillian Anderson (The Crown Series 1 – 4 (2016-2020), The Great (2020)) and Ncuti Gatwa (Stonemouth, Bob Servant) the TV series for Netflix was created by Laurie Nunn (Pregnant Pause, Radiance). The third season was directed by Ben Taylor (Year of the Rabbit (2019), Cockroaches). MM - MOD Shorncliffe CemeteryIn Sex Education Series 3 Episode 5 the students of Moordale School visit Shornecliffe Military Cemetery in Sandgate, doubling as a WWII cemetery in France.Sex Education Series 3 (2021) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Hawthorne TrenchThe Hawthorne Trench Experience in Canterbury doubles as a WWII trenches experience in France in Sex Education Series 3 Episode 5 when the students of Moordale School learn about the history of WWII.
Folkestone Harbour In episode 7 of Sex Education Series 3, Maeve (Emma Mackey) and Aimee (Aimee Lou Wood) visit Folkestone Harbour Arm on a mission to track down Maeve's mother, who has stolen her younger sister Elsie from her foster home.
The Cleaner (2021)10/09/2021The Cleaner (2021) is a BBC sitcom that tells the story of Paul 'Wicky' Wickstead, a state-certified cleaning technician, who is responsible for the removal of any signs of death from crime scenes. When carrying out his duties, he stumbles across the strangest of people: from the victim's relatives, employers, neighbours, and acquaintances, to occasionally even the murderers themselves. And because he's a sociable type, he sometimes gossips more than he cleans. The six-part series was directed by Alex Winckler (My Mad Fat Diary, Traitors). Greg Davies (Cuckoo, Man Down) wrote the series and plays the lead role. Each episode features a different co-star; Helena Bonham Carter (The Crown Series 1 – 4 (2016-2020), The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance) in Episode 1, David Mitchell (Peep Show, That Mitchell & Webb Look) in Episode 2, Stephanie Cole (Gentleman Jack, Doc Martin) in Episode 4, Layton Williams (Bad Education, Beautiful People) in Episode 5, and Jo Hartley (After Life, Eddie the Eagle) in Episode 6.A - Eco HouseThe Eco House provided the main location for Episode 5 of The Cleaner: The Influencer.The Cleaner (2021) Article on Kent Film Office website
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MM - SevenoaksA private farm in Sevenoaks provided the main location for The Cleaner Episode 6: The One.
MM - EdenbridgeA private house provided the main location for The Cleaner Episode 4: The Aristocrat.
Tunbridge WellsA private residence in Tunbridge Wells provided the main location for The Cleaner Episode 1 : The Widow. A private house in Pembury was chosen as the main location for The Cleaner Episode 2: The Writer.
Britannia Series 3 (2021)24/08/2021In 43 AD, the Roman Army returns to crush the Celtic heart of Britannia. Created by multi-award-winning writers Jez Butterworth (Spectre) his brother Tom Butterworth (Silent Witness) and James Richardson (Bulletproof). Epic, action packed, full of humour and terrifying in equal measure, Britannia is produced by Vertigo Films and Neal Street Productions in association with Sky Studios. Britannia stars Gianni Calchetti (Cruella, The Third Day) Mackenzie Crook (Worzel Gummidge, Game of Thrones) and David Morrissey (Inside No. 9, The Missing) and new to Series 3 Sophie Okonedo (The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses).Tunbridge WellsIn Britannia Series 3 Episode 5 Ania (Liana Cornell) rides through High Rocks in Tunbridge Wells which on screen is the location of a forest in the land of the Sunfolk, an all-female tribe of visually impaired warriors. The tribe guide Ania to their leader, who tell her that she and her band of travellers must take the route through the High Hills on their quest to find the Spear of the Silver Dawn. Britannia Series 3 (2021) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Deceit (2021)13/08/2021Deceit (2021) is a powerful new TV drama based on the real-life events surrounding the investigation into the murder of Rachel Nickell on Wimbledon Common in 1992, in which Lizzie James, an undercover police officer, is tasked with baiting a suspected serial killer. Directed by Niall MacCormick (The Durrells, Margaret Thatcher: The Long Walk to Finchley) Deceit (2021) stars Niamh Algar (Raised by Wolves, The Virtues) as Lizzie James, Karl Farrer (Flesh and Blood, Angel Has Fallen) as a Police Officer and Paul O’Kelly (The Witcher, Gangs of London (2019)) as P.C O’Kelly.Hut 44, Shellness BeachIn Deceit Episode 4, Sadie (Niamh Algar) breaks down on Shellness Beach INTERCUT with a scene of Colin Stagg's (Sion Daniel Young) court hearing. In a final scene set 14 years after the trial, Sadie (Niamh Algar) arrives home to her beach house and watches the news report of the conviction of the true murderer of Rachel Nickell. Deceit (2021) Article on Kent Film Office website
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MM - Canterbury Prison In Deceit Episode 1, Canterbury Prison doubles as the prison where Sadie (Niamh Algar) is held in a cell after she is arrested while undercover on a drugs raid. In Episodes 3 and 4 Canterbury Prison features as the prison were Colin Stagg (Sion Daniel Young) is held awaiting trail. Scenes include walking to and from his cell and other inmates heckling and attacking Colin for the murder of Rachel Nickell for which he is wrongly accused.
This Way Up - Season 2 (2021)14/07/2021This Way Up is a TV comedy that follows Aine, (Aisling Bea (Quiz, Living with Yourself)), as she recovers from a teeny little nervous breakdown. Sharing an unbreakable bond with sister Shona (Sharon Horgan (Catastrophe, Women on the Verge)) Season 2 follows Aine as she is starting to leave her time in rehab behind and live less cautiously. This Way Up was directed by Alex Winckler (My Mad Fat Diary, Traitors) and was created by and stars Aisling Bea with Sharon Horgan playing her older sister. Aine’s love interest, Richard, is played by Tobias Menzies (The Crown (2016-2020),The Terror). Tunbridge WellsIn This Way Up (2021) Season 2 a private house in Speldhurst near Tunbridge Wells is the location for lead character Shona's house.This Way Up - Season 2 Article on Kent Film Office website
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Breeders Series 2 (2021)27/05/2021Breeders is a TV comedy series looking at the trials and tribulations of parenthood. Directed by Chris Addison (The Thick of It, Skins) and Ben Palmer (The Inbetweeners, Bo’ Selecta!) it stars Martin Freeman (Black Panther, The Hobbit Trilogy, Sherlock), Daisy Haggard (Harry Potter), Back To Life), Alun Armstrong (Frontier, New Tricks), Joanna Bacon (The Bill, Love Actually), Patrick Baladi (The Office, Stella) and Stella Gonet (The Cry, The House of Eliott). Broadstairs & Viking BayIn Episode 6 of Series 2 of Breeders (2021) the family visit Ocean Drive in Broadstairs to view a bungalow. Harbour Street and Victoria Parade also feature as the family discuss the pros and cons of moving to the seaside. A cafe in Louisa Bay features Jim (Alun Armstrong) and Jackie (Joanna Bacon) voicing their excitement about the new baby while Paul (Martin Freeman) and Ally (Daisy Haggard) explain the IVF process has not yet begun. Louisa Bay also provides the backdrop for Paul (Martin Freeman) trying to convince Ally (Daisy Haggard) of the advantages of living by the seaside as they watch Jim (Alun Armstrong) and Jackie (Joanna Bacon) play with their grandchildren on the beach.Breeders Series 2 (2021) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Whitstable Pearl (2021-2022)24/05/2021Whitstable Pearl follows local restaurant owner Pearl Nolan (Kerry Godliman) who sets up a local detective agency after undergoing police training in an earlier career. She is soon embroiled in her first case and forms an unlikely partnership with DCI Mike McGuire (Howard Charles). Based on the series of novels 'The Whitstable Pearl Mysteries' by Julie Wassmer and adapted for screen by Øystein Karlsen. This six part British detective series for Acorn TV was directed by David Caffrey and Jon Jones.Port of Dover - Ferry Terminal The Port of Dover features in Series 2 Ep 1 as Dan Tomlin (Okezie Morro) arrives from France and is pulled over by the police.Whitstable Pearl (2021-2022) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Upnor VillageThe Tudor Rose Pub in Upnor High Street features in Series 2 Eps 2 and 3, doubling as the fictional Dolphin Pub in Whitstable.
MM - Old Neptune Pub - WhitstableIn Series 1 the Old Neptune Pub and adjacent beach feature at the end of Ep 1 in a confrontation between Max Azarov (Oliver Dench) and Pearl Nolan (Kerry Godliman). In Series 1 Ep 3 DCI Mike McGuire (Howard Charles) and Pearl go for a drink at the pub. In Ep 5 the pub exterior features as a party scene on New Year’s Eve. The Old Neptune features again in Series 2, Eps 1 and 3 as Pearl, Mike, Kat (Emily Head) and Tom (Robert Webb) go for drinks and participate in a pub quiz.
MM - SevenoaksA private house in Sevenoaks doubles as Dolly's (Frances Barber) cottage in Series 2 Ep 5. Stonepitts PYO Farm features in the same episode, doubling as Melbridge Fruit Farm where Ruby (Isobelle Molloy) goes undercover to spy on Bill (Geoff Bell).
St Clere EstateSt Clere Estate features in Series 2 Ep 4 as famous actress Zelda St John's (Stephanie Beacham) mansion interior, exterior and grounds. The estate also features again later in the episode as the campsite where murder suspect Natalia (Lizzie Aaryn-Stanton) lives.
MM - Nayland Rock HotelNayland Rock Hotel features in Series 2 Episode 3, doubling as The Bradford Hotel, the location that murder suspect Sammy Grady (Ben Bishop) and his family are temporarily living.
Dreamland MargateDreamland in Margate features in Series 2 Episode 6 as the theme park location where a wedding turns into a murder investigation. Locations featured include the Roller Disco, Hall of Mirrors and the park itself.
Rochester CityRochester High Street features in Series 2 Eps 1, 2 and 3 doubling as Whitstable High Street. Businesses featured include Baggins Book Bazaar, which doubles as Doody's Bookshop, Kiss the Bride bridal shop, and 44 High Street which appears as Fosters Estate Agents - at the time of filming the building was inhabited by an Estate Agents, but it is now the Wolfe and Castle pub.
Royal Harbour Approach Tunnel - RamsgateIn Whitstable Pearl (2021) Series 1 Episode 2, Ramsgate Tunnel and Ramsgate Harbour Approach Road feature when DCI Mike McGuire (Howard Charles) and Pearl Nolan (Kerry Godliman) head to the Harbour to arrest Dimitri (Jordan Mifsud) and Kane Bishop (Victor Oshin).
NT - The White Cliffs of DoverThe White Cliffs of Dover feature briefly in Series 2 Ep 1, as Kruz (Yaw Nimako-Asamoah) attempts to escape to the abandoned forts.
Westgate-on- SeaThe former St Peter's Roman Catholic Church in Canterbury Road doubles as Mathers Church in Whitstable in a couple of episodes from Series 1.
University of Kent at CanterburyIn Whitstable Pearl (2021) Series 1, Hall Place Enterprises, a University of Kent at Canterbury Campus site, doubles for several hospital and police station scenes.
Belmont HouseIn Whitstable Pearl (2021) Series 1 Episode 3, Belmont Park in Faversham features a civil war re-enactment group staging a battle during which a man is shot.
MaidstoneIn Whitstable Pearl (2021) Series 1 Episode 5 a private residence in Thurnham features as Rosie’s (Annette Badland) house in Whitstable.
DoverJasper House on London Road in Dover features in Series 1 Episode 3, doubling as Greenacre Social Club. Various locations in Dover feature in Series 2 Ep 1 as Kruz Tomlin (Yaw Nimako-Asamoah) runs away from his family and hides among several abandoned structures, including at Lydden Spout Battery, Detached Bastion and Western Heights. A private road off the A20 also features in the same episode in a scene where Dan Tomlin (Okezie Morro) gets into a car accident.
Long Rock and Swalecliffe - Whitstable SpitIn Whitstable Pearl (2021) Series 1 Episode 6 Long Rock and Swalecliff doubles as Seasalter Beach, Whitstable where friends and family gather around a shrine for Pearl Nolan’s (Kerry Godliman) late father, Flash.
Herne BayIn Whitstable Pearl (2021) Series 1 Episode 4 a private residence on Parsonage Road doubles as the exterior of a former Children’s Home in Whitstable.
WhitstableThroughout Series 1 and 2, many locations in Whitstable provide the backdrop for the series, including Pearl’s Restaurants exterior at Whitstable Yacht Club, Whitstable beach
Beacon HouseIn Whitstable Pearl (2021) Series 1 Beacon House on Tankerton Beach doubles as the protagonist Pearl Nolan’s (Kerry Godliman) house.
Kent Event Centre at the Kent ShowgroundIn Whitstable Pearl (2021) Series 1 Pearl's Restaurant interior scenes were filmed in a studio set built at the Kent Event Centre at the Kent Showground. The exterior was filmed at the Yacht Club in Whitstable.
MargateThe Nayland Rock Shelter on Margate Seafront features in Series 1 Ep 4, doubling as a seafront shelter in Whitstable. Later in the same episode, we see DCI Mike McGuire (Howard Charles) swimming in the sea and Minister Cameron (Gerald Kyd) performing baptisms in the sea. Margate Main Sands promenade also features briefly in Series 2 Ep 2, as Kat (Emily Head) helps Mike walk on his newly-healed leg.
MM - St. Martin's HospitalIn Whitstable Pearl (2021) Series 1 St Martin’s Hospital doubles as Whitstable hospital. In Episode 1 Ruby Williams (Isobelle Molloy) is admitted for a drugs overdose. In Episode 3 Kid Armstrong (Kevin Fuller) is admitted.
Port of RamsgateIn Whitstable Pearl (2021) Series 1 Episode 2, Ramsgate Harbour features when Dimitri (Jordan Mifsud) and Kane Bishop (Victor Oshin) try to escape arrest on a boat.
Tankerton SlopesTankerton Beach and Tankerton Slopes double as Whitstable seafront close to Pearl’s House (Beacon House) throughout both series. In Series 1 Ep 1, DCI Mike McGuire (Howard Charles) and Pearl Nolan (Kerry Godliman) discuss Vinnie’s murder case after Mike has taken a swim. In Series 1 Ep 6 Pearl discovers her mum's beach hut and inside a secret letter from her late father. Tankerton beach features briefly throughout Series 2 in establishing shots.
The CitadelThroughout Series 1 and 2, The Citadel doubles for Whitstable Police Station's interior. In Series 1 Ep 4, the Citadel also doubles for the interior of the Children's Home. In Series 2 Ep 1, the tunnels at The Citadel feature as the location for the dramatic confrontation between Kruz Tomlin (Yaw Nimako-Asamoah) and his stepfather Leo (Oliver Walker).
Walpole Bay Hotel & MuseumIn Whitstable Pearl (2021) Series 1 Episode 1, The Walpole Bay Hotel features as the seaside hotel where DCI Mike McGuire (Howard Charles) stays.
Mount Ephraim GardensIn Whitstable Pearl (2021) Series 1 Episode 1 Mount Ephraim Gardens is the Azarov family's rented villa where a cocktail party is held. In Episode 3 a Tudor property on the estate doubles as Keith Boyle’s Mum’s House exterior and basement interior where Pearl (Kerry Godliman) meets with reenactor Keith (Robert Wilfort).
Redsand Towers Sea Fort In Series 1 Episode 1, Redsand Forts is the backdrop for the scene in which Pearl (Kerry Godliman) finds Vinnie's dead body on his fishing boat drifting out to sea. The Redsand Forts also appear later in Episode 1 on a presentation screen at a cocktail party (shot on location at Mount Ephraim Gardens) as part of the Azarov's family plan to develop the forts into a world class hotel resort.
The Nevers - Series 1 (2021)17/05/2021This 12-part direct to TV series is an epic science fiction drama about a group of Victorian women who find themselves with unusual abilities, relentless enemies and a mission that might change the world. The Nevers (2021) is co-written by Joss Whedon (Avengers: Age of Ultron, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and Buffy co-writers Jane Espenson and Doug Petrie. The series is directed by Andrew Bernstein (The Outsider), David Semel (Star Trek: Discovery), Joss Whedon and Zetna Fuentes (Cursed). The cast is lead by Laura Donnelly (Outlander, Tolkien) as Amalia True, the most reckless, impulsive, emotionally damaged hero of her time. Joining Donnelly are Olivia Williams, Eleanor Tomlinson, Ben Chaplin and Pip Torrens. Fort AmherstThe Nevers (2021) filmed at Fort Amherst for 'colonial' scenes for the second half of the series. Unfortunately, the series was axed before the second half was released.The Nevers (2021) Article on Kent Film Office website
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The Historic Dockyard ChathamThe Historic Dockyard Chatham provided several locations for the series. A stunt scene was filmed on Ropery Street and appears in Episode One, in which a masked horsemen chases the protagonists Amalia True (Laura Donnelly), Penance Adair (Ann Skelly) and Myrtle Haplisch (Viola Prettejohn) in their horse-drawn carriage through a busy Victorian London market street. The rear of the Ropery building also stands in as a theatre stage door entrance.The Stables houses stand in for Dr Horatio's (Zackery Momoh) home and Officer's Terrace stands in for the London street where Maladie (Amy Manson) is led towards a carriage marked “asylum for the psychologically deranged.”
This Time With Alan Partridge - Season 2 (2021)30/04/2021This Time with Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan) returns to BBC One with a second series. Now established as the show’s co-presenter with Jennie Gresham (Susannah Fielding), the series follows Alan on air and off as he tries to cling on to his position amid fears that his relevance is dwindling. The show was written by Steve Coogan, Neil Gibbons (The Witchfinder, Hang Ups) and Rob Gibbons (Mid Morning Matters with Alan Partridge, Hounded) and also stars Susannah Fielding (Life, Silent Witness) as co-presenter Jenny, Felicity Montagu (Four Weddings and a Funeral, The Durrells) as Lynn Benfield and Tim Key (The Witchfinder, The Irregulars) as Simon Denton. Aylesford PrioryIn Episode 1 Series 2 of This Time with Alan Partridge, Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan) presents a feature at a monastery, Aylesford Priory, about his quest to find inner peace. Alan walks in the grounds, prays in the chapel and interviews Father Paul (Simon Kunz) in the library about the vow of silence. In a final scene set at night Alan confesses living in silence is not for him and he drives away in his car. This Time with Alan Partridge (2021) Article on Kent Film Office website
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KWT - Bluebell Hill Picnic SiteBlue Bell Hill Country Park features in several episodes of Series 2 of This Time with Alan Partridge: In Episode 3 Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan) presents an intro to an SAS feature in the country, while in Episode 4 he chats to Clive. In Episode 6 Alan films a piece to camera with pet robot ‘unit one’.
MaidstoneRoads in the Maidstone area are featured in Series 2 of 'This Time with Alan Partridge'. In Episode 1 Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan) presents a piece to camera from the car on his way to the Monastery (Aylesford Priory). A private house in the Maidstone area was for a garden scene featuring a greenhouse that is intercut with the scenes filmed at the monastery.In Episode 3 we see Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan) driving to a prison for a feature on the This Time show.
Too Close (2021)12/04/2021Too Close (2021) is a psychological drama for ITV starring Emily Watson (The Third Day, Chernobyl). The three-part mini series tells the story of a forensic psychiatrist who must assess a criminal suspect - only to fall victim to their manipulative nature. Too Close (2021) is based on the book of the same name, written by Clara Salaman (Holby City, Doc Martin) under the pseudonym Natalie Daniels, and is directed by Susan Tully (EastEnders, Grange Hill) for Snowed-In Productions for All3Media. Kingsferry Bridge - old Sheppey BridgeKingsferry Bridge features in various key scenes across the show, including the scenes in which Connie Mortensen's (Denise Gough) drives her car off a deserted ferry bridge into a river at night. In another scene Connie (Denise Gough) and Ness (Thalissa Teixeira) drive over a bridge singing to music in the car. A third scene features Dr. Emma Robertson (Emily Watson) investigating the location of the accident. Too Close (2021) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Unforgotten - Series 4 (2021)22/02/2021Unforgotten is a detective series set in London and follows two officers, DCI Cassie Stuart (Nicola Walker) and DI Sunny Khan (Sanjeev Bhaskar) as they investigate and attempt to unravel unsolved crimes. Series 4 kicks off with the discovery of a thirty-year-old corpse, the perfect cold case for the detectives to solve. Unforgotten Series Four, was once again written by award winning Chris Lang (Innocent, A Mother’s Son) and directed by Andy Wilson (Cracker). It stars Nicola Walker (Spooks, Four Weddings and a Funeral) as DCI Cassie Stuart and Sanjeev Bhaskar (Yesterday, Absolutely Anything) as DI Sunny Khan. Co-stars are set to include Sheila Hancock (The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas), Susan Lynch (Killing Eve), Phaldut Sharma (EastEnders) and Andy Nyman (Judy).Rochester CityIn Episode 2, Rochester High Street, Rochester Cathedral and the Marina feature in scenes showing Dean Barton (Andy Nyman) doing a favour for an old friend.Unforgotten (2021) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Devils (2021)17/02/2021Based on the novel by Guido Maria Brera, Devils is a brand new TV series set in the London Offices of a large investment bank where Massimo Ruggero (Alessandro Borghi) discovers a worldwide financial conspiracy. Will he side with the perpetrators or expose the fraud? Starring Patrick Dempsey (Grey’s Anatomy, Bridget Jones’ Baby), Alessandro Borghi (Romulus and Remus: The First King), and Laia Costa (Cities, Only You). The writing of the show is shared amongst several writers, including Elena Buccacio (Maggie and Bianca Fashion Friends), Mario Ruggeri (Don Matteo), Alessandro Sermoneta (Once Upon a Time The City of Fools), Ben Harris (Dark Heart), Chris Lunt (Prey) and Michael A Walker (Primeval). It is directed by Nick Hurran (Sherlock), and Jan Michelini (Medici).Kingsgate BaySeveral scenes were filmed on the cliffs at Kingsgate Bay as the exterior of the cottage where Nina Morgan (Kasia Smutniak) seeks refuge during difficult times.Devils (2021) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Pandemonium! (2020)30/12/2020Pandemonium! (2020) is a one-off TV drama produced by BBC Studios in which the Jessops family, having had a terrible year due to the COVID19 pandemic, decide to take a British seaside vacation in place of a holiday to California to boost morale. Unfortunately, it is October in Margate. The show was written by Tom Basden (Plebs, After Life (2019)), directed by Ella Jones and stars Katherine Parkinson (Doc Martin) and Alison Steadman (Gavin & Stacey).Reculver In Pandemonium (2020) Rachel Jessop (Katherine Parkinson) takes her family - Paul (Jim Howick) Amy (Freya Parks) Sue (Alison Steadman) Sam (Jack Christou) and Robin (Tom Basden) - sightseeing.Pandemonium! (2020) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Walpole Bay In Pandemonium (2020) Rachel (Katherine Parkinson) drives the family along the Thanet Coast and parks the car above Walpole Tidal Pool where Rachel (Katherine Parkinson), Paul (Jim Howick) and Robin (Tom Basden) go for a swim.The not so successful outing end in disaster when the family watches the car rolling through the car park barrier and falling off the cliffs onto the beach.
Bridgerton (2020)25/12/2020Bridgerton is a period drama inspired by Julia Quinn’s historic romance novels about the Bridgertons, a large, powerful family, as they navigate the marriage mart in high society London. Set against the backdrop of Regency England, this eight-part series is a saga of lust, greed and betrayal. Bridgerton was adapted by Chris Van Dusen (Scandal, Grey’s Anatomy) and written with Sarah Dollard (Love Me, Neighbours), Janet Lin (The Orville, The Night Shift), Joy C. Mitchell (The Letter for the King, Deutschland 86), Abby McDonald and Julia Quinn. Series One cast includes Regé-Jean Page (Mortal Engines, Waterloo Road) as the Duke of Hastings, Phoebe Dynevor (Younger, Dickensian) as Daphne Bridgerton and Jonathan Bailey (W1A, Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan) as Anthony Bridgerton.Julie Andrews is the narrator as the voice of Lady Whistledown. The Historic Dockyard ChathamIn Series One of Bridgerton, The Historic Dockyard Chatham stands in for various London locations. The Ropery exterior stands in for two London street scenes, firstly when Lady Featherington (Polly Walker) and Marina Thompson (Ruby Barker) take a stroll in a run-down area and secondly when Eloise Bridgerton (Claudia Jessie) waits in her carriage outside the printers for Lady Whistledown. The Tarred Yarn Store stands in as a London boxing club where Simon, Duke of Hastings (Regé-Jean Page) and Will Mondrich (Martins Imhangbe) train. Commissioners House's Garden stands in for the Bridgerton family garden for several night scenes featuring firstly, Eloise Bridgerton (Claudia Jessie) and Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) debating the identity of Lady Whistledown, secondly, Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) and her housemaid Rose (Molly McGlynn) discussing the Duke of Hastings and thirdly, Eloise Bridgerton (Claudia Jessie) and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) making up after a falling out. No 3 Officers Terrace is the location for the exterior and hallway of the house of Sir Henry Granville (Julian Overton). Slip 3 Mezzanine stands in as a Boxing club for a public fight when Mondrich (Martins Imhangbe) and Marina Thompson (Ruby Barker) discuss rigging the fight to lose and thus win a large wager as part of a scheme by Lord Featherington (Ben Miller) to pay off his debts. Bridgerton (2021) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Small Axe (2020)06/12/2020Small Axe is a six part anthology based on the real-life experiences of London's West Indian community between 1969 and 1982. The Alex Wheatle episode tells the true story of award winning author Alex Wheatle (Sheryi Cole) who, after the 1981 Brixton riots and his subsequent imprisonment went on a journey of self-realisation through reading and writing. The Small Axe series was created and directed by Oscar winning director Steve McQueen (Hunger, 12 Years A Slave). MM - Canterbury Prison Canterbury Prison doubles as the London prison where Alex Wheatle (Sheyi Cole) serves time after the 1981 Brixton riots. The prison scenes focus on the growing relationship between Alex and his cellmate Simeon (Robbie Gee), who encourages him to turn his life around through self-education.Small Axe (2020) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Brave New World (2020)02/10/2020Brave New World is a new eight part TV series is an adaptation of Aldous Huxley’s dystopian novel of the same name. It is set in America 200 or 300 years from now and explores the lives of two citizens who decide to explore life beyond the strictures of their society by travelling to the ‘Savage Lands’ where they become entangled in a violent rebellion. The screenplay was co-written by David Wiener (Flesh and Bone (2015), Fear the Walking Dead), Grant Morrison (Happy!, Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay ) and Brian Taylor (Mom and Dad , Crank ). Brave New World was directed by a collaboration of directors Owen Harris (Black Mirror (2013-19), Troy: Fall of a City ), Aoife McArdle (Kissing Candice), U2: Every Breaking Wave , Andrij Parekh (Watchmen, The Zookeeper's Wife ), Craig Zisk (The Looming Tower ), Brooklyn Nine-Nine) and produced by Chloe Moss (Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones , The Letter for the King ). The series stars Alden Ehrenreich (Solo: A Star Wars Story , Hail, Caesar! ), Harry Lloyd (The Theory of Everything , Jane Eyre ) and Kylie Bunbury (When They See Us, Tut ). Demi Moore (Corporate Animals,  G.I. Jane ) also stars in the series. Dungeness EstateDungeness Estate and Lydd Camp are the locations for the “Savage Lands” where humanity has been left behind and the people are living like savages. The setting is America two to three hundred years in the future. The Old Lifeboat Station doubles as John and Linda's house.Brave New World (2020) Article on Kent Film Office website
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The Third Day (2020)15/09/2020Jude Law (Captain Marvel, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald) leads the cast in mysterious six-part limited series The Third Day (2020). Blurring the lines between fantasy and reality, the adventure tale finds Law’s character Sam traveling to a strange island off the British coast where he encounters its inhabitants, eventually clashing with them as his sanity is threatened. Produced by Plan B Entertainment for Sky Atlantic and NOW TV in the UK, The Third Day also stars Naomie Harris (Skyfall, Spectre), Mark Lewis Jones (The Crown, Chernobyl, The Accident), Amer Chadha-Patel (Beecham House, Year of the Rabbit) and Katherine Waterston (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Alien: Covenant). Directed by Marc Munden (Utopia, National Treasure) and Philippa Lowthorpe (Three Girls, The Crown) the show was written by Dennis Kelly (Utopia, Black Sea) with Kit de Waal and Dean O’Loughlin contributing two episodes.Allens FarmIn The Third Day (2020) Episode 2, Sam (Jude Law) chases a boy through a labyrinth of hedges. In Episode 4, Helen (Naomi Harris), her two daughters Ellie (Nico Parker) and Talulah (Charlotte Gairdner-Mihell) pass a farm and see people packing a car preparing to leave. They later take shelter for the night in the farmhouse.In Episode 6, Talulah escapes from the farmhouse as a group arrives with weapons.The Third Day (2020) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Hever CastleIn The Third Day (2020) Episode 1, Sam (Jude Law) crouches beside a waterfall crying when he hears voices. This scene was filmed in the grounds of Hever Castle.
St Clere EstateIn The Third Day (2020) Episode 3, St Clere Estate features as The Big House where Sam (Jude Law) gets baptised by The Preacher (Amer-Chadha Patel) as the rightful heir of Osea Island. In Episode 6, Helen (Naomi Harris) finds Sam is now The Preacher. Helen tells Sam she will leave with her daughters and asks for the money he took from her. In Episode 6, Mrs Martin (Emily Watson) , Mr Martin (Paddy Considine), Sam and The Cowboy (Paul Kaye) arrive. The group is attacked by Jason's (Mark Lewis Jones) posse.
Chislehurst CavesIn The Third Day (2020) Episode 5, Chislehurst Caves appear as Caves on Osea Island. Kail (Freya Allan) leads Ellie (Nico Parker) through the mysterious cave and talks to her about its history.
Grain and Grain Coastal ParkIn The Third Day (2020) The Grain Coastal Park features throughout the series as barren marshland on Osea Island. In Episode 1, Sam (Jude Law) sees the young boy that was with Epona (Jessie Ross) in the woodlands. He chases after the boy but he escapes. In Episode 2 Sam sees a burnt out caravan that he saw in a dream. He sees the young boy again and chases after him. Sam is then chased by a masked and armed group. At night Sam sees the burning caravan yet again, this time it is on fire. He sees a symbol on the caravan and looks at a newspaper clipping of his son's suspected killer which shows shows the same caravan in an image. In Episode 3, Sam escapes from Larry (John Dagleish) who has just dragged him across a field at night. In the daytime Mr Martin (Paddy Considine) and Mrs Martin (Emily Watson) ostensibly try to help Sam and Jess (Katherine Waterston) escape. In Episode 4, Helen (Naomi Harris) and her two daughters Ellie (Nico Parker) and Talulah (Charlotte Gairdner-Mihell) discover their car is gone as they flee from a hut where they sought shelter for the night.
Walpole Bay Tidal PoolIn The Third Day (2020) Episode 6, Walpole Bay Tidal Pool features as the sea off Osea Island where Helen (Naomi Harris) and her two daughters Ellie (Nico Parker) and Talulah (Charlotte Gairdner-Mihell) try to escape in a boat.
Hut 44, Shellness BeachIn The Third Day (2020) Episode 5, Shellness Beach features as a beach on Osea Island. One of the huts is used for shelter by Helen (Naomi Harris) and Jess (Katherine Waterson) who gives birth to a girl. Ellie (Nico Parker) walks off with Kail (Freya Allan) leaving Talulah (Charlotte Gairdner-Mihell) to look after Jess. When Helen finds out Sam (Jude Law) is still on the island in the Big House , she leaves to confront him. When Talulah inadvertently reveals who they are and Jess tries to harm her, she escapes. In Episode 6, Jess tells Jason (Mark Lewis Jones) she has named the baby Epona and asks him to close the causeway so Helen and her daughters cannot escape.
The Ferry House & Mocketts Farm Cottages at HartyIn The Third Day (2020) Episode 1, Sam (Jude Law) drives Epona (Jessie Ross) to the causeway to Osea Island along a deserted road (Harty Ferry Road). In Episode 4, Helen (Naomi Harris) and her two daughters Ellie (Nico Parker) and Talulah (Charlotte Gairdner-Mihell) also drive to Osea Island for a birthday treat for Ellie. They pass a farm and see people packing a car preparing to leave.
A - Fog Signal StationIn The Third Day (2020) Episode 4, the exterior and interior of Fog Signal Station doubles for a house on Osea Island where Helen (Naomi Harris) and her two daughters Ellie (Nico Parker) and Talulah (Charlotte Gairdner-Mihell) seek shelter for the night. Ellie discovers a surgery with a sheep cut open with a baby doll inside. When The Preacher (Amer-Chadha Patel) enters with Jason (Mark Lewis Jones) and Professor Mimir (Börje Lundberg), Helen and her daughters hide before making a run for it towards the coastline.In Episode 6, Sam (Jude Law) and Helen meet Ellie at the Fog Signal Station who then betrays them to Jess (Katherine Waterston).
Bedgebury National Pinetum ForestBedgebury National Pinetum Forest features in The Third Day (2020) Episode 1 when Sam (Jude Law) parks his car on a road in woodland where he discovers a boy and a girl (Jessie Ross) playing. Sam witnesses the girl putting a rope around her neck and jumping off a rock attempting to commit suicide. Sam rescues her and asks where the boy has gone. She replies there was no boy. Sam and Epona walk back to his car. In Episode 2, Sam explores the forest of Osea. He is later chased by a group who attack him and is then confronted by Epona's father Jason (Mark Lewis Jones). Later, Sam and Jess (Katherine Waterston) are under drugged and kiss in a dream woodland.
Two Weeks to Live (2020)02/09/2020Maisie Williams (Game of Thrones, Doctor Who, Mary Shelley) stars in the new six-part comedy drama Two Weeks to Live (2020) for Sky TV. The series will focus on the adventures of Kim Noakes, a young woman raised on the margins of society by her mother. Fifteen years after the death of her father, Kim decides to leave everything behind and find his killer. Directed by Al Campbell (Code 404, Man Down and Bad Education) and written by Gaby Hull (We Hunt Together, Cheat and Benidorm) the series was produced by Kudos Film and Television for Sky TV and also stars Sian Clifford (Fleabag, Vanity Fair and A Serial Killer's Guide to Life) and Mawaan Rizwan (Next of Kin, Vera and Mega Awesome Super Hacks). Herne Bay - West Beach and Hampton PierA private residence on Grand Drive in Herne Bay features as Nicky and Jay's house and the remote car park on Hampton Pier features in scene where Thompson (Thalissa Teixeira) and Brooks (Jason Flemyng) discuss their progress in finding Jimmy's (Sean Pertwee)killer.Two Weeks to Live (2020) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Dreamland MargateDreamland features as the Amusement Park Kim (Maisie Williams) was taken to by her dad when she was a child and which she revisits in her search for her father's killer.
MargateThe Margate coastline, the Lighthouse Bar on the Harbour Arm as well as Margate Police Station feature as a destination Kim remembers from her childhood and where she travels now to find the place where her parents had their first date, where her father took her as a child and where she hoped to spread his ashes.
The First Team (2020)28/05/2020The First Team is a six-part British sitcom following the friendship of three young footballers at a fictional Premier League Club. The series follows the mostly off- pitch antics of the boys played by Shaquille Ali-Yebuah (The Feed), Save Me), Jack McMullen (Little Boy Blue, Brotherhood) and Jake Short (All night, Man of the House) who are far less talented where money and women are concerned than scoring goals. The series also stars Paulo Sassenelli as the mercurial Italian manager Cesare. Will Arnett (The Lego Movie, The Lego Batman Movie) as the team's eccentric American Chairman, Theo Barklem-Biggs (Sliced, White Gold) as resident hard-man Petey Brooks and Chris Geere(Single Parents, Modern Family) as their ineffectual coach Chris Booth. The sitcom was written and directed by The Inbetweeners creators Iain Morris (Ill Behaviour , Drifters) and Damon Beesley (The Festival, Siblings). Both writers received the British Comedy Award for Best Sitcom in 2008 for The Inbetweeners, and have also won awards for their comedy series White Gold. MM - SevenoaksProduction visited a private residence in Sevenoaks to double as Petey's (Theo Barklem-Biggs) house and gardens. The First Team (2020) Article on Kent Film Office website
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The Great (2020-2023) 15/05/2020The Great (2020-2023), a satirical comedy from American streaming company Hulu, follows the infamous rise of Prussian-born Catherine the Great as she ascends to become the longest serving female ruler in Russian history. Forced to choose between her own personal happiness and the future of an empire, she abandons a life of love and romance and vows to change a country plagued by deceit and ruin. The series was created by Tony McNamara (The Favourite, Ashby) and stars Elle Fanning (Maleficent, Mary Shelley) as Catherine the Great, Nicholas Hoult (Mad Max: Fury Road, Warm Bodies) as Peter III of Russia. Phoebe Fox (Close to the Enemy, The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death), Gwilym Lee (Bohemian Rhapsody, Midsomer Murders) and Sacha Dhawan (Iron Fist, The History Boys) feature in supporting roles.NT - Cobham Wood and Mausoleum In Series 3 Episode 6, Catherine (Elle Fanning) and Grigor (Gwilym Lee) are riding in a carriage discussing the unexpected death of a key character. Cobham Wood can be seen through the carriage windows.The Great (2020-2023) Article on Kent Film Office website
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The Historic Dockyard ChathamThe interior of the Tarred Yarn Store appears in Series 3 Episode 5, doubling as a town hall where Pugachev (Nicholas Hoult) incites the peasants against Catherine.
Botany Bay Botany Bay appears in a dream sequence in Series 2 Episode 10, where Catherine (Elle Fanning) imagines Peter (Nicholas Hoult) eating a whale on the beach.
Hever CastleIn Series 1 Episode 8, Peter (Nicholas Hoult) and Catherine (Elle Fanning) meet the Swedish King Hugo (Freddie Fox) and Queen Agnes (Grace Molony) at The Loggia on the lake at Hever Castle which doubles as an unnamed Eastern European house.The fields of St Clere Estate reappear in Series 2 Episode 1, as Catherine's army base camp.The Loggia reappears in Series 2 Episode 1 as the house that Peter, Grigor (Gwilym Lee) and Georgina (Charity Wakefield) hide out in from Catherine's army.
St Clere EstateThe fields of St Clere Estate were used to stage battle scenes in Episodes 5 and 7 of Series 1. Catherine (Elle Fanning) and Aunt Elizabeth (Belinda Bromilow) visit the battlefield to comfort the soldiers.The fields of St Clere Estate reappear in Series 2 Episode 1, as Catherine's army base camp. St Clere also features in Series3 Episodes 6 and 8 as the Swedish army camp and the frozen lake where one key character meets an unexpected end.
Queens of Mystery (2020 - 2021)29/04/2020Queens of Mystery follows the adventures of detective Matilda Stone (Olivia Vinall) and her three crime writing aunts Cat (Julie Graham), Jane (Siobhan Redmond) and Beth (Sarah Woodward) as they attempt to solve crimes in a picturesque English village. Created and written by Julian Unthank (Doc Martin, New Tricks), Series One consists of three feature length episodes directed by Ian Emes (The Invisible Man, Deadly Summer) and Jamie Magnus Stone (Orbit Ever After, Skyborn), with an episode also written by Mathew Thomas (Marcella, The Chameleon). Series 2 sees lead director Ian Emes return to direct two of the three murder mysteries, with Theresa Varga (Secret Life of Boys, Hetty Feather Series 1 (2015)) directing the middle block. The principal cast includes Julie Graham (Survivors, Shetland), Siobhan Redmond (The Smoking Room, Captives) and Sarah Woodward (The Merry Wives of Windsor) with Florence Hall (The Princess Switch: Switched Again, The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star) joining in Series 2 to take over from Olivia Vinall (The Woman in White, Where Hands Touch). Other regulars include Martin Trenaman (The Inbetweeners Movie, PhoneShop), Andrew Leung (Cruella, Lilting), Michael Elcock (The Grey Tarmac Road) and Rebecca Grant (Holby City, Showtrial). Juliet Stevenson (Bend it Like Beckham, Truly Madly Deeply) was Emmy-nominated as a narrator in Series 1 and reprises the role for Series 2.CranbrookIn Series 1 - Death By Vinyl, Stoneydale craft shop in Cranbrook was converted into the The Sound and Fury record shop in Wildemarsh. Cranbrook also features as the High street throughout both series. In Series 2 - Sparring with Death, St Dunstan's church and graveyard in Cranbrook feature when Matilda (Florence Hall) and Beth (Sarah Woodward) visit the grave of Beth’s husband.Queens of Mystery (2019-2021) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Farningham Farningham village is the main backdrop for Wildemarsh and home to various locations including Beth’s (Sarah Woodward) cottage on the Mill Estate, Wadard Books on the High Street as Murder Ink bookshop and Jane’s (Siobhan Redmond) house. The exteriors for the village store, Corn Exchange Theatre, doctor's surgery and art gallery as well as Victoria Durrell's house were also filmed in the village.
SmardenSt Michael's Churchyard in Smarden was used as the Wildemarsh churchyard and a private residence in Water Lane featured as the village's Embittered Hack Pub in Series 1.
Lympne CastleProduction used Lympne Castle as Hiddledean Castle in the fictional town of Wildemarsh in Murder In The Dark in Series 1.
Woodchurch Windmill Woodchurch Windmill features as Wildemarsh Windmill throughout both series. The view from the mill to the village below also features throughout.
Gangs of London (2020-2022)23/04/2020Gangs of London tells the story of a city torn apart by power struggles, and the sudden vacuum that arises when the head of London’s most notorious crime family, played by Colm Meaney (Tolkien (2019)), is assassinated. Supporting cast include Joe Cole (Peaky Blinders (2016-2017) and Michelle Fairley (Game of Thrones (2011 – 2013)). This Sky original by Pulse Films is a nine-part drama about the inner workings of the largest criminal organisation in London and was created by visionary, award-winning filmmaker Gareth Evans (The Raid: Redemption (2011)) and his creative partner Matt Flannery. The series is directed by Gareth Evans, Corin Hardy (The Nun (2018)) and Xavier Gens (Budapest (2018).DartfordA short driving scene was filmed on Pilgrim's Way in Dartford for Series 1. Gangs of London (2020-2022) Article on Kent Film Office website
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St Clere EstateProduction created a travellers camp at St Clere Estate for Series 1 which is the base of a rival gang lead by Kinney Edwards (Mark Lewis Jones).
Dartford MarshesThe Dartford Marshes border the Thames by the Queen Elizabeth II bridge and feature as the landing place for a drug delivery by a group of Turkish gang members in Series 1 Episode 2. The Dartford Marshes feature again in Series 2 - in Episode 7, when a weapons shipment arrives on the shore of the River Thames and again during the closing of Episode 8 in a dramatic fight scene between Elliot (Sope Dirisu) and Sean (Joe Cole) that decides who will take over London.
Kate & Koji (2020 - 2022)18/03/2020A six-part ITV sitcom about a working-class woman (Brenda Blethyn) who runs an old-fashioned café in a neglected seaside town and who develops an unexpected and spirited friendship with Koji an asylum-seeking African doctor (Jimmy Akingbola - Series 1; Okorie Chukwu - Series 2). Although from very different worlds, they are similar in ways which they do not recognise, including a dogged determination to never back down! The series is directed by Ben Kellett and written by Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin. It stars Brenda Blethyn as Kate and Jimmy Akingbola as Koji with support from Blake Harrison as Kate's nephew, Barbara Flynn (Cracker) as Councillor Bone, and Meera Syal (The Split)as the local MP. It is a Hat Trick Production for ITV Studios. Herne BayThroughout Series 1 and 2, Herne Bay features as the seaside town of Seagate in Essex and the principal location is Frasier's Pie and Mash Shop on Central Parade in Herne Bay, as Kate's Café exterior. Production also filmed various scenes on the promenade, the pier, around the Clock Tower as well as general views of the town for the title sequence. In Series 1, The Divers Arms features as the pub hosting the quiz and an office building on Herne Bay Industrial Estate also features as the exterior of the Seagate Council offices. In Series 2 Episode 1, the bandstand on Herne Bay Pier doubles as Seagate's Community Centre, and the Pier also features in Episodes 5 and 6 when Koji (Okorie Chukwu) and Medium Dan (Blake Harrison) go fishing.Kate & Koji (2020-2022) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Belgravia (2020)15/03/2020New ITV drama Belgravia, based on a book by Julian Fellowes (Downton Abbey (2010-2015) and Gosford Park (2001)), is a story of the secrets and scandals amongst the upper echelon of London society in the 19th Century. The six part series stars Tamsin Greig (Elementary (2019), Harriet Walter (The Spanish Princess (2019), Alice Eve (Iron Fist (2018) and Philip Glenister (Living the Dream (2019) Executive producer is Gareth Neame (Downton Abbey (2010-2015) and director is John Alexander (Jamestown (2017)).The Historic Dockyard ChathamThe Historic Dockyard Chatham features as various locations throughout the series. The Tarred Yarn Story features as Mr. Pimm's Chop House in London where John Bellasis (Adam James) and his father and Rev. Stephen Bellasis (James Fleet) meet regularly over lunch. The exterior of The Guard's House doubles as a smart London street where John Bellasis meets with Mrs Trenchard’s maid Speer(Bronagh Gallagher). Ropery Alley doubles as Girton’s Mill exterior in Manchester.The exterior of the Ropery, The Chain Belgravia (2020) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Flesh and Blood (2020)24/02/2020Flesh and Blood, a new four-part series for ITV, is a modern story of three adult siblings, exploring universal themes of relationships, trust, loyalty and love against in aftermath of a tragic crime. Russell Tovey, (Years and Years (2019)), Claudie Blakley (Manhunt (2019)) and Lydia Leonard (Gentleman Jack (2019)) lead the cast as the siblings Jake, Helen and Natalie. The series also stars Francesca Annis (King of Thieves (2018)) as their recently widowed mother with Stephen Rea (Dickensian) as her new love interest and Imelda Staunton (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010)) as their neighbour.Farningham Meera (Clara Indrani) spots George (Keir Charles) at The Red Lion Pub in Farningham and tries to befriend him. Flesh and Blood (2020) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Greatstone-on-Sea (Romney Sands)Greatstone Beach Features as various beach locations: Le Touquet Beach where Mark proposes to Helena as well as the location for scenes between Jake (Russell Tovey) and Leila (Lara Rossi), Tony and Natalie.
The Manor HouseThe exterior of The Manor House and surrounding gardens in Farningham doubled as three separate locations: The dream house Tony (Vincent Regan) shows Natalie (Lydia Leonard), Tony's Family Home and George’s Sister’s house.
The Split - Series 2 (2020)11/02/2020The Split is a TV series about the Defoes, a family of female divorce lawyers, who are forced to face their past following the return of their estranged father after a 30 year absence. In series 2 the Defoes are back at newly merged law firm Noble Hale Defoe, and as former rivals they now find themselves on the same side of the table. Created by Abi Morgan (Suffragette (2015)) and directed by Jessica Hobbs (The Crown (2019)), The Split is now in its second series and is produced by Sister Pictures with Nicola Walker (Spooks (2003-2011)) playing the lead of Hannah Stern. Maidstone StudiosThe Maidstone Studios feature the stages where FI Hansen (Donna Air) and Richie Hansen (Ben Bailey) record their popular TV show.The Split Series 2 (2020) Article on Kent Film Office website
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The Rook (2019)30/12/2019Based on the 2012 Australian novel of the same name by Daniel O’Malley, this London set show is about a young woman with extraordinary abilities, who is trying to figure out her past while being pursued by paranormal forces. The show was adapted for the screen by Stephenie Meyer, the author of Twilight, and stars Emma Greenwell (Shameless US, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies), Olivia Munn (The Predator, X-Men: Apocalypse) and Adrian Lester (Mary Queen of Scots, Riviera).Port of Dover - Ferry Terminal In Ep. 8 of The Rook Myfanwy (Emma Greenwell) is trying to leave the UK for France via a ferry from The Port of Dover.The Rook (2019) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Pennyworth - Series 1-2 (2019-2021)25/10/2019Pennyworth Series One tells the origin story of Alfred Pennyworth a former special forces soldier living in London in the 1960s and how he came to work for Bruce Wayne's father, Thomas Wayne. Pennyworth Series Two continues the show’s remit as a backstory to Batman, notably with Alfred’s eventual arrival in Gotham City. This TV series for Starzplay was created by Bruno Heller and co-written by Bill Finger, Bob Kane, Danny Cannon and Seth Sinclair. Pennyworth was directed by a collaboration of directors Danny Cannon, Rob Bailey, Bill Eagles, Jon East, Clare Kilner and China Moo-Young. Each series is split into 10-parts. Jack Bannon (The Imitation Game, Fury, Endeavour) stars as Alfred Pennyworth with co-star Ben Aldridge (Our Girl, Fleabag, Toast) playing Thomas Wayne. Pennyworth also stars Hainsley Lloyd Bennett (King of Crime, Catastrophe), Ryan Fletcher (Beats, Outlander) and singer songwriter Paloma Faith (Peter & Wendy, Doctor Parnassus).The Historic Dockyard ChathamIn series 1, the Exterior of The Ropery at The Historic Dockyard Chatham features as Soho Streets in Ep 6, Anchor Wharf as a London Street in Ep 7 and The Admiral's Offices and Anchor Wharf Stores as Rutland Fusiliers Regimental Club. The Pay Offices, Ropery Roof and Church Street feature as exterior Royal Almshouse, London and the Chain and Cable Sheds and Ropery subway as deserted London streets nearby during a chase scene.https://kentfilmoffice.co.uk/filmed-in-kent/2019/10/pennyworth-2019-2020/|Pennyworth Series 1-2 (2019-2021) Article on Kent Film Office website Pennyworth (2019-2021) on IMDB
A - Lodge Hill In series 2 Ep 2, Lodge Hill features in scenes showing Bet Sykes (Paloma Faith)and Katie Browning (Jessye Romeo) on the run, including a bus stop and the exterior of an abandoned and boarded up street with a phone box.
In The Long Run - Series 2 (2019)16/10/2019In the Long Run is a series created by and starring Idris Elba. The comedy is semi-autobiographical about his childhood in London during the 80’s. The second series starts as Walter (Idris Elba) is elected union representative at his workplace. When their jobs are threatened, his friends and colleagues, Bagpipes (Bill Bailey) and Rajesh (Neil D’Souza, plan a strike. Meanwhile, Agnes (Madeline Appiah) is looking to start a new career at the local council. The series stars Idris Elba (Thor Ragnarok, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom), Bill Bailey (Hot Fuzz, The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy), Neil D’Souza (Humans, EastEnders), Madeline Appiah (Partners in Crime, Hamlet) and Jimmy Akingbola (Spectral, Arrow). Series 2 was directed by Sandy Johnson (Johnathan Creek, Benidorm). Episode writing credits include Danielle Ward (Danger Mouse, Mongrels), Shivani Vijayapalan, Grace Ofori-Attah (Urban Myths), Ben Tagoe (Jamie Johnson, Coronation Street) and Fraser Ayres (Holby City, Coronation Street). Nells Cafe Nell's Cafe in Gravesend is featured as Bagpipes (Bill Bailey) and Valentine (Jimmy Akingbola) stop for a cuppa on their way to Southend. In the Long Run Series 2 (2019) Article on Kent Film Office website
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World on Fire (2019)13/10/2019BBC seven-part drama series World On Fire, is a coming of age story, set against the harsh conditions of World War II. The series was written by Peter Bowker (Occupation, Eric & Ernie) and directed by Chanya Button (Vita & Virginia), Adam Smith (Trespass Against Us), Andy Wilson (Cracker) and Thomas Napper (Jawbone). It stars Jonah Hauer-King (Postcards from London, Little Women)as Army soldier Harry Chase, Zofia Wichlacz (Warsaw ’44, Amok) as Kasia Tomaszeski and Yrsa Daley-Ward (White Colour Black, Der Koch) as Connie. Helen Hunt (As Good as It Gets, Mad About You) plays the role of American news reporter Nancy Campbell based in Berlin, while Sean Bean (The Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones)is bus conductor and peace activist Douglas Bennett. The Historic Dockyard ChathamDestroyer HMS Cavalier at The Historic Dockyard Chatham features in Episode 3 as HMS EXETER where Tom Bennett (Ewan Mitchell)is on duty in the South Atlantic.World on Fire (2019) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Top Boy (2019-2022)13/09/2019Top Boy (2019-2022) is a British drama series revolving around the life of Dushane (Ashley Walters (Figures of Speech, Bulletproof), leader of an underground drug operation, his friend Sully (Kane Robinson (Tower Block, Point Blank), troubled teen Jamie (Micheal Ward (The A List, Small Axe (2020)) and their aim to become the richest men in town. Axed by Channel 4 in 2013 after two series, the show soon found a new home on Netflix and the new Series was produced by rapper Drake, a long-time fan of the show. Season One was written by Ronan Bennett (Gunpowder, Hidden) and Daniel West (Gunpowder) and directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green (King Richard, Monsters and Men), Brady Hood (Endeavour, The One) and Aneil Karia (Lovesick, Pure), with Episode 4 directed by the critically-acclaimed Nia DaCosta (Candyman, The Marvels). Season Two sees the return of Ronan Bennett as writer, and introduces new cast members including Josephine De La Baume (Road Games (2016), Mr Selfridge (2013-2016)), Howard Charles (Whitstable Pearl (2021), Liar (2017-2020)), Erin Kellyman (The Green Knight, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier) and rap and grime artist ‘NoLay’.Dockside Outlet - ChathamIn Series 2 Episode 5, the Dockside Outlet Shopping Centre in Chatham doubled as a shopping mall in Liverpool where a heavily pregnant Lauryn (Saffron Hocking) tricks her abusive boyfriend Curtis (Howard Charles) and his sister Vee (Ava Brennan) into leaving her alone in a lingerie shop. When their backs are turned, she flees through the fire exit door.Top Boy (2019-2022) Article on Kent Film Office website
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RamsgateTop Boy used the iconic Jacobs Ladder steps in Ramsgate harbour, Plains of Waterloo, King Street, Ramsgate train station and The Rose of England public house.
MargateTop Boy filmed at Margate Seafront (Walpole Bay to Fulsam Rock) and used Athelstan Road as exterior location for one of their dealer's flats.
GravesendTop Boy filmed at Gordon Place in Gravesend standing in for the fictional Summerhouse Estate in London.
The Capture (2019)03/09/2019Sean Emery (Callum Turner) returns to take care of his daughter after being wrongly imprisoned in Afghanistan on murder charges. However, his life is once again turned upside down when new CCTV footage emerges which seems to suggest incriminating evidence. DI Rachel Carey (Holliday Grainger) is determined to get to the bottom of the story and soon discovers the truth may not be all that it seems. Written and directed by Ben Chanan (Cyberbully, Our World War), this gripping six-part drama with a focus on technology stars Holliday Grainger (Cinderella, The Finest Hours) as DI Rachel Carey and Sean Emery is played by Callum Turner (Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, Writer’s Room, Assassin’s Creed). Ralph Ineson (The Witch, Guardians of the Galaxy), Famke Janssen (GoldenEye, House on Haunted Hill, X-Men) and Ron Perlman (Hellboy, Sons of Anarchy) also star. MM - Canterbury Prison The Capture visited Canterbury Prison as the location where Sean is held for his wrongful murder conviction.The Capture(2019) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Year of the Rabbit (2019)10/06/2019Channel 4’s six-part period comedy, Year of the Rabbit, is set in Victorian London and follows a group of detectives, including Detective Inspector Rabbit (Matt Berry), ‘a hardened booze-hound’, his partner Wilbur Strauss (Freddie Fox), and the country’s first female law enforcer, Mabel Wisbech (Susan Wokoma). Together the trio fight crime, and bring justice to the streets of the East End. The series was written by Kevin Cecil (Gnomeo & Juliet, Veep) and Andy Riley (Gnomeo & Juliet, Veep) and directed by BAFTA-nominated Ben Taylor (Catastrophe, Cuckoo). Starring are Alun Armstrong (The Mummy Returns, Sleepy Hollow), Matt Berry (The IT Crowd, Christopher Robin), Freddie Fox (Victor Frankenstein, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword), Jill Halfpenny (Humans, EastEnders), Susan Wokoma (The Inbetweeners 2, Crazyhead), Sally Phillips (Bridget Jones, Veep) and Keeley Hawes (Summer of Rockets, The Bank Job). The Historic Dockyard ChathamProduction for Year of the Rabbit visited The Historic Dockyard Chatham, where the exterior of the London police station, the Witch Hazel Asylum, as well as many exterior street scenes were filmed. The Tarred Yarn Store features as part of a number of empty dockside buildings.Year of the Rabbit (2019) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Black Mirror: Season 5 - Smithereens (2019) 05/06/2019Black Mirror is a Netflix drama series featuring sharp and suspenseful tales that explore techno-paranoia. Each story includes its own cast of unique characters with social commentary and dystopian storylines. In Smithereens, Chris (Andrew Scott) takes Jaden (Damson Idris)hostage and insists on contact with Billy Bauer the head of Smithereens. Creator Charlie Brooker has previously stated that this season is the most complex they have ever done, once again, pushing the boundaries of the genre. The Kent episode (Smithereens)was written and directed by James Hawes (The Alienist, The Challenger), and stars Andrew Scott (Victor Frankenstein, Spectre), Damson Idris (Snowfall, Farming), and Topher Grace (In Good Company, Spider-Man 3). Fairbourne Reservoir EastFor filming of the latest series (Black Mirror Series 5), production returned to Harrietsham in Maidstone, where previous filming took place for the season 4 Black Mirror: Metal Head episode. This season, the production used the interior of Fairbourne Reservoir East as a boardroom interior.Black Mirror: Season 5 - Smithereens (2019) Article on Kent Film Office website
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GravesendIn Black Mirror Smithereens filming for various hostage scenes between Chris (Andrew Scott) takes Jaden (Damson Idris)took place in a field on Church Road,Gravesend.
Horrible Histories - Series 8 & 9 (2019 - 2021)03/06/2019First premiering in 2009, the CBBC’s children’s TV programme Horrible Histories (2019-2021) is back for a Christmas special, which kicks off its ninth series. Based on the novels by Terry Deary, Horrible Histories is packed full of blood, battles and black humour; informing and entertaining young audiences with comedic historical sketches. In 2015, the series returned with a revised format and a brand-new cast that includes Jalaal Hartley (Sugar Rush, The Borgias), Jessica Ransom (Doc Martin), Tom Stourton (About Time, All My Friends Hate Me) and Richard David-Caine (People Just Do Nothing, Class Dismissed) .Each episode centres on the life of one prominent historical figure.The Historic Dockyard ChathamIn Series 8, The Historic Dockyard Chatham featured in the Queen Victoria and Suffragette sketches where we see the areas by the ropery doubling as London Streets and also see the dockyard train. For the Napoleonic and Georgian scenes we see the Dockyard Officer's Terrace and Commissioner's House feature as London streets and residences. HMS Ocelot also features briefly as a Swedish submarine. Around the Old Pay Office various scenes for the Home Front episode were shot. In Series 9, the Tarred Yarn Store features as an interior factory, Ropery Alley and Anchor Wharf as Victorian Streets and Officer's Terrace as a Georgian Street.Horrible Histories Series 8 & 9 (2019-2021) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Allington Castle In Series 8, Allington Castle features in the medieval sketches, as well as in garden scenes for both the Madame Pompadour and English Romantic Poets. In Series 9, Allington once again features as the Palace of Versailles gardens, the Royal Mint, an ancient Grecian market, Palace of King Charles VI in France, a medieval hall, and the spooky castle.
Summer of Rockets (2019)22/05/2019Set in London during the height of the Cold War, Summer of Rockets is a drama based on true events amid growing tensions across Europe. At the time, the UK tested its first hydrogen bomb, the Soviets launched their first ballistic missile, and the space race between America and the Soviet Union had begun. Written and directed by multi-award winning writer Stephen Poliakoff (Dancing on the Edge and Close to the Enemy), the series stars Toby Woolf (The Last Post), Suanne Braun (No Signal, Starhyke), Keeley Hawes (Line of Duty, Bodyguard) Linus Roache (Non-Stop, Vikings), Timothy Spall (Finding Your Feet, Hatton Gardens), Toby Stephens (And Then There Were None, Lost in Space). The Historic Dockyard ChathamFor the Sumer of Rockets series, the streets outside the Ropery in The Historic Dockyard Chatham were used to film the 1950s civil defence exercise in the film and the Tarred Yarn Store featured as civil defence training rooms.Summer of Rockets (2019) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Back to Life - Series 1 & 2 (2019-2021)15/04/2019BBC Three comedy drama Back to Life follows Miranda ‘Miri’ Matteson (Daisy Haggard), who has just been released from prison, having spent a decade behind bars. Thirty-six years old, jobless and with no one to turn to, she has no choice but to move back in with her parents. She is desperate to go straight and move on with her life. The series is directed by Christopher Sweeney (Parental Advisory: Disciplinary Measures, Women are from Mars), is written by Daisy Haggard and Laura Solon, and stars Daisy Haggard (Black Mirror, Outnumbered), Geraldine James (Alice in Wonderland, Sherlock Holmes), Jamie Michie (Game of Thrones, The Outlaw King) and Christine Bottomley (Hard Sun, The End of the F***ing World). Folkestone Harbour Folkestone Harbour Arm is featured in several episodes of Back to Life Series 2, with the lighthouse becoming the site of Lara's father John's (Adrian Edmondson) untimely death.Back to Life (2019-2021) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Dungeness EstateFilming for Series One took place across Dungeness, including scenes at The Britannia Inn pub.
Lydd-on-Sea & Lade BeachProduction for Back to Life filmed at Lydd-On-Sea's Lade car park for both Series 1 and 2. In Series 1, the car park played host to a fish and chip van, and in Series 2 it became the driving school where Miri (Daisy Haggard) takes her practical test.
HytheFilming for both series took place along the seafront at Hythe, including various scenes at the beach promenade on West Parade, as well as a cycling sequence on the promenade at Princes Parade. In Series 2, Hythe High Street is pictured in Episodes 3, 4, 5 and 6 in various scenes, including Caroline (Geraldine James) and Oscar's (Richard Durden) litter-picking crusade and when Lara's father John (Adrian Edmonson) leads a procession of mourners through the town.
Abbot's CliffVarious scenes for Back to Life were filmed at Abbot's Cliff Sound Mirror, high on the White Cliffs between Folkestone and Dover.
Baptiste (2019)17/02/2019Baptiste is a six-part BBC drama from the creators of The Missing. This spin-off stars Tchéky Karyo as the insightful, yet stubborn investigator Julien Baptiste. Now retired and trying his best to enjoy his retirement with his family, the investigator is contacted by Police Commissioner and former girlfriend Martha Horchner (Barbara Sarafian), who brings him a missing person’s case he can’t refuse. The series is directed by Börkur Sigþörsson (BlackBoxTV, Trapped) and Jan Mattys (The Last Kingdom, Shetland). It was written by Harry Williams (The Missing, Liar) and Jack Williams (The Missing, Liar). Starring are Tchéky Karyo (Section Zéro, The Missing), Anastasia Hille (Prey, The Missing), Tom Hollander (American Dad, The Night Manager), Camille Schotte (The Missing, Belgian Disaster), Trystan Gravelle (The Aliens, A Discovery of Witches).DealThe Mill Hill Co-Op is where Edward Stratton (Tom Hollander) shops in Ep 5.Baptiste (2019) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Deal SeafrontDeal Beach adjacent to the Pier features in the scene where Edward Stratton (Tom Hollander) lands on the shore in Ep 5.
Discovery Park Ltd. - formerly PfizerProduction transformed Discovery Park to double as a Japanese Airport, showing Edward Stratton (Tom Hollander) making his way through the terminal while talking on the phone.
Kingsdown & Kingsdown LeasKingdown is featured throughout the series. Locations include the seafront, The Old Boathouse, drone shots of a taxi journey along Undercliffe and Sutton Vale Roads as well as Sutton Vale Country Park camping and caravanning site where Edward Stratton (Tom Hollander) visits his family and meets with Baptiste (Tchéky Karyo).
RamsgateIn Ep 4 a tool store on Manston Industrial Estate is featured in where Baptiste (Tchéky Karyo) shops while talking on the phone.
Catastrophe Series 4 (2019)07/01/2019Catastrophe, Channel 4’s popular comedy series, follows the lives of American Rob (Rob Delaney) and Sharon (Sharon Horgan) his Irish wife from Ireland who first met on a business trip to London. The latest series catches up with them four years after they first met as Rob tackles his alcoholism and we see its impact on their relationship. It also includes the fictional funeral of Mia (Carrie Fisher), Rob’s mother as actress Carrie Fisher who sadly passed away after the filming of Series 3. Starring Sharon Horgan (Game Night, Moone Boy) as Sharon Morris, Rob Delaney (Deadpool 2, Action Team) as Rob Norris, Mark Bonnar (Shetland, Take Down) as Chris, and guest starring Julie Hesmondhalgh (Coronation Street, Broadchurch) and Chris Noth (Sex and the City, Tyrant). Beacon HouseFilming for Mia's (Carrie Fisher) funeral took place at Beacon House in the seaside town of Whitstable, which doubled as a house in Boston.Catastrophe - Series 4 (2019) Article on Kent Film Office website
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PantilesThe Pantiles in Royal Tunbridge Wells also featured in the series and doubled as Boston.
WhitstableAnother location used in Whitstable for the filming of Catastrophe Series 4, was The Lobster Shack.
Trollied: The Wedding - Christmas Special (2018)23/12/2018Deciding to leave the Valcro store and make a fresh start in Calais, Gavin (Jason Watkins) and Cheryl (Sarah Parish) plan to get married. When Gavin’s stag-do goes awry, he and his friends face a race against time to get him back for the wedding. The Wedding episode of Trollied was written by Paul Doolan (Mongrels (5 episodes)/Hospital People (2 episodes)) and directed by Paul Murphy (Casualty/Grange Hill). The season and show’s finale starred Jason Watkins (Being Human/Love, Nina), Sarah Parish (W1A/Bancroft), Stephen Tompkinson (Truckers/DCI Banks) and Hugh Dennis (Not Going Out/Outnumbered), plus many more of the Trollied regulars.Port of Dover - Cruise TerminalThe Cruise Terminal at the Port of Dover was used as the location for the Dublin and Holyhead Ferry Ports in scenes which sees Gavin (Jason Watkins) and his friends panic they are going to miss the wedding.Trollied: The Wedding Christmas Special (2018) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Dark Heart Series 1 (2018)31/10/2018ITV crime drama Dark Heart returns to our screens with a second series. DI Will Wagstaffe (Tom Riley) is haunted by his past after both his parents were murdered when he was just sixteen years old. As he and his team try to solve brutal crimes, Wagstaffe also attempts to hold his own fractured life together. The series was directed by Colin Teague (Torchwood, Being Human) and written by Chris Lang (Torn, A Mother’s Son). Starring are Tom Riley (Da Vinci’s Demons, Starfish), Miranda Raison (My Week with Marilyn) and Anjli Mohindra (The Boy with the Topknot). Hut 44, Shellness BeachScenes for Dark Heart were filmed at one of the beach chalets on Shellness Beach and included a drone shot of a car travelling along Shellness Road.Dark Heart (2018) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Killing Eve Series 1 & 4 (2018 - 2022)15/09/2018Killing Eve (2018–2022) is an intense spy thriller, based on the Codename Villanelle novellas by Luke Jennings, in which MI6 intelligence investigator Eve (Sandra Oh) and psychopathic assassin Villanelle (Jodie Comer) go head to head in a game of cat and mouse. Written by Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, No Time to Die), Emerald Fennell (Promising Young Woman, The Crown), and Laura Neal (Sex Education (2021), My Mad Fat Diary), Killing Eve stars Jodie Comer (Doctor Foster, Free Guy) as Villanelle, the fearsome female assassin, Sandra Oh (Grey’s Anatomy, Sideways) as Eve Polastri, the MI6 agent hunting her down, Fiona Shaw (The Avengers, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone) as Carolyn Martens, head of MI6’s Russia division and Kim Bodnia (Pusher, The Bridge) as Konstantin, Villanelle’s handler.Dreamland MargateIn Series 4, Dreamland Margate features as itself - the amusement park where Pam (Anjana Vasan) meets Darren (Josh Zaré).Killing Eve Series 1 & 4 (2018-2022) Article on Kent Film Office website
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MargateMargate features throughout Series 4 in episodes 4 to 7 as itself. Konstantin (Kim Bodnia) takes new recruit Pam (Anjana Vasan) to Margate to be trained. Together they visit the Beach Steps, Harbour Arm and the Sand's Cafe. Villanelle (Jodie Comer), Eve (Sandra Oh) and Gunn (Marie-Sophie Ferdane) also visit Margate Seafront, King Street, Royal Crescent promenade. In episode 6, The Nayland Rock Shelter is the location for a scene between Villanelle and Gunn and in episode 5, Market Place is the setting where Eve sees Villanelle hit by an arrow. Newgate Lower Promenade and the Lido also feature as Cuba in episode 4 for a scene between Carolyn (Fiona Shaw) and Villanelle (Jodie Comer).In episode 6, All Saints Road also features as the Berlin Wall.
MM - Nayland Rock HotelThe Nayland Rock Hotel in Margate features in Series 4, Episodes 4 to 7, as the hotel in Margate where Konstantin (Kim Bodnia) and Pam (Anjana Vasan) stay.
Nells Cafe In the opening scene of Series 1 Episode 5, Eve (Sandra Oh) and Elena (Kirby Howell-Baptiste) question Frank (Darren Boyd) following their encounter with Villanelle in the previous episode and he provides them with a lead.
Vanity Fair (2018)02/09/2018Vanity Fair is an adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray’s classic Victorian novel Vanity Fair. Set in the time of the Napoleonic wars, it follows the life of a beautiful and determined woman named Becky Sharp (Olivia Cooke) as she attempts to claw her way out of poverty and climb straight to the top of 19th century English Society. Directed by James Strong and written by Gwyneth Hughes. The series stars Olivia Cooke (Ready Player One, Bates Motel) as the antihero Becky Sharp, Claudia Jessie (Line of Dutie, Dixie) as Amelia Sedley, Tom Bateman (Snatched, Into The Dark) as Captain Rawdon Crawley, Suranne Jones (Doctor Foster, Scott and Bailey) as Miss Pinkerton, Martin Clunes (Doc Martin, Men Behaving Badly) as Sir Pitt Crawley and Sir Michael Palin (Monty Python, Remember Me) as Thackeray. MM - Chevening HouseA cottage on Chevening House Estate was used for Amelia's (Claudia Jessie) Cottage.Vanity Fair (2018) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Squerryes CourtSquerryes Court in Sevenoaks was used for filming Miss Pinkerton's (Suranne Jones) school.
The Historic Dockyard ChathamThe Historic Chatham Dockyard was used to film various street and market scenes outside the Ropery, the embarkation to France on Anchor Wharf, a gaming room in the Tarred Yarn Store and a couple of room interiors in Commissioners House.
A - The Royal HotelA seaside visit by Becky and Amelia with their new husbands prior to their embarkation to France was filmed on the beach outside the Royal Hotel in Deal.
Kiss Me First (2018)02/04/2018Kiss Me First is based upon Lottie Moggach’s young adult novel of the same name. The series is about Leila (Rose Haddon), a lonely girl who finds solace in the online game Agora. She befriends fellow player Tess (Simona Brown), a cool and confident party girl. When Tess suddenly disappears, Leila assumes her friend’s identity. Kiss Me First was written by Bryan Elsley and directed by Misha Manson-Smith. It stars Simona Brown (The Night Manager) as Tess/Tallulah and Rose Haddon (Taboo) as Leila.Hut 44, Shellness BeachShellness Road and Retreat car Park feature as the place where Denier/Ben is driven to by care home worker Ted and chooses to explode a pipe bomb rather than be abused again.Kiss Me First (2018) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Leysdown-On-SeaThe Promenade at Leysdown-on-Sea features as the seeting for Leila's/Shadowfax's arrival on Sheppey and her walk to the Children's Home to speak to Denier.
Kingsferry Bridge - old Sheppey BridgeWe catch a brief glimpse of the old Kingsferry Bridge as Leila/Shadowfax travels on the bus to Sheppey to find Denier.
Next of Kin (2018)08/01/2018ITV’s drama series Next Of Kin follows whip-smart GP Mona Shirani who lives in London with political lobbyist husband Guy Harcourt. Family life is shattered when Mona’s brother is brutally murdered whilst working for a medical charity abroad. In the wake of the murder, Mona’s family comes under suspicion and is drawn deep into a tangle of betrayal and conspiracy as they try to protect their loved ones and careers. The six-part series was written and created by husband and wife team Paul Rutman (Indian Summers, Vera) and Natasha Narayan. Emmy Award winner and Golden Globe nominee, Archie Panjabi (The Good Wife, The Fall), and renowned actor, Jack Davenport (Pirates of the Caribbean, Smash), star in Mammoth Screen’s fast-paced family thriller, Next Of Kin. MM - Oakdene Cafe Oakdene Cafe in Wrotham features as the truck stop when Danish Shirani (Viveik Kalra )is picked up by DS Heart (Sope Dirisu) and with the help of Mona (Archie Panjabi) at HQ persuaded to act as their mole while the driver and another terrorist use the cafe.Next of Kin (2018) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Port of Dover - Ferry Terminal The Port of Dover features as itself as the arrival port of the blue truck smuggling Danish Shirani (Viveik Kalra)into UK.
Hard Sun (2018)06/01/2018Hard Sun is a BBC One drama series set in a pre-apocalyptic criminal world which follows the story of two detectives, corrupt Detective Robert Hicks (Jim Sturgess) who must learn to work with honest copper, Detective Elaine Renko (Agyness Deyn)to save as many civilians as possible from the fast-approaching apocalypse. Written by Neil Cross (Luther, Mama)the show stars Agyness Deyn (Clash of the Titans, Hail, Caesar!),a supermodel turned actress and Jim Sturgess (Geostorm, The Other Boleyn Girl 2008) who gave up a music career in 2006 to become an actor. Royal Harbour Approach Tunnel - RamsgateIn Episode 2, DCI Charlie Hicks (Jim Sturgess) is thrown out of a van by two secret agents.For this tricky stunt work, the production visited Kent to use the Ramsgate Harbour Approach Tunnel.Hard Sun (2018) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Black Mirror: Season 4 - Metalhead (2017)29/12/2017Black Mirror is a Netflix drama series that focuses on unsettling visions of reality and tends to be satirical with its social commentary and dystopian storylines, each episode featuring a unique story. The Series, now in its fourth season, was created and written by Charlie Brooker (10 O’ Clock Live) and has a number of high profile directors, such as Jodie Foster (Money Monster), each directing their own episode. Segments of Episode 5 MetalHead, directed by David Slade (Hannibal), were filmed at a private property in Harrietsham village near Maidstone in April 2017. The episode, filmed entirely in black and white, stars Maxine Peake (The Theory of Everything) and follows a woman whose companions are mauled by a mysterious dog at a warehouse. MetalHead is a chase story set against the empty post?apocalyptic landscape of the Scottish moors. Fairbourne Reservoir EastFairbourne Reservoir East features as the empty house Bella (Maxine Peake) seeks refuge in towards the end of the episode.Black Mirror: Season 4 - Metalhead (2017) Article on Kent Film Office website
Black Mirror: Season 4 - Metalhead (2017) on IMDB
The Tunnel: Vengeance (2017)14/12/2017The Tunnel: Vengeance returns for its final and third series. The six-part crime-thriller is set against the backdrop of a refugee crisis in Europe, which leads British detective Karl (Stephen Dillane) to partner once again with Elise (Clémence Poésy) from the French National Gendarmerie. The series examines themes of terrorism, refugees and the rise of far-right political groups. The series stars Stephen Dillane, Clémence Poésy, Louise Navis, William Ash, Christine Bottomley, William Gaminara, Valentin Merlet as Commander Astor Chaput,Felicity Montagu, Angeliki Papoulia, Sharon Rooney and Brian Vernel.Discovery Park Ltd. - formerly PfizerDiscovery Park once again served as the production base as well as the police station interiors and the exterior of Calais Police.The Tunnel: Vengeance (2017) Article on Kent Film Office website
The Tunnel (2013-2018) on IMDB
Port of RamsgatePort of Ramsgate is the Channel Port where Roebuck and his colleague examine a burnt out fishing boat that has come in from the Channel.
Joss BayJoss bay features as the beach where a child finds a gas mark and a naked man awakes after a kidnapping.
MM - Kent and Canterbury HospitalKent & Canterbury hospital exterior features again in the series as the UK hospital.
MM - St. Martin's HospitalSt Martin's Hospital in Canterbury provided the hospital interiors in the series, notably where Roebuck investigates the the tongue-less man and Borowski is treated.
RamsgateRamsgate and its Marina feature in several episode as Ch Supt Winnie Miles cycling to work,Karl and his wife walking along marina,etc.
Reculver Reculver features as the cliff top location where a man is shot and thrown over the cliff.
EurotunnelEurotunnel features at itself throughout the series as the main arteries that connects UK and France and enables the two police forces to work together effectively.
Port of Dover - SeafrontNo 34 Waterloo Gardens features as of Karl's flat.
The LookoutThe Lookout features as the house where the missing, trafficked, children are found.
Bewl WaterBewl Water features as the riverside location where Karl and Elise find the hut where the trafficked children were held.
St Augustine'sSt Augustines in Thanet features as the church and chapel throughout Ep 2
MargateVarious areas in and around Margate feature throughout the series, Hodges Gap where the van goes over the cliff and is subsequently examined by forensics, Pete's Fish Factory as a fish
Walpole Bay Hotel & MuseumThe Walpole Bay Hotel restaurant features throughout Episode 5.
Port of Dover - TunnelsThese old WWII tunnels at Port Of Dover feature in Episode 3.
DealDeal features in Episodes 5 and 6, where a jogger with a dog sees police reprimanding 3 young men on the beach, his dog running alone through high street and a couple of kids playing find a dead body.
Samphire HoeSamphire Hoe Features as the location for the finale in Episode 6.
MM - Varne Ridge Channel Swim ParkThe Varne Ridge Channel Swim Park and Old Dover Road in Capel-le-Ferne features as the meeting place and hideout Lana visits throughout.
MM - Motis Business CentreThe Motis Business Center featured as a UK Police station exterior in Episode 5 where an old gentleman reports his friend missing.
MM - 66 Noah''s Ark Road Noah's Ark Road house and garage features as the Laurence Taylor's House in Ep 2
MM - 54 Priory HillPriory Hill Dover features as Anton Stokes'' house in Ep 3.
End of the F***ing World (2017)24/10/2017New Channel 4 comedy-drama series ‘The End of the F****** World’ follows two teenage outsiders, James (Alex Lawther) and Alyssa (Jessica Barden), who escape their families to embark on a road trip to find Alyssa’s father. The pair end up getting caught up in a series of violent events and find themselves on a path of discovery. The series was written by Charlie Covell (Banana, Forget Me Not) and Chuck Forsman (TEOTFW- 2014). It was directed by Jonathan Entwistle (TEOTFW – 2014) and Lucy Tcherniak (Lay Me Down). The cast is led by Jessica Barden (Coronation Street), and Alex Lawther (Black Mirror).The Ferry House & Mocketts Farm Cottages at HartyIn Series 1, Harty Ferry Road features as the landscape James (Alex Lawther) and Alyssa (Jessica Barden)drive through and make a call in Episode six on the final leg of their journey to Alyssa's dad. End of the F***ing World (2017) Article on Kent Film Office website
End Of The F***ing World (2017) on IMDB
Bluetown - SheernessBluetown was the setting of the area of streets and alleyways James (Alex Lawther) and Alyssa (Jessica Barden) wander through after they split up following their disagreement in the cafe? in Series 1 Episode 4
Leysdown-On-SeaIn Series 1, Leysdown on Sea was the setting for the estate where Alyssa's (Jessica Barden) father used to live as well as for the exterior of the chemist and the cafe scenes.
New Sheppey CrossingBoth of the bridges to the Isle of Sheppey feature in various driving and walking shots in Series 1, Episodes 5 and 6 as James (Alex Lawther) and Alyssa (Jessica Barden)make their way to Alyssa's dad.
Hut 44, Shellness BeachShellness Beach was the setting of Alyssa's dad Leslie's (Barry Ward)caravan on the beach and the final two Episodes of the first series.
Electric Dreams: Crazy Diamond (2017)08/10/2017Part of Philip K. Dick’s sci-fi anthology series Electric Dreams, Crazy Diamond follows corporate worker Ed Morris (Steve Buscemi)who is lured into illegal activity by a seductive synthetic woman which changes his life irrevocably. Electric Dreams: Crazy Diamond was written by Philip K. Dick and Tony Grison, directed by Marc Munden and stars Steve Buscemi,Sidse Babett Knudsen and Julia Davis Dungeness EstateThe Dungeness estate was used for the exterior landscape of the Spirit Mill, the lighthouse, the driving shots and the exterior of the bar Ed visits regularly.Electric Dreams: Crazy Diamond (2017) Article on Kent Film Office website
Electric Dreams: Crazy Diamond (2017) on IMDb
Romney Array - Little Cheyne Court Wind Farm Cheyne Court wind farm provided the location for the checkpoint Sally has to pass on her way in and out of the estate.
Liar Series 1 & 2 (2017 - 2020)11/09/2017ITV’s psychological thriller, Liar, follows the relationship between teacher Laura Newell (Joanne Froggatt) and the father of one of her pupils, Andrew Ellis (Ioan Gruffudd). Their simple attraction leads to deceit and betrayal, which has wide reaching consequences for both families. The drama was written by Harry Williams and Jack Williams. As well as penning Liar, the Williams brothers are also known for writing BBC1’s The Missing and Rellik. Their next creation is Kate Beckinsale drama The Widow. Series One was directed by James Strong (Vanity Fair (2018) and Broadchurch (2013)) and Samuel Donovan (Humans (2015), Jamestown (2017) – Sky One) and Series Two was directed by Chris Sweeney (Back to Life).DealDeal was used as the main setting for Laura Nielsen's home on The Marina and also features many other locations, such as restaurants, hotels, beach and pier scenes as well as streets.Liar (2017-2020) Article on Kent Film Office website
Liar (2017-2020) on IMDB
Liar (2017-2022) on Wiki
MM - Jasin''s RestaurantThe restaurant at the end of The Pier is the setting for Laura and Andrews fatal date.
Kingsdown & Kingsdown LeasKingsdown is the setting for various beach scenes as well as the location of the Zetland Arms and Katy and Liam's home.
A - Hunting Lodge at Tom FarmIn Series 2, Carl Peterson hides out in this remote cabin.
Strike: The Cuckoo's Calling/The Silkworm (2017)27/08/2017BBC's Strike series is an adaptation of J.K. Rowling's best selling novel series featuring war veteran turned private detective Cormoran Strike (Tom Burke)and his new secretary Robin Ellacott (Holliday Grainger) as they crack intricate cases in London. The series was written by Ben Ricards and Tom Edge, directed by Michael Keillor and Kieron Hawkes and stars Tom Burke, Holliday Grainger, Natasha O'Keeffe, Elarica Johnson, Killian Scott and Kerr Logan.Penshurst PlaceIn The Silkworm, the Baron's Hall and gardens at Penshurst Place were used for the illustration of scenes in the scandalous Bombyx Mori book.The Porcupine Cafe also features as a cafe on the way to Devon where Cormoran and Robin make a pit stop.Strike: The Cuckoo’s Calling/The Silkworm (2017) Article on Kent Film Office website
Strike (2017) on IMDb
MM - SevenoaksA private house in Sevenoaks features as the Bristow residence in The Cuckoo's Calling.
Quacks (2017)15/08/2017BBC Two comedy series Quacks follows a group of young medical pioneers during 1840s Victorian London. Join William, a young psychiatrist, (Mathew Baynton), Robert, an egotistical surgeon (Rory Kinnear), and John, a hedonistic anaesthetist (Tom Basden) as they try to make their mark in the world of medicine. The series was written by James Wood, directed by Andy De Emmony and stars Rory Kinnear, Mathew Baynton, Tom Basden, Lydia Leonard with a guest performance by Rupert Everett.The Historic Dockyard ChathamThe Historic Chatham Dockyard doubled as streets of Victorian London in which the young medical pioneers ply their trade. The Dockyard was also used as the location of the apothecary and bareknuckle boxing fight featured in the series. Quacks (2017) Article on Kent Film Office website
Quacks (2017) on IMDb
Guerrilla (2017)13/04/2017Guerrilla is a six part drama series which originally aired on Sky Atlantic. The series is set in 1970's Britain and follows Jas (Freida Pinto) and Marcus (Babou Ceesay,) a pair of political activists who, having freed activist Dhari Bishop (Nathaniel Martello-White)and formed an underground cell, begin a journey which will test their relationship and values. The series was written by John Ridley and Misan Sagay and directed by John Ridley and Sam Miller and stars Idris Elba, Freida Pinto, Babou Ceesay, Wunmi Mosaku, Giorgio Spiegelfeld.Chatham RiversideHaving successfully mounted bomb attack on the Met police Jas (Freida Pinto, Marcus (Babou Ceesay) and Leroy (Brandon Scott)escape on a river boat. (Final scene of series)Guerrilla (2017) Article on Kent Film Office website
Guerrilla (2017) on IMDb
Harlots (2017)27/03/2017Already hotly debated in the press, ITV’s risqué eight part series, Harlots (2017-2019), takes us back to London 1763 when one in five women sold their body. The story follows brothel owner Margaret Wells (Samantha Morton), her daughters Charlotte (Jessica Brown Findlay) and Lucy (Eloise Smyth) and their rival, Madam Lydia Quigley (Lesley Manville). The series was inspired by Jack Harris’ stories collected in Harris’s List of Covent Garden Ladies, a directory that contained a list of prostitutes, with their age, price and ‘specialities’. The new drama stars Samantha Morton (The Walking Dead, Minority Report) as Margaret Wells, Jessica Brown Findlay (Victor Frankenstein (2015), Brave New World (2020)) as Charlotte Wells, Lesley Manville (Mr Turner (2014), All or Nothing (2002)) as Lydia Quigley, Eloise Smyth (The Frankenstein Chronicles, Fortitude) as Lucy Wells, Holli Dempsey (Derek (2013), The Aliens) as Emily Lacey and Kate Fleetwood (Victoria, The Wheel of Time) as Nancy Birch.The Historic Dockyard ChathamThe Tarred Yarn Store at The Historic Dockyard Chatham doubled as the exterior and interior of a riverside Tavern in Series One, featuring in Episodes 2, 4, 5 and 8.Harlots (2017) Article on Kent Film Office website
Harlots (2017-2019) on IMDb
Harlots - Series 1 (2017) Trailer
SS-GB (2017)19/02/2017Set in the 1940s, in an alternate reality where the German Third Reich won the Battle of Britain, Detective Douglas Archer (Sam Riley) is investigating a murder in German-occupied England. The gripping new drama is an adaptation of Len Deighton’s 1978 novel. Written by Bond writers Robert Wade and Neal Purvis the series stars Sam Riley, Kate Bosworth, Aneurin Barnard, Rainer Bock, Jonathan Cass, James Cosmo, Maeve Dermody, Lars Eidinger, Kit Connor and James Northcote.The Historic Dockyard ChathamThe Historic Dockyard Chatham was used for a couple of London street scenes, using mainly the areas by the Ropery and Anchor Wharf as well as the Church and South Stables .There was also a small scene in the Commissioners House's garden, and the Tarred Yarn Store was used as a mortuary in Episode 1. SS-GB (2017) Article on Kent Film Office website
SS-GB (2017) on IMDb
The Halcyon (2017)02/01/2017ITV drama The Halcyon is set in the 1940's London and charts the lives of staff and guests in a bustling and glamorous five-star hotel during World War II. The eight part series looks at the impact of war on families, politics, relationships and work across all social strata, - set to a soundtrack of the music of the era. Created and written by Charlotte Jones and starring Kara Tointon, Steven Mackintosh, Alex Jennings, Olivia Williams, Jamie Blackley, Edward Bluemel, Hermione Corfield, and Matt Ryan.The Historic Dockyard ChathamThe Historic Dockyard Chatham features in episodes five and six as bombed London streets.The Halcyon (2017) Article on Kent Film Office website
The Halcyon (2017) on IMDb
Close to the Enemy (2016) 10/11/2016Close to the Enemy is a BBC Two drama set at the end of WWII where Captain Callum Ferguson (Jim Sturgess) is assigned one final task: to ensure that a captured German scientist, Dieter (August Diehl), helps develop a jet engine for the British Army. The series was written and directed by Stephen Poliakoff and stars Jim Sturgess, Freddie Highmore, August Diehl, Charlotte Riley, Phoebe Fox and Alfred Molina. The Historic Dockyard ChathamThe Historic Dockyard Chatham doubles as Harwich Dockyard and Arrival Halls in episodes 1, 3 and 4.Close to the Enemy (2016) Article on Kent Film Office website
Close to the Enemy (2016) on IMDb
The Crown - Series 1-6 (2016-2023)01/11/2016The Crown (2016-2023) is a Netflix Original historical drama series focusing on the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Based on real events, the series is a fictional dramatization of the political and personal events that shaped her reign. Created by Peter Morgan (Rush (2013), The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)), The Crown was reportedly the most expensive series to be produced by Netflix when it first aired, estimated at £100 million. In Series 1 – 2, Queen Elizabeth II is portrayed by Claire Foy (The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (2022), A Very British Scandal (2021)) followed by Olivia Colman in Series 3-4 (Landscapers (2021), The Favourite (2019)). Imelda Staunton (Flesh and Blood (2020), Vera Drake) took over the role in Series 5-6, supported by a host of stars including Jonathan Pryce (Wolf Hall (2015), The Two Popes) as Prince Philip, Lesley Manville (Harlots (2017), Mr Turner (2014)) as Princess Margaret, Elizabeth Debicki (The Great Gatsby, Widows) as Princess Diana and Dominic West (Genius (2016), Johnny English Reborn (2011)) as Prince Charles.Rochester CityRochester High Street appears in the final episode of the show, Series 6 Episode 10, doubling for Windsor during the wedding of Prince Charles (Dominic West) and Camilla Parker-Bowles (Olivia Williams). The exterior of Rochester Guildhall doubles as Windsor Guildhall where the couple tied the knot.The Crown (2016-2023) Article on Kent Film Office website
The Crown (2016-2023) on IMDb
The Crown - Series 6 (2023) Trailer
Cobham Hall In Series 5 Ep 7 Cobham Hall School features as Eton college. The courtyard for a scene where Prince Charles (Dominic West), Princess Diana (Elizabeth Debicki) and Princes William (Senan West) and Harry (Teddy Hawley) arrive by car, greeted by a crowd of paparazzi. The great hall features as the setting where Prince William signs a document to enter Eton College and one of the boarder's bedrooms features as the setting for Diana taking her leave from him. In Ep 8, the refectory is set up as a study where William makes a call to his mother and later on watches the BBC interview with Diana. The old library is set up as a classroom where he learns about Guy Fawkes. Cobham Hall also doubles as Eton in Series 6, featuring in Episodes 5 and 7. Areas featured include the courtyard, the canteen, the dormitories, the Great Hall and the old Library which doubles for the Housemaster's office. Later in Episode 7, Kate Middleton (Meg Bellamy) goes for a jog through woodland - filmed on private land next to Cobham Hall.
Discovery Park Ltd. - formerly PfizerDiscovery Park features in Series 6 Episode 4, doubling as the French hospital where Charles (Dominic West) identifies Diana's (Elizabeth Debicki) body.
The Historic Dockyard ChathamIn Series One, The Historic Dockyard Chatham features as the London Docks where the Duke of Windsor (Alex Jennings) holds a speech as he arrives on a liner for his brother's funeral. In Series 5 Ep 1, Anchor Wharf is the dockyard setting for the Queen (Imelda Staunton) boarding the Royal Yacht Britannia. In Ep 10 the same location features when the Queen says goodbye to the ship as it is being decommissioned.
Royal School of Military Engineering (Chatham) - Brompton BarracksIn series 4 the Parade Square at The Brompton Barracks doubled as Horseguards Parade and The Mall for scenes re-enacting Trooping the Colour.
Humans - Series 2 (2016)30/10/2016Humans is a British-American science fiction television series and returns for a second series and continues to chart the lives of a group of sentient androids and their humans friends and enemies. Written by the British team Sam Vincent and Jonathan Brackley, based on the award-winning Swedish science fiction drama Real Humans, the series' cast includes Gemma Chan, Colin Morgan, Ivanno Jeremiah, Tom Goodman Hill, Katherine Parkinson, Emily Berrington and Carrie-Anne Moss.Westgate-on- SeaWest Bay Cafe is where Anita (Gemma Chan) has taken a job with Ed (Sam Palladio) to support her family who are in hiding.Humans - Series 2 (2016) Article on Kent Film Office website
Humans (2015-2018) on IMDb
Botany Bay Botany Bay features in episode three where Mia (Emma Chan) tells Ed (Sam Palladio) who and what she really is.
New Blood (2016)02/06/2016New Blood is a seven part BBC drama about two junior investigators, one in the Serious Fraud Office, the other in the police force, who are brought together by two seemingly unrelated cases. Created and written by bestselling author Anthony Horowitz and starring Mark Strepan, Ben Tavassoli, Ariyon Bakare, Dorian Lough, Rachel Palmer, Aiysha Hart, Matt Bardock, Mark Bonnar and Mandana Jones.MM - Medway Services, M2The Medway Services and the M2 were used in episode three, where Rash (Ben Tavassoli) and Stefan (Mark Strepan) drive to interrogate Bruce Lockwood (Henry Pettigrew).New Blood (2016) Article on Kent Film Office website
New Blood (2016) on IMDb
The Hollow Crown: Richard III (2016)21/05/2016The Hollow Crown: Richard III (Benedict Cumberbatch) is one of The Wars of the Roses BBC adaptions of Shakespeare’s history plays. This second series, also featuring Henry VI (Tom Sturridge) Part 1 and Part 2, follows the critically acclaimed 2012 adaptions of Richard II, Henry IV Part I and 2, and Henry V. Directed by Dominic Cooke and starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Judi Dench, Jeremy Irons, Keeley Hawes, Sophie Okonedo and Ben Daniels.EH - Dover CastleDover Castle featured as The Tower of London for the execution of Hastings, as well as the cellars and various corridors in Pomfret Castle.The Hollow Crown: The War of the Roses (2016) Article on Kent Film Office website
Kent Film Office Tudor(ish) Trail Trail
The Hollow Crown (2012-2016) on IMDb
Penshurst PlacePenshurst Place features as the exterior by the Great Gates of Westminster Palace.
Leeds Castle Leeds Castle moat and barbican feature as the Tower of London river approach.
Marcella (2016)16/05/2016Marcella is an eight part ITV thriller about detective Marcella Backland (Anna Friel)who after leaving the Metropolitan Police to raise a family, finds her husband has been having an affair. Devastated, she returns to her former role where she investigates a complex murder case. Written by Hans Rosenfeldt and starring Anna Friel, Laura Carmichael, Nicholas Pinnock, Ian Puleston-Davies, Nina Sosanya, Ray Panthaki, Jamie Bamber, Sinead Cusack, Patrick Baladi and Harry Lloyd.Port of Dover - Ferry Terminal The Port of Dover features in episode seven, where a police officer finds an abandoned car. Marcella (2016) Article on Kent Film Office website
Marcella (2016) on IMDb
The Hollow Crown: Henry VI Part 1 & 2 (2016)07/05/2016The Hollow Crown: Henry VI (Tom Sturridge) Part 1 and 2 are two of The War of The Roses BBC adaptions of Shakespeare’s history plays. This second series, also featuring Richard III (Benedict Cumberbatch), follows the critically acclaimed 2012 adaptions of Richard II, Henry IV Part I and 2, and Henry V. Directed by Dominic Cooke and starring Tom Sturridge, Benedict Cumberbatch, Keeley Hawes, Sophie Okonedo, John Mackay, Stanley Townsend and Ben Daniels.Leeds Castle Filming took place at Leeds Castle Barbican and moat for scenes outside the Tower of London.The Hollow Crown: The War of the Roses (2016) Article on Kent Film Office website
Kent Film Office Tudor(ish) Trail Trail
The Hollow Crown (2012-2016) on IMDb
Penshurst PlacePenshurst Place doubled as the exterior of the Palace of Westminster's Great Gates as well as interiors which were used as King Louis' Court.
EH - Dover CastleDover Castle features as The Tower of London as well as Anjou's Palace and Joan's Chambers in Rouen in Part 1 and a French Prison and St Alban's Chapel and Market Place in Part 2.
The Tunnel: Sabotage (2016)12/04/2016The Tunnel: Sabotage is the second series of Sky Atlantic’s critically acclaimed show, re-uniting unlikely Anglo-French detective duo Karl Roebuck (Stephen Dillane) and Elise Wasserman (Clémence Poésy) for another intense investigation. The eight part drama starts with two seemingly isolated events: a plane crashing into the Channel, killing everyone on board and a French couple abducted from the Eurotunnel. The cross border teams start to investigate but will they be able to find the perpetrators? The original story was created by Ben Richards and stars Stephen Dillane, Clémence Poésy, Angel Coulby, Emilia Fox, Clarke Peters, Paul Schneider and William Ash. SandwichSandwich Marina features in episode five where Robert Fournier (Johan Heldenbergh) hides out before Karl Roebuck (Stephen Dillane) and Elise (Clemence Poesy) track him down.The Tunnel: Sabotage (2016) Article on Kent Film Office website
The Tunnel (2013-2018) on IMDb
Discovery Park Ltd. - formerly PfizerThe Tunnel production returned to Discovery Park which they used as a production base. It also features as a film location, doubling as the office HQ for both the Calais and Kent Police.
Port of Dover - Ferry Terminal The Port of Dover features throughout the series as the location where the team recover the plane that crashes into the sea. Tanya (Olena Bahkia) also tries to leave via the port in episode three.
MM - The Barn, UpstreetThe Barn in Upstreet was once again used to shoot the interior and exteriors for the house of detective Karl Roebuck (Stephen Dillane) and his wife Laura (Angel Coulby) which features across the series.
EurotunnelEurotunnel features throughout the series starting from episode one where Madeleine Fournier (Marie Dompnier) is abducted. It also features throughout the series where the detectives travel between England and France.
EH - Dover CastleThe Admiralty Look Out at Dover Castle features in the first few episodes where Robert Fournier (Johan Heldenbergh) and his team plan and execute the plane attack.
Knowlton CourtKnowlton Court features in episodes five and six as the country home of Koba (Paul Schneider) where Robert Fournier (Johan Heldenbergh) hides out.
MM - Westwood Industrial EstateA warehouse at Westwood Industrial Estate was used to double as the dockside hangar and offices which feature throughout the series where the English and French teams investigate the crash and reconstruct the plane.
Botany Bay Botany Bay was used for the opening sequence of the series, where passengers are found washed up on the beach following the plane crash.
DoverEstablishing and aerial shots of Dover feature throughout the series.
Royal Harbour Approach Tunnel - RamsgateRamsgate Harbour Approach Tunnel features in episode one where a burnt out van with blood and bullets on the floor are found. It also appears as an establishing shot in episode five.
NT - The White Cliffs of DoverThe White Cliffs of Dover car park features in episode one where men exchange a bag with passports.
Turner ContemporaryThe steps of the Turner Contemporary feature in episode one where Paul Bresson (Olivier Rabourdin) and Eryka Klein (Laura de Boer) reflect on receiving his award.
Deal PierDeal Pier features in episode one where a young boy sees the plane crashing. It appears again along with Deal Pier Cafe in episode seven where Karl Roebuck (Stephen Dillane) and Elise (Clemence Poesy) meet Vanessa Hamilton (Emilia Fox).
RamsgateThe Royal Pavilion in Ramsgate features in episode two where Tanya (Olena Bahkia) looks out to sea. Westcliff Boating Pool is used is episode five where Laura Roebuck (Angel Coulby) and her friends have lunch. The Beach Retreat in Ramsgate features as Vanessa Hamilton's (Emilia Fox) apartment where in episode six she meets Koba (Paul Schneider).
DealDeal is used as a backdrop throughout the series and is the setting of Laura Roebuck's (Angel Coulby) office.
MM - St. Martin's HospitalSt. Martin's Hospital doubles as a French hospital in epsiodes four, five and eight.
FolkestoneFolkestone is used as a backdrop throughout the series and the Salisbury Hotel features in episode seven where Vanessa Hamilton (Emilia Fox) hides out.
MargateThe steps at Margate are the setting for the showdown between Laura Roebuck (Angel Coulby) and Gemma (Jacqueline Defferary) in episode seven. Establishing shots of the beach feature in episode eight.
Samphire HoeSamphire Hoe is used in episode seven where Karl Roebuck (Stephen Dillane) and Elise (Clemence Poesy) go to talk where no one can hear them talk about the case.
Churchill's Secret (2016)28/02/2016Churchill’s Secret is an ITV feature length dramatisation of Winston Churchill’s (Michael Gambon) stroke, kept secret from the public in 1953 during his second term as Prime Minister. Whilst Churchill’s peers plot his succession, family tensions surface when his long suffering wife, Clemmie (Lindsay Duncan) calls his children to visit him at his Chartwell home in Kent, unsure whether he will survive. Based on Jonathan Smith’s book, The Churchill Secret: KBO, the drama is adapted by Stewart Harcourt. Charles Sturridge directs with Michael Gambon starring as Winston Churchill alongside Lindsay Duncan, Romola Garai, Matthew Macfadyen, Daisy Lewis, Daisy Lewis, Rachael Stirling and Tara Fitzgerald. NT - ChartwellChartwell was the real life home of the Churchill family from 1924 to 1965 and was naturally chosen by the production to film location exteriors.The interiors were recreated at West London Film Studios.Churchill's Secrets (2016) Article on Kent Film Office website
Churchill's Secrets (2016) on IMDb
The Royals Series 2 (2016) & 4 (2018)10/02/2016American drama series about a fictional British royal family set in modern day London, that deals with the family’s drama and scandals whilst in the public eye. Starring Elizabeth Hurley (Austin Powers, gossip girl), Alexandra Park (Home and Away, The Elephant Princess), William Moseley (The Chronicles of Narnia, Carrie pilby), Jake Maskall (EastEnders, Centurion) and Tom Austen (Unforgotten, Grantchester). The series was created by Mark Schwahn (one tree hill) who also wrote and directed along with Michelle ray, Scarlett Lacey, Les Butler and James Lafferty.Boughton Monchelsea PlaceBoughton Monchelsea Place features in Series 2 episode three as the manor house to which Jasper (Tom Austen) takes Princess Eleanor (Alexandra Parks) for a retreat from her partying lifestyle.The Royals (2016-2018) Article on Kent Film Office website
The Royals (2016-2018) on IMDb
The Royals (2016-2018) on Wikipedia
Allington Castle Allington Castle features in Series 2 episode seven as the Henstridge Residence where Princess Eleanor (Alexandra Parks) and Queen Helena (Elizabeth Hurley) visit.
The Historic Dockyard ChathamIn The Royals Series 4 ep 1 The Tarred Yarn Store represented the interior of a house in India which Princess Eleanor (Alexandra Park) and Sebastian (Toby Sanderman) are restoring and King Robert (Max Brown) leaves on HMS Cavalier. The gardens at Commissioner's House are the meeting place for Prince Liam (William Moseley) and his ex, Kathryn (Christina Wolfe)and the tunnels are where Princess Eleanor is saved from being mugged by Rosie (Sarah Armstrong), her body guard.The Dockyard is also the setting for the London Protest where bodyguard Jasper (Tom Austen) is killed protecting King Robert (Max Brown).
London Spy (2015)09/11/2015London Spy is a BBC Two five part drama about a young man Danny (Ben Whishaw) who is drawn into a dangerous world of espionage when his spy partner is found dead under suspicious circumstances. Is Danny prepared to fight for the truth, even though he is ill-equipped to take on what lies ahead of him? Created by Tom Rob Smith, the series is directed by Jakob Verbruggen and starring Ben Whishaw, Jim Broadbent, Edward Holcroft and Charlotte Rampling. Grain and Grain Coastal ParkThe countryside and coast on the Isle of Grain feature in episode one, three and four where Alex (Edward Holcroft) and Danny (Ben Whishaw) get to know each other.London Spy (2015) Article on Kent Film Office website
London Spy (2015) on IMDb
Dartford Crossing - QEII BridgeIn episode two, the Dartford Crossing QEII Bridge can be seen in the background of Danny's (Ben Whishaw) workplace where he finds out his boss has drug tested him.
Jekyll and Hyde (2015)25/10/2015This 10 part action adventure ITV series was conceived by Charlie Higson, inspired by the Robert Louis Stevenson novel The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Set in the 1930’s, the grandson of the original famed Dr Jekyll, Robert Jekyll (Tom Bateman), finds out about his inherited condition which sees him transform into Hyde in moments of extreme anger, stress and when lives are threatened. With the Government agency which tackles "monsters" after Jekyll, will he survive them and other foes? Jekyll and Hyde is directed by Colin Teague and starring Tom Bateman, Richard E Grant and Natalie Gumede. Rochester CityRochester Guildhall Museum features as the hotel where Dr Jekyll (Tom Bateman) first lodges when arriving in England. The outside of Vraitch Vision in the High Street also features as the Empire Music Hall. Jekyll and Hyde (2015) Article on Kent Film Office website
Jekyll and Hyde (2015) on IMDb
The Historic Dockyard ChathamThe Historic Dockyard Chatham features as Gravesend Docks where Dr Jekyll (Tom Bateman) first alights in England and rescues Lily Clarke (Stephanie Hyam). The Tarred Yarn Store features as the Tenebrae offices and factory and various areas of the site feature as London Streets and markets.
Fort AmherstThe Fort Amherst tunnels features in episodes 9 and 10 where Dr Jekyll (Tom Bateman) finds out about the powers of The Incubus.
Elmley Nature Reserve & Kingshill FarmhouseElmley Nature Reserve features in episode three as the setting for Maggie's (Niamh Walsh) country house, where Robert Jekyll (Tom Bateman), Garson (Donald Sumpter), Max Utterson (Christian McKay) and Hils (Ruby Bentall) visit before a showdown with The Cutter (Jason La Shard).
Partners in Crime (2015)26/07/2015BBC One's six part spy drama is an adaption of two novels by Agatha Christie - The Secret Adversary and N or M? Set in the 1950's during the Cold War, husband and wife team, Tommy (David Walliams) and Tuppence (Jessica Raine) Beresford find themselves drawn into the world of espionage. Directed by Edward Hall and starring David Walliams, Jessica Raine, James Fleet and Matthew Steer.Fort AmherstFort Amherst doubled as the coastal tunnels in episode 5 - N or M'.Partners in Crime (2015) Article on Kent Film Office website
Partners in Crime (2015) on IMDb
The Historic Dockyard ChathamThe Historic Dockyard Chatham doubled as London streets in episodes 4-6, N or M'.
The Interceptor (2015)10/06/2015BBC One's new eight-part series The Interceptor is about state-of-the-art surveillance team, UNIT, whose mission is to track down some of Britain’s most wanted and dangerous criminals. Starring O.T. Fagbenle Trevor Eve, Jo Joyner, Robert Lonsdale, Lorraine Ashbourne, Anna Skellern and Lee Boardman.GravesendThe A2 and Truckers stop Nell's Cafe on the A2 in Gravesend briefly feature in episode 1 when Ashton (OT Fagbenle) follows Xavier (Lee Boardman).The Interceptor (2015) Article on Kent Film Office website
The Interceptor (2015) on IMDB
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Hetty Feather - Series 1-6 (2015 - 2020)11/05/2015Hetty Feather is a CBBC series adaptation of Dame Jacqueline Wilson’s popular children’s novel of the same name. Set in Victorian London, young Hetty Feather (Isabel Clifton) grows up in an orphanage run by the strict Matron Bottomley, where she lives through many adventures with her friends. As she grows up, she enters service at Calender Hall but never gives up searching for her real mother, which takes her to the streets of London. Directed by Paul Walker and starring Isabel Clifton, Gus Barry and Jordon Nash. Cobham Hall Series One and Two, as well as parts of Series Three and Six, was filmed at Cobham Hall School, which doubled as the London Orphanage where Hetty grows up as well as some London Streets. Hetty Feather Series 1 -6 (2015-2020) Article on Kent Film Office website
Hetty Feather (2015-2020) on IMDb
Hetty Feather (2015-2020) on Wikipedia
Maidstone StudiosThe Maidstone Studios was used in Series Two and Three as a production base and for the build of some of the orphanage classrooms, kitchen and library.
The Historic Dockyard ChathamIn Series One to Six The Historic Dockyard Chatham provided the ship (HMS Gannet) that takes Harriet to New York, as well as doubling for the orchard, backyard and gate of the orphanage, the exterior of Somerstown Prison, The Institute and The Sarah Smith Home for Destitute Girls as well as various London Streets. Filming took place on the streets around the Ropery, Church Lane and South Stables as busy London streets and markets, Officers Terrace and The Old Pay Office as upmarket London streets and the Tarred Yarn Store standing in for the workhouse and laundry.
Belmont HouseFrom Series Three to Series Six Belmont House and grounds represents Calendar Hall where Hetty is in Service and the basement doubles as the East End thieves' den.
Arthur & George (2015)02/03/2015Arthur & George is the adaption of a Julian Barnes novel following the life of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (played by Martin Clunes) who is reeling from the death of his wife. Sir Arthur’s secretary and confidant Alfred Wood (Charles Edwards) attempts to cheer up Sir Arthur by bringing him a case to solve. Sir Arthur and Woodie set out to clear the name of George Edalji (Arsher Ali) who was wrongly convicted for a series of bizarre crimes. Directed by Stuart Orme and written by Ed Whitmore, the 3 part series features an all-star cast including Martin Clunes, Arsher Ali, Charles Edwards, Hattie Morahan, Emma Fielding, Alan McKenna, Conleth Hill, Hilary Maclean, Matthew Marsh, John Hollingworth and Art Malik. The Historic Dockyard ChathamThe Historic Dockyard was used to film London street scenes, including the outside of the Metropolitan Police Station, George Edalji's Lodgings and the night sequence when Sir Arthur secretly follows George Edalji.Arthur & George (2015) Article on Kent Film Office website
Arthur & George (2015) on IMDb
Wolf Hall (2015)21/01/2015Based on Hilary Mantel's novel this BBC series is set in 1520s where Tudor England is on the brink of disaster. If the King, Henry VIII (Damien Lewis), dies without a male heir, the country could be threatened by civil war. Henry wants to annul his marriage of 20 years to Catherine of Aragon and marry Anne Boleyn (Claire Foy). The Pope, and most of Europe, stand opposed. Charismatic Thomas Cromwell (Mark Rylance), a lawyer, advisor, charmer and bully steps in with ambition to stand by the King's requests and help him break the opposition. But as Henry's moods become increasingly erratic, what price will Cromwell pay for his loyalty? Directed by Peter Kosminsky and starring Mark Rylance, Damian Lewis, Claire Foy, Mark Gatiss and Jonathan Pryce.EH - Dover CastleDover Castle doubled as the Tower of London in the public execution scenes of Sir Thomas More and Anne Boleyn.Wolf Hall (2015) Article on Kent Film Office website
Kent Film Office Tudor(ish) Trail Trail
Wolf Hall (2015) on IMDb
Penshurst PlaceThe Long Gallery, Tapestry Room and Queen Elizabeth Room in Penshurst Place doubled as specific rooms in Whitehall (York Place) which was Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII's residence. Notably, The Long Gallery doubles as Anne Boleyn's chamber.
Mapp and Lucia (2014)29/12/2014This three part BBC drama is a new adaptation of E.F. Benson’s Mapp & Lucia novels set in the quaint village of Tilling in the 1930's. The eccentric residents live in a world filled with gossip and petty one up-manship with rivals Miss Elizabeth Mapp (Miranda Richardson) and Mrs Emmeline Lucas (Anna Chancellor), battling for social supremacy. Mapp and Lucia was directed by Diarmuid Lawrence and adapted by Steve Pemberton, who also stars alongside Miranda Richardson, Anna Chancellor, Steve Pemberton, Mark Gatiss, Frances Barber, Felicity Montagu and Gemma Whelan. Kent and East Sussex Railway - Tenterden StationKent and East Sussex Railway - Tenterden Station features in episode three as Tilling Station.Mapp and Lucia (2014) Article on Kent Film Office website
Mapp and Lucia (2014) on IMDb
Grantchester (2014)03/11/2014Based on the novel Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death, by James Runcy, Grantchester is an ITV series of six, stand-alone mysteries featuring young and unconventional vicar Sidney Chambers (James Norton) and world weary Detective Inspector George Keating (Robson Green) as the pair of post war sleuths. Adapted for the screen by Daisy Coulam, the series stars James Norton, Robson Green, Morven Christie, Tessa Peake-Jones and Al Weaver.The Historic Dockyard ChathamThe Historic Dockyard Chatham features in episode 5 and 6 where it doubles as various London locations, including Kings Cross Station, a convent, warehouses and a factory.Grantchester (2014) Article on Kent Film Office website
Grantchester (2014) on IMDb
The Great Fire (2014)16/10/2014The Great Fire is a four part ITV drama inspired by the historical events of 1666, where the capital was devastated by fire. Written by British journalist and novelist Tom Bradby and starring Andrew Buchan, Rose Leslie, Charles Dance, Jack Huston and Daniel Mays.Penshurst PlaceExteriors of Penshurst Place doubled as King Charles II's Court. The Great Fire (2014) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Cobham Hall Cobham Hall featured for various London streets.
The Suspicions of Mr Whicher: Beyond the Pale (2014)07/09/2014The Suspicions of Mr Whicher is the hit ITV detective series based on Kate Summerscale’s bestselling book that was inspired by true events. In BEYOND THE PALE, Whicher (Paddy Considine)has left his Inspector role at the Metropolitan Police and become a Private Inquiry Agent. In his first case, he is hired by the former Home Secretary (Nicholas Jones) to investigate threats towards his son (John Heffernan). As the enquiry unravels, Whicher finds himself in the midst of a web of deceit and perfidy. Beyond the Pale is directed by David Blair and written by playwright Helen Edmundson with the cast including Paddy Considine, Tim Pigott-Smith John Heffernan, Adrian Quinton and Laura Frances-Martin. The Historic Dockyard ChathamThe Historic Dockyard Chatham was used to double as a variety of London locations including streets and docks.The Suspicions of Mr Whicher: Beyond the Pale (2014) Article on Kent Film Office website
The Suspicions of Mr Whicher (2011-2014) on IMDb
Boomers (2014 - 2016)15/08/2014Boomers (2014-2016) is a BBC One comedy series following the ups and downs of a group of newly retired couples living in a seaside town in England. The six-part sitcom stars many familiar faces including Russ Abbot (Last of the Summer Wine, The Sarah Jane Adventures), Stephanie Beacham (Dynasty, The Colbys), Philip Jackson (Above the Clouds (2020), Hercule Poirot’s Christmas (1995)), James Smith (The Thick of It, The Iron Lady), Alison Steadman (Gavin & Stacey, Life Is Sweet) and Paula Wilcox (Upstart Crow, The Queen’s Nose). Both series 1 and 2 were written by Richard Pinto (The Kumars at No, 42, Citizen Khan).Herne BayHerne Bay doubled as the fictional Norfolk seaside town of Thurnemouth where the Boomers gang live. It can be seen in the opening titles for both series 1 and 2.Boomers (2014-2016) Article on Kent Film Office website
Boomers (2014-2016) on IMDb
Boomers Series 2 (2016) Trailer
MM - Studd HillA private house in Studd Hill doubled as Joyce (Alison Steadman) and Alan's (Philip Jackson) house in Thurnemouth in series 1 and 2.
The Honourable Woman (2014)03/07/2014The Honourable Woman is an eight part BBC Two thriller about Nessa Stein (Maggie Gyllenhaal), a young woman who inherits her father’s arms business and finds herself in the midst of a turbulent political storm with her planned project aimed at reconciling the Israelis and Palestinians. Directed and written by Hugo Blick and starring Maggie Gyllenhaal, Lubna Azabal, Eve Best, Andrew Buchan, Janet McTeer, Tobias Menzies, Genevieve O’Reilly, Katherine Parkinson and Stephen Rea. Romney Array - Little Cheyne Court Wind Farm Little Cheyne Court Wind Farm and a cottage on Romney Marsh feature in episodes 3 and 4 where Nathaniel Bloom (Tobias Menzies) tails Gail Gatz (Claire-Louise Cordwell) to find who was behind the assassination attempt. Little Cheyne Court Wind Farm also features in the title sequence throughout the series.The Honourable Woman (2014) Article on Kent Film Office website
The Honourable Woman (2014) on IMDb
Our World War (2014)03/06/2014This three part BBC Three drama series marks the centenary of World War One and documents the real experiences of young British soldiers who bravely fought in the war. Written by Joe Barton and starring Gerard Kearns, Theo Barklem-Biggs, Anna Bolton, Julian Michael Deuster, Stuart Graham, Ryan Kiggell and Chris Mason. The Historic Dockyard ChathamThe Historic Dockyard Chatham features in episode one, "The First Day" and doubled as the British HQ in Mons.Our World War (2014) Article on Kent Film Office website
Our World War (2014) on IMDb
The Crimson Field (2014)06/04/2014The Crimson Field is a six-part WWI drama created as part of the BBC’s First World War Centenary Season. It focuses on the story of three new voluntary aid detachment (VAD’s) recruits, Kitty Trevelyan (Oona Chaplin), Flora (Alice St. Clair) and Rosalie Berwick (Marianne Oldham), who have left behind their old lives to volunteer at a field hospital in war torn France. When the new VAD’s arrive at the field hospital in Northern France and begin putting their training into practise,they realise that the reality of volunteering is harsher than they imagined. Feeling under prepared, all of the girls must learn to cope with the traumas that war brings. Written by Sarah Phelps and directed by David Evans, Richard Clark, and Thaddeus O’Sullivan. The series stars Oona Chaplin, Kevin Doyle, Anthony Farrelly, Kerry Fox, Suranne Jones, Hermione Norris, and Marianne Oldham. The Historic Dockyard ChathamThe Historic Dockyard Chatham and HMS Gannet featured in the first episode of the series doubling as the Port of Boulogne, France.The Crimson Field (2014) Article on Kent Film Office website
The Crimson Field (2014) on IMDb
Edge of Heaven (2014)21/02/2014Edge of Heaven is a six part ITV comedy drama series about life at Margate’s finest, and only, 80's themed B&B, run by the chaotic Taylor-Chatterjee family: Wham! loving Judy (Camille Coduri), her black pudding enthusiast husband Tandeep (Nitin Kundra), and her children, demobbed soldier Ann-Marie (Laura Checkley) and Alfie (Blake Harrison), whose life is going badly ever since his fiancée left him at the altar. The comedy stars Blake Harrison, Justine Michelle Cain, Camille Coduri, Nitin Kundra, Laura Checkley, Louisa Lytton, Marcia Warren and Adrian Scarborough.Morelli's BroadstairsMorelli's ice cream parlour features in episode 3 and 6 where Alfie (Blake Harrison) and Michelle (Louisa Lytton) have a date. Edge of Heaven (2014) Article on Kent Film Office website
Edge of Heaven (2014) on IMDb
MargateMargate was used as the main backdrop to the series. Morgan's Vintage Dance hall on the High Street, now closed, features in the first episode of the series as the location where Judy (Camille Coduri) goes for tango lessons.
Broadstairs & Viking BaySome parts of Broadstairs were used to double as places in Margate.
Babylon (2014)09/02/2014Channel 4 comedy drama Babylon is about the people, politics and pressures in London’s police force. The five part series comes after a successful feature length pilot directed by Danny Boyle. Written by Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong and starring James Nesbitt, Brit Marling, Paterson Joseph, Adam Deacon and Jill Halfpenny.MM - MET POLICE Training CollegeThe Met Training College in Gravesend was used in episode two for the scenes where Robbie (Adam Deacon) trains at the firing range.Babylon (2014) Article on Kent Film Office website
Babylon (2014) on IMDb
Legacy (2013)28/11/2013Legacy is a BBC TV film based on Alan Judd’s novel of the same name which is set in 1970’s London during the Cold War when a trainee MI6 spy is asked to 'turn' a Russian diplomat he knew at university. With both men having their own agendas, a dangerous game of cat and mouse begins with shocking discoveries being made along the way. Directed by Pete Travis and starring Andrew Scott, Romola Garai, Charlie Cox, Geraldine James and Olivia Grant. Deal PierDeal Pier is used for the scenes where Charles Thoroughgood (Charlie Cox) and Anna (Romola Garai) walk down the pier observing Viktor Koslov (Andrew Scott) with his wife, who are in turn closely followed by the Russian KGB. They also filmed the night scene where Charles Thoroughgood (Charlie Cox) and Viktor Koslov (Andrew Scott) meet under the pier and discuss the KGB's plans to attack a Power Station. Legacy (2013) Article on Kent Film Office website
Legacy (2013) on IMDb
DealDeal doubles as a Suffolk village near Sizewell Power Station towards the end of the film where Charles Thoroughgood (Charlie Cox) has followed Viktor Koslov (Andrew Scott).
The Tunnel (2013)16/10/2013The Tunnel is a 10 part Sky Atlantic drama that follows the forced partnership of detectives Karl Roebuck (Stephen Dillane) and Elise Wassermann (Clémence Poésy) after a murdered French politician is found on the border of England and France. The case becomes personal as the murderer lures the detectives into his own agenda. Location descriptions contain PLOT SPOILERS! Directed by Dominik Moll and starring Stephen Dillane, Clémence Poésy, Joseph Mawle, Tom Bateman, Alexander Hathaway, Thibault de Montalembert and Liz Smith. EH - Western Heights - Drop Redoubt - Grand ShaftSPOILER ALERT - The Grand Shaft features in episode 10 for dramatic scenes where Karl Roebuck (Stephen Dillane) finds a body and then realises the police are monitoring his phone and computer.The Tunnel (2013) Article on Kent Film Office website
The Tunnel (2013-2018) on IMDb
FolkestoneFolkestone is one of the main settings in the series and is used for a variety of establisher shots throughout the series as well as exteriors for various locations such as the UK Police station, Charity Hostel, Robertson's flat, Sophie's house, John's house and the internet cafe.
EurotunnelSPOILER ALERT - The Euro Tunnel was one of the main settings of the programme as it is where the French politician is found dead and French detective Elise Wasserman (Clemence Poesie) and English detective Karl Roebuck (Stephen Dillane) carry out their investigations to the grand finale. The Euro Tunnel control was also used for various scenes where the detectives travel between England and France.
Turner ContemporaryExteriors of the Turner Contemporary feature in Episode 7 where Karl's wife finds her car is blocked in.
Discovery Park Ltd. - formerly PfizerNot only was Discovery Park the productions base and offices, they also used parts of the site to double as Calais Police Station, a forensic lab and a newspaper office.
MM - Connaught BarracksConnaught Barracks was used to double as a variety of locations including interiors of Folkestone Police Station, a care home, hostel and bed sit.
NT - The White Cliffs of DoverSPOILER ALERT - The White Cliffs of Dover car park was used in episode 7 where Danny (Tom Bateman) is in his car when the killer arrives and hands him an envelope before the car explodes.
Port of Dover - Ferry Terminal The Port of Dover was used in episode one where Stephen Beaumont(Stephen Mawle) takes a call and episode 6 where Elise Wasserman (Clemence Poesie) and Karl Roebuck (Stephen Dillane) run onto a ferry to search for the killer.
Folkestone Harbour Establishing shots of Folkestone Harbour are used throughout the series.
MM - The Barn, UpstreetThe Barn in Upstreet was used to shoot the interior and exteriors of detective Karl Roebuck's (Stephen Dillane) house which featured across the series.
Port of RamsgateThe Port of Ramsgate features in episode 5 where Sophie (Mia Goth) is about to meet the killer and episode 6 for the scene where Karl Roebuck (Stephen Dillane) runs onto a ferry.
MOD Training Areas Kent - Hythe Redoubt - Martello Towers - Sound MirrorsSPOILER ALERT - The MOD Training Areas in Hythe feature in episode 9 for scenes where Karl's wife Laura (Angel Coulby) triggers a bomb and Karl Roebuck (Stephen Dillane) and the bomb team arrive to try and save her.
Big Bad World - Series 1 (2013)21/08/2013Big Bad World (2013) is a Comedy Central series about university graduate Ben, played by Blake Harrison (Kate & Koji (2020-2022), The Inbetweeners (2010)), who returns home to Great Yarmouth to find that not much has changed in the three years he has been away. As well as Blake Harrison, the show has many familiar faces from the world of comedy including Seann Walsh (Bad Move, The Bystanders), Rebecca Humphries (The Crown (2016-2022), Ten Percent), David Fynn (Am I Being Unreasonable?, The Mauritanian) and Scarlett Alice Johnson (The Good Karma Hospital, Pramface).Port of RamsgateIn Episode 2, Ben (Blake Harrison) boards a boat at the Port of Ramsgate in an effort to convince Lucy (Scarlett Alice Johnson) that he's leaving to work on an oil rig.Big Bad World (2013) Article on Kent Film Office website
Big Bad World (2013) on IMDb
Big Bad World (2013) Trailer
RamsgateAfter being kicked off a boat bound for an oil rig in Episode 2, Ben (Blake Harrison) climbs the steps onto Royal Harbour Approach Road in Ramsgate. He is then driven home by Beth (Rebecca Humphries) along the Royal Esplanade.
Herne BayHerne Bay features throughout the series, doubling as Ben's (Blake Harrison) hometown of Great Yarmouth. In various episodes, Beth (Rebecca Humphries) tries to raise money for charity in the town centre, filmed on Mortimer Street and William Street. In Episode 8, Ben gets his hair cut at Cube Hair Design o corner of Mortimer Street and William Street. The exterior of Cain's Amusements on Central Parade features in Episodes 1 and 8; in Episode 1 as the gang are walking home and spot a homeless man pooing in a bin, and in Episode 8 as Beth tells Oakley (David Fynn) and Eggman (Seann Walsh) that she fancies Ben. Herne Bay promenade features in Episodes 3, 4, 5 and 6. The Diver's Arms pub also appears in Episode 3 as the pub the gang briefly visit for Oakley's birthday, before Lucy (Scarlett Alice Johnson) insists they leave as the bar staff were rude to her.
Southcliffe (2013)04/08/2013Southcliffe is a four part Channel 4 drama which tells the story of a fictional English market town devastated by a series of shootings that take place on a single day. The story is told from the point of view of a journalist, David Whitehead (Rory Kinnear) who returns to his childhood town to try and unravel the reasons behind the shocking events. Written by Tony Grisoni, directed by Sean Durkin and starring Rory Kinnear, Sean Harris, Shirley Henderson, Eddie Marsan, Anatol Yusef, Nichola Burley, Joe Dempsie and Kaya Scodelario. FavershamFaversham doubled as the fictional town of Southcliffe, with the town centre, particularly Court Street making several appearances in the scenes where David (Rory Kinnear) reports the news.Southcliffe (2013) Article on Kent Film Office website
Southcliffe (2013) on IMDb
KWT - Oare MarshesOare Marshes doubled as Southcliffe Marshes and were used for various scenes such as Chris (Joe Dempsie) and Stephen (Sean Harris) training, David (Rory Kinnear) reminiscing about his childhood and where Anna (Kaya Scodelario) is killed by Stephen (Sean Harris).
MM - Kent and Canterbury HospitalThe ward and corridors of Kent and Canterbury Hospital were used for various scenes such as when Chris (Joe Dempsie) visits his friend in hospital and when Claire (Shirley Henderson) and Andrew (Eddie Marsan) meet after finding out their daughter has been killed.
MM - Western Link - East Kent Storage Centre Not only was East Kent Storage Centre in Western Link, Faversham the Production Offices for Southcliffe but it also made appearances in the show doubling as the morgue where Andrew (Eddie Marsan) visits Anna (Kaya Scodelario) and the scene where David (Rory Kinnear) is reporting on the refugee story.
MM - Iron Wharf BoatyardIron Wharf Boatyard was used for various scenes including Stephen's container hideout, the flashbacks that David (Rory Kinnear) had of him as a young child, Claire (Shirley Henderson) running and David (Rory Kinnear) chasing Chris (Joe Dempsie) after he suspects he sent him the letter.
MM - Uplees Cottages, OareUplees Cottages in Oare, near Faversham were used for exteriors and interiors of Stephen (Sean Harris) and Queenie's (Rita Davies)house as well their neighbours houses.
MM - The Market Inn, FavershamThe Market Inn in Faversham was the central Southcliffe pub where a party is held to welcome home the soldiers, Chris (Joe Dempsie) and Stephen (Sean Harris) first meet and where David (Rory Kinnear) rants, revealing what he really thinks about the town.
The Shipwright's Arms- FavershamThe Shipwright's Arms in Faversham provided the exteriors for Paul's (Anatol Yusef) pub and home.
MM - The George Pub, CharthamThe George Pub in Chartham provided the interiors for Paul's (Anatol Yusef) pub and home.
MM - The Ballroom, CanterburyThe Ballroom in Canterbury was used for the London pub where David (Rory Kinnear) and Anthony (Al Weaver) drink.
MM - The Duke of Cumberland, WhitstableThe Duke of Cumberland in Whitstable was used for the scene where David (Rory Kinnear) meets an ex-superintendent Marsden (Maurice Roeves) who says he suspects Stephen escaped and the police are covering up.
MM - Grain Power StationsGrain Power Station doubled as Southcliffe Power Station where Andrew (Eddie Marsan) works and was also used for the scene where David (Rory Kinnear) sits in his car looking over at the power station.
MM - St Mary of Charity, FavershamSt Mary of Charity in Faversham was used as the church for Paul's (Anatol Yusef) families funerals.
MM - KM Newsroom, WhitstableThe KM Newsroom in Whitstable was used as the London newsroom where David (Rory Kinnear) works.
MM - Sweet Woods, DoddingtonSweet Woods in Doddington was used for the scenes where Stephen (Sean Harris) sets Chris (Joe Dempsie) a training exercise and where Chris' uncle beats Stephen (Sean Harris).
The East Kent RailwayEast Kent Railway was used for the scenes where Paul (Anatol Yusef) is with his wife Sarah (Nichola Burley) and she lays down on the tracks until he tells her he loves her and after his wifes death, Paul (Anatol Yusef) takes his niece there.
MM - Uplees Cottages, OareUplees Cottages in Oare, near Faversham were used for exteriors and interiors of Stephen (Sean Harris) and Queenie's (Rita Davies) house as well their neighbours houses.
MM - Sittingbourne Police StationSittingbourne Police Station was used for the scenes where Paul (Anatol Yusef) finds out about the deaths of his wife and children.
Faversham Wharf and CreekQuay in Faversham doubled as Southcliffe Quay and was used for many scenes such as where the journalists looked over the creek to report on the story and the band performances with the residents watching.
Not Going Out - Series 6 (2013)31/05/2013Popular BBC comedy sitcom Not Going Out stars Lee (Lee Mack) who has been drifting through life and his landlady Lucy (Sally Bretton) who happens to be the woman of his dreams. The sitcom was directed by Alex Hardcastle and Nick Wood. It stars Lee Mack, Sally Bretton, Bobby Ball, Miranda Hart and Katy Wix. Port of RamsgateThe Not Going Out production visited Royal Harbour Ramsgate to film for Ep 7 of series six. Lee's dad, Frank (Bobby Ball) has bought a boat and invites Lee (Lee Mack) and his friends down for the weekend. When they arrive at the marina, which is doubling for Eastbourne, the boat is not what everyone expected!Not Going Out- Series 6 (2013) Article on Kent Film Office website
Not Going Out (2006-2013) on IMDB
RamsgateThe Not Going Out production visited Royal Harbour Ramsgate to film for Ep 7 of series six. Lee's dad, Frank (Bobby Ball) has bought a boat and invites Lee (Lee Mack) and his friends down for the weekend. When they arrive at the marina, which is doubling for Eastbourne, the boat is not what everyone expected!
Murder On The Homefront (2013)09/05/2013Murder on the Home Front is a two part ITV drama set in London during the Blitz and is loosely based on the memoirs of Molly Lefebure, a secretary to Home Office Pathologist Keith Simpson. The story across the two part pilot episodes is about Dr Lennox Collins (Patrick Kennedy) and his secretary Molly Cooper (Tamzin Merchant) who are sent to investigate several murders which seem related. They use ground-breaking forensic techniques to try and find the murderer, but have they got the right man? Directed by Geoffrey Sax and starring Patrick Kennedy, Tamzin Merchant, James Fleet, Emerald Fennell.The Historic Dockyard ChathamThe Historic Dockyard Chatham was used for various street scenes and the Admiral's Office was used to double as the exterior of Guys Hospital, London. Murder On The Homefront (2013) Article on Kent Film Office website
Murder on the Homefront (2013) on IMDb
Derek (2013)30/01/2013Derek is a Channel 4 comedy written, directed and starring Ricky Gervais and features Derek Noakes, a 49-year-old retirement home worker. The drama focuses on Derek and his co-workers at the home and the relationships they have with the residents. Starring Ricky Gervais, Karl Pilkington, David Earl and Kerry Godliman.Dumpton Gap In episode 4 Derek, Kev and Dougie go crabbing at Dumpton Gap while on a day trip to the seaside. Derek (2013) Article on Kent Film Office website
Derek (2012-2014) on IMDb
Broadstairs & Viking BayBroadstairs' Viking Bay was used in episode 4 as the perfect British seaside location for Derek and co to take the residents on a day trip.
Mr Selfridge (2013 - 2016)06/01/2013Mr Selfridge (2013-2016) was an ITV drama series based on the novel ‘Shopping, Seduction and Mr Selfridge’ by Lindy Woodhead. The series tells the true story of charismatic American entrepreneur Harry Gordon Selfridge who transformed the world of retail after opening the first ever Selfridges store in London in 1909. The series stars Jeremy Piven (Serendipity, Entourage) as Harry Selfridge, Frances O’Connor (A.I. Artificial Intelligence, Mansfield Park) as Rose Selfridge, Ron Cook (On a Clear Day (2005), Hot Fuzz) as Mr Crabb, Kika Markham (Killing Me Softly, Outland) as Lois Selfridge, Tom Goodman-Hill (The Rizen (2017), Humans – Series 2 (2016)) as Mr Grove, Amy Beth Hayes (Three Little Birds, Lilyhammer) as Kitty Hawkins and Samuel West (Darkest Hour (2017), Howards End) as Frank Edwards.The Historic Dockyard ChathamThe Historic Dockyard Chatham provided the perfect location to build the exterior of the Oxford Street flagship Selfridges store for all 4 series.Mr Selfridge (2013-2016) Article on Kent Film Office website
Mr Selfridge (2013-2016) on IMDb
NT - South Foreland LighthouseSouth Foreland Lighthouse was used in series 3 episode 7 when Violette Selfridge (Hanna Tointon) and Victor Colleano (Trystan Gravelle) take a drive in Victor's new car to the coast.
Kingsgate BayKingsgate Bay features in series 4, episode 7 where Mr Grove (Tom Goodman-Hill) and Miss Mardle (Amanda Abbington) visit the beach.
The Poison Tree (2012)10/12/2012The Poison Tree is a two-part ITV psychological thriller based on the popular book of the same name by Erin Kelly. It tells the tale of Karen, who has been waiting twelve long years for the release of her partner from prison. When he finally returns home, they start on their new life but a long buried secret is suddenly in danger of being revealed. How far will Karen go to protect her family? Starring MyAnna Buring, Matthew Goode, Ophelia Lovibond, Lex Shrapnel and Hebe Johnson.Dungeness EstateDungeness Estate was used as the general exterior setting for Karen's house as well as various scenes on the beach.The Poison Tree (2012) Article on Kent Film Office website
The Poison Tree (2012) on IMDb
The Pilot Inn - DungenessThe Pilot Inn pub at Dungeness was used for the scene where the family are drinking and chatting in the pub garden. Karen receives a mysterious text and looks around her as it is clear someone is watching them.
Great Expectations (2011/2012)30/11/2012This three part mini-series based on Charles Dickens novel, Great Expectations has been adapted by writer, Sarah Phelps (Oliver Twist, Dickensian). The story centers on orphan Pip (Douglas Booth) and his transformation to becoming a gentlemen when a mysterious benefactor leaves him a large sum of money. This BBC production was directed by Brian Kirk (Luther, Game of Thrones) and stars Douglas Booth (Noah, Jupiter Ascending), Ray Winstone (The Departed, Snow White and the Huntsman), Gillian Anderson (The X Files, Hannibal) and David Suchet (Agatha Christie’s Poirot, The Bank Job).St Thomas A Becket - FairfieldThe St Thomas A Beckett Fairfield church was used in the opening scenes of the series as the resting place for Pip's deceased parents. It is here that he first meets the prisoner Magwitch.Great Expectations (2011/2012) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Hunted (2012)04/10/2012This eight-part BBC spy drama is about Sam Hunter who escapes an attempted assassination during her latest spy mission. Realising someone has set her up and not knowing who to trust, Sam tries to find out who wants her dead. Melissa George takes the lead role as Sam Hunter with support from a cast of familiar faces including Adam Raynor, Stephen Dillane, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Lex Shrapnel, and Morven Christie. NT - Scotney Castle Garden and EstateScotney Castle Farm and Oast was used for Sam's flashbacks when she was abducted as a child and held captive in an oast house. When she re-visits her childhood prison, she stumbles straight into another assassination attempt. Hunted (2012) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Hunderby - Series 1 (2012)27/08/2012Set in the 19th Century, Hunderby (2012) is a dark comedy series following a shipwreck survivor Helene, who is washed ashore near a small English village where she meets and marries a widowed pastor. However, her new husband’s housekeeper is trying to drive a wedge between them, and it appears that Helene is hiding some dark secrets. Written by Barunka O’Shaughnessy (Motherland, Timewasters) and Julia Davis (Nighty Night, Love Actually) – who also plays Dorothy the housekeeper – the series stars Alexandra Roach (Anna Karenina, The Iron Lady) as Helene, Alex Macqueen (The Hide (2009), Peaky Blinders) as Edmund, Rufus Jones (W1A, Camping) as Dr. Foggerty and Julian Barratt (The Harry Hill Movie (2013), The Mighty Boosh) as the series Narrator. Botany Bay Botany Bay appears in Ep 1 of the series as the beach where Helene (Alexandra Roach) washes up after the shipwreck, and where Edmund (Alex Macqueen) later proposes marriage to Helene.Hunderby - Series 1 (2012) Article on Kent Film Office website
Hunderby (2012-2015) on IMDb
Parade's End (2012)24/08/2012Parade’s End is based on Ford Madox Ford’s novels written between 1924 and 1928, with the screenplay adapted by renowned English playwright and screenwriter Sir Tom Stoppard. The costume drama features a stellar cast and is set in the midst of the First World War with a love triangle threatening to question everything lead character Christopher Tietjens stands for. Shown in five parts, at the centre is English aristocrat Christopher Tietjens played by Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock, Warhorse, Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy) who enters a turbulent relationship with socialite Sylvia played by Rebecca Hall (Vicky Cristina Barcelona, The Town, The Awakening). After Sylvia falls pregnant, Christopher decides to follow his morals and marry her, even though he is uncertain if the child is his.MM - SevenoaksDorton House in Sevenoaks saw its dining room transformed into a gentleman’s club, with the library serving as the Cabinet War Office and the Wedgewood Room as the bedroom of Valentine Wannop.Parade's End (2012) Article on Kent Film Office website
Parade's End (2012) on IMDb
The Hollow Crown: Henry V (2012)21/07/2012Henry V is the third instalment in the BBC Hollow Crown Series based on the history plays by Shakespeare. The story follows the young and heroic Henry V (Tom Hiddleston) as he takes the English throne during the Hundred Year War. Persuaded by his courtiers, Henry leads an army to France to reclaim land he considers his by right. The play reaches its climactic finale as France and England challenge each other to a battle at Agincourt. Directed by Thea Sharrock and featuring Tom Hiddleston, Geraldine Chaplin, Paul Freeman, Richard Griffiths, John Hurt, James Laurenson, Anton Lesser, Melanie Thierry, Lamert Wilson, Paul Ritter. Squerryes CourtSquerryes Court lands doubled as the battlefield of Agincourt and the English camp.Hollow Crown - Henry V (2012) Article on Kent Film Office website
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The Hollow Crown (2012-2016) on IMDb
Penshurst PlaceBaron's Hall at Penshurst Place doubled as the French Palace of Charles VI.
True Love (2012)17/06/2012True Love is a BBC drama, following five self-contained yet connected stories about love and relationships in Margate. Written and directed by Dominic Savage and starring David Tenant, Billie Piper, David Morrissey, Joanne Froggatt, Kaya Scodelario, Lacey Turner, Jane Horrocks, Ashley Walters, Jaime Winstone and Vicky McClure.Westgate-on- SeaWest Bay was used in episode 4 - Sandra's story for the scenes where Sandra (Jane Horrocks) and Ismail (Alexander Siddig) walk along the promenade and sit by the beach huts.True Love (2012) Article on Kent Film Office website
True Love (2012) on IMDB
MargateMargate was the backdrop for the series and featured in every episode. A flat in Paragon Court, Margate featured in episode 2 - Paul's story as Paul (Ashley Walters) and Michelle's (Lacey Turner) flat.
Palm BayPalm Bay featured in episode 3 - Holly's story and featured in the scenes where Holly (Billie Piper) walks on the beach with her mum (Jenny Agutter), where Holly breaks up with David (Charlie Creed-Miles) and where Holly and Karen (Kaya Scodelario) walk along the promenade. A flat in Goodwin Court, Palm Bay was used for the interiors of Holly's flat.
MM - The Charles Dickens School, BroadstairsThe Charles Dickens School in Broadstairs featured in episode 3 - Holly's story and was used as the school where Holly (Billie Piper) teaches and where she meets pupil Karen (Kaya Scodelario).
Turner ContemporaryThe Turner Contemporary in Margate featured in episode 3 - Holly's story where Holly (Billie Piper) and Karen (Kaya Scodelario) visit the art gallery. It can also be seen in background in the other episodes.
Botany Bay Botany Bay was used in episode 4 - Sandra's story for the scenes where Sandra (Jane Horrocks) and Ismail (Alexander Siddig) walk and sit on the beach chatting and laughing.
Westwood CrossCarpet Right at the Westwood Cross shopping complex featured in episode 2 - Paul's (Ashley Walters) story as his place of work.
Birchington-on-SeaA house on Epple Bay Avenue in Birchington-on-Sea featured in episode 1 - Nick's story as Nick (David Tennant) and Ruth's (Joanne Froggatt) home.
Dumpton Gap A house on South Cliff Road in Dumpton Gap was used in episode 4 - Sandra's story as Sandra (Jane Horrocks) and David's (Charlie Creed-Miles) house.
Chestfield Tunnel - Thanet Way A299Chestfield Tunnel on the A299 Thanet Way features in episode 4 - Sandra's story at the start of the episode as(Jane Horrocks) and David (Charlie Creed-Miles) drive through the tunnel.
Arlington House, Margate Arlington House in Margate featured in episode 5 - Adrian's story as the place where Adrian (David Morrissey) lived and can also be seen in the background of the other episodes.
Thanet District Council Offices, MargateThanet District Council Offices in Margate featured in episode 1 - Nick's (David Tennant) story as his place of work.
Margate StationMargate Train Station featured in episode 1 - Nick's story, episode 2 - Paul's story and episode 5 - Adrian's story and was used for the goodbye scenes between Nick (David Tennant) and Serena (Vicky McClure), Paul (Ashley Walters) and Stella (Jaime Winstone) and where Adrian (David Morrissey)meets Kathy (Gemma Chan) in person for the first time.
Call The Midwife Series 1-12 (2012 - 2023)15/01/2012Based on the memoirs of Jennifer Worth this BBC drama series is set in 1950’s and 1960's East End London and follows the lives of a group of nuns and midwives who face challenges working in a poverty-stricken area. Now in its 11th series, it stars Jessica Raine, Pam Ferris, Miranda Hart, Vanessa Redgrave, Laura Main, Helen George, Jenny Agutter and Ben Caplan. If you want to walk in the footsteps of your favourite characters, why not try the Official Call the Midwife Tour: https://kentfilmoffice.co.uk/midwife-tours/ The Historic Dockyard ChathamThe Historic Dockyard Chatham was used to film many of the East London street exteriors in the Poplar Tenements where the convent, Nonnatus House, is situated. It also features many of the patients homes and businesses throughout the series.Call the Midwife Series 1 - 13 (2012 - 2024) Article on Kent Film Office website
Call The Midwife (2012-2024) on IMDb
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The Mystery of Edwin Drood (2012)10/01/2012A new two part drama from the BBC aims to solve The Mystery of Edwin Drood. Dickens’ final and incomplete novel has been subject to many adaptations over the years, with various endings that guessed at what the great author intended. In the style of a psychological thriller penned by Gwyneth Hughes (Five Days, Miss Austen Regrets), this latest BBC adaptation focusses on choirmaster John Jasper’s (Matthew Rhys-Brothers and Sisters) obsession with his student, 17 year old Rosa Bud (Tamzin Merchant-Jane Eyre). Rather than resolve his frustrated ambition and leave the stifling environment of his home city, Cloisterham, Jasper resorts to taking opium. As the drug slowly fractures his mind, he develops a murderous hatred for his nephew, Rosa’s love interest, Edwin Drood (Freddie Fox- Worried about the Boy).Rochester CastleRochester Castle put in an appearance in a number of city shots and also served as the vantage point from which they shot views of the cathedral and Rochester City below. The Mystery Of Edwin Drood (2012) Article on Kent Film Office website
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The Mystery of Edwin Drood (2012) on IMDb
Riverside Country ParkThe sinister goings on in the misty marshes were shot here at Riverside Country Park in Gillingham.
Rochester CityMany locations within Rochester City surrounding the Cathedral and featuring the castle were used in the filming of this latest version of the unfinished last work of Dickens.
Eastgate HouseJasper's Gatehouse interior was filmed at Eastgate House in Rochester High Street.
Rochester CathedralRochester Cathedral grounds and exterior feature extensively in the series. In particular, the exterior of Jasper's Gatehouse was filmed at the Cathedral Gate in Minor Cannon Row.
Poirot - The Clocks (2009)26/12/2011This ITV adaption of Agatha Christie's novel The Clocks, first published in 1963 sees Belgian detective Hercule Poirot (David Suchet) called in to investigate a mysterious case where a man is found dead surrounded by four clocks, all stopped at the same time. With the authorities thinking the murderer is the young typist Shelia Webb (Jaime Winstone) who found the body, Poirot is convinced that the case is more complex. Will he be able to solve the case? Directed by Charles Palmer and starring David Suchet, Jaime Winstone, Geoffrey Palmer, Phil Daniels, Lesley Sharp and Tom Burke.EH - Dover CastleExteriors of Dover Castle feature in the episode as the Secret Base for MI6. Some interiors were also used such as the corridor scenes.Poirot - The Clocks (2009) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Poirot - The Clocks (2009) on IMDb
St Margaret's BaySt Margaret's Bay beach and seafront was used for the scenes where Poirot (David Suchet) and Lt. Colin Race (Tom Burke) question Sheila Webb (Jaime Winstone) about the case, Lt. Colin Race (Tom Burke) and Sheila Webb (Jaime Winstone) walk along the seafront and meet at the end of the episode.
DoverWaterloo Crescent in Dover doubled as the exterior of "Castle Hotel".
Chickens (2011)02/09/2011Chickens is set during WWI in the sleepy English village of Rittle - on - Sea. It centers on the lives of three young men who are shunned by their local community as they haven't gone to war. The pilot for the series was filmed in Chilham. Written, created by and starring Simon Bird, Jonny Sweet and Joe Thomas. Also starring Sarah Daykin, Emerald Fennell, Eileen Davies, Amy Dawson and Louise Ford. ChilhamChilham featured as the village of Rittle- on- sea, the quintessential sleepy English village. Scenes were shot in many areas, including the square and the church yard. Chickens (2011) Article on Kent Film Office website
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The Crimson Petal and The White (2011)06/04/2011Four part BBC adapation of Michel Faber’s 2002 novel set in Victorian London , telling the story of Sugar, a young prostitute who becomes the mistress of a powerful patriarch. Lucinda Coxon wrote the screenplay and Marc Munden directed the series, which stars Romola Garai, Chris O’Dowd, Gillian Anderson, Richard E Grant, Shirley Henderson, Amanda Hale and Mark Gatiss.Eastgate HouseEastgate House features throughout the series as a bedroom in the brothel Sugar Romola Garai) works in.The Crimson Petal and The White (2011) Article on Kent Film Office website
The Crimson Petal and The White (2011) on IMDb
The Historic Dockyard ChathamThe Historic Dockyard Chatham features in episode two, where Sugar (Romola Garai) goes to church and episodes three and four feature the garden of Commissioners House as well as the Medway Beach which doubles as coastal location where Agnes (Amanda Hale) is found dead.
Downton Abbey (2010 - 2013)26/09/2010Downton Abbey (2010-2015) was an ITV period drama charting the lives of the Crawley family and their servants in early 20th Century Britain. Created by Julian Fellowes (Belgravia (2020), Vanity Fair (2005)), the series hosts a star of acting talent including Maggie Smith (The Lady in the Van (2015), A Room With a View (1986)) as Violet Crawley, Hugh Bonneville (The Gold (2023), The Monuments Men (2014)) as Robert Crawley, Michelle Dockery (The Gentlemen, Good Behaviour) as Lady Mary Crawley, Brendan Coyle (Me Before You, Lark Rise to Candleford) as John Bates and Elizabeth McGovern (Ordinary People, Once Upon a Time in America) as Cora Crawley.The Historic Dockyard ChathamThe Tarred Yarn Store at The Historic Dockyard Chatham was used in episode 1 of series 4 as a workhouse where Mrs Hughes (Phyllis Logan) visits Mr Grigg (Nicky Henson). In episode 2, streets at The Historic Dockyard Chatham were used for the scenes where Lady Rose MacClare (Lily James) is at the market with James Kent (Ed Speleers) watching her.Downton Abbey (2010 & 2013) Article on Kent Film Office website
Downton Abbey (2010-2015) on IMDb
Downton Abbey Series 4 (2013) Trailer
Kent and East Sussex Railway Kent and East Sussex Railway features in the opening scenes of series one, episode one as a steam train goes through the countryside.
Albert's Memorial (2010)12/09/2010Albert’s Memorial is a Black Comedy in which Harry (David Jason) and Frank (David Warner) set out to fulfil their old friend Albert’s (Michael Jayston) dying wish; to be buried in Heidelberg where he fought as a soldier. The pair steal Albert’s corpse and set off across Europe in the hope of giving their friend the send-off he wanted. They pick up attractive hitchhiker Vicky, who forces them to confront some unanswered questions about the war that the trio never spoke about. Directed by David Richards, starring David Jason, David Warner, Judith Hoersch and Micheal Jayston. Port of Dover - Ferry Terminal Harry and Frank travel to the Port of Dover with Albert's coffin to board a ferry on their way to Germany. Albert's Memorial (2010) Article on Kent Film Office website
Albert’s Memorial (2010) on IMDb
Above Suspicion: The Red Dahlia (2010)04/01/2010Based on the series of books by Lynda La Plante, Above Suspicion (2009-2012) was an ITV crime-drama series about a female detective trying to survive in a male-dominated industry. Each series focuses on a different homicide case, as the team desperately try to track down the killers. Series 2, titled ‘The Red Dahlia’, sees the return of ambitious female detective Anna Travis (Kelly Reilly) and her boss, Detective Constable James Langton (Ciarán Hinds). Together they must tackle their most terrifying case to date: the discovery of a woman’s mutilated body in the Thames. They soon realise they face a copy-cat killer who re-enacts the murders of the infamous 1940’s Black Dahlia case. All three episodes are directed by Gillies MacKinnon (Small Faces, Trojan Eddie) and star Kelly Reilly (Sherlock Holmes (2009), Pride and Prejudice (2005)) as DC Anna Travis, Ciarán Hinds (Belfast, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy) as DCI James Langton, Shaun Dingwall (Top Boy (2019-2022), Doctor Who) as DI Mike Lewis, Celyn Jones (Set Fire to the Stars, Submergence) as DS Paul Barolli, and Amanda Lawrence (The Amazing Mr Blunden (2021), Summerland (2020)) as DC Joan Faulkland. Westgate-on- SeaIn Series 2 episode 1 and 2, Westgate-on Sea provides the setting for Penenel family home at the seaside. The exterior was filmed outside of St Cecelia's House on 83 Sea Road. The promenade also features for a couple of scenes featuring Mrs Pennel's granddaughter Louise (Ty Glaser). Above Suspicion: The Red Dahlia (2010) Article on Kent Film Office website
Above Suspicion (2009-2012) on IMDb
West Bay HouseIn Series 2 episode 1, the interior of West Bay House doubles for the Pennel family home.
Emma (2009)04/10/2009Emma is a 2009 BBC television adaptation of the classic Jane Austen novel. Emma Woodhouse (Romola Garai) is a hopeless romantic who devotes her time to matchmaking. She successfully arranges an advantageous match for her governess (Jodhi May), but unfortunately her other matchmaking plans have disastrous consequences. Will Emma ever be able to stop meddling with other people’s affections and find true love herself? Directed by Jim O’ Hanlon and produced by George Ormond, Emma stars Romola Garai, Micheal Gambon, Blake Ritson, Jodhi May, Rupert Evans, Tamsin Greig and Jonny Lee Miller. ChilhamThe village of Chilham was taken over by the BBC production team to transform the location into Highbury, including a large market square with produce and livestock. To see behind the scenes pictures go to More Info.Emma (2009) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Squerryes CourtThe beautiful manor house and gardens at Squerreys Court were the perfect period setting for Mr Woodhouse's (Michael Gambon) Hartfield estate, where he lived with his daughter, Emma (Romola Garai). The house was used for both exteriors and interior shots.
MM - Tudor Lodge Gift Shop - ChilhamChilham Village Square. Mr Weston (Robert Bathurst) waves goodbye to his son who is leaving in a carriage after the death of his mother.
Missing Series 1 & 2 (2009-2010)15/03/2009Missing is a BBC drama series about the challenges a busy, under-resourced missing persons unit face, run by a detective DS Mary Jane Croft (Pauline Quirke). Starring Pauline Quirke, Felix Scott, Pooja Shah, Mark Wingett and Adjoa Andoh.MaidstoneIn series one the old Maidstone Borough Council offices on the London Road doubled as the Missing Police Headquarters.Missing - Series 1 (2009) Article on Kent Film Office website
Missing - Series 2 (2010) Article on Kent Film Office website
Missing (2009-2010) on IMDb
Port of Dover - Ferry Terminal The series is set around Dover and the Port of Dover features throughout.
St Margaret's BaySt Margaret's Bay was used in series two.
TonbridgeIn series two, the Missing team filmed a variety of street scenes in Tonbridge.
DoverThe series is set around Dover which features throughout both series.
NT - The White Cliffs of DoverThe White Cliffs of Dover features as a backdrop throughout both series.
Little Dorrit (2008)26/10/2008A major Dickens adaptation for the BBC, Little Dorrit aired as a 14 part series. It tells the tale of young Amy Dorrit (Claire Foy), who lives with her father in Marshalsea Debtors Prison in London. With the arrival of young Arthur Clenham (Matthew Macfadyen), a business man returning to the family home after an extended stay in China, Amy Dorrit finds her whole world turned upside down. As Clenham begins investigating the secret his elderly mother is hiding from him, he hopes to be able to restore the Dorrit family’s wealth. Directed by Adam Smith, Dearbhla Walsh & Diarmuid Lawrence. The series stars Clare Foy, Matthew Macfadyen, Tom Courtenay, Amanda Redman and Mackenzie Crook. EH - Deal Castle Deal Castle was used to stage scenes set in Marseilles. Locals were greeted by the strange sight of a French flag flying high over the Tudor fortress and inside the castle itself, a traditional Moroccan market, complete with aromatic spices, bright clothes and exotic birds in elaborate Victorian cages.Little Dorrit (2008) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Little Dorrit (2008) on IMDb
Dani's House (2008)26/09/2008An aspiring actress, Dani (Dani Harmer)is forever left to look after her irritating younger brother Max(Sebastian Applewhite), his side-kick Ben (James Ghandi) and the new baby. Trapped in the house Dani and her friends Toby (Harry Culverhouse) and Sam (Klariza Clayton) imagine that they are part of an elaborate television show called Dani’s House. Unbeknown to the children, their make-believe show has attracted a rather unique audience:Zang and Zark, a couple of aliens. Created by Paul Rose and starring Dani Harmer, Sebastian Applewhite, James Gandhi, Harry Culverhouse, Darragh Mortell and Klariza Clayton. MM - Little DaneLittle Dane, a house in Thurnham in Maidstone, was the setting for the series. Kent Film Office Dani's House Article
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Merlin (2008)20/09/2008This BBC TV series offers a fresh take on the popular Arthurian legend. The teenage Merlin (Colin Morgan)arrives in Camelot ready to start a new life under the watchful eye of Gaius (Richard Wilson).He instantly takes a dislike to the young, arrogant Prince Arthur (Bradley James) and lands himself in trouble. However, as time goes by, Merlin begins to realise that his destiny is at the Prince's side. Starring Colin Morgan, Bradley James, Richard Wilson, Angel Coulby, Katie McGrath, Anthony Head, Rupert Young and Eoin Macken. Penshurst PlacePenshurst Place Barons Hall and the Garden Tower both feature in the early episodes of the first series. Merlin (2008) Article on Kent Film Office website
Merlin (2008) on IMDb
Chislehurst CavesChislehurst Caves where the perfect location to film the underground scenes where Arthur and Merlin battle the water beast in episode 3 of the first series.
The Last Word - Monologues (2008)25/08/2008The Last Word Monologues is a comedy drama series depicting the lives of three different people which only have one thing in common: they are about to kill or be killed. Six Days One June ist the story of a farmer, Hugh (Rhys Ifans)who desperately wants to be free from his over bearing mother. Written and directed by Hugo Blick (The Honourable Woman,Sensitive Skin), the series stars Rhys Ifans(Notting Hill, Snowden), Sheila Hancock (The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, Carry on Cleo) and Bob Hoskins (Snow White and the Huntsman, The Long Good Friday).CranbrookPuxtye Farm in Sandhurst was the setting for the Episode called Six Days One June starring Rhys Ifans as farmer Hugh.The Last Word - Monologues (2008) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Big Barn Farm (2007)06/04/2008Big Barn Farm is a 2007 CBeebies series about the adventures of a group of baby animals, who all live together on Big Barn Farm. The series combines live action with animation footage with narration by Ben Fairman. The show was created and produced by Foundation, who are based at The Maidstone Studios in Kent.Stede Court EstateStede Court Estade doubled as Big Barn Farm for the series.Big Barn Farm (2007) Article on Kent Film Office website
Big Barn Farm (2007) on IMDb
Hancock and Joan (2008)26/03/2008A BBC4 drama based on the autobiographical book by Joan Le Mesurier (Maxine Peake) on her life with comedian Tony Hancock (Ken Stott). Filmed around Thanet, Hancock and Joan is a gritty drama chronicling the lives affected by one man's battle against alcoholism. Directed By Richard Laxton and starring Maxine Peake, Ken Stott , Alex Jennings, Lesley Nicol, Don Gallagher and Tom Georgeson. RamsgateParts of docu-drama were filmed on location around Ramsgate. Locations included Chapel Place, South View Road, and Nelson Crescent. Hancock and Joan (2008) Article on Kent Film Office website
Hancock and Joan (2008) on IMDb
Broadstairs & Viking BayThe seaside town of Broadstairs with its sandy beaches, promenade and sea views provided the perfect setting for the drama.
Morelli's BroadstairsMorelli's was used for the location where Joan (Maxine Peake) is interviewed by the reporter regarding her affair.
The Things I Haven't Told You (2008)17/03/2008The Things I Haven’t Told You is a BBC Three drama following the complicated life of teenager Aisling (Elizabeth Day) as she struggles to deal with her mum's sudden departure when still very young, her relationships and fitting in at school. Directed by Marcal Fores and starring Andrew Lincoln, Elizabeth Day, Nathalie Lunghi, Sophie Loftus, Haruka Abe, Mark Adams, Ryan Sampson and Lenora Chrichlow. Birchington-on-SeaSea Road in Birchington-on-Sea makes a brief appearance at the start of the programme where the bus drives along a coastal road.The Things I Haven't Told You (2008) Article on Kent Film Office website
The Things I Haven't Told You (2008) on IMDB
Herne Bay - West Beach and Hampton PierHerne Bay is used for the scene where the group of girls are at the beach after school and Aisling (Elizabeth Day) makes Geri (Nathalie Lunghi) invite her to the party.
Tankerton SlopesTankerton Slopes was used for the scenes where the girls walk to and from the beach.
MM - King Ethelbert School, Birchington King Ethelbert School in Birchington was used for the teenagers school.
The Fixer (2008)03/03/2008John Mercer (Andrew Buchan) is unexpectedly released early from prison and given the opportunity to work as an assassin for the government, under the rule of ex policeman Lenny Douglas (Peter Mullan). Mercer is immediately put to work eliminating criminals in order to achieve justice where the usual laws of policing have failed. The Fixer was produced by the award winning production company Kudos, and directed by Alrick Riley. It stars Andrew Buchan, Peter Mullan, Tamsin Outhwaite, Liz White and Jody Latham. Botany Bay John Mercer (Andrew Buchan) and Calum (Jody Latham) visit Botany Bay in episode 1 of the series, to carry out their next assasination.The Fixer (2008) Article on Kent Film Office website
The Fixer (2008) on IMDb
The Shadow in the North (2007)30/12/2007In Victorian London, Sally Lockheart (Billie Piper) runs her own financial consulting business, while her friends Fred (JJ Field) and Jim (Matt Smith) have opened a detective agency. When one of her clients loses money on a vanishing steamship, Sally and the young detectives join forces again. The mystery leads them to a stage magician and a medium with dark visions. Adapted from the novel by Philip Pullman, starring Billie Piper, JJ Feild, Matt Smith,Julian Rhind-Tutt, John Standing, Doña Croll, and Jared Harris.The Historic Dockyard ChathamThe Dockyard was used for exteriors of North Star Castings and for some London street scenes.The Shadow in the North (2007) Article on Kent Film Office website
The Shadow in the North (2007) on IMDb
Oliver Twist (2007)18/12/2007This 2007 BBC 5 part drama series is an adaptation based on Charles Dickens classic tale of orphaned boy Oliver (William Miller), who faces a tough life at a workhouse until he escapes and finds he has to make his own way in the world in Victorian London. Directed by Coky Giedroyc and starring many familiar faces including William Miller, Timothy Spall, Tom Hardy, Julian Rhind Tutt, Sophie Okonedo, Sarah Lancashire, Rob Brydon and Gregor Fisher. The Historic Dockyard ChathamThe Tarred Yarn Store at The Historic Dockyard Chatham became the Workhouse where the key scene of the drama unfolds with the signature line "Please Sir, I want some more'"Oliver Twist (2007) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Oliver Twist (2007) on IMDb
Spooks - Series 6 (2007)27/11/2007Spooks is a long running BBC One TV drama series following the work of the British MI5 agency. In series 6, this fast-paced thriller sees the team trying to stop a rogue member of the Iranian intelligence who plans to unleash a deadly bioweapon. Season 6 stars Rupert Penry-Jones (Stan Lee’s Lucky Man), Hermione Norris (Cold Feet) and Miranda Raison (Murder on the Orient Express). CliffeThe area of Cliffe near Rochester in Kent stands in as rural East Anglia for Spooks Series 6, Episode 8 Infiltration. At Lipwell Hill in Cliffe Ros Myers (Hermione Norris) waits for an SUV and swallows a tracker. At the railway bridge over Cooling Street in Cliffe a train passes over the bridge before Harry Pearce (Peter Firth) and Adam Carter (Rupert Penry Jones) scramble a fence nearby to break into a house where Pearce receives Carter?s SOS Transmission before being surrounded. At a field between Lipwell Hill and Cooling Street Myers and Carter hide in the cornfield and have an emotional exchange before they part ways and Carter escapes in the car beside the railway bridge.Spooks (2007) Article on Kent Film Office website
Spooks (2002-2007) on IMDb
Half Broken Things (2007)28/10/2007A tense ITV drama about three damaged individuals who create a fantasy life for themselves in an empty house. House sitter Jean (Penelope Wilton) takes in a couple of young drifters to become substitutes for the family she never had. Everything seems perfect until the domestic idyll begins to crumble with the imminent return of the rightful house owners. Adapted from Morag Jossa's novel, screen play by Alan Whiting and directed by Tim Fywell. The drama stars Penelope Wilton, Daniel Mays, Sinead Matthews , Nicholas Le Prevost, and Lara Cazalet. Boughton Monchelsea PlaceBoughton Monchelsea Place was the main Kent location which doubled as Walden Manor. A stunning 16th Century manor house, Boughton Monchelsea Place has an ancient deer park and has unrivalled views across the Kent Weald. Half Broken Things (2007) Article on Kent Film Office website
Half Broken Things (2007) on IMDb
Herne BayHerne Bay featured briefly at the start of the film as the location where Jean (Penelope Wilton) is staying before being handed her final house sitting job.
TestonTeston featured as the local village and the post office doubled as Haleton Village Shop.
KCC Country Parks - Teston Bridge Teston Bridge Picnic site featured briefly in the film as the rural location where Micheal (Daniel Mays) changes out of disguise and back into his clothes.
Cape Wrath (2007)10/07/2007Cape Wrath is a seven-part thriller which follows Danny Brogan (David Morrissey), his wife Evelyn (Lucy Cohu) and their twins Zoe (Felicity Jones) and Mark (Harry Treadaway) as they are relocated under a witness protection programme to Meadowlands, a supposedly safe suburban village in which they can start new lives. However it’s not long until the Brogan’s discover they’re not the only ones with a past to hide, as more and more disturbing secrets are revealed. Created by Robert Murphy and Matthew Arlidge, the show stars David Morrisay, Felicity Jones, Tom Hardy, Lucy Cohu, Tristan Gemmill, Ralph Brown, Melanie Hill and Nina Sosanya amongst others. Leybourne Lakes The main characters homes were filmed at housing development next to Leybourne Lakes Country Park, which also features.Cape Wrath (2007) Article on Kent Film Office website
Cape Wrath (2007) on IMDb
MM - Whatman International LtdWhatman's Warehouse served as additional studio space for most of the interiors.
MM - Kings HillKings Hill's Liberty Square features as the local town centre and Kings Hill Golf Course also features.
A - Imperial College-Wye Campus Wye College features as Samantha's Father's place of work in London.
Maidstone Leisure CentreThe Gym, the sports hall and the exterior of Maidstone Leisure Centre feature frequently throughout the series.
Eastenders (2007-2023)01/03/2007Eastenders (1985-2023) is a long-running BBC One soap set in the fictional borough of Walford in East London about the lives of the Albert Square residents. The series was created by Julia Smith (Angels, The District Nurse) and Tony Holland (Eldorado, Snoken) and first aired in 1985. The soap has become a fan favourite and won a number of awards, including 10 BAFTA’s. MM - Stansted In the 2007 Easter Special, Stansted was the village when Jim (John Bardon) takes Dot (June Brown) to place she used to live. Eastenders (2007-2023) Article on Kent Film Office website
Eastenders (1985-2023) on IMDb
Port of Dover - Cruise TerminalThe Port of Dover features as itself in the 2018 episode where Ben Mitchell (Harry Reid), pursued by Mel Owen (Tamzin Outhwaite), travels on the ferry to Calais with a bag of cash.
Dreamland MargateLola (Danielle Harold) and Jay (Jamie Borthwick) visit Dreamland's amusements and Roller Room in an episode broadcast on 18th May 2023.
Walpole Bay Walpole Bay features in a dream sequence where terminally ill Lola (Danielle Harold) imagines herself healthy again and enjoying the sea with husband Jay (Jamie Borthwick) in an episode broadcast on 18th May 2023.
MargateIn an episode broadcast on 18th May 2023, the terminally ill Lola (Danielle Harold) and husband Jay (Jamie Borthwick) break out of hospital for a final day out in Margate. They visit the Lido, Albert Terrace, King's Steps, Royal Crescent Promenade, Henry's Gifts and the Sand's Café, before Jay is arrested and taken to Margate Police Station - the exterior of which was filmed at the Margate Museum in Market Place.
MM - Ringlestone Inn, HarrietshamThe Ringlestone Inn features in the 2007 Easter Special as the place where Dot (June Brown) and Jim (John Bardon) stay during their trip down memory lane to Kent.
Stone BayStone Bay was the location in the 2015 episode 'Stan's Ashes' where the Carters scatter Stan's ashes.
MM - DFDS FerriesDFDS Ferries provided the ferry location in the 2018 episode where Ben Mitchell (Harry Reid) is escaping to France with a bag of stolen cash.
Port of RamsgateFor the 2015 episode 'Stan's Ashes', Ramsgate Harbour was used for the scenes where the Carter's eat chips and reminisce about Stan.
Morelli's BroadstairsIn the 2015 episode 'Stan's Ashes', the Carter family go for ice cream at Morelli's Broadstairs where Aunt Babe (Annette Badland) explains to Tina (Luisa Bradshaw White), Mick (Danny Dyer) and Shirley (Linda Henry) why she decided to keep Mick.
Dungeness EstateDungeness is the setting in a March 2007 special where viewers find Kevin (Phil Daniels) is still alive and after a tragic accident, decides to return to Albert Square.
MM - St Giles Church - WormshillSt Giles, Wormshill features as the church where Dot (June Brown) finds infant Tomas in the 2007 Easter Special.
The Historic Dockyard ChathamThe Ropery and the Tarred Yarn Store feature in the 5th September 2022 episode in a 1970s throwback of the Mitchell family and their rivalry with the Keebles.
Broadstairs & Viking BayBroadstairs Victoria Gardens doubled as Ramsgate in the 2015 episode Stan's Ashes for the scenes where Aunt Babe (Annette Badland) walks with Tina Luisa Bradshaw White), Mick (Danny Dyer) and Shirley Carter (Linda Henry) and explains about Mick's adoption.
Joss BayJoss Bay and the surrounding roads featured in the 2022 Christmas and Boxing Day specials, in a dramatic scene where Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) and Janine (Charlie Brooks) are involved in a car crash, and Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) attempts to rescue them from the ocean.
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries - Natural Causes (2006)20/07/2006BBC One drama series The Inspector Lynley Mysteries pairs Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley (Nathaniel Parker) and Detective Sergeant Barbara Haves (Sharon Small) who work together to solve unusual murder cases. Natural Causes is an episode in series 5 where a young woman’s body has been found after her car was shunted into a lake. With Lynley suspensed after threatening a suspect, Detective Barbara Havers must work with Detective Inspector Fiona Knight (Liza Tarbuck) to try and find the killer. However, Detective Lynley can't help but get involved, but will his participation help or hinder the case? Starring Nathaniel Parker, Sharon Small, Liza Tarbuck, Mary Stockley, Ben Lannoy, Nicholas Gleaves and Adrian Rawlins. Dungeness EstateDungeness Estate was the setting where murder victim Eddie lived and Barbara Havers (Sharon Small) and Detective Inspector Fiona Knight (Liza Tarbuck) interviewed her parents and a suspect.The Inspector Lynley Mysteries - Natural Causes (2006) Article on Kent Film Office website
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries - Natural Causes (2006) on IMDb
MM - The Old Lighthouse - Dungeness The Old Lighthouse at Dungeness was used for the dramatic scenes at the end of the episode where the killer is revealed.
Miss Marple - The Moving Finger (2006)12/02/2006Miss Marple, The Moving Finger is a 2006 adaption of Agatha Christie's tale of the same name. When Jerry Burton (James D'Arcy) arrives with his sister Joanna (Emilia Fox) in the village of Lymstock on strict orders to rest after an accident, he finds himself in a web of deceit as local residents receive poison pen letters. Teaming up with local resident, Jane Marple (Geraldine McEwan), he hunts for the author of the letters and plans to unveil the evil murderer in their midst. Directed by Tom Shankland and starring Geraldine McEwan, James D'Arcy, Emilia Fox, Jessica Hynes, Kelly Brook, Sean Pertwee, Ken Russell and Harry Enfield.ChilhamThe beautiful village of Chilham was chosen to represent the fictional hamlet of Lymstock where Jerry Burton and Miss Marple track down the author of the poison pen letters.Miss Marple - The Moving Finger (2006) Article on Kent Film Office website
Miss Marple - The Moving Finger (2006) on IMDb
MM - Chilham CastleChilham Castle is featured as the exterior of Mr Pye's (John Sessions) house and is also seen in the background of many of the village shots.
St Mary's Church, ChilhamSt Mary's Church in Chilham doubled as Lymstock Church and featured for the funerals and burials as well as the meeting between Miss Marple (Geraldine McEwan) and Mr Pye (John Sessions).
MM - The Cloth HallThe Cloth Hall in Smarden features as Mrs Barton's House, which Jerry and Joanna rent during their stay in Lymstock.
Bleak House (2005)27/10/2005Adapted from Charles Dickens' novel of the same name, Bleak House was serialised for the BBC in 2005 by Andrew Davies. The story centres on a court case Jarndyce vs Jarndyce which has the potential to make one of the characters incredibly wealthy. A complicated plot, the story takes the viewer on a journey of love, intrigue, mystery and tragedy. Starring Gillian Anderson, Ana Maxwell Martin, Carey Mulligan, Charles Dance, Patrick Kennedy and Denis Lawson.Cobham Hall The exterior of the Dedlock's country house, Chesney Wold, was represented by Cobham Hall in Kent. Cobham Hall was also used for some interiors for Chesney Wold, such as the hallway and the stairs. Cobham Hall also doubled as the exterior of Tulkinghorn's office. Bleak House (2005) Article on Kent Film Office website
Dickens Movie Trail
Behind the scenes images of Bleak filming at Cobham Hall
Bleak House (2005) on IMDb
Foyle’s War - A War of Nerves (2004)14/11/2004Foyle’s War is a World War Two detective drama set in the 1940s. In the episode 4 of series 3, A War of Nerves, Detective Chief Superintendent Foyle (Michael Kitchen) has to question the owners of a local shipping yard following missing supplies. However, when a bomb disposal unit descend on the yard to deal with an unexploded bomb, three officers make a surprising discovery. When an officer is murdered, Detective Chief Superintendent Foyle realises that there is more to the case than missing supplies. The episode is directed by Gavin Millar and stars Michael Kitchen, Honeysuckle Weeks, Julien Ovenden, Anthony Howell, Peter Capaldi, Sam Oatley Eamon Geoghegan, Corin Redgrave, Valerie Edmond The Historic Dockyard ChathamThe Historic Dockyard Chatham was used for the shipyard scenes, featuring HMS Ocelot as well as HMS Cavalier, as well as the streets where the bomb is found.Foyle’s War - A War of Nerves (2004) Article on Kent Film Office website
Foyle's War (2002-2015) on IMDb
The Alan Clark Diaries (2004)15/01/2004The Alan Clark Diaries is a BBC drama production, adapted from the bestselling diaries of late Conservative MP Alan Clark. It gives a unique inside into the politicians mind, his controversial views and his dedication to the Conservative Party. Saltwood Castle, the home of the Clark family, featured as itself during the series after it received the support of his widow Jane. Directed and Co-written by Jon Jones. The series stars John Hurt as Alan Clark alongside Jenny Agutter, Hugh Fraser, Nicholas Jones, Jeremy Clyde, Paul Brooke and Peter Blythe. HytheHythe beach featured in the first episode of the Alan Clark Diaries where he goes for a walk to admire the views. The Alan Clark Diaries (2004) Article on Kent Film Office website
The Alan Clark Diaries (2004) on IMDb
MM - Saltwood CastleSaltwood Castle was the home of Alan Clarke and featured as such in the series.
Canterbury Tales - The Man of Laws' Tale (2003)16/10/2003The Man of Laws is a modern adaptation of Chaucer's Canterbury Tale by Olivia Hetreed. Fleeing persecution in her native Nigeria, Constance (Nikki Amuka-Bird) is taken in by Adam (Adam Kotz)and Nicky Constable (Raki Ayola) and falls in love with Alan King (Andrew Lincoln). However, fellow churchgoer Terry(Leo Wringer), becomes obsessed with her and Adam's mother (Kika Markham) opposes the union, which ultimately leads to murder and deportation. Can the couple overcome these obstacles? Directed by Julian Jarrold and starring Nikki Amuka-Bird, Andrew Lincoln, Raki Ayola, Adam Kotz, Leo Wringer and Kika Markham.MM - Stangate CreekThe Medway Estuary features as the mooring where Constance (Nikki Amuka-Bird) is found drifting in the dinghy.Canterbury Tales - The Man of Laws' Tale (2003) Article on Kent Film Office website
Canterbury Tales - The Man of Laws' Tale (2003) on IMDb
MM - River Medway The River Medway is used for the scenes where Adam (Adam Kotz) and Constance (Nikki Amuka-Bird) go sailing on the river.
Henry VIII (2003)12/10/2003This award winning, two-part TV movie, first shown on ITV in 2003, follows the life and loves of Henry VIII throughout his tumultuous 38 year reign. Driven by his obsession to have a son, Henry (Ray Winstone) marries and discards a series of wives, some of whom meet bloody ends. This gritty historical drama tells the infamous tale about revenge, brutality, lust and power. Henry VIII was directed by Pete Travis, written by Peter Morgan and stars Ray Winstone, Charles Dance, Mark Strong, David Suchet, Danny Webb, Helena Bonham Carter, Emilia Fox, Sean Bean and Emily Blunt.Leeds Castle The exterior of Leeds Castle doubled as Henry's castle in Richmond.Henry VIII (2003) Article on Kent Film Office website
Kent Film Office Tudor(ish) Trail Trail
Henry VIII (2003) on IMDb
Canterbury Tales - Pardoner's Tale (2003)09/10/2003The Pardoner's Tale was adapted from Chaucer's Canterbury Tale for this BBC mini series. In the Cathedral city of Rochester con-man Arty (Jonny Lee Miller) recites Shakespeare whilst his friends Baz (Ben Bennett) and Colin (William Beck) pick tourists pockets. When a second young girl disappears, Arty decides they will cash in by pretending to collect money for a search effort. Kitty (Samantha Whittaker) tells him she knows Amy is dead and will show him who killed her. She leads the trio to a treasure of gold and watches their greed destroy them. Adapted by Olivia Hetreed, directed by Andy De Emmony, it stars Jonny Lee Miller, Samantha Whittaker, William Beck, Ben Bennett and Jade Williams.Rochester CityRochester is the principal setting for The Pardoner's Tale, featuring Rochester Castle, the Cathedral, Chertsey Gate, the High Street and Esplanade.Canterbury Tales - Pardoner's Tale (2003) Article on Kent Film Office website
Canterbury Tales - Pardoner's Tale (2003) on IMDb
Canterbury Tales - The Seacaptain's Tale (2003)02/10/2003A modern take on Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, The Seacaptain's tale follows trophy wife Meena (Indira Varma), whose addiction to shopping leads her to betray her husband Jetender (Om Puri) with his business partner Pushpinder (Nitin Ganatra) to pay off a debt. Adapted by Avie Luthra, directed by John McKay and starring Indira Varma, Usha Patel and Indira Joshi.GravesendGravesend is the setting for The Seacaptain's Tale. Old waterfront warehouses and the pier feature, with Town Pier Square as the setting for Pushpinder's Hindu Health shop. Canterbury Tales - The Seacaptain's Tale (2003) Article on Kent Film Office website
Canterbury Tales - The Sea Captain's Tale (2003) on IMDb
Little Britain - Season 1 (2003)16/09/2003Conceived and written by Matt Lucas and David Walliams, Little Britain is a character-comedy sketch show about all that is mad, bad, quirky and generally bonkers about the people and places of Britain. Written and performed by Matt Lucas and David Walliams.Herne BayHerne Bay, including promenade, central bandstand, clock tower and the former Bun Penny Pub on Central Avenue feature as Oldhaven, the seaside town for the Lady and Lou and Andy sketches.Little Britain - Season 1 (2003) Article on Kent Film Office website
Little Britain (2003-2006) on IMDb
Foyle’s War - The German Woman (2002)27/10/2002Foyle’s War is a World War Two detective drama set in the 1940s, in the midst of war. In the first episode of series 1 - ‘The German Woman’ Detective Chief Superintendent Foyle (Michael Kitchen) is working on a trail of corruption regarding the conscription process and the ‘enemy alien’ act. It isn’t long before Greta Beaumont (Joanna Kanska), the German wife of a wealthy estate owner Henry Beaumont (Robert Hardy), is murdered with a Nazi Swastika being engraved at the scene. However, Detective Chief Superintendent Foyle (Michael Kitchen) soon realises that traditional motives, such as money and power might be involved. The episode is directed by Jeremy Silberston and stars Michael Kitchen, Honeysuckle Weeks, James McAvoy, Julien Ovenden, Anthony Howell, Robert Hardy, David Horovitch and Joanna Kanska. Squerryes CourtSquerryes Court doubled up as the grand home of estate owner Henry Beaumont (Robert Hardy) in The German Woman.Foyle's War - The German Woman (2002) Article on Kent Film Office website
Foyle's War (2002-2015) on IMDb
Tipping the Velvet (2002)09/10/2002Adapted from the acclaimed novel by Sarah Waters, this three part BBC drama "Tipping the Velvet" tells the story of a young waitress named Nancy Astley (Rachael Stirling) as she discovers her sexuality after meeting Kitty Butler (Keeley Hawes), a male impersonator with a theatre troop. The series was directed by Geoffrey Sax and stars Keeley Hawes, Rachael Stirling, Sally Hawkins, Benedict Cumberbatch, Daniel Mays, Hugh Bonneville, and Johnny Vegas. WhitstableWhitstable doubled as the coastal village where Nancy Astley (Rachael Stirling) lives with her family before she leaves for London.Tipping the Velvet (2002) Article on Kent Film Office website
Behind the scenes images in Whitstable
Tipping the Velvet (2002) on IMDb
The Historic Dockyard ChathamThe Historic Dockyard in Chatham doubled as London streets.
The Bill (2000)04/01/2000ITV police drama Series, following the lives and work of a group of police officers at the fictional "Sunhill" police station in East London. When filming a car chase on Ratcliffe Highway near Allhallows in 2000 on the Hoo Peninsula, residents were presented with their very own bottle of 'Bill Chardonnay'. Created by Geoff Mcqueen and starring Graham Cole, Trudie Goodwin, Jeff Stewart, Russell Boulter, Tony O’Callaghan, Peter Ellis, Lisa Geoghan and Mark Wingett.Allhallows & Yantlet CreekRatcliffe Highway at Allhallows Marshes was the setting for a high speed car chase in this 2000 episode of The Bill.The Bill (2000) Article on Kent Film Office website
The Bill (2000) on IMDb
CI5: The New Professionals (1999)19/09/1999A revamped version of the 1970s TV series The Professionals, CI5: The New Professionals (1999) is a British crime-drama series about a group of specialists working in the fictional Criminal Intelligence Department 5, investigating acts of terrorism and anarchy. The show was created by Brian Clemens (The Avengers, The Professionals) and the main cast includes Edward Woodward (The Wicker Man, The Equalizer) as Harry Malone, Kal Weber (Mile High, Hell on Wheels) as Chris Keel, Colin Wells (Titus, Casualty) as Sam Curtis, Lexa Doig (Arrow, Stargate SG-1) as Tina Backus and Adrian Irvine (Vera, Coronation Street) as Spencer.Brands HatchIn Episode 11 'High Speed', Brands Hatch doubles as Bluckner Race Track in the UK, where the team start an undercover investigation to to expose a smuggling ring.CI5: The New Professionals (1999) Article on Kent Film Office website
CI5: The New Professionals (1999) on IMDb
Great Expectations (1999)12/04/1999This 1999 BBC adaptation of Charles Dickens' Great Expectations tells the story of Orphan Pip (Gabriel Thomson/Ioan Gruffudd), who seems destined to become a blacksmith until one day he is mysteriously sent to London to become a gentleman through the kindness of an unknown patron. Directed by Julian Jarrold and starring Ioan Gruffudd, Charlotte Rampling, Gabriel Thomson, Bernard Hill, Nicholas Blane, Jo Cameron Brown and Tony Curran. MM - Paddlesteamer- Kingswear CastleThe paddlesteamer "Kingswear Castle" was used for the scenes where Magwitch (Bernard Hill) attempts to escape with the help of Pip (Ioan Gruffudd) and Herbert (Daniel Evans).Great Expectations (1999) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Great Expectations (1999) on IMDb
Medway Ports Sheerness - Peel PortsSheerness Docks doubled as the exterior of Clara's (Philippa Stanton) home where Pip (Ioan Gruffudd) and Herbert (Daniel Evans)take Magwitch (Bernard Hill) to seek refuge.
MM - River Medway Stangate Creek on the River Medway was used for shots of the Paddle steamer on the Thames Estuary in the scenes where Pip (Ioan Gruffudd) and Herbert (Daniel Evans)try to help Magwitch (Bernard Hill) escape.
Chatham RiversideSlip 8 at Chatham Docks was used for the scene where Pip (Ioan Gruffudd) and Herbert (Daniel Evans) meet Magwitch (Bernard Hill) to help him escape.
Our Mutual Friend (1998)09/03/1998Adaptation by Sandy Welch of Dickens' final novel. John Harmon (Steven Mackintosh) returns to England to claim his stake on his father's will, which states he must marry Bella Wilfer (Anna Friel) to receive the money. Harmon goes missing and when a body turns up in the river he is presumed dead. The estate is given to the Boffins who take Bella into their home,as well as hiring the mysterious Rokesmith to handle their affairs. But is all as it seems? Our Mutual Friend was directed by Julian Farino and starred Paul McGann and Anna Friel. The series was partly filmed at The Historic Dockyard in Chatham.The Historic Dockyard ChathamThe back streets of the workhouse were set in The Historic Dockyard Chatham.Our Mutual Friend (1998) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Our Mutual Friend (1998) on IMDb
MM - River Medway The Kingswear Castle paddlesteamer was used for the drama. The scene was shot on the River Medway next to the boats permanent moorings in The Historic Dockyard Chatham. Bella Wilfer and the Boffin family go on a family day out.
The Mill On The Floss (1997)01/01/1997The Mill on the Floss is a 1997 BBC adaptation of the George Eliot classic tale of the same name about Maggie Tulliver (Emily Watson), an intelligent, free spirited woman born into the conventional Victorian rural society. When her father is financially ruined by the family of her childhood friend Philip Wakem (James Frain), she is forbidden to see him. After visiting her cousin, Lucy Deane (Lucy Whybrow), Lucy's fiancé Stephen Guest (James Weber Brown) falls in love with Maggie, further complicating matters and leaving Maggie torn by devotion to her family and her true love. Directed by Graham Theakston and starring Emily Watson, Cheryl Campbell, James Frain, Bernard Hill, Joanna David and Ifan Meredith. The Historic Dockyard ChathamThe row of period houses at the Historic Dockyard Chatham were used as the exterior for Wakem Solicitor's and another area provided the exterior for the Guest and Co. Exterior.The Mill on the Floss (1997) Article on Kent Film Office website
The Mill on the Floss (1997) on IMDb
French and Saunders - Pride and Prejudice (1996)01/01/1996BBC sketch Show starring comedy duo Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. Behind the Scenes: A Classic in the Making is a parody of the making of period TV dramas, in particular Pride and Prejudice in series 5 episode 6. The series was written and stars Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. MM - FinchcocksFinchcocks is the setting for this French and Saunders sketch about the making of an adaption of Pride and Prejudice.French and Saunders - Pride and Prejudice (1996) Article on Kent Film Office website
French and Saunders (1987-2017) on IMDb
Hercule Poirot's Christmas (1995)25/12/1994Hercule Poirot's Christmas is an ITV adaptation of Agatha Christie's novel of the same name which follows multi millionaire Simeon Lee (Vernon Dobtcheff) as he asks Poirot (David Suchet) to come to his house at Christmas because he feels his life will be in danger when tells his family that he is changing his will. Directed by Edward Bennett and starring David Suchet, Vernon Dubtcheff, Brian Gwaspari and Philip Jackson. ChilhamChilham Square was transformed into a winter wonderland throughout the episode and is where Poirot (David Suchet) tries to uncover the mysterious murder. Hercule Poirot's Christmas (1995) Article on Kent Film Office website
Hercule Poirot's Christmas (1995) on IMDb
St Mary's Church, ChilhamSt. Mary's Church in Chilham was used for the scenes where a carol service takes place and locals enter the church for the Christmas Day service.
MM - Tudor Lodge Gift Shop - ChilhamThe Tudor Lodge Gift Shop in Chilham was transformed into a grocery and post office for the scene where Poirot (David Suchet) visits the shop and buys something which helps him to uncover the murderer.
MM - Chilham CastleChilham Castle doubled as Mr Lee's house Gorston Hall, where Poirot (David Suchet) carries out his investigations.
Covington Cross (1992)25/08/1992Covington Cross is a medieval soap about Sir Thomas Grey (Nigel Terry) and his family, their day to day concerns and struggles against the machinations of Baron Mullen (James Faulkner). 13 episodes were produced for ABC, of which only seven were ever broadcast. Created and written by Gil Grant, the series stars Nigel Terry, Cherie Lunghi, James Faulkner, Jonathan Firth, Tim Killick, Glenn Quinn and Ione Skye, as well as a couple of early appearances by Greg Wise and Julian Fellows. Allington Castle Allington Castle features as Covington Cross, the home of Sir Thomas Grey and his family and doubles as a few minor medieval residences.Covington Cross (1992) Article on Kent Film Office website
Covington Cross (1992) on IMDb
Penshurst PlacePenshurst Place exterior features as the Convent in episode 2 and King Edward's palace interior.
Married... with Children - Season 6 (1992)03/05/1992Married… with Children (1987-1997) is a US sitcom which follows the Chicagoan Bundy family, consisting of hard luck shoe salesman Al, his lazy wife Peggy, their attractive but dumb daughter Kelly, and their smart but unpopular son Bud. The three-part finale of Season 6 involves the Bundy family going on a free trip to England that turns out to be a cover for a murderous plot. The series starred Ed O’Neill (Modern Family, Finding Dory) as Al, Katey Sagal (Futurama, Sons of Anarchy) as Peggy, Christina Applegate (Bad Moms, Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead) as Kelly, and David Faustino (The Legend of Korra, The Young and the Restless) as Bud. The Season 6 finale features guest stars Bill Oddie (The Goodies, Springwatch) as local historian Winston and Alun Armstrong (Breeders Series 2 (2021), Year of the Rabbit (2019)) as assassin-for-hire Trevor.ChilhamIn Season 6, Episodes 24 - 26, Chilham doubles as the cursed village of Lower Uncton in England.Married... with Children Season 6 (1992) Article on Kent Film Office website
Married with Children (1987-1997) on IMDb
Married... with Children (1987-1997) on Wikipedia
MM - Chilham CastleIn Season 6, Episodes 24 and 25, Chilham Castle doubles as the castle the Bundy family stay at in Lower Uncton, England.
Moon and Son (1992)04/01/1992Mystery drama series Moon and Son, featuring Millicent Martin as Gladys, a clairvoyant and her son Trevor, John Michie who go in for a bit of sleuthing. Aired in 1992 on BBC, the programme was mostly filmed in Folkestone and France. Created by Robert Banks Stewart, the series stars Millicent Martin, John Michie, Laure Killing, Cecile Coulmier and Ian Redford. FolkestoneFolkestone is the main UK setting and hometown of the Moons.Moon and Son (1992) Article on Kent Film Office website
Moon and Son (1992) on IMDb
KWT - Oare MarshesOare Marshes and Hollowshore Boatyard appear as Mr Marsh's (Gregory Floy) business is and the quarry lake where his body is discovered in Ep.2.
The Leas Cliff HallThe Leas Cliff hall is the setting for the final show-down in Ep.2.
Kent and East Sussex Railway - Wittersham Road StationThe siding at Kent and East Sussex Railway - Wittersham Road Station is the Zodic Killer's hideout in Ep.2.
Folkestone Harbour Folkestone Harbour and the Folkestone Bolougne ferry feature often as the Moons go between Folkestone and France.
MM - Chilham CastleChilham Castle features as Lady Doddington's Estate in episode 9.
Crabble Corn MillCrabble Corn Mill features as Denham's Auction House in Episode 9.
DealThe Old Boatmen's Room on the Marina in Deal doubled as Basil's Chapel in episode 10.
Dungeness EstateDungeness features briefly in Episode 10 as Russ' home.
The GrandThe Grand frequently features as Gladys' preferred haunt for tea.
MM - The Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway The Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway - New Romney Station is the location of the hidden diamonds in Ep 12.
Great Expectations (1989)21/06/1991This Disney adaptation of the Dickens classic tells the story of Pip who escapes a future as a blacksmith by being given the opportunity to become a gentleman. Directed by Kevin Connor and starring Kim Thompson, Jean Simmons, Anthony Calf and Anthony Hopkins.St Thomas The Apostle - Harty The St Thomas The Apostle Harty Church set the scene for orphan Pip (Anthony Calf) on a visit to the graves of his parents, he meets the sinister escaped convict Abel Magwitch (Anthony Hopkins). The church is also used for funeral and wedding scenes. Great Expectations (1989) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Great Expectations (1989) on IMDb
The Historic Dockyard ChathamThe Historic Dockyard Chatham doubles for Little Britain as Magwich (Anthony Hopkins) is taken to back to jail after receiving his death sentence at the hands of the Judge.
Upnor VillageUpnor village provides the home of Herbert Pockets' fianc' Clara's (Stephanie Schonfield) house.
Rochester CityRochester High Street became the departure point for Pip (Anthony Calf) on his venture to London. It was here that Pip, on a return visit to Miss Havisham (Jean Simmons), learns that Mr. Drummle (Owen Teale) intends to marry Estella.
Darling Buds of May Trail07/04/1991The Darling Buds of May is a heart-warming family drama set in the quaint village of Pluckley during the 1950s. Originally broadcast on ITV in 1991, this beloved classic centres around the Larkin family and their 'perfick' daily life in the beautiful Kentish countryside, encapsulating romance, drama and tragedy. The series stars national treasures David Jason, Pam Ferris and Catherine Zeta-Jones. For more information about the Darling Buds of May Trail Pluckley VillageThe small village of Pluckley was the heart of the Darling Buds territory. The local butchers in the square featured and the local post office was turned into the Larkins’ local grocery shop. Though Bluff Court itself, which Pop (David Jason) purchases, was filmed outside of Kent, the exterior of the small cottage at the bottom of the garden in which the Bluff-Gore's reside was filmed at a private residence in Pluckley. In the final episode of the series, when Pop is running in the local council election, he visits an apple farm - filmed at Sheerland Farm in Pluckley, which stills grows apples, plums and pears to this day.The Darling Buds Of May - The Garden of England Trail
The Darling Buds Of May behind the scenes images
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St Nicholas - PluckleySt Nicholas church in Pluckley was used for the filming of Mariette and Charley's wedding, as well as Primrose's seduction of Mr Candy.
MM - Hugh Lowe FarmsThe infamous strawberry fight scene in the opening episode of The Darling Buds of May truly captivated all who watched it. Hugh Lowe Farms provided the location along with the period punnets and trays.
AshfordThe Swan Inn in the village of Little Chart near Ashford, features briefly in the episode A Season of Heavenly Gifts (1992) as the pub where the biker youths are hanging out when they spot Pop (David Jason) driving by in his Rolls Royce and decide to follow him. Various country roads in Egerton and Rolvenden, also in Ashford district, feature briefly in the same episode as the location of a protest and in the scene where Pop searches for a telephone box to call the police.
Kent and East Sussex Railway The Kent and East Sussex Railway brought tax man Charley into the lives of the Larkins, as well as taking Ma, Charley and Mariette to find the perfect wedding dress. The railway still hasn't run out of steam and operates much as it did during the series.
Folkestone Harbour When Mlle. Dupont arrives for Oscar's christening, she arrives at Folkestone Harbour. The Larkins first met her during their holiday to Brittany in the previous season. In the episode Oh! To be in England (1992). The Lea’s Lift Funicular Railway a little further along the beach can also be seen in a scene.
A - Shepherd Neame BreweryThe exterior of Shepherd Neame Brewery featured as itself in the show.
MM - Church Gates CottageChurch Gate Cottage became Edith Pilchester’s home and has changed little in the intervening years. It is now a private residence but from the pavement you can easily visualise Pop leading Edith up her garden path.
MM - Fig Tree CottageThe exterior and garden of Fig Tree Cottage were used as the Brigadier's Garden. Die-hard fans of the series will no doubt remember the Brigadier walking out into the street as the Larkin's test drive their new Rolls Royce. This is a private residence which can be seen from the pavement.
MM - Pluckley Church of England Primary SchoolPluckley’s primary school doubled for the village hall. It was here that Mr Mason, a recently escaped prisoner, disguises himself as Santa to see his children before heading back behind bars in 'Christmas is coming.'
MM - Little Chart Cricket ClubLittle Chart cricket pitch was used in the episode When The Green Woods Laugh.
Hole Park - Halden PlaceMrs. Kinthley's hop garden was a particularly hard find! But with the help of the series location manager we tracked it down as Halden Place. Not much is visible from the road but the distinctive Oast Chimney is a dead giveaway. This is a private residence.
MM - Wentwood CottageHaving undergone quite a few changes since it appeared in the series, Wentwood cottage, Marriette and Charley's bijou home, saw Charley trying to become the first man to freeze strawberries and Pieter the German visitor proving his worth by fixing the leaky tap. This is a private residence.
MM - Buss FarmKnown as Home Farm to most, Buss Farm is the most iconic of all the locations: the home of the Larkin's! It is under private ownership so cannot be visited at this time. Watch this space for any updates!
MM - Black Horse Pub - PluckleyKnown as the Hare and Hounds in the Darling Buds of May, The Black Horse was Pop Larkins local. Today it still offers typically friendly country hospitality and hearty fayre.
FavershamFruity Pears (Victor Maddern) sets up his funfair on a field off Stalisfield Road in Faversham in the episode Oh! to be in England (1992).
Wye VillageThe former Wye College features briefly in the episode Stranger at the Gates (1992) as the exterior of the Kent County Council offices where Pop (David Jason) goes to enquire about buying the quarry.
MM - Godmersham ParkIn the episode A Season of Heavenly Gifts (1992), Edith (Rachel Bell) takes the young Girl Guides of the village camping at Godmersham Park.
CharingMrs Mason's (Tilly Vosburgh) Fish Shop, featured in the episode Christmas is Coming (1991), was filmed on Market Place in Charing.
TenterdenIn the final episode of the series, Climb the Greasy Pole (1993), a group of travelers pitch up in the village and are taken in by the Larkin family. The field in which the travelers first find themselves is situated off Swain Road in Saint Michaels just outside Tenterden.
MaidstoneMaidstone Grammar School featured twice in the series - firstly as South Kent Freezers in Ep 1 The Darling Buds of May (1991), where Pop (David Jason) purchases an expensive freezer with cash. Later in the episode, and in Ep 2, When the Green Woods Laugh (1991), it doubled as the tax office where Charley (Philip Franks) works. The interiors were filmed in the Staff Room at the school. There is also a short sequence with David Jason at the bottom of the Staff Entrance as he ponders his options before going up to the tax office. St James Church in nearby Bicknor appears briefly in Ep 1 where the Larkin family pick up Aunty Fran (Jill Richards) to take her strawberry picking.
The Warren Country Park FolkestoneThe Warren Country Park in Folkestone features in a seaside scene in the episode Oh! To be in England (1992).
Eastwell Manor HotelEastwell Manor in Ashford can be seen in a 1992 episode called Oh! To Be in England. It is the house that Antoinette Dupont (Anna Massey) mistakenly thinks belongs to the Larkins.
Charing StationCharing Railway Station features in the episode Oh! To be in England (1992) when Pop (David Jason) drops Ma (Pam Ferris) and Mariette (Catherine Zeta-Jones) at the station so they can go to London.
Hole Park - Halden PlaceHalden Place doubles as the hop farm which Mariette (Catherine Zeta-Jones) and Charley (Philip Franks) purchase. The location features in the episodes Stranger at the Gates (1992), A Season of Heavenly Gifts (1992) and The Happiest Days of your Life (1993). The hop farm was filmed outside of Kent for later episodes.
Poirot - The Kidnapped Prime Minister (1990)25/02/1990This ITV adaption of Poirot – The Kidnapped Prime Minister is based on Agatha Christie’s Poirot Investigates short story collection. When the prime minister is kidnapped right before an important international arms summit, Poirot (David Suchet) has just 32--and a quarter--hours to find him. Directed by Andrew Grieve, this TV drama stars David Suchet, Hugh Fraser and Philip Jackson.Ingress AbbeyIngress Abbey prior to its restoration was use as the hideout where the kidnappers held the Prime Minister.Poirot - The Kidnapped Prime Minster (1990) Article on Kent Film Office website
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St Margaret's BayA short driving sequence along the promenade features in this episode of Poirot.
Port of Dover - SeafrontAn exterior of the Dover Harbour Board Offices features as the Sea View Hotel in this episode of Poirot.
Only Fools and Horses: The Jolly Boys' Outing (1989)25/12/1989The Jolly Boys’ Outing is the 1989 Christmas Special of the popular BBC series Only Fools and Horses and sees Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter (David Jason) and his brother Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst) join the Nag’s Head regulars on the annual Jolly Boys Outing to Margate. After a good day out, the gang face several setbacks which leave them no choice but to stay overnight where Del bumps into his old flame Raquel (Tessa Peake-Jones). Directed by Tony Dow, written by John Sullivan and starring David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Buster Merryfield, Paul Barber, John Challis, Sue Holderness, Roger Lloyd-Pack, Kenneth MacDonald, Gwyneth Strong and Tessa Peake-Jones. MargateMargate was the setting for the Jolly Boys Outing trip.Only Fools and Horses: The Jolly Boys' Outing (1989) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Herne BayThe now closed Roman Galley Pub in Herne Bay was used for the pitstop location where the gang stop off on their journey to Margate.
Broadstairs & Viking BayBroadstairs Police Station, which is now a pub on Gladstone Road in Broadstairs was used for the exterior of a police station which Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst) exits after his arrest.
Dreamland MargateDreamland was used for the scenes where the gang visit the theme park and go on rides, play games and eat treats.
Margate StationMargate Train Station was used for the scene where the gang try to get a train however find there is a train strike.
Doctor Who - The Curse of Fenric (1989)25/10/1989The Doctor arrives at a military camp in WWII which is apparently haunted by a Viking curse. Can the doctor prevail against vampires and the Russion troops closing in? Written by Ian Briggs and directed by Nicholas Mallett, the four part series stars Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldre, Dinsdale Landred, and Nicholas Parsons.MM - St Laurence Church - HawkhurstSt Laurence, Hawkhurst doubled as St Judd's Church in The Curse of Fenric.Doctor Who - The Curse of Fenric (1989) Article on Kent Film Office website
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MM - Roses FarmRoses Farm in Hawkhurst doubled as Mrs Hardaker's cottage.
MM - Lillesden Manor - Bedgebury Lower SchoolLillesden Manor was used as the secret laboratory under the church in The Curse of Fenric.
Birds of a Feather (1989-1998)16/10/1989Birds of a Feather was a successful long running comedy series featuring Pauline Quirk and Linda Robson. The two sisters move in together after both their husbands ended up in jail following an armed robbery attempt.All of the prison scenes were filmed at Maidstone Prison throughout the series, and the prison was also used for exterior scenes. The long running franchise was axed by the BBC after 9 series in 1998. However, in 2013 a 10th series successfully aired on ITV, and now an 11th series has been commisioned. Birds of a Feather was created by Laurence Marks, and starred Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson, Leslie Joseph, Alun Lewis,and Peter Polycarpou. MM - HM Prison MaidstoneBirds of a Feather used Maidstone Prison to film exterior and interior shots throughout the franchise. Birds of a Feather (1989-1998) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Inspector Morse - Deceived by Flight (1989)18/01/1989Deceived by Flight is episode 3 in series 3 of the popular crime drama Inspector Morse. It features the murder of a member of the Clarets Old Boys Cricket Club, who happenes to be one of the Inspectors (John Thaw) old university friends. Detective Sergeant Lewis (Kevin Whatley) goes undercover as a member of the cricket team to try and solve the murder. Directed by Anthony Simmons and produced by Chris Burt, the episode features John Thaw as the Inspector and Kevin Whatley as Detective Sergeant Lewis. Nathaniel Parker and Peter Amory also star. Port of Dover - Ferry Terminal The Port of Dover was used towards the end of the episode when the cricket team arrive in Dover, with the intention to catch a Ferry to begin their European tour. Inspector Morse - Deceived by Flight (1989) Article on Kent Film Office website
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DoverDover Priory Station features towards the end of the episode when the cricket team arrive in Dover.
Magnum, P.I.: Series 6 - Episode 1 & 2 - Deja Vu (1985)26/09/1985Magnum, P.I. is an American crime drama television series about Thomas Sullivan Magnum, IV (Tom Selleck), a private investigator (P.I.) living on Oahu, Hawaii. In the Deja Vu episode (Series 6, Episode 1), Magnum and Higgins (John Hillerman) go to England to prepare Robin Masters' latest purchase, a castle, for a party. While there, Magnum looks up an old friend only to learn he died under suspicious circumstances. The series was written by Donald P. Bellisario (Quantum Leap), Glen A. Larson (Quincy M.E.), and Chris Abbott (Diagnosis Murder). The Deja Vu episode of Magnum stars Tom Selleck (Blue Bloods, 3 Men and a Bay, In & Out), John Hillerman (Blazing Saddles, Chinatown), and Francesca Annis (Dune, Lillie, Under the Cherry Moon). Leeds Castle Leeds Castle features in Eps 1 and 2, Deja Vu, of Season 6, as Robin Masters' latest purchase, a castle. Magnum, P.I. Season 6 Episodes 1 and 2 - Deja Vu (1985) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Mapp and Lucia (1985 - 1986)14/04/1985Mapp and Lucia is a Channel 4 series, based on three 1930’s novels by E. F. Benson. Set in 1930's in the fictional Sussex coastal town of Tilling-on-Sea, social schemers Mapp (Prunella Scales) and Lucia (Geraldine McEwan) will stop at nothing to bolster their position amongst their community's elite. Directed by Donald McWhinnie and starring Prunella Scales, Geraldine McEwan, Nigel Hawthorne, Denis Lill and James Greene. Hever CastleHever Castle represents the residence of Poppy (Irene Handl), Duchess of Sheffield in episode 10.Mapp & Lucia (1985-1986) Article on Kent Film Office website
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ChilhamChilham is seen in episodes 1, 2 and 10 and doubles as Risholme, with Lucia's home in the Cumberland Lodge on The Street, Olga Braceley's Home in the Old Rectory and the Tudor Lodge in the square doubling as the Ambermere Arms.
MM - Cumberland Lodge - ChilhamThe exterior of Cumberland Lodge can be seen in episode 1 when Daisy Quantock (Carol MacReady) bumps into Mr Beresford (Robert Vahey) with his horse and cart as she leaves Lucia's house.
Dempsey and Makepeace: Cry God for Harry (1985)11/01/1985Dempsey and Makepeace is a British crime drama focusing on the relationship between American Lt. James Dempsey (Michael Brandon) and British Detective Sgt. Makepeace (Glynis Barber). Dempsey was sent to England after his career ran into trouble in New York, and has been partnered up with Makepeace, under the watchful eye of Chief Superintendent Spikings (Ray Smith). In Episode 9 of Series 1, Makepeace receives the news that her father's house has been burgled. By Royal Intervention, the detective duo is ordered to investigate and restore the missing collection of priceless Jade artefacts. Written by Neil Rudyard and directed by William Brayne the episode stars franchise regulars Lt. James Dempsey (Michael Brandon) and Detective Sgt. Makepeace (Glynis Barber) and Chief Superintendent Spikings (Ray Smith). Guest stars include Ralph Michael, Keith Bonnard, Ralph Arliss, Seretta Wilson and John Terry. MM - Chilham CastleIn "Cry God for Harry", Chilham Castle doubled as Makepeace's family home, Winfield Hall, where the burglary takes place. Most of the episode is shot in and around the castle.Dempsey and Makepeace: Cry God for Harry (1985) Article on Kent Film Office website
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ChilhamChilham square makes a brief appearance in "Cry God for Harry" as the two detectives approach the castle gates.
They Came from Somewhere Else (1984)14/07/1984They Came from Somewhere Else (1984) was a British sitcom which aired on Channel 4 in 1984. The series takes place in the fictional town of Middleford and follows friends Wendy, Colin and Martin as their dull lives are interrupted by the arrival of an American stranger, whose presence in the town seems to coincide with bizarre phenomena including raining liver, zombies and giant prawns in the sewers. The six-part series was directed by Jim Hill (Boon, Playing for Real) and stars Robin Driscoll (Bean, Mr. Bean’s Holiday) as the Stranger, Tony Haase (Colin’s Sandwich, Mornin’ Sarge) as Martin, Pete McCarthy (Smith & Jones) as Colin and Rebecca Stevens (Postman Pat, Saturday Live) as Wendy.MaidstoneProduction filmed in the wider Allington area, using the Mid Kent Shopping Centre, multiple roads, green spaces and flat exteriors. The old Granada Cinema in Maidstone also features in the final episode in its original glory.They Came from Somewhere Else (1984) Article on Kent Film Office website
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The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood (1984)01/06/1984In this made-for-TV spoof, Robin Hood (George Segal) and his merry men must attempt to gather together the necessary ransom money to free King Richard and ensure his safe return to England. Directed by Ray Austin and written by Robert Kaufman, it stars George Segal, Morgan Fairchild and Roddy McDowall. Penshurst PlaceThe Barron's Hall at Penshurst Place doubles as King John's (Roddy McDowall)Hall as well as the Cathedral.The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood (1984) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Allington Castle Allington Castle exterior doubles as King John's (Roddy McDowall) castle and the hall as the Bank of Normandy.
Cockles! (1984)04/01/1984Cockles! (1984) was a BBC comedy series, set in the fictional Kentish beach town of Cocklesea. The series follows ex-pat Arthur Dumpton trying to get the faded old seaside resort back to its former glory. The series was written by Douglas Livingstone (Clayhanger, Boys from the Bush), and stars James Grout (Inspector Morse, Mother Love) as Arthur Dumpton, Joan Sims (Carry on Screaming, Carry on Up the Khyber) as Gloria du Bois, Norman Rodway (Inspector Morse – Deceived by Flight (1989), Reilly: Ace of Spies) as Jacques, Jane Lowe (Bad Girls, The Creeping) as Mabel du Bois, David Bamber (Valkyrie, Miss Potter) as Graham and Tim Wylton (Pride and Prejudice, Wycliffe) as George.RamsgateRamsgate Royal Harbour features in Episode 4 of the series, doubling for Stourmouth Harbour where Veronica (Pat Starr) moors her yacht.Cockles! (1984) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Herne BayHerne Bay doubles for the fictional town of Cocklesea throughout the series. Locations frequently featured include Herne Bay beach and promenade by the bandstand and clock tower as well as along Central Parade, which was the location for the Sunny Side Guest House run by Gloria DuBois (Joan Sims) and the Seaview Guest House run by Mabel Du Bois (Jane Lowe).
The Kings Hall - Herne BayThe King's Hall features throughout the series as the Cocklesea Pavilion which Arthur (James Grout) helps renovate.
Tankerton SlopesTankerton beach features briefly in Episode 4, where George (Tim Wylton) meets Graham (David Bamber) who claims his father was the King of the Sea of Cocklesea.
Whitstable Harbour Whitstable Harbour features as Cocklesea Harbour in Ep 1 of the series where Jacques (Norman Rodway) and his friends Graham (David Bamber) and George (Tim Wylton) try to run a smuggling operation.
Fox (1980)10/03/1980Fox (1980) was an ITV crime-drama series following the titular Fox family and their gangland feuds. In episodes 5 and 6, Kenny Fox (Ray Winstone) finds himself in Kent and becomes the victim of a slapdash kidnapping plot. The series was directed by Jim Goddard (Shanghai Surprise, Kennedy) and written by Trevor Preston (Night Hair Child, I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead). It stars Peter Vaughan (Straw Dogs, Brazil) as old Billy Fox, Bernard Hill (Exodus (2007), The Mill on the Floss (1997)) as Vin Fox, Derrick O’Connor (Daredevil, Lethal Weapon 2) as Ray Fox, Larry Lamb (Essex Boys (2000), Eastenders (2007-2023)) as Joey Fox and Ray Winstone (The Sweeney (2012), Great Expectations (2011)) as Kenny Fox.MargateIn Ep 5, Kenny (Ray Winstone) walks on Margate Main Sands and is accosted by a group of rowdy women. Margate Harbour Arm features in Ep 6 - first when Lee (Mark Wingett) informs Rita (Eva Bland) that he has sold Kenny's car, then later, when Ray (Derrick O'Connor) and Dave (John Mulcahy) meet with a local fisherman for intel. Rita and Lee visit a record store and a clothing shop on Marine Drive, and are later confronted by Ray upon leaving a nightclub on the same road.Fox (1980) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Botany Bay In Ep 5, Kenny (Ray Winstone) takes a walk on Botany Bay beach and a woman on horseback passes him.
Herne BayIn Eps 5 and 6, the exterior of a house on East Cliff Parade features as the squat where Lee (Mark Wingett) and Rita (Eve Bland) keep Kenny (Ray Winstone) hostage. In Ep 6, Lee visits a newsagents on Central Parade where he sees a newspaper indicating Kenny's identity. Ray (Derrick O'Connor) and Dave (John Mulcahy) later drive along this road searching for the couple. A pub in Herne Bay is the location where Ray and Dave question a local fisherman about car dealers who may have pawned Kenny's car.
Doctor Who - The Androids of Tara (1978)25/11/1978The Androids of Tara (1978) is a four-part serial from the 16th season of the original Doctor Who series. It is set on the planet Tara, which is ruled by a feudal society with electronic weapons and androids. The Doctor’s assistant Romana is kidnapped, and the two are dragged into a feud between Count Grendel and Prince Reynart over who is the legitimate heir to the throne of Tara. Directed by Michael Hayes (A for Andromeda, Take Three Girls) and written by David Fisher (Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense, The Lotus Eaters), the serial stars Tom Baker (Nicholas and Alexandra, The Golden Voyage of Sinbad) as the Doctor, Mary Tamm (The Likely Lads, Doghouse) as his assistant Romana, with Peter Jeffrey (The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, Midnight Express) featuring as Count Grendel alongside Neville Jason (From Russia with Love, The Message) as Prince Reynart.Leeds Castle In Doctor Who - The Androids of Tara, Leeds Castle grounds, Barbican, Moat, Gatehouse and Keep feature as the grounds of Grendel's Keep on the planet Tara.Doctor Who - The Androids of Tara (1978) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Blakes 7 - Bounty (1978)13/03/1978Blake's 7 is a BBC One science fiction show, in episode eleven of the first season, Blake (Gareth Thomas)and Cally (Jan Chappell) visit exiled president Sarkoff (T.P. McKenna), to return to lead the people of Lindor before the Federation assumes control. Unfortunately, while off the ship, the Liberator is taken over by bounty hunters. Starring Gareth Thomas, Sally Knyvette, Jan Chappell, T.P. McKenna and Carinthia West.Quex Park - Waterloo Tower Waterloo Tower at Quex Park was the ex-president Sarkoff's residence in exile.Blakes 7 - Bounty (1978) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Bagpuss (1974)12/02/1974Bagpuss (1974) was an animated children’s TV series created by Smallfilms which aired on BBC2 in 1974. The series follows Bagpuss, “a saggy old cloth cat”, who lives in a shop that houses lost things. Each of the thirteen episodes feature Bagpuss and his friends the mice, a rag doll named Madeleine, Gabriel the toad, and Professor Yaffle the wooden woodpecker, coming to life and investigating the objects their owner Emily brings them. The series was created by Smallfilms, a TV production company founded by Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin, who also produced popular children’s stop-motion animated programmes The Clangers (1969-1974), Ivor the Engine and Noggin the Nog. The production was a collaboration between the two men, with Firmin making the models and drawing the artwork, and Postgate writing the scripts and voicing and animating the characters. Sandra Kerr voiced Madeleine the rag doll and John Faulkner voiced Gabriel the Toad. Both actors also wrote and performed the folk songs. Bagpuss, the narrator, and additional characters were voiced by creator Oliver Postgate.MM - BleanBagpuss (1974) was shot in a studio in Blean. The studio was originally a disused cowshed at creator Peter Firmin’s family home. The exterior of the shop appearing in each episode’s opening scene was also filmed at Firmin’s home and featured his daughter Emily.Bagpuss (1974) article on Kent Film Office website
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Upstairs, Downstairs - The Sudden Storm (1974)19/01/1974Upstairs, Downstairs is an ITV drama set in early 1900's London about the lives of the wealthy Bellamy family and their servants. In Series 3 Episode 13, A Sudden Storm, the staff take a day off at the seaside, but the onset of war with Germany is imminent and never off anybody's mind. The episode was directed by Bill Bain, written by John Hawkesworth and stars Angela Baddeley, Jean Marsh, Meg Wynn Owen, Simon Williams, David Langton and Gordon Jackson.Herne BayHerne Bay beach by the pier and the Central Bandstand feature on the staff day out at the seaside.Upstairs, Downstairs - The Sudden Storm (1974) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em (1973)15/02/1973Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em (1973 – 78) was a BBC sitcom about accident prone Frank Spencer (Michael Crawford) who trips over the simplest tasks of daily life, trying to look after long suffering wife Betty (Michele Dotrice) and their baby. The series was created and written by Raymond Allen and stars Michael Crawford and Michele Dotrice. Herne BayHerne Bay was used as a location for two episodes in series one. The High Street and William Street featured in the very first episode of the sitcom, The Job Interview, where Frank (Michael Crawford) arrives at a shop for a job interview. The Railway Station as well as the Carlton Hotel were used in episode four of the series, Have a Break, Take a Husband, for scenes involving Frank (Michael Crawford) and Betty's (Michele Dotrice) ill-fated second honeymoon. Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em (1973) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Doctor Who - The Mutants (1972)08/04/1972The Doctor (Jon Pertwee) and his assistant Jo (Katy Manning) are tasked with delivering a message to earth colony Solos, where relations with indigenous people have come to breaking point. Can they bring peace to the region? Written by Bob Baker and Dave Martin and directed by Christopher Barry, the six episodes star Jon Pertwee, Katie Manning, Garrick Hagon, James Mellor, and Paul Whitsun-Jones. BluewaterBluewater quarry was the setting for the planet Solos - prior to the shopping centre being built.Doctor Who - The Mutants (1972) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Chislehurst CavesThe interior of Chislehurst Caves features as Solos' caves.
MM - Stone House Farm cavesThe entrance to Solos' cave system was filmed at the former Stone House Farm Caves near Strood.
Doctor Who - The Claws of Axos (1971)13/03/1971The Claws of Axos is a four part story of popular sci-fi show Doctor Who about a mysterious object which has landed by a power station. The inhabitants of the object are the Axons who, in return for help, offer a gift which they claim would end world famine. The Doctor (Jon Pertwee) and the UNIT team must work together to find out if this is too good to be true and why old enemy The Master (Roger Delgado) is involved. Directed by Michael Ferguson and starring Jon Pertwee as the Doctor alongside Nicholas Courtney, Roger Delgado, John Levene, Bernard Holley and Katy Manning. Dungeness EstateDungeness Estate was the setting where the Axos landed and Doctor Who (Jon Pertwee) and the team go to investigate.Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos (1971) Article on Kent Film Office website
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MM - Dungeness Power StationDungeness Power Station doubled as the "Nuton power complex" in the third and fourth episode of The Claws of Axos.
Elizabeth R (1971) 17/02/1971This six part BBC drama charts the rise to the throne of Elizabeth I (Glenda Jackson) and the challenges she is faced with. Starring Glenda Jackson, Ronald Hines, Stephen Murray, Rachel Kempson and Robert Hardy.Penshurst PlaceThe grounds of Penshurst Place doubled as the Queen's Castle grounds. St. John The Baptist church in Penshurst also featured in episode 2 "The Marriage Game" for the scenes where Lord Robert Dudley (Robert Hardy) waits at the church for Queen Elizabeth (Glenda Jackson). Elizabeth R (1971) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Doctor Who - The Mind of Evil (1971)30/01/1971The Doctor (John Pertwee) and his assistant Jo (Katy Manning) must prevent The Master (Roger Delgado) from destroying the earth with a deadly missile. The six episodes were written by Don Houghton and directed by Timothy Combe, they star Jon Pertwee, Katy Manning, Roger Delgado, Nicolas Courtney and William Marlowe. EH - Dover CastleDover Castle exterior features as Stangmoor Prison.Doctor Who - The Mind of Evil (1971) Article on Kent Film Office website
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MOD Training Areas Kent - Lydden Court - Acrise - ShuttlesfieldFormer RAF Swingate site in Dover features as the hangar where The Master hides the deadly missile.
DoverThe junction of Archer's Court Road with Pineham Road in Whitfield was the site for the ambush on the missile convoy.
Manston AirportSky Charter UK at the former Manston Airport, now Stone Hill Park supplied the helicopters and aerial footage.
Doctor Who - Inferno (1970)09/05/1970Doctor Who (Jon Pertwee) and his assistant Liz Shaw (Caroline John) try to convince the scientists at project Inferno that their drilling through the earth's crust could have dire consequences. When the Doctor is transported to an alternate reality, his worst fears are confirmed. Written by Don Houghton and directed by Douglas Camfield, the seven episodes star Jon Pertwee, Caroline John, Nicholas Courtney, Sheila Dunn, Walter Randall and David Wake. MM - Kingsnorth Power StationKingsnorth Industrial estate, the former refinery of Berry Wiggins and Co. was the setting for the Inferno Project.Doctor Who - Inferno (1970) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Doctor Who - The Ambassadors of Death (1970)21/03/1970The Ambassadors of Death (1970) is the third serial in the seventh series of Doctor Who. When two astronauts on the Mars Probe Seven lose contact with Earth, the Doctor and United Nations Intelligence Taskforce (UNIT) must investigate. When the astronauts finally return, the Doctor suspects that they may be aliens, and is soon caught in a government conspiracy. The serial was directed by Michael Ferguson (Doctor Who: The Claws of Axos (1971), The Sandbaggers) and written by David Whitaker (Doctor Who – The Enemy of the World (1968), Showtime). It stars John Pertwee (Doctor Who – Inferno (1970), Carry On Cleo) as the Doctor, Caroline John (Love Actually, P.R.O.B.E The Zero Imperative) as his companion Liz Shaw, Nicholas Courtney (Doctor Who – Mind of Evil (1971), Incendiary) as the Brigadier, William Dysart (The Last Shot You Hear, Edward the Seventh) as Reegan and John Abineri (The Last of the Mohicans, Robin of Sherwood) as General Charles Carrington.NorthfleetThe old Northfleet Quarry doubles as the exterior of the Space Centre in Episodes, 4, 6 and 7. Northfleet Cement Works (now LaFarge Cement) features in Episode 3, doubling as the Quarry where Reegan (William Dysart) buries two workers in the shingle.Doctor Who - The Ambassadors of Death (1970) Article on Kent Film Office website
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The Clangers (1969 - 1974)16/11/1969The Clangers (1969-1974) was a children’s stop-motion TV series which was broadcast on BBC One. The series consisted of short 10-minute episodes chronicling the lives of the Clangers, a family of pink mouse-like creatures who live below the surface of a far away planet populated by music trees and speak only in whistles. The lived in crater like burrows that were covered with dustbin lids against meteor impacts and lived on blue string pudding and green soup from the planets soup wells harvested by the soup dragon. The series was created by Smallfilms, a TV production company founded by Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin, who also produced popular children’s stop-motion animated programmes Bagpuss (1974), Ivor the Engine and Noggin the Nog. The production was a collaboration between the two men, with Firmin making the models and drawing the artwork, and Postgate writing the scripts and voicing and animating the characters.MM - BleanThe Clangers (1969 - 1974) was shot in a studio in Blean. The studio was originally a disused cowshed at creator Peter Firmin’s family home.The Clangers (1969-1974) article on Kent Film Office website
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Doctor Who - The Dominators (1968)10/08/1968When Doctor Who (Patrick Troughton) arrives on Dulkis, he learns that the peaceful inhabitants have been enslaved by The Dominators and their robot servants, the Quarks. Can he persuade the pacifist Dulcians to resist their evil overlords? Written by Norman Ashby and directed by Morris Barry. The five episode series stars Patrick Trougton, Frazer Hines, Wendy Padbury, Kenneth Ives, Arthur Cox and Ronald Allen. MM - Wrotham QuarryWrotham Quarry doubled as the planet surface of Dulkis.Doctor Who - The Dominators (1968) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Doctor Who - The Enemy of the World (1968)20/01/1968The Enemy of the World (1968) is a serial of the fifth season of the original 1967 Doctor Who series. Set in 2018, the story follows the Second Doctor (Patrick Troughton) and his companions as they become embroiled in a case of mistaken identity. When the Doctor discovers his uncanny resemblance to Earth’s scheming dictator Salamander (also played by Troughton), he must use this likeness to bring him down. Written by David Whitaker (Doctor Who, Showtime) and directed by Barry Letts (Eastenders, David Copperfield), The Enemy of the World stars Patrick Troughton (The Omen, Jason and the Argonauts) as the Second Doctor, Frazer Hines (Emmerdale) as his companion Jamie, Deborah Watling (The Invisible Man, The Newcomers) as his other companion Victoria, Bill Kerr (Gallipoli, The Pirate Movie) as Giles Kent and Mary Peach (Room at the Top, Couples) as Astrid Ferrier.MM - Dungeness Power StationIn Doctor Who - The Enemy of The World, the outside of Dungeness Power Station features as the Doctor's (Patrick Troughton) doppelganger, Dictator Salamander's, Research Station.Doctor Who - The Enemy of the World (1968) Article on Kent Film Office website
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The Saint - Series 5 Episode 16 (1967)13/01/1967The Saint (1962-1969) is an ITV spy thriller series following Simon (The Saint) Templar, a wealthy adventurer who travels the world solving mysteries. Season 5 Episode 16, The Fast Women, sees the Saint at Brands Hatch racing circuit, where he meets famous racing rivals Cynthia Quillen and Teresa Montesino, who both have plans to assassinate the other. The episode is written by Leslie Charteris (The Saint (1997), The Saint’s Double Trouble) and Leigh Vance (The Black Windmill (1974), Mission: Impossible) and directed by Leslie Norman (Dunkirk (1958), X the Unknown). The episode stars Roger Moore (The Carer (2016), Moonraker) as Simon Templar “The Saint”, Jan Holden (Casanova ’73, Agony) as racing driver Cynthia Quillen, John Carson (Doomsday, Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter) as her cheating husband Godfrey Quillen, and Kate O’Mara (The Vampire Lovers, Doctor Who) as her racing rival Teresa Montesino. Brands HatchSeries 5 Episode 16, The Fast Women, is set at Brands Hatch racing circuit, and the track and pits feature throughout the episode.The Saint - Season 5 Episode 16 (1967) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Doctor Who - The Dalek Invasion of Earth (1964)21/11/1964Doctor Who (William Hartnell) arrives in London in 21st Century, where the Daleks have taken over humanity and devastated the city. Can he liberate the humans from their new overlords? Written by Terry Nation and directed by Richard Martin, the six part series stars William Hartnell, William Russell, Jaqueline Hill, Carol Ann Ford and Peter Fraser. BluewaterSt John's Hole Quarry, bordering Bluewater Quarry on the corner of Watling Street and St Jame's Lane was used as the entrance to the mines, where prisoners have to work.Doctor Who - The Dalek Invasion of Earth (1964) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Things You Should Have Done (2024)Things You Should Have Done (2024) follows Chi, a self-titled stay-at-home daughter, who finds her laidback lifestyle thrown into turmoil when both of her parents die and she discovers she will only inherit their house once she completes a list of things she should have done. Written by and starring Margate-born Lucia Keskin (Big Boys, Sneakerhead), the series also features Selin Hizli (Am I Being Unreasonable?, Grantchester (2014)) as Aunt Karen, Daniel Fearn (Man vs. Bee, Peaky Blinders) as Dan, Jamie Bisping (Dreamland (2023)) as Lucas, Martha Cope (Alfie, Mile High) as Chi’s deceased Mum and Darren Strange (Ted Lasso, Parents) as Chi’s deceased Dad.MM - Nayland Rock HotelNayland Rock Hotel doubles as Seaside Haven Eldercare Retirement Home throughout Episode 2, where Chi (Lucia Keskin) decides to retire, but causes a nuisance.Things You Should Have Done (2024) Article on Kent Film Office website
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Bugsy's Ten Pin Bowling CentreIn Episode 4, Chi (Lucia Keskin), Karen (Selin Hizli), Dave (Daniel Fearn), Lucas (Jamie Bisping) and Michelle (Sinead Matthews) go bowling at Bugsy's Tenpin Bowling.
RamsgateA private house on St Augustine's Park doubles for Chi's (Lucia Keskin) house throughout the series and a private house on Vale Road doubles for the home of Karen (Selin Hizli), Dave (Daniel Fearn) and Lucas (Jamie Bisping). Ramsgate Main Sands features in Episodes 1 and 6 of the series as the location where Chi scatters her parent's ashes. Geoff Oliver and Associates office on Harbour Street doubles for Chi's solicitor Adam's (Sunil Patel) office in Episodes 1 and 4. Various roads in Ramsgate appear in the series; Harbour Parade, where Chi meets Gary (Steve Brody), the driving instructor, by running into the road in front of his car in Episode 1 and in Episode 2, where Karen kidnaps a child; Royal Parade and Military Road, where Chi hijacks a driving lesson. In Episode 1, Chi goes to Gary's house, which is a private residence on West Dumpton Lane. Newlands Primary School appears in Episode 2 in the scene where Karen watches the children play and thinks about having children of her own. In Episode 6, Chi and Michelle (Sinead Matthews) have lunch at La Magnolia Italian restaurant on West Cliff Arcade.
Broadstairs & Viking BayThe Denture Clinic in Broadstairs features in Episode 2 doubling as the fertility clinic. It also appears in Episode 3 as the hospital waiting room.
MargateBaxter's Pharmacy features in Episode 2 as the pharmacy where Karen works. In Episode 4, Chi (Lucia Keskin) sees Gary (Steve Brody) living in his car in the Lido car park. In Episode 5, Chi and her family go on holiday to Bradgate Holiday Park. Scavolini Kitchens and Bathrooms on Northdown Road features in Episode 6 as the store where Chi tells her family that she is moving to Spain and plans a "leaving party". Later in the same episode, Chi and Lucas (Jamie Bisping) shop for party supplies at the Costcutter on Canterbury Road.