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Entertainment

Lights, Camera, Day Out: The Northern TV Filming Spots That'll Have You Booking a Weekend Break

Forget theme parks and shopping centres - the real family entertainment gold is scattered across Yorkshire dales and Lancashire villages where your favourite shows came to life. From cobbled streets where soap stars walked to country pubs that hosted TV drama magic, here's how to turn your weekend into a proper Northern telly pilgrimage.

Mar 21, 2026

Entertainment

The Dales Gold Rush: Why Every TV Producer's Chasing Yorkshire's Rolling Hills

From the cobbles of Emmerdale's Hotten to the windswept moors where Happy Valley's Catherine Cawood stalks criminals, the Yorkshire Dales have become British television's most coveted postcode. But what's driving this obsession with our limestone landscapes, and are we in danger of turning God's Own County into a theme park?

Mar 21, 2026

Entertainment

Pack Your Butties and Follow the Cameras: The Ultimate Northern TV Location Road Trip

From the Rovers Return to Catherine Cawood's beat, the North's most beloved telly shows have turned our towns and countryside into must-visit destinations. We've mapped out the ultimate pilgrimage for TV fans who want to walk in their favourite characters' footsteps.

Mar 20, 2026

TV History

Why the North Owns British Telly: The Untold Story Behind Our Greatest Shows

From cobbled streets to steel mills, Northern England has provided the backdrop for Britain's most iconic television moments. Discover how our region became the creative powerhouse that defines what authentic British storytelling looks like.

Mar 20, 2026

Entertainment

Ey Up, That's Not How We Talk: Northern Accents Butchered by TV (And The Rare Times They Got It Right)

From cringe-worthy Geordie attempts to spot-on Scouse impressions, we've ranked the most painful Northern accent fails on screen. Prepare to wince, laugh, and occasionally applaud as we celebrate our linguistic diversity.

Mar 20, 2026