Film and TV in Manchester

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Discover the magic of TV and cinema in Greater Manchester. 

From British TV classics such as Coronation Street, to streaming hits like Fool Me Once, and Hollywood blockbusters including Captain America: The First Avenger and Sherlock Holmes, the city-region has rolled out the red-carpet to the world’s biggest stars. 

Stroll down Dale Street and follow the footsteps of Captain America, stalk the streets with Thomas Shelby in Castlefield, or discover where Meryl Streep transformed into the Iron Lady in Manchester’s Town Hall. See the sights with a film-focussed walking tour or explore at your own pace with the Manchester film and tv map.  

Cinephiles can sit back, relax and enjoy the best films on the big screen in Greater Manchester’s cinemas, or discover something new at one of the city-region’s prominent film festivals, such as the annual Manchester International Film Festival, the Manchester Animation Festival, queer-focused SCENE, and the acclaimed Bolton Film Festival. 

With so much to see and do, it’s time to call “action!” on an adventure in Greater Manchester. 

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Manchester Through the Lens: A Film & TV Escape

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Manchester has become one of the UK’s most exciting cities for film and TV, with its streets…

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Bolton International Film Festival Returns for Its Ninth Edition

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The Bolton International Film Festival proudly returns for its ninth edition, running from Wednesday…

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Cinemas in Manchester: A Comprehensive Guide

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Manchester is a city that truly loves cinema, offering everything from major chains like VUE and…

30 Jan 2025 -
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New self-guided film and TV map of Greater Manchester launched

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Calling all film and TV fans! Step into scenes from your favourite productions with a new film and…

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24 hours of Film & TV fun in Greater Manchester

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Are you a film lover visiting Greater Manchester and want to discover what is on offer? Follow this…

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Top 5 Manchester film locations

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Within the last 10 years, Manchester has become the media hub of the North, as we continue to see…

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Top Ten Films and TV shows shot at Space Studios

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Manchester has long been a creative hub, and Space Studios Manchester is a testament to the…

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Manchester’s Independent Cinemas, Film Clubs and Festivals

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Manchester has a vast array of independent cinemas, bustling with cinephile and movie lovers alike…

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The Greater Manchester filming locations used in Brassic

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Six new and recent TV shows filmed in Greater Manchester

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Greater Manchester has long been a favourite filming location for TV and film, thanks to its rich…

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Behind The Scenes: Ways to Explore Manchester’s Film and TV History This Summer

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Lights, Camera Action. Manchester is no stranger to our TV screens. In fact, some of the UK’s…

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