filming manchester

LGBT+

Russell T Davies on It’s A Sin and the romance of Canal Street

The screenwriter talks to Stockport actor Nathaniel J. Hall about the legacy of Queer as Folk and his latest show It’s A Sin

Louise Rhind-Tutt 12 February 2021

TV & Radio

Manchester still a top destination for TV and film production despite a tough year

Shows filmed in Manchester have kept us gripped during lockdown, from The Stranger and Brassic to The Crown – and there’s much more to come

Louise Rhind-Tutt 31 December 2020

Showbiz

Northern Quarter becomes 1960s Soho for new BBC drama Ridley Road

Bars and restaurants of the Northern Quarter were transformed into 1960s Soho at the weekend for major new BBC drama Ridley Road

Dianne Bourne 23 November 2020

BBC Life

City of Manchester

Where is BBC drama Life filmed in Manchester?

From Chorlton and Cheadle to Salford and Stretford – here’s where to look out for in the new TV series

Dianne Bourne 29 September 2020

Arts & Culture

Filming begins in Manchester for new ITV drama Viewpoint

Louise Rhind-Tutt 25 August 2020

Arts & Culture

Manchester filmmaker captures what lockdown has meant to locals

Louise Rhind-Tutt 19 August 2020

Arts & Culture

Manchester is a TV star again in new drama Little Birds – here’s where it was filmed

Louise Rhind-Tutt 5 August 2020

Matt Smith Morbius

Arts & Culture

Can you spot the Northern Quarter backstreets in the new Morbius trailer?

Georgina Pellant 14 January 2020

Matt Smith in the Northern Quarter

Cinema

Matt Smith pictured filming Morbius as the Northern Quarter transforms into atmospheric New York City

Dianne Bourne 28 March 2019

Spoil your mum with tasty treats from the Great Northern this Mother’s Day

First look inside sustainable and stylish new Mansion House apartments

Treat your mum to the perfect Mother’s Day experience from this top local restaurant

Stamp Duty relief has been extended – and it’s a great time to buy