Therefore, it’s no surprise that countless sites across Lancashire – from its rolling hills and stunning vistas to its iconic landmarks and sprawling promenades – have played host to a plethora of film crews shooting big-budget productions over the years. And so, while you’re imagining Tom Selleck in Clitheroe and Samuel L. Jackson in Blackpool (both of which happened), here’s a list of 14 movies filmed in Lancashire...
5. The Ruby in the Smoke (2006)
The Ruby in the Smoke (2006): A TV film adaptation of Phillip Pullman's 1985 novel of the same name, this production starred Billie Piper and Matt Smith and involved scenes filmed at Sunderland Point in Morecambe. Photo: BBC
6. A Private Function (1984)
A Private Function (1984): This British comedy starring Michael Palin and Maggie Smith focuses on a small Northern town in Northern in 1947 in which the citizens endure continuing food rationing, with some scenes filmed in Barnoldswick in East Lancashire. Photo: Other
7. Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983)
Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983): A British musical sketch comedy film written and performed by the legendary Monty Python troupe, this film was shot partly in Colne in East Lancashire. It was also the last feature film to star all six Python members before the death of Graham Chapman in 1989. Photo: Monty Python
8. A Monster Calls (2016)
A Monster Calls (2016): This dark fantasy drama is based on Patrick Ness' 2011 novel of the same name and stars Sigourney Weaver, Felicity Jones, and Liam Neeson, with some scenes being filmed in Rivington Pike in Chorley, Preston, and Blackpool. Photo: A Monster Calls Facebook