![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This groundbreaking series about a group of sixth-formers living in Bristol was famed for its controversial storylines, from mental illness and death to outrageous house parties and teenage relationship woes. The series was mostly filmed in Bath ( read Visit Bath's write up of the city's starring role here) but Leigh Court in Bristol was used for the stunning ballroom scenes. It also stars Clifton-born actress Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury. Julie Andrews voices the anonymous writer of a scandal sheet which stirs up drama among London's high society, Gossip Girl style. Image - Rose Williams as Charlotte Heywood in Sanditon, credit ITV and Red Planet Pictures BridgertonĪnother book-to-TV adaptation set in the Regency era is Bridgerton, produced by Shonda Rhimes for Netflix. Where to watch: You can buy episodes or the whole box set on Amazon. Like Love Island in the Regency era, according to Davies, it follows spirited heroine Charlotte Heywood navigating the interests of potential suitors in the seaside town of Sanditon. See which Georgian buildings in Bristol and coastal scenery on the North Somerset coast appears in the series in our blog post on Sanditon filming locations. Image - Poldark, credit BBC and Mammoth Screen Sanditonįans of Jane Austen will want to see what direction screenwriter Andrew Davies, known for his adaptations of period dramas, took her unfinished novel in for the small screen. Where to watch: Series 1 to 4 available on Netflix. Before you tune in to the brooding historical drama, prepare yourself for Bristol location spotting by reading our guide to where Poldark was filmed. So, you might be surprised to find out that production for the BBC series, based on Winston Graham’s novels and starring Aidan Turner and Eleanor Tomlinson, was actually based in Bristol. Think of Poldark and remote Cornish landscapes probably spring to mind. Read more on Bristol's film and TV industry here.Perfect for lockdown binge-watch viewing, here are some of the best shows made in our UNESCO City of Film and where you can stream them right now. This makes tuning into TV shows filmed here one of the best ways to virtually visit the city. Bristol is a regular on the small screen, picked by production teams for its historic streets, picturesque green spaces and grand buildings. ![]()
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