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Visit Rivals filming locations in Bristol and the Cotswolds

Rivals fever has taken over as season 2 of the racy, star-studded drama is out now on Disney+. Alongside Dame Jilly Cooper’s compelling characters and shocking storylines, the filming locations for Rivals are also scene-stealers. Set in the Cotswolds and largely filmed in Bristol, this is a guide of…

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Bristol Film Office shortlisted for Film Commission of the Year

Bristol Film Office has been shortlisted for the Film Commission of the Year Award (City/Region) at this year’s prestigious Global Production Awards. Presented by Screen International, the industry awards take place annually to celebrate outstanding and sustainable work in the international world of…

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First highlights of Cinema Rediscovered's 10th edition revealed

Early Bird passes are now on sale for the 10th birthday edition of Cinema Rediscovered - the UK’s leading celebration of newly-restored films, forgotten gems and classic revivals – taking place in and around Bristol UNESCO City of Film from 22 to 26 July 2026. From now until early June, film fans…

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Bristol helps set the scene for Guy Ritchie's Young Sherlock

Director Guy Ritchie’s highly anticipated new Prime Video series Young Sherlock, starring Hero Fiennes Tiffin (After series), launches worldwide on 4th March, and Bristol locations have played a crucial role in bringing the action-packed mystery to screen. The eight-part blockbuster series was…

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Bath locations star in Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials

Look out for key Bath locations that provided the backdrop for the latest Agatha Christie adaptation, Seven Dials, set in 1925 and premiering on Netflix on Thursday 15 January 2026. The production company spent two days filming in the city – initially in and around Abbey Green in June and then in…

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