Calderdale shines on screen in 2019

success should not be underestimated and is “a game changer”, moving tourism’s value to the borough’s economy up another level following its increasing importance over the last decade.

Shibden Hall reported a 700 per cent increase in its number of visitors and saw a big rise in the number of American tourists flocking to the iconic 14th century landmark after the show made it debut on HBO.

The BBC drama is set to return to our screens in 2020 with film crews and cast coming back to Calderdale next year.

Speaking about filming series one at Shibden Hall, Suranne Jones said: “I got to read bits of the diary and it said ‘I was sitting in my sitting room’ and then we got to actually film in the sitting room she was talking about.

“It was magical.” Gentleman Jack isn’t Sally Wainwright’s only recent drama outing however as filming for Last Tango in Halifax has also taken place this year.

The TV drama stars Derek Jacobi and

Anne Reid as childhood sweethearts who rekindled their relationship later in life.

The series also follows their families, including Nicola Walker and Sarah Lancashire, and is set and filmed mostly in Calderdale.

Sally was pleased to continue the love story and said:

“Yet again the entire Last Tango cast has proved to be so wonderful together, so uplifting, heartwarming, touching and funny, as they explore Celia and Alan’s relationship further, under the brilliant breath of fresh air that Gareth Bryn’s direction has given them.” Cameras were spotted this autumn in Elland, Beacon Hill and outside Harvey’s Department Store in Halifax.

The drama is scheduled for broadcast on BBC

One in Spring 2020.

Moving away from Sally Wainwright dramas and into the schoolyard, Ackley Bridge is another hit show that had its third series this year.

Cast and crew from the Channel 4 show returned to the old St Catherine’s Catholic

High School in Holmfield for more dramatic storylines and funny moments.

In series three fans said goodbye to muchloved character Missy Booth and after many of the characters moved away from the school for university it looked like the programme was coming to an end.

However earlier this month it was revealed that the show would return, with a change of format to 30 minute episodes, next year with filming set to begin in March.