Town centre street closed for TV drama filming

FILMING for a new TV drama is set to take place in Wokingham, as some roads will be shut this Sunday, writes Laura Scardarella.

Wokingham.Today understands that production company Hartswood Films is using the location for its new film, Inside Man.

Directed by Paul McGuigan, from Dracula and Sherlock, the four-part mini series will be shown on BBC One and Netflix.

It stars former Doctor Who David Tennant, Dracula’s Dolly Wells, and Lydia West, who appeared in Years and Years.

The title role is played by Stanley Tucci.

The story follows a prisoner on death row in the US, a Vicar in a quiet English town, and a maths teacher trapped in a cellar, as they cross paths in an unexpected way.

Written and created by Steven Moffat and executive produced by Sue Vertue, the creative team said: “We’re a bit stunned, and very excited, at the acting talent we’re managing to assemble for this show.”

Piers Wenger, director of BBC Drama, said: “BBC One viewers will already know the television magic created when Steven Moffat writes for David, Dolly and Lydia.

“With a fantastic Stanley Tucci alongside them as our Inside Man, everything is in place for a series that will have the nation gripped.

Broad Street and Market Place will be closed to traffic from 6am to 8pm to allow the filming to take place.

Pedestrian and business access remains open.

And Eastern car park at Shute End will also be closed for the day for crew vehicles and equipment.

It’s not the first time that Wokingham has been pressed into action as a filming location.

The Redan was used for an episode of ITV drama Primeval, while Mia Farrow starred in the 1971 horror film See No Evil.

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