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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Camera crews spotted in beauty spot as filming resumes for hit ITV drama
Camera crews were spotted in a popular Greater Manchester beauty spot as filming resumed for a hit ITV drama on Tuesday (May 13). Filming has begun on a second series of drama After the Flood which is shot on locations across Greater Manchester and Derbyshire. The first series showed a dramatic flood of a northern village that was all created in scenes filmed across the region. Film crews were spotted again in the region, this time in the Burrs Country Park in Brandlesholme in Bury. A crime scene appeared to have been put in place with a number of police vehicles in attendance which were being used for the show. READ MORE: The Greater Manchester woodland walk minutes from a trendy food and drink spot READ MORE: The Mancunian failure that's stood for 150 years Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE Vans filled with camera equipment and members of the crew were also seen in the park, of Woodhill Road, throughout the afternoon. A sign, put up in the park to alert passers-by, read: "Please be aware that you may appear in camera shot. If you have any issues with this, please leave the filming area immediately and speak to a member of the production team." The six-part thriller, produced by Manchester-based Quay Street Productions and written by BAFTA-nominated writer and actor Mick Ford, is now being filmed in Greater Manchester and Derbyshire for ITV and BritBox. It comes after ITV bosses announced last year that a second series will see the return of Sophie Rundle as the village police officer who was embroiled in a mysterious investigation in the first series after the discovery of a dead body during the flood was not quite as it seemed. Join our Manc Life WhatsApp group HERE The new series will feature an array of well known faces joining the cast too - including Sherwood star Alun Armstrong, former EastEnder Jill Halfpenny and ex-Coronation Street star Ian Puleston-Davies. The first series introduced viewers to the fictional village of Waterside, the main setting for which was Glossop in Derbyshire. Plenty of Peak District locations were used in the series, although the flooded street scenes were actually paintstakingly recreated in a specially built terraced house set next to the Trafford Centre. The second series, which will premiere on ITV1 and STV, with streaming available on ITVX and BritBox, sees newly promoted detective Jo Marshall on the trail of a baffling new murder investigation. As tensions simmer in Waterside amid the rising threat of moorland fires and the subsequent risk of further flooding, a body is discovered in bizarre circumstances. Previously announced cast reprising their roles are Sophie Rundle as Jo Marshall (Gentleman Jack, Peaky Blinders), Nicholas Gleaves (The Crown, The Rising) as Sergeant Phil Mackie, Olivier nominee Lorraine Ashbourne (Alma's Not Normal, Sherwood, Bridgerton) as Molly Marshall, Philip Glenister (Belgravia, Life on Mars) as Jack Radcliffe and Matt Stokoe (The Hunt For Raoul Moat, The Bodyguard) returns as Jo's husband, Pat Holman. --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@ or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Entertainment
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A Greater Manchester park will be closed for filming an ITV crime thriller - and there's going to be pyrotechnics
A Greater Manchester park is to be closed for two nights as film crews shoot scenes for the new series of ITV drama After the Flood. Tandle Hill Park in Royton, Oldham will be closed to visitors on Monday, March 24 and Tuesday, March 25, council bosses have announced. It will remain open during the day, but from 5pm to 2am all access routes will be shut while filming takes place. And it sounds like the crews are shooting some dramatic scenes, as filming will involve what's been described as a 'fire effects' and quad bikes. The car park at Tandle Hill Road will be closed from 7am on March 24 until filming is complete. READ MORE: Huge cordon in place as police rush to reports of serious incident in south Manchester READ MORE: 'I need to find a mystery woman after what happened on the tram' Last week the After the Flood cast were spotted filming in Hollingworth in Tameside. It came after ITV bosses confirmed the return of Sophie Rundle as the PC Joanna Marshall who was embroiled in a mysterious investigation in the first series after the discovery of a dead body during the flood was not quite as it seemed. The series also stars The Crown's Nicholas Gleaves as Sergeant Phil Mackie, Lorraine Ashbourne as Molly Marshall and Life on Mars star Philip Glenister. The new series will feature a number of new faces too - including Sherwood star Alun Armstrong, former EastEnder Jill Halfpenny and ex-Coronation Street star Ian Puleston-Davies. The first series was set in the fictional village of Waterside, the main setting for which was Glossop in Derbyshire. A number of Peak District locations were used in the series, while the flooded street scenes were recreated in a specially-built terraced house set next to the Trafford Centre.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Sport
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New finish line for Manchester Marathon 2025 announced
The Manchester Marathon will have a new finish line close to the city centre. The major run sponsored by adidas has announced the news on social media with a dramatic video taken by helicopter revealing the news. In previous years, the start and finish areas were near Old Trafford, with the route travelling through the city centre. This year however, runners will be completing the course at The University of Manchester on Oxford Road. In what is expected to be the largest edition of the run, 36,000 people will be lining up for the adidas Manchester Marathon on Sunday 27th April. The rest of the course will remain the same with stops to popular locations that have helped define the fourth largest marathon in Europe. READ MORE: St Patrick's Day Parade Manchester - route, start time and and road closures READ MORE: Stars of ITV drama After the Flood spotted filming second series in Greater Manchester village Runners will still start under the Trafford Arch before making their way through beloved Greater Manchester towns like Sale, Altrincham and Stretford. Planning around the new finish has taken over two years according to organisers with feedback taken from participants. The key objective of the change was to improve the experience for finishers with expanded transport links and recovery options as well as a close proximity to bars, shops and restaurants for people to celebrate with family and friends. Places to participate in the event have been gradually released since April, with most recent allocations going in just a few hours. The final 10% of places for 2025 will be released today (October 16) and are expected to be just as popular. Andrew Smith, adidas Manchester Marathon CEO said: 'We've been planning this one for a long time, so it's a great pleasure to confirm the addition of a truly elite level finish to our event. "We've listened to the feedback from our participants and local community, as they are at the heart of everything we do. This switch combines what already makes the adidas Manchester Marathon special, with the same epic start under Trafford Arch but with significant improvements to the post-finish experience for our heroes and their supporters. 'Taking place at the same time as London, we know the eyes of the world will be on us, so cannot wait to further showcase everything Greater Manchester and the iconic city centre has to offer. Best of luck to everyone starting out on their marathon journey and see you in April!'. Further information about the new finish line and 2025 course is available on the official adidas Manchester Marathon website including a FAQ section for participants who might have queries.
