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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Bolton School lands itself a new TV role-this time for a new coffee chain commercial
Cool beans! Bolton School has another starring role on TV - this time in the new Costa Coffee advert. The beautiful facade of the building and the interior of the historic school is used to depict a university in the commercial for the popular coffee chain. It is the latest role for the Chorley New Road school, which has been a go to location for production teams in recent years, and featured on some of the biggest TV dramas. In the new advertisement entitled 'Made with Heart", filming takes place outside and inside of the school, one of the best in the country. The minute long video follows the journey of a young girl, who is beginning life at university and finds solace and friendship in a Costa Coffee shop. A spokesperson for Bolton School said: 'We know that filming in iconic Bolton locations is great for the town in terms of civic pride and the local economy and we are pleased that the beautiful buildings at our school, both old and new, are attractive to a wide range of film makers. (Image: Bolton School) Filming at Bolton School READ MORE: 'So many alumni have noticed their school on the advert - it is great to see their comments.' This is not the first time the school has hit the silver screen. Bolton School is a popular filming location in Bolton, frequently used as a backdrop for various television dramas and films. The money earned from filming is used to support the school's bursary scheme, enabling bright students from all backgrounds to attend. Currently one in five students are on the bursary fund scheme but the school would like this to be one in three. In recent years, the school has provided the backdrop for Netflix's hit TV series, Fool Me Once, BBC's teenage detective drama, Get Even and BBC one drama starring Michelle Keegan, Our Girl. Elsewhere in Bolton, Le Mans Crescent is famous for Peaky Blinders, Alma's Not Normal, It's A Sin, Ridley and Nolly, which featured Hollywood star Helena Bonham Carter. And Bolton Town Hall became a winter backdrop for A Gentleman in Moscow with A-lister Ewan McGregor coming to town.
Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
So much for the gothic vibes! Tim Burton puts mansion on sale for £4.5m...but shocks fans with quintessentially English decor
Film director Tim Burton has shocked fans after his 'quintessentially English' Oxfordshire country home was put on the market for £4.5million. Burton bought the 5,900 square feet home in January 2006 when he and Actress Helena Bonham Carter were together. The 'enchanting' Grade II-listed Mill House, which sits on 17 acres of gardens and lies next to the River Thames in Abingdon, has now been put up for sale. At the time it was bought for £2.9million but has now surged in price and any keen buyer will have to fork out £4.5million for the country home. The 66-year-old is famous for his unique and dark film style, having been behind a string of iconic films including Beetlejuice, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Edward Scissorhands. But he has surprised fans at how 'normal' his choice of decor is for his Oxfordshire pad. 'Fantastic home, but I am shocked by how simple it is. I had envisioned Tim Burton's home to have a gothic vibe,' one said. The listing for the home, which is now open for anyone interested, says: 'This graceful and quintessentially English 18th century country house sits gently within its exquisite landscape. 'Lovely 19th-century cast iron window boxes beneath 16-pane sash windows and hipped dormers to the second floor, all make for a delightful entrance to the front of the house. 'Built in showcases the stunning classic design and symmetry of the Georgian period. 'Original architectural and design details abound throughout the house.' The property showcases a wealth of period features, including ornate plaster cornices, full-height sash windows, dado rails, substantial skirting boards, panelled doors, original wooden shutters, and intricately carved fireplaces. There is a drawing room, library, study, sitting room, kitchen, utility room, boot room, eight bedrooms, and four bathrooms. The landscaped grounds span 17 acres and feature winding miniature waterways, small islands, a summerhouse, and a rose courtyard. However, some were left open-mouthed at how normal the property is compared to the style of film the director is known for. One said: 'I'm disappointed by how ordinary it is.' Another speculated that 'when you've got all that stuff in your head, maybe you want your environment to be calm and neutral'. The house gained national prominence between 1697 and 1724, when the Bank of England chose its original paper mill to manufacture specialised paper for banknotes. Paper production continued successfully even after the contract ended, and the house, built in 1741, served as the residence for the mill's foreman. In 1913, Prime Minister H. H. Asquith and his wife Margot moved to a nearby estate. It was there that Asquith signed the declaration marking Britain's entry into the First World War. In 1917, the couple acquired this house to offer additional accommodation for their guests. In 2020, while Burton lived there, he put up a new fence to stop anti-social behaviour including littering on his land. Locals claimed the fence cut off a route they had used for years to get to pools and weirs alongside the river. Some were even said to have fly-tipped Burton's home to show their anger at what they said had cut the heart out of their village. It is understood that the fence, at the time, was on land belonging to Mr Burton but blocks a route locals have used for years. Locals have threatened to tear it down if it's not removed and said the structure was 'selfish and heartless'. Resident Chris Dalton previously posted: 'I live in the village and believe there are a few things we can do to organise and fight the fence. 'I have opened a planning dispute against the fence [...] This is based on it being a listed building and being next to a footpath. They should have put in planning. 'If everyone would email [the council] to add to the complaint, the would be appreciated. I believe that ultimately money wins planning disputes, but this is worth a try.'
The Guardian
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Toby Jones performs Portrait of a Romantic by ASJ Tessimond
The actor reads a poem in memory of his father, who knew many poems by heart. The film is part of a series to mark Celebration Day 2025 – a new annual moment, held on the last bank holiday Monday of May, to honour and celebrate those who have shaped our lives but are no longer with us. Directed by Oliver Parker at Abbey Road Studios, curated by Allie Esiri and published exclusively by the Guardian. On Celebration Day, join in by sharing your memories using #ShareYourStar 'He lived inside poetry': Toby Jones and Helena Bonham Carter perform poems in memory of lost loved ones Asa Butterfield performs The Peace of Wild Things by Wendell Berry – video
The Guardian
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Nathaniel Parker performs Anthem for Doomed Youth Poem by Wilfred Owen
The actor reads a poem in memory of Derek Jarman, who was the first director to cast him in a film - as Wilfred Owen in War Requiem. The film is part of a series to mark Celebration Day 2025 – a new annual moment, held on the last bank holiday Monday of May, to honour and celebrate those who have shaped our lives but are no longer with us. Directed by Oliver Parker at Abbey Road Studios, curated by Allie Esiri and published exclusively by the Guardian. On Celebration Day, join in by sharing your memories using #ShareYourStar 'He lived inside poetry': Toby Jones and Helena Bonham Carter perform poems in memory of lost loved ones Susan Wokoma performs What If This Road by Sheenagh Pugh – video
The Guardian
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Susan Wokoma performs What If This Road by Sheenagh Pugh
The Enola Holmes actor shares a poem in memory of her mother. The film is part of a series to mark Celebration Day 2025 – a new annual moment, held on the last bank holiday Monday of May, to honour and celebrate those who have shaped our lives but are no longer with us. Directed by Oliver Parker at Abbey Road Studios, curated by Allie Esiri and published exclusively by the Guardian. On Celebration Day, join in by sharing your memories using #ShareYourStar 'He lived inside poetry': Toby Jones and Helena Bonham Carter perform poems in memory of lost loved ones Stephen Mangan performs I See You Dancing, Father by Brendan Kennelly – video
