Stan and Ollie, starring Steve Coogan and John C Reily, was filmed at a number of locations including Birmingham.The film was also shot in Birmingham’s Old Rep Theatre as well as the Black Country Museum. The trolleybus ride scene, Hobbs Fish & Chip shop, the Bottle & Glass Inn and the Canal Street scenes were shot here. Stan and Ollie, starring Steve Coogan and John C Reily, was filmed at a number of locations including Birmingham.The film was also shot in Birmingham’s Old Rep Theatre as well as the Black Country Museum. The trolleybus ride scene, Hobbs Fish & Chip shop, the Bottle & Glass Inn and the Canal Street scenes were shot here.
Stan and Ollie, starring Steve Coogan and John C Reily, was filmed at a number of locations including Birmingham.The film was also shot in Birmingham’s Old Rep Theatre as well as the Black Country Museum. The trolleybus ride scene, Hobbs Fish & Chip shop, the Bottle & Glass Inn and the Canal Street scenes were shot here.

15 brilliant films and TV shows that were shot in Birmingham

Joe Forte
By Joe Forte

Reporter

Published 10th Jul 2024, 07:00 GMT

These are some of the best television shows and films that were shot in Birmingham

Birmingham’s influence on television and film culture has grown significantly over the years.

From detective and crime dramas to comedy to non-fiction shows - there’s been some iconic TV shows that have been created in our city.

From BBC’s Pebble Mill to ATV’s Midlands studios - some incredible gems have been made over the years. The influence of Peaky Blinders and its writer Steven Knight cannot be understated, and with the new Peaky movie set to start shooting in Birmingham this September, we’ve decided to have a look at some of the very best films and television shows that were filmed in the city.

Here are 10 of the very best. Let us know your favourite in the comments.

This historical drama sees Colin Firth as the future King George VI grappling with a stammer by working with vocal coach Lionel Logue played by Geoffrey Rush. The Birmingham Town Hall and Aston Hall feature in the film

5. The King's Speech

This historical drama sees Colin Firth as the future King George VI grappling with a stammer by working with vocal coach Lionel Logue played by Geoffrey Rush. The Birmingham Town Hall and Aston Hall feature in the film Photo: PA Photo Momentum Pictures

The Fourth Protocol is a 1987 British Cold War spy film starring Michael Caine and Pierce Brosnan. Some of the airport scenes were filmed in Birmingham

6. The Fourth Protocol

The Fourth Protocol is a 1987 British Cold War spy film starring Michael Caine and Pierce Brosnan. Some of the airport scenes were filmed in Birmingham | YouTube

Birmingham's Municipal Bank was used for BBC's Line of Duty

7. Line of Duty

Birmingham's Municipal Bank was used for BBC's Line of Duty | Line of Duty Photo: Steffan Hill

This 1986 comedy starring John Cleese was partially filmed in Edgbaston. Scenes were shot in King Edward’s School, and Edgbaston Park Road.

8. Clockwise

This 1986 comedy starring John Cleese was partially filmed in Edgbaston. Scenes were shot in King Edward’s School, and Edgbaston Park Road. Photo: YouTube

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