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 BST

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.

Much of Adil Ray's BBC sitcom Citizen Khan was filmed in Sparkhill, where it was based

9. Citizen Khan

Much of Adil Ray's BBC sitcom Citizen Khan was filmed in Sparkhill, where it was based | Getty Images

The Amazon Spy series is one of the most talked about programme at the moment. Richard Madden stars as Mason Kane and Priyanka Chopra Jonas plays Nadia Sinh in the thriller. Some riot scenes were filmed in Chamberlain Square.

10. Citadel

The Amazon Spy series is one of the most talked about programme at the moment. Richard Madden stars as Mason Kane and Priyanka Chopra Jonas plays Nadia Sinh in the thriller. Some riot scenes were filmed in Chamberlain Square. | Courtesy of Prime Video

Hustle - what a show! Birmingham joined London for several important scenes in Hustle which ran from 2004 until 2012. It also starred Birmingham's own Adrian Lester

11. Hustle

Hustle - what a show! Birmingham joined London for several important scenes in Hustle which ran from 2004 until 2012. It also starred Birmingham's own Adrian Lester | Adrian Lester

This 2017 Hollywood film was based on Vince Flynn’s 2010 novel of the same name, the story is centered on young CIA black ops recruit Mitch Rapp, who helps a Cold War veteran try to stop the detonation of a rogue nuclear weapon. A crash scene from the film, which stars Michael Keaton, was shot in the Jewellery Quarter

12. American Assassin

This 2017 Hollywood film was based on Vince Flynn’s 2010 novel of the same name, the story is centered on young CIA black ops recruit Mitch Rapp, who helps a Cold War veteran try to stop the detonation of a rogue nuclear weapon. A crash scene from the film, which stars Michael Keaton, was shot in the Jewellery Quarter | Getty Images

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