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.

Some scenes from the latest Mission Impossible were shot in Birmingham at New Street station in August 2021. The film’s lead Tom Cruise stayed at the Grand Hotel during his time in the city and ate at Asha’s in the city centre.

13. Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part

Some scenes from the latest Mission Impossible were shot in Birmingham at New Street station in August 2021. The film’s lead Tom Cruise stayed at the Grand Hotel during his time in the city and ate at Asha’s in the city centre. | Birmingham World

Show creator Guz Khan presents a comedic take on real life in inner-city Birmingham. Khan stars in the lead role with Duaa Karim, Tez Ilyas and Tolu Ogunmefun as part of ensemble cast. The BBC series was filmed near Small Heath

14. Man Like Mobeen

Show creator Guz Khan presents a comedic take on real life in inner-city Birmingham. Khan stars in the lead role with Duaa Karim, Tez Ilyas and Tolu Ogunmefun as part of ensemble cast. The BBC series was filmed near Small Heath | BBC Three

The sitcom Crossroads revolved around a fictional motel on the outskirts of Birmingham. It was packed full of drama, and attracting up to 15 million viewers for ATV in its hey day. The sitcom aired in the 60s, 70s and 80s and much of was filmed in Sutton Coldfield

15. Crossroads

The sitcom Crossroads revolved around a fictional motel on the outskirts of Birmingham. It was packed full of drama, and attracting up to 15 million viewers for ATV in its hey day. The sitcom aired in the 60s, 70s and 80s and much of was filmed in Sutton Coldfield | Getty

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