Liverpool on Screen
The UK's most filmed city outside London. From Hollywood blockbusters to award-winning TV drama, Liverpool is a star of the screen.
Major Productions
Hollywood and major TV productions filmed in Liverpool.
Peaky Blinders
TV Series2013-2022
Stanley Dock, Tobacco Warehouse, St George's Hall
The iconic Garrison Lane scenes were filmed in Liverpool's historic dockyards.
The Crown
TV Series (Netflix)Multiple seasons
St George's Hall, Town Hall, various streets
Liverpool doubled for London and other locations in this award-winning royal drama.
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
Film2022
St George's Hall
The stunning neoclassical hall served as the German Ministry of Magic.
Captain America: The First Avenger
Film2011
Stanley Dock, City Centre
Liverpool's historic docks portrayed 1940s New York and Brooklyn.
The Batman
Film2022
St George's Hall, Anfield Cemetery
Liverpool locations featured in Matt Reeves' dark reimagining.
Sherlock Holmes
Film2009
Stanley Dock
Guy Ritchie's Victorian London was partly filmed in Liverpool.
In the Heart of the Sea
Film2015
Stanley Dock
Ron Howard's Moby Dick origin story used Liverpool's maritime architecture.
Florence Foster Jenkins
Film2016
St George's Hall, Philharmonic Hall
Meryl Streep starred in this comedy filmed extensively in Liverpool.
Liverpool TV Drama
Shows that put Liverpool on the television map.
Brookside
1982-2003
Groundbreaking Channel 4 soap set in Liverpool
Boys from the Blackstuff
1982
Acclaimed drama about unemployment in Liverpool
Bread
1986-1991
BBC sitcom about a Liverpool family
Waterloo Road
2019-present
School drama relocated to Liverpool
Time
2021
Jimmy McGovern prison drama starring Sean Bean
The Responder
2022-present
Martin Freeman as a Liverpool police officer
Why Liverpool?
What makes Liverpool the UK's top filming destination.
Architectural Diversity
Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco, and modern architecture within walking distance. Can double for almost any world city.
Period Authenticity
Intact historic streetscapes, warehouses, and public buildings rarely found elsewhere in the UK.
Liverpool Film Office
One of the UK's most experienced and accommodating film offices, facilitating over 1,500 filming days annually.
Cost Effective
Competitive compared to London while offering comparable production facilities and crew.
Skilled Workforce
Growing pool of local crew, supported by university media programmes and training initiatives.
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