Which iconic movies and TV series were filmed in Richmond?

The borough’s varied choice of locations, which range from rural and river landscapes to office blocks and retail parks, make it an ideal choice for filming.

Richmond’s Royal Parks, historic houses, town centres, theatres, schools, cemeteries, libraries, halls and galleries can often be spotted on our TV screens.

Here are some of the most memorable:

Feature films

Many big rom-coms, dramas and children’s films have been shot in the borough. These include:

Anna Karenina (Focus Features)

• Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (2021)

• Anna Karenina (2012)

• One Day (2011)

• Nanny McPhee Returns (2010)

Nanny McPhee Returns (Universal Studios)

• Never Let Me Go (2010)

• Young Victoria (2009)

• Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (2008)

• Hot Fuzz (2007)

• Bridget Jones II - The Edge of Reason (2004)

Bridget Jones: Edge of Reason (Universal Studios)

• Finding Neverland (2004)

• Bend it Like Beckham (2002)

• Finding Neverland (2004)

• 102 Dalmatians (2000)

102 Dalmations (Disney Enterprises)

• Shakespeare in Love (1998)

TV dramas

The borough has seen many addictive and one-off TV series from the likes of the BBC, Netflix and Channel 4.

• Bodyguard (2018)

• Unforgotten (2015-)

• Humans (2015-18)

• Mr Selfridge (2013-16)

• Call the Midwife (2012-)

• Black Mirror (2011-)

Downton Abbey (Carnival Film & Television Ltd)

• Downton Abbey (2010-15)

• Waking the Dead (2000-11)

• Miss Marple (2004-2013)

• Spooks (2002-11)

Spooks (BBC)

• Jonathan Creek (1997-2016)

• Silent Witness (1996-)

• Poirot (1989-2013)

• The Bill (1984-2010)

TV comedies

Famous comedians including Ricky Gervais, Harry Hill and Rowan Atkinson have cameoed in Richmond.

• The Extras (2005-2007)

• Harry Hill (1997-2003)

• French and Saunders (1987-)

• Blackadder (1982-1983)