RETRO: Location filming in Ince of a Jimmy McGovern drama 23 years ago

We are winding the clock back to May 2000, when the streets of Higher Ince were transformed to create the illusion of 1930s Birkenhead, for a Jimmy McGovern period drama Liam made by Liverpool-based Liam Films in conjunction with the BBC.

By Michelle Adamson

Published 27th Jan 2023, 12:30 BST

Ince has been a popular haunt of film-makers over the years.

Streets in Higher Ince were transformed in May 2000 to create the illusion of 1930s Birkenhead for a Jimmy McGovern period drama "Liam" made by Liverpool based Liam Films in conjunction with the BBC.

1. RETRO 2000

Streets in Higher Ince were transformed in May 2000 to create the illusion of 1930s Birkenhead for a Jimmy McGovern period drama "Liam" made by Liverpool based Liam Films in conjunction with the BBC. Photo: Frank Orrell

2. RETRO - 2000

- Photo: Frank Orrell

3. RETRO - 2000

- Photo: Frank Orrell

4. RETRO - 2000

- Photo: Frank Orrell