18 films and TV shows filmed around Wigan

By Matt Pennington

Published 19th Jan 2025, 15:45 BST

From award-winning dramas like Sherwood, to the hit comedy series Brassic and entertainment shows like Top Gear, Wigan has been the backdrop to many a television programme and film over the years

Here are 18 examples.

When Wigan has been used as a backdrop to TV shows and films

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When Wigan has been used as a backdrop to TV shows and films Photo: UGC

Top Gear presenters Paddy McGuinness, Freddie Flintoff and Chris Harris used several parts of Wigan for one of their episodes, including the Three Sisters Race Circuit and the Grand Arcade multi-storey car park on Millgate

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Top Gear presenters Paddy McGuinness, Freddie Flintoff and Chris Harris used several parts of Wigan for one of their episodes, including the Three Sisters Race Circuit and the Grand Arcade multi-storey car park on Millgate Photo: submit

Scenes for the hit BBC series Sherwood were shot around Astley Green Colliery. Pictured are David Morrissey, Lesley Manville and Robert Glenister

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Scenes for the hit BBC series Sherwood were shot around Astley Green Colliery. Pictured are David Morrissey, Lesley Manville and Robert Glenister Photo: MATT SQUIRE

Arbour Lane at Standish was among Wigan settings used in the Netflix drama No Return starring Sherdian Smith

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Arbour Lane at Standish was among Wigan settings used in the Netflix drama No Return starring Sherdian Smith Photo: UGC

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