Many film crews have put the town’s landmarks and scenery to use, so here’s a look at 13 TV shows and movies filmed at locations around the borough.
5. Bancroft
Bancroft, the ITV crime drama starring Sarah Parish, used Mesnes Park for a scene Photo: submit
6. Little Boy Blue
The heartbreaking dramatisation of the murder of Liverpool 11-year-old Rhys Jones featuring Stephen Graham was partially filmed at a pub in Astley. Photo: submit
7. Foyles War
Haigh Hall was pressed into service for the popular series Foyle's War Photo: submit
8. Clocking Off
Perhaps the most intensively used site for location filming in Wigan was Trencherfield Mill which was home to the BAFTA award-winning drama Clocking Off Photo: submit