Resident Anne Hall met Sean Bean while filming the Second World War TV series World on Fire which used Kendal Street in Gidlow

IN PICTURES: 13 films and TV shows filmed around Wigan

From entertainment such as Top Gear, to historical feature films to comedy in the shape of Brassic, Wigan has featured in a wide range of big and small screen genres over the years.

By Matt Pennington

Published 21st Jan 2023, 12:30 BST

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.

13. Brassic

Haigh Hall certainly proves a popular haunt for film and programme-makers. It was also used for the filming of Sky's uproarious comedy Brassic, starring Joe Gilgun and Michelle Keegan Photo: submit

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