- “Brassed Off” (1996) – Set in the fictional Yorkshire mining town of Grimley, this heartwarming comedy-drama depicts the struggles faced by a colliery brass band. The film was primarily shot in Rossendale, Lancashire.
- “East is East” (1999) – This English comedy-drama explores the cultural clashes within a Pakistani-English family living in Salford, Greater Manchester. While not set entirely in Lancashire, it features scenes filmed in Rossendale and Darwen.
- “The Dresser” (2015) – This television adaptation of Ronald Harwood’s play is set backstage during World War II and follows the relationship between a theatre dresser and an aging actor. The film was shot in and around Lytham St Annes, Lancashire.
- “Little Voice” (1998) – Set in the fictional town of Scarborough, this comedy-drama stars Jane Horrocks as a young woman with an incredible ability to mimic famous singers. The film was shot in and around Blackpool, Lancashire.
- “When Saturday Comes” (1996) – This sports drama tells the story of a brewery worker who fulfills his dream of playing professional soccer for Sheffield United. The film features scenes shot at Ewood Park, home of Blackburn Rovers Soccer Club.
- “Funny Cow” (2017) – Set in the 1970s and 1980s, this dark comedy-drama follows the journey of a female stand-up comedian in the working men’s clubs in the North of England. The film was shot in and around Burnley, Lancashire.
- “Little Boy Blue” (2017) – This television drama series is based on the true story of the murder of 11-year-old Rhys Jones and the subsequent police investigation. The series is set and filmed in Liverpool but also features scenes in Lancashire.
- “Looking for Eric” (2009) – While primarily set in Greater Manchester, this comedy-drama directed by Ken Loach features scenes filmed in Rochdale, Lancashire.
- “Lies We Tell” (2017) – Set in Bradford, West Yorkshire, this crime thriller features scenes filmed in and around Accrington, Lancashire.
- “The Selfish Giant” (2013) – This English drama follows the friendship between two young boys living in poverty in Bradford, with some scenes filmed in and around Blackburn, Lancashire.
- “The Parole Officer” (2001) – This English comedy film starring Steve Coogan showcases various locations in Lancashire, including Preston and Lytham St Annes.
- “Angels & Insects” (1995) – Lancashire’s Houghton Tower provides a setting for this period drama exploring Victorian society.
- “Happiness” (1998) – Some scenes from this critically acclaimed drama were filmed in Preston, Lancashire.
- “Take a Girl Like You” (1970) – Portions of this romantic comedy, based on a novel by Kingsley Amis, were filmed in Blackpool, Lancashire.
- “Private’s Progress” (1956) – Blackpool once again features in this English comedy film, as the main characters visit the resort town.
- “The King’s Speech” (2010) – While not primarily set in Lancashire, this Oscar-winning film briefly depicts scenes at the Blackburn Rovers Soccer Club stadium.
- “The Full Monty” (1997) – This popular English comedy briefly shows scenes set in Rochdale, a town in Greater Manchester adjacent to Lancashire.
- “Brief Encounter” (1945) – Although the film primarily takes place at a train station, scenes were shot at Carnforth Railway Station in Lancashire.
- “Letter to Brezhnev” (1985) – Set in Liverpool but also featuring scenes shot in Lancashire, this romantic comedy explores relationships and a glimpse into the working-class life in the region.
WANDERLIST: Famous films set in Lancashire
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