The English Game, by Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes, follows the rise of football in the Victorian age and some of it was filmed in Halifax. In the series, characters could be seen training at Manor Heath Park and Brackenbed Lane was also used in the series. Film crews were also spotted in Sowerby Bridge when filming took place in 2019.placeholder image
The English Game, by Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes, follows the rise of football in the Victorian age and some of it was filmed in Halifax. In the series, characters could be seen training at Manor Heath Park and Brackenbed Lane was also used in the series. Film crews were also spotted in Sowerby Bridge when filming took place in 2019.

16 TV shows filmed in Halifax and Calderdale with some that you might have forgotten about

By Abigail Kellett
Published 8th Feb 2023, 11:30 GMT
Updated 11th Apr 2025, 09:50 GMT

Over the years, Calderdale has had a starring role in some of the nation’s most popular TV shows.

Here are some of the TV shows that have used the borough as a backdrop over the years.

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13 filming locations in Hebden Bridge and Heptonstall and the TV shows that filmed there including Happy Valley, The Gallows Pole and Last Tango in Halifax

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A Sally Wainwright drama filmed in Halifax, Gentleman Jack follows the life of Halifax diarist and 19th century landowner Anne Lister as she looks to open a coal mine and find herself a wife. Scenes across both series were filmed in Halifax and across West Yorkshire.

5. Gentleman Jack

A Sally Wainwright drama filmed in Halifax, Gentleman Jack follows the life of Halifax diarist and 19th century landowner Anne Lister as she looks to open a coal mine and find herself a wife. Scenes across both series were filmed in Halifax and across West Yorkshire. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe

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An uplifting series, Last Tango in Halifax follows childhood sweethearts Alan and Celia as they reconnect 60 years on. Filmed at a number of Calderdale spots, have fun spotting familiar locations!

6. Last Tango in Halifax

An uplifting series, Last Tango in Halifax follows childhood sweethearts Alan and Celia as they reconnect 60 years on. Filmed at a number of Calderdale spots, have fun spotting familiar locations! Photo: Halifax Courier

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Set to hit our screens very soon, Marvel's Secret Invasion filmed at the Piece Hall, Halifax in January 2022 and saw some huge stars including Emilia Clarke and Samuel L Jackson come to town.

7. Secret Invasion

Set to hit our screens very soon, Marvel's Secret Invasion filmed at the Piece Hall, Halifax in January 2022 and saw some huge stars including Emilia Clarke and Samuel L Jackson come to town. Photo: Sarah Fitton

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ITV drama starring Adrian Dunbar, Ridley, filmed scenes near Todmorden Wind Farm and along the canal in Todmorden. Film crews were also spotted in Sowerby Bridge. Picture: ITV/MATT SQUIRE

8. Ridley

ITV drama starring Adrian Dunbar, Ridley, filmed scenes near Todmorden Wind Farm and along the canal in Todmorden. Film crews were also spotted in Sowerby Bridge. Picture: ITV/MATT SQUIRE Photo: MATT SQUIRE

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