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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Being filmed at a number of Calderdale locations in its early series, DCI Banks follows Yorkshire DCI Alan Banks on his quests to solve crimes.

13. DCI Banks

Being filmed at a number of Calderdale locations in its early series, DCI Banks follows Yorkshire DCI Alan Banks on his quests to solve crimes. Photo: ITV

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This series has used parts of the Calder Valley for filming. It's a dark, surreal comedy series following the lives of dozens of strange inhabitants of the small, fictional town of Royston Vasey. The League Of Gentlemen.

14. League of Gentlemen

This series has used parts of the Calder Valley for filming. It's a dark, surreal comedy series following the lives of dozens of strange inhabitants of the small, fictional town of Royston Vasey. The League Of Gentlemen. Photo: Bruce Fitzgerald

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Happy Valley came to an end earlier this year and used locations across Calderdale during its three series. Picture: BBC/Lookout Point/Matt Squire

15. Happy Valley

Happy Valley came to an end earlier this year and used locations across Calderdale during its three series. Picture: BBC/Lookout Point/Matt Squire Photo: Matt Squire

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Filming took place in 2023 for the BBC drama starring Jenna Coleman The Jetty. Scenes were filmed in Todmorden, Sowerby Bridge and Ripponden.

16. The Jetty

Filming took place in 2023 for the BBC drama starring Jenna Coleman The Jetty. Scenes were filmed in Todmorden, Sowerby Bridge and Ripponden. Photo: Matt Towers

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