TV Choice nomination for Halifax-filmed Gentleman Jack

Gentleman Jack is up for the Best New Drama title at this year’s TV Choice Awards.

By Abigail Kellett

Published 7th Jul 2020, 08:35 BST

Updated 7th Jul 2020, 08:38 BST

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The BBC and HBO period drama is set in Halifax in the early 19th century and follows the life of diarist and landowner Anne Lister.

The series was filmed at Shibden Hall along with a number of other locations in Calderdale and attracted an audience of around five million viewers each week.

Gentleman Jack. Picture: HBO/BBC/Lookout Point

The series is up against Normal People, White House Farm and Gangs of London.

Viewers can cast their votes until midnight on July 17 by visiting awards.tvchoicemagazine.co.uk.

This announcement comes one month after the drama, written by Sally Wainwright, was nominated for two Baftas, best drama and best actress.

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