Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford have all provided a variety of filming locations for a range of television shows and movies over the years.
From Carlton Lanes Shopping Centre in Castleford to Pontefract Castle, viewers may spot some familiar locations that they’ll see in a new light next time they visit.
Here are 12 of the most popular shows and motion pictures filmed across the district.
How many do you recognise?
9. This Sporting Life
This 1963 film, starring Richard Harris and Rachel Roberts, was filmed throughout the district at Wakefield Trinity’s Belle Vue Stadium, Locarno night club on Kirkgate (now The Ridings Shopping Centre) and the Prudential Buildings in Wakefield. Photo: ITV/Rex/Shutterstock
10. Tom Allen Goes to Town
Comedian Tom Allen spends a week in Wakefield for one episode of his comedy travel series. The comedian filmed all over Wakefield, including Wakefield Cathedral, Wetherby Whaler Empire Outwood and the Theatre Royal Wakefield. The episode is available on All4. Photo: Tom Allen Goes to Town
11. Jane McDonald: My Yorkshire
The Queen of Wakefield herself goes on a tour of the place she calls home: Yorkshire visiting various locations across the district, including The Hepworth Wakefield, Wakefield Cathedral and the National Coal Mining Museum. The show is available for free on My5. Photo: Channel 5
12. Allelujah
The film, which stars Jennifer Saunders, follows a small geriatric hospital in the city of Wakefield which is being threatened with closure due to funding cuts to the NHS. The film was shot at various locations throughout Wakefield. Photo: Rob Youngson/Rob Youngson