South Kirkby-filmed finale of The Voice UK to hit TV screens this weekend
The thrilling semi-final and final of The Voice UK, both filmed at Production Park in South Kirkby, have begun to air on ITV.
The first of the Wakefield-filmed episodes aired over the weekend, with the grand finale set to broadcast on Saturday (October 31) at 8.30pm.
Lifted Entertainment (part of ITV Studios) filmed the episodes of one of ITV’s biggest entertainment shows at Production Park late last year.
They took place in Production Park’s Studio 005, with Studio 001 also being used as a main production area.
The South Kirkby-based studio complex is a world-leading campus for live events, television, film and creative technology.
Recently named the Fastest Growing Company in West Yorkshire by Grant Thornton UK, the venue has previously hosted several TV and film projects including Netflix’s hit crime drama Adolescence.
The shows, recorded in front of 500 audience members over two separate nights, were the first time The Voice UK’s iconic red chairs and celebrity coaches had visited the region. Speaking at the time Lee Brooks, co-founder and CEO of Production Park said: “We’re delighted that The Voice UK chose Production Park as the home for its dramatic final stages.
"As one of the nation’s most beloved shows we couldn't be prouder of its arrival here in Yorkshire.
“Building on our live music expertise, we’ve expanded into high-end television production, and we loved rolling out the red carpet for The Voice UK’s crew, coaches and live audiences.”
The episodes recorded at Production Park saw the singers battling to win a life-changing record contract with music giants Universal Music Group, £50,000 in cash and a dream holiday to Universal Studios Resort in Florida.