The 9 greatest TV shows filmed in West Yorkshire - according to people in Leeds

By Dennis Morton

Published 11th Aug 2023, 11:45 BST

West Yorkshire can be seen in lots of great television series and films, and these are the best ones according to Yorkshire Evening Post readers.

West Yorkshire has been the backdrop for countless of series and films throughout the years, with everything from soap classics such as Emmerdale, and global smash hits like Peaky Blinders filmed in our area.

Even Marvel has paid us a visit, with one of its more recent series Secret Invasion starring Samuel L Jackson filmed in Leeds and Halifax last year.

In order to find out exactly which series filmed in West Yorkshire are the best, we turned to our trusted readers and asked the simple question; what are the best ever TV shows filmed in West Yorkshire?

And here are nine of the best TV series filmed in our corner of the world, according to the people of Leeds:

The world's longest-running television sitcom aired between 1973 and 2010, and is filmed in Holmfirth near Kirklees.

1. Last of the Summer Wine

The world's longest-running television sitcom aired between 1973 and 2010, and is filmed in Holmfirth near Kirklees. Photo: STARS

Set in Northern England in 1937, All Creatures Great and Small was filmed in the Yorkshire Dales, with some scenes filmed in Bradford.

2. All Creatures Great and Small

Set in Northern England in 1937, All Creatures Great and Small was filmed in the Yorkshire Dales, with some scenes filmed in Bradford. Photo: Playground Television / SWNS

ITV's long-runner Emmerdale have had its interior scenes filmed at the Leeds Studios since its inception in 1972. Exterior scenes are filmed at a purpose-built set on the Harewood estate.

3. Emmerdale

ITV's long-runner Emmerdale have had its interior scenes filmed at the Leeds Studios since its inception in 1972. Exterior scenes are filmed at a purpose-built set on the Harewood estate. Photo: Yorkshire Post Newspapers

While mainly set in Birmingham, parts of the popular BBC One crime drama was filmed around West Yorkshire, including one scene at Leeds City Hall.

4. Peaky Blinders

While mainly set in Birmingham, parts of the popular BBC One crime drama was filmed around West Yorkshire, including one scene at Leeds City Hall. Photo: Anita Maric / SWNS.com

Created by Huddersfield native Sally Wainwright, Gentleman Jack follows the life of landowner and industrialist Anne Lister in 19th century West Yorkshire.
The series was filmed in several locations around West Yorkshire including in Batley, Halifax and Bradford.

5. Gentleman Jack

Created by Huddersfield native Sally Wainwright, Gentleman Jack follows the life of landowner and industrialist Anne Lister in 19th century West Yorkshire. The series was filmed in several locations around West Yorkshire including in Batley, Halifax and Bradford. Photo: Simon Hulme

Another Sally Wainwright creation, this dark series following the personal and professional life of Police Sergeant Catherine Cawood (Sarah Lancashire) is set and filmed in and around Calderdale, with some scenes taking place in Leeds and other West Yorkshire areas.

6. Happy Valley

Another Sally Wainwright creation, this dark series following the personal and professional life of Police Sergeant Catherine Cawood (Sarah Lancashire) is set and filmed in and around Calderdale, with some scenes taking place in Leeds and other West Yorkshire areas. Photo: BBC/Lookout Point/Matt Squire

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