From famous features to lesser-known gems, Leeds is no stranger to film crews and cameras. Yorkshire's largest city has featured in a number of major productions and the screen industry has grown in recent years. Here are 13 films and TV shows filmed in our city, including some which might surprise you:
. Yorkshire Firefighters, 2021
The new BBC documentary follows West Yorkshire's firefighters as they serve the county's two million-strong community, from factory blazes to house fires, traffic accidents to helping ambulance crews. It features many of the stations and crews in Leeds.
. At Home with the Braithwaites, 2000-2003
The ITV comedy-drama series follows a suburban family in Leeds, whose life is turned upside down when the mother of the family wins 38 million pounds on the lottery. It ran from 2000 to 2003. Pictured is actress Sarah Churm, who played Sarah, during filming in Leeds
. Red Riding, 2009
Red Riding is a thrilling trilogy based on David Peace's cult noir novels about Yorkshire during the 70s and 80s, released on Channel 4 in 2009. It looked at serial murders, including the Yorkshire Ripper, and featured the former Yorkshire Evening Post newsroom.
. Married Single Other, 2010
The six-part ITV drama follows three lower-middle class couples living in suburban Leeds. It was filmed across the city, using areas such as Little London, Lincoln Green, Burmantofts and Clarence Dock. Pictured is Shaun Dooley who played paramedic Eddie in the series Photo: ITV/Rex Features
. The Yorkshire Jobcentre, 2020
The documentary series, which recently aired on Channel 4, offers a behind-the-scenes look at Southern House - a Jobcentre Plus on York Road. It follows the personal stories of people on both sides of the counter. Pictures is work coach Jan Baxter, who stars in the series
7. The Damned United, 2009
The Damned United is undoubtedly the cinematic pride of our city. As a film about Leeds United during Brian Clough's ill-fated tenure, it’s no surprise scenes were set and filmed in the city. Pictured at the film's Yorkshire premier is director Tom Hooper (right) with Ex Leeds United players from the left Peter Lorimer, Eddie Gray and Gordon McQueen.
8. Emmerdale, 1972-present
One of Leeds' greatest TV exports, the long-running soap set in the fictional Yorkshire village of Emmerdale is filmed between the ITV Studios in Kirkstall Road and a purpose-built set in Harewood. Some filming takes place in Leeds and Otley.
9. Sex, Drugs & Murder: Life in the Red Light Zone, 2007
The BBC Three documentary centres around sex workers working in the former managed zone in Holbeck, which has recently been discontinued. It was criticised by the English Collection of Prostitutes for only showing 'darker' areas of the industry such as drug addiction.
10. Take Us Home: Leeds United, 2019-2020
The Amazon Prime documentary followed the Whites over two seasons, covering their promotion to top-flight football. It features some famous Leeds figures including Josh Warrington and includes some stunning aerial shots of the city
11. The Hunter’s Prayer, 2017
This high-octane Hollywood thriller follows an assassin as he helps a young woman avenge the death of her family. Filming began in Yorkshire, shooting at Leeds locations including The Great Hall at Leeds University. Pictured is Sam Worthington, who stars as assassin Lucas Photo: Tim Whitby/Getty Images
12. The Search, TBC
In October 2020, film crews were spotted at Kirkstall Road's Cardigan Arms pub. German film and TV company UFA Fiction selected the historical pub for an upcoming Nordic noir-style detective drama series, The Search, which is set to be released in Germany this year.