Here are 13 TV shows inspired, set, or filmed in Northumberland.
Here are 13 TV shows inspired, set, or filmed in Northumberland.
9. The Last Kingdom
The hit Netflix historical drama is now on its fifth season. Bamburgh Castle will be recognisable to Northumberland viewers as the fortress of Bebbanburg. Photo: Netflix
Series one of this Sky political drama featured a vigilante force blockading access to Northumberland, hijacking trucks of fuel and water, and calling for an overthrow of the government after a solar flare knocks out the UK’s power grid. Stars Robert Carlyle as the prime minister. Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images
Although not actually filmed or set in Northumberland, George R. R. Martin confirmed that Hadrian’s Wall inspired his own, giant ice wall and it is difficult to miss the undeniable parallels between the two when reading the saga or watching the TV series. Photo: Roger Clegg