As an official UNESCO City of film, Bradford has been the setting of many major movies and TV shows.

From the majesty of The King's Speech to the classic Railway Children, here are just some films that have been shot here. 

The King’s Speech (2010)

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The King’s Speech dominated the 2011 Oscars, scooping best picture and a further three awards- and some scenes were filmed right here in East Lancashire.

The movie follows the life of King George VI as he battles a speech impediment before becoming king.

Some scenes in this movie were filmed at Odsal Stadium in Bradford. The real King’s speech took place at the old Wembley Stadium in 1925.

Since this original stadium was no longer available, they did a lot of their filming for the iconic scenes in the Bradford stadium.

Brideshead Revisited (2008)

Oakworth Station (Photo: Google Maps)

Scenes in this movies were shot in Bradford and Keighley. 

Most notable, Oakworth Railway Station was the setting for Brideshead Station in the movie. 

Testament of Youth (2014)

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This BBC Films production stars Kit Harington (Game of Thrones), Taron Egerton (Rocketman) and Alicia Vikander (Tomb Raider, 2018).

The WW1 movie was filmed in Oxford, London and many parts of Yorkshire- Bradford included.

Little Germany was one place in the city which was used during filming.

The Railway Children (1972)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus:

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, (Photo: Chris Allen)

This classic children’s film was actually shot in Keighley and Worth Valley Railway.

The railway has also been the setting to several other productions, such as North and South (2004) and even for some scenes of BBC drama Peaky Blinders.

Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life (1983)

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Carwright Hall and Lister Park were famously used in the opening sequence of this Monty Python classic.

Did you know that all of these films were shot right on your doorstep? Let us know in the comments below?