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FILM LOCATIONS / LETTER FROM AMERICA
Imagine yourself in a period drama, a spy thriller or a fantasy quest as you tour some of the top locations in the UK that double up as world-famous film sets
by PETER NALDRETT
Ship-shape Eltham Palace in London doubled as the interior of the Royal Yacht in The Crown
Glenfinnan Viaduct (top left);
From the Harry Potter and Indiana Jones franchises to Downton Abbey and James Bond, many iconic films and TV shows have been set in locations across the UK and Ireland. Here is a selection to visit.
North York Moors Railway
If film directors are looking for an authentic steam railway with a stunning backdrop, the North York Moors Railway ticks all the boxes. This line has transported young wizards to school on the Hogwarts Express and brought royalty to stay at Downton Abbey.