The bright lights of Blackpool has also attracted movie story writers who have used the Hollywood of the north to set their blockbusting tales. And TV dramas too, so many of them going right back to the 1990s where some of our best-loved actors have descended on Blackpool to do what they do best. You’ll definitely remember some of them but others might be a surprise…
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7. Bhaji on the Beach
Bhaji on the Beach was filmed in Blackpool in 1993. It's a comedy about a community group of British women of different generations who take a group day out to Blackpool Illuminations Photo: The British Film Institute
8. Nowhere Boy
Filming of Nowhere Boy on Blackpool's North Pier - Chris Cassidy and Brett Davis Photo: Martin Bostock
9. Coronation Street
Blackpool has always been a firm favourite for scenes and storylines away from the cobbles of Coronation Street. Remember when character Alan Bradley was famously struck by a tram? It drew thousands of viewers. This is Michael LeVell as Kevin Webster with his son Jack, played by Blackpool actor Kyran Bowes, in another tram scene. Photo: Dave Nelson
10. The Parole Officer
Steve Coogan starred in The Parole Officer which was filmed in Blackpool back in 2004 Photo: submit
11. Our Girl
Michelle Keegan takes a break while filming in Fleetwood for drama series Our Girl, 2016 Photo: Submit
12. Max and Paddy's Road to Nowhere
Peter Kay and Paddy McGuinness in the camper van in Max and Paddy's Road To Nowhere. Filmed across the North West, Blackpool had to be included Photo: submit