But who remembers when all these shows were filmed in the area?
We have lots of retro reminders of the day the cameras arrived and they include everything from crime series to comedies and children’s shows.
How many do you recall? Have a browse through our nostalgic selection
5. On the film set in 2010
The film set for Inspector George Gently at the Holborn Rose and Crown in 2010. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: SN
6. The cast of Hebburn
Filming of the second series of Hebburn in 2013. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Tim Richardson
7. Flog it presenter, Paul Martin filming at Boldon Auction Galleries.
Flog it presenter, Paul Martin filming at Boldon Auction Galleries in 2013. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Picture Corrina Atkinson.
8. Filming Joe in 2012
Filming of Joe McElderry's new single Here's What I Believe. It was shot at South Shields Watch House in 2012. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Stu Norton
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