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. We have Robson Green, David Dickinson and Joe McElderry amongst the famous stars who have filmed in the borough.
How many do you recall? Have a browse through our nostalgic selection.
5. On a film set in 2010
The film set for Inspector George Gently at the Holborn Rose and Crown in 2010. | SN Photo: SN
7. Flog it!
Flog it presenter, Paul Martin filming at Boldon Auction Galleries in 2013 | Corrina Atkinson Photo: 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. | Stu Norton Photo: Stu Norton
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