Robson Green is pictured leaving St Hilda's Church after filming for the third series of Wire In The Blood in 2004. | TR

placeholder image — Robson Green is pictured leaving St Hilda's Church after filming for the third series of Wire In The Blood in 2004. | TR

The day the cameras came - remember when all these famous shows were filmed in South Tyneside?

Published 30th Dec 2023, 09:38 BST

South Tyneside has regularly been the setting for TV and film productions.

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.

9. Ready for the telly in 2008

These students took part in filming for the children's TV programme Roar 15 years ago. Remember it? | TR Photo: TR

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The day the cameras came - remember when all these famous shows were filmed in South Tyneside?

9. Ready for the telly in 2008

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