28-06-2025
Dudley crowned TV show capital of the UK
DUDLEY has been officially crowned the TV capital of the UK by a team of TV and entertainment experts – and it should not come as much of a surprise.
The town beat out the likes of London and Leeds to be crowned the TV show capital of the country by The TV and entertainment experts at OLBG.
The scoring experts carried out research to reveal which UK areas can be named the TV show capitals, based on factors such as the average review scores from platforms such as IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes for the shows filmed in the area, as well as how popular each location is amongst fans wanting to visit the local area based on search data.
Using this method, Dudley scored a 9.42 out of 10 – the highest score of any area in the UK
OLBG said: 'The market town of Dudley has been a popular setting for a host of TV shows over the years, including Dancing on the Edge and Peaky Blinders.
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'Dudley scored well across the board, with the town having the second-highest Rotten Tomatoes audience score for shows filmed in the area, at 94 per cent.
Jake Ashton, Senior News Editor at OLBG, added: 'TV shows have a unique way of bringing places to life, turning ordinary towns and cities into iconic settings that fans are eager to visit.
'Our report reveals the UK's top filming locations that have captured viewers' imaginations and become hotspots for TV tourists.
'The report reveals which locations offer the best mix of on-screen magic and real-world charm by looking at critic and audience ratings, Google searches, and hotel prices.
'Topping the list is Dudley, known for its starring role in Peaky Blinders, with a TV Show Tourism Score of 9.42 out of 10. The town's Black Country Living Museum attracts production crews and TV fans for its authentic representation of early 20th-century Britain.
'Larger cities like London and Manchester naturally feature the most filming locations, as they're home to plenty of TV studios and production offices. While Bradford, Keighley, and Shipley stand out as budget-friendly gems.'
Hot on Dudley's heels was Dunstable in at second place, with Ellesmere Port coming in third.
The rest of the top ten featured Hayes, Stirling, Northwich, Newbury, Seaham, Leeds and Bradford.
As well as the beloved cult-classic TV show, Peaky Blinders, being filmed at the likes of Bumble Hole Nature Reserve and the Black Country Living Museum, more recently, filming was taking place across Dudley for the upcoming Channel 5 murder mystery show, Murder before Evensong.
