A BBC drama has put one of Wigan’s historic buildings on the big screen, with Leigh Town Hall featuring in The Spilt Up.
The Grade II listed building was used as the headquarters of fictional law firm Kishan Law in the six-part drama, which premiered on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Sunday.
The production is the biggest project so far supported by Wigan Council’s Film Fund, which was launched in December.
Councillor Keith Cunliffe, deputy leader of Wigan Council, said: ‘I am really proud to have launched Wigan Council’s first ever Film Fund earlier this year with 100% of the location fee from this drama being invested back into the local community in Leigh.
‘This has delivered work experience, training and paid placements for over 20 young people from the area to gain valuable experience in the film and screen sector.’
‘Leigh Town Hall is one of our most impressive historic buildings and it’s great to see it showcased on screen for audiences across the UK,’ he added. ‘Locations across our borough have been featured in lots of different shows from Sherwood, The Bay and, of Course, The Split Up, and I’m excited to see what comes next.’
The TV drama is set in Manchester and stars Ritu Arya, who plays Aria Kishan, and Sanjeev Bhaskar, staring as Dhruv Kishan. Filming also took place at locations across the city, including the Northern Quarter, Castlefield and Spinningfields.
Bobby Cochrane from Screen Manchester said: ‘The Spilt Up is a fantastic example of what Greater Manchester can offer a major production.
‘By filming across Manchester and Wigan Borough, the series brings together the city-region’s diverse locations, experienced local teams and flexible production facilities.
‘It was a pleasure to support filming across the city and to see partners across Greater Manchester play their part in bringing the production to life.’
Image: BBC / Sister Pictures/Ben Blackall
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