2 October, 2024

What to watch: Here are seven series and films set in the Nottinghamshire area

With shorter days, longer nights, and grim weather – many of us find ourselves sitting in front of the TV at night, asking that same old question: What should I watch?

Here are some Nottinghamshire shows and films to try out this autumn.

We've got you covered this autumn…

Here are seven series and films set in and around Nottinghamshire.

Series one and two of Sherwood are available to stream on BBC iPlayer. The series, written by the talented James Graham from Ashfield, was released this year and is set in Nottingham. It's a captivating watch, with compelling human stories at its core. The BBC sums up the second series... 'Old grudges, new rivalries. A tangled web of murder and revenge spirals in a fractured Nottinghamshire mining community.' Lesley Manville and David Morrissey. It is worth watching if you haven't seen it yet. — Series one and two of Sherwood are available to stream on BBC iPlayer. The series, written by the talented James Graham from Ashfield, was released this year and is set in Nottingham. It's a captivating watch, with compelling human stories at its core. The BBC sums up the second series... 'Old grudges, new rivalries. A tangled web of murder and revenge spirals in a fractured Nottinghamshire mining community.' Lesley Manville and David Morrissey. It is worth watching if you haven't seen it yet. Credit: BBC

Charity Shop Sue is a British mockumentary web series broadcast on YouTube between October and November 2019. The series was created by Matthew and Timothy Chesney and Stuart Edwards and filmed in Bulwell, Nottingham, in the fictional charity shop Sec*hand Chances. The character Sue Tuke has become a prominent figure in Nottingham, frequently appearing at PRIDE events across the country and posting weekly TikTok videos to give you all the giggles. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/@CharityShopSue — Charity Shop Sue is a British mockumentary web series broadcast on YouTube between October and November 2019. The series was created by Matthew and Timothy Chesney and Stuart Edwards and filmed in Bulwell, Nottingham, in the fictional charity shop Sec*hand Chances. The character Sue Tuke has become a prominent figure in Nottingham, frequently appearing at PRIDE events across the country and posting weekly TikTok videos to give you all the giggles. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/@CharityShopSue Credit: Charity Shop Sue

Without Sin explores the relationship which develops between a grieving mother and the man she believes murdered her daughter. This four-part British television drama series, written by Frances Poletti, stars Nottingham actress, Vicky McClure. Some scenes from the series were filmed in Clipstone. Available to watch on ITVX. — Without Sin explores the relationship which develops between a grieving mother and the man she believes murdered her daughter. This four-part British television drama series, written by Frances Poletti, stars Nottingham actress, Vicky McClure. Some scenes from the series were filmed in Clipstone. Available to watch on ITVX. Credit: ITV Picture Desk

This is England centres on young skinheads in England in 1983. Filmed across various parts of Nottinghamshire, the instalments of Shane Meadows' award-winning film and series include: This Is England, a feature film released on 12 September 2006; This Is England '86, consisting of four episodes broadcast between 7 and 28 September 2010; This Is England '88, comprising three episodes broadcast between 13 and 15 December 2011; and This Is England '90, which consists of four episodes broadcast between 13 September and 4 October 2015. Available to watch on multiple streaming sites. Costs may apply. — This is England centres on young skinheads in England in 1983. Filmed across various parts of Nottinghamshire, the instalments of Shane Meadows' award-winning film and series include: This Is England, a feature film released on 12 September 2006; This Is England '86, consisting of four episodes broadcast between 7 and 28 September 2010; This Is England '88, comprising three episodes broadcast between 13 and 15 December 2011; and This Is England '90, which consists of four episodes broadcast between 13 September and 4 October 2015. Available to watch on multiple streaming sites. Costs may apply. Credit: Submitted

Oranges and Sunshine tells the story of Margaret Humphreys, a social worker from Nottingham who uncovered one of the most significant social scandals of recent times: the deportation of thousands of children from the United Kingdom to Australia. Almost single-handedly, against overwhelming odds and with little regard for her own well-being, Margaret reunited thousands of families, brought authorities to account, and drew worldwide attention to an extraordinary miscarriage of justice. The film was directed by Jim Loach, in his directorial debut, with a screenplay by Rona Munro, based on the 1994 book. This image belongs to Icon Home Entertainment. Oranges and Sunshine is available to stream in the UK on Apple TV Store, Google TV, ITVX and YouTube. — Oranges and Sunshine tells the story of Margaret Humphreys, a social worker from Nottingham who uncovered one of the most significant social scandals of recent times: the deportation of thousands of children from the United Kingdom to Australia. Almost single-handedly, against overwhelming odds and with little regard for her own well-being, Margaret reunited thousands of families, brought authorities to account, and drew worldwide attention to an extraordinary miscarriage of justice. The film was directed by Jim Loach, in his directorial debut, with a screenplay by Rona Munro, based on the 1994 book. This image belongs to Icon Home Entertainment. Oranges and Sunshine is available to stream in the UK on Apple TV Store, Google TV, ITVX and YouTube. Credit: DVD Icon Home Entertainment

Landscapers, starring Olivia Colman and Harry Potter actor David Thewlis, aired on Sky and HBO to critical acclaim in 2021. The four-part drama, written by Colman’s husband Ed Sinclaire, detailed the murders of William and Patricia Wycherley in 1997 in Forest Town, Nottinghamshire, by their daughter and son-in-law Susan and Christopher Edwards. Watch here: www.hbo.com/landscapers — Landscapers, starring Olivia Colman and Harry Potter actor David Thewlis, aired on Sky and HBO to critical acclaim in 2021. The four-part drama, written by Colman’s husband Ed Sinclaire, detailed the murders of William and Patricia Wycherley in 1997 in Forest Town, Nottinghamshire, by their daughter and son-in-law Susan and Christopher Edwards. Watch here: www.hbo.com/landscapers Credit: HBO

REDt'BLUE (2022) is a documentary short, focusing on how, and why, the ex-mining town constituency of Mansfield swung from the Labour party. Written and directed by Jay Martin. Watch here: https://vimeo.com/685777389 — REDt'BLUE (2022) is a documentary short, focusing on how, and why, the ex-mining town constituency of Mansfield swung from the Labour party. Written and directed by Jay Martin. Watch here: https://vimeo.com/685777389 Credit: REDt'BLUE (right belong)