Film crews in Bolton town centre to shoot advertisement

Trucks full of equipment were parked in Le Mans Crescent and in front of Ye Olde Pastie Shop and Ye Olde Man and Scythe on Churchgate this morning.

Crews were seen unloading the vans labelled with the DropCity logo – a company that provides lighting, rigging and other filming equipment.

Filming also took place yesterday (April 20), for what The Bolton News understands is an advertisement.

Last week, Bolton played host to the stars of Coronation Street as ITV crews were spotted on Le Mans Crescent filming the popular soap.

Film crews on Le Mans Crescent (Image: Newsquest)

The Old Bolton Magistrates Court is often used for court scenes, and the trial following the murder of Seb Franklin was shot there in July 2021 and 2022.

Earlier this month, the upcoming courtroom drama Saviour was also shot on the scenic street which remains a popular site for film crews.

The series stars Anjli Mohindra, Shaun Parkes and Aidan Gillen, who played Little Finger in the hit HBO show Game of Thrones.

Film crews at The Wellsprings (Image: Newsquest)

Saviour follows Ben (Archie Fisher), who, after borrowing his dad’s police uniform for a costume party, gets into an altercation that results in a man’s death. 

In defending Ben from an allegation of murder, Indy (Anjli Mohindra) is confronted with a world of corruption, racial politics, media buzz, a frustratingly traditional justice system and a defendant who is keeping secrets from her. 

The shoot took place outside the old courthouse, which has been used for some of the biggest dramas, including the detective series Ridley. 

Saviour will air on ITV, STV and stream on ITVX and STV Player.