RESIDENTS in Lacock welcomed proposals last night to film a new BBC drama in the village.

Starring Dame Judi Dench, the Cranford Chronicles will begin filming from Monday, April 23 to Monday, May 4.

From the Wiltshire Times

Filming will take place in the High Street, Church Street and the Tythe Barn.

As well as receiving money, casting is also available to residents who could appear as extras.

Leo Stevens of Middle Street, Lacock is the chairman of the tenants association and vice-chairman for the Tenants Association of the National Trust.

He said: “The meeting went very well. The majority of people seemed very interested to be extras.
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“People are always very keen to be involved in filming.”