RICHMOND IS MAGNET FOR TV AND MOVIE-MAKING – OFFICIAL

21st January 2026 Stuart Higgins

*The first three series and the fourth, currently being filmed, features The Prince’s Head pub on Richmond Green where it is renamed The Crown & Anchor*

It’s been a busy few months for film and TV in Richmond upon Thames, with many locations featuring in massive worldwide productions.

Here are some examples of what the borough has been in recently and how you can stay on top of what’s happening by tuning in and spotting local and familiar landmarks. Other shows such as Black Doves, starring Keira Knightley and Sarah Lancashire and Waffle the Dog have also been filmed in recent months as well as the new series of Rogue Heroes about the SAS.

The Night Manager series 2 – BBC

*Tom Hiddleston, who stars in The Night Manager on BBC, filming on Richmond tow path*

The first episode of series 2 of The Night Manager starring Tom Hiddleston and Hugh Laurie, heavily featured the stunning Richmond Riverside, with surveillance cameras placed along the towpath, secret agents on Richmond Bridge, a clandestine meeting at the Tide Tables café, and a surveillance van parked in Whittaker Avenue.

Watch The Night Manager S2E1 on BBC iPlayer.

The Perfect Gift – Waitrose’s Christmas advert 2025

Starring Joe Wilkinson as Phil and Keira Knightley (as herself), this lovely rom-com advert aired over the festive period.

Night shoots took place in private houses in Ham as well as the New Inn Pub on Ham Common. This has become one of the most watched Christmas commercials ever!

Goodbye June – Netflix

*Kate Winslet films at Mary’s University for her film, Goodbye June, which she directed*

Starring and directed by Kate Winslet, Netflix’s heartfelt family drama shot lots of their scenes in the borough. Look out for St Richard Reynold School in Twickenham and Elleray Hall in Teddington doubling as the film’s yoga studio. St Mary’s University, Richmond Green, and driving scenes around Twickenham also feature!

Ted Lasso – Series Four

*Ted Lasso filming outside the Prince’s Head pub last week*

*Ted Lasso, which is partly filmed in Richmond, has been such a global hit a merchandise shop has opened in Paved Court and tour guides offer Ted Lasso location trips*

*Ted Lasso, coach of AFC Richmond, played by US actor Jason Sudeikis, is seen filming on Richmond Green*

Filming of Series Four of the award-winning Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso about a fictional football team called AFC Richmond has brought a massive tourist boom to Richmond especially around the Richmond Green area and the pub, The Prince’s Head, which appears in all four series as The Crown & Anchor. Created by Jason Sudeikis, who plays Ted Lasso and Brendan Hunt who who plays Coach Beard and starring British actors including Hannah Waddingham and Brett Goldstein.

Malice – Amazon Prime

Amazon’s psychological thriller starring David Duchovny, Carice Van Houten and Jack Whitehall released to Prime on 14 November 2025, having filmed for three months in Richmond between February and April 2024.

A Thousand Blows Series 2 – Disney+ / hulu

A second series of A Thousand Blows hit streaming on January 9. Starring and executive produced by Stephen Graham and brought to life by Peaky Blinders screenwriter Steven Knight, this tale of the east end’s criminal boxing underbelly was based in Mortlake and filmed around the borough back in 2023.

Watch the trailer for A Thousand Blows.

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If you are interested in filming in Richmond go to filmrichmond – London Borough of Richmond upon Thames