list of films and television shows shot at clarendon road studios, elstree

This is a chronological list of films and television shows that have been shot at any of the studios that have existed at the site adjacent to Clarendon Road, Borehamwood, England, since 1984 known as BBC Elstree Centre. The site is now also adjacent to Eldon Avenue which did not exist when the site first opened as a film studio in 1914, and was the first of several sites collectively known as "Elstree Studios".

In 1960 the flim studios were converted to television studios used by the former ITV contractor ATV and, since 1984, by the BBC.

Neptune Film Studios (1914–17)

The Neptune Film Company opened the first studios in Borehamwood in 1914. All films listed below were silent movies produced by the company, and it is assumed they were shot at the company's studios.

Ideal Film Studios (1917–24)

The Ideal Film Company bought the studios in 1917. All films listed below were silent movies produced by the company between 1917 and 1924. It is assumed they were shot at the company's studios, although it is possible that a small number were shot elsewhere.

Blattner Studios (1928–34)

In 1928, the studios were sold to Ludwig Blattner, who installed sound recording equipment. The following films were shot at the studios.

Rock Studios (1934–39)

In 1934, the studios were leased to Joe Rock Productions, who bought them in 1936, and added four large stages, including the "C" and "D" stages that are still in use today. The following films were shot at Rock Studios.

British National Studios (1939–53)

The studios were bought by the British National Films Company in 1939. All films listed below were produced by the company, except those indicated otherwise.

National Studios (1953–58)

In 1953, the studios were bought by Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.

* ''Douglas Fairbanks Presents''
* ''The Count of Monte Cristo'' (later episodes)

ATV Elstree Studios (1958–84)

The studios that the ITV contractor ATV bought in 1958 were film studios and the first TV shows made here were shot on film.

* ''The Adventures of William Tell''
* '' H.G. Wells' Invisible Man''

During 1960–1961, all the soundstages were converted to video TV studios. All shows listed below were video productions by ATV for ITV unless indicated otherwise.

BBC Elstree Centre (1984–present)

The BBC bought the studios in 1984. At first the studios were used for BBC shows only, but later they became available for hire by other production companies and broadcasters. Today they are run by BBC Studioworks.

* ''The Tripods''
* ''EastEnders''
* ''Grange Hill''
* ''The Tale of the Bunny Picnic''
* '''Allo 'Allo!''
* ''Going for Gold''
* ''Newsroom South East''
* '' Opportunity Knocks''
* ''You Rang, M'Lord?''
* ''Big Break''
* ''Top of the Pops''
* ''Hangar 17''
* '' Incredible Games''
* ''Kilroy''
* ''Holby City''
* ''Tikkabilla''
* '' Bamzooki''
* ''Show Me Show Me''
* '' Relic: Guardians of the Museum''
* ''Odd One In''
* ''Rock & Chips''
* ''Sadie J''
* ''A League of Their Own''
* ''The IT Crowd''
* ''That Puppet Game Show''
* '' Children in Need''
* ''Fake Reaction''
* ''Live at the Electric''
* '' Keep It in the Family''
* ''Celebrity Juice''
* '' Goodness Gracious Me''
* ''Tenable''
* '' Lip Sync Battle UK''
* ''Let's Sing and Dance''
* ''Not Going Out''
* '' Play to the Whistle''
* ''Room 101''
* ''Sam Smith at the BBC''
* ''Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit''
* ''The Big Fat Quiz of the Year''
* ''Celebrity Game Night''
* ''Through the Keyhole''
* '' Blockbusters''
* ''8 Out of 10 Cats''
* ''The Ranganation''
* ''The Jonathan Ross Show''
* ''Comic Relief''
* '' Take Off with Bradley & Holly''
* ''Crazy Delicious''
* '' Kate & Koji''

See also

* :Films shot at Rock Studios (1928–1939)
* :Films shot at British National Studios (1939–1958)
* :Television shows shot at British National Studios (before 1958)
* :Television shows shot at ATV Elstree Studios (1958–1983)
* :Television shows shot at BBC Elstree Centre (since 1984)
* Chronological lists of productions shot at the other Elstree studios:
** List of films and television shows shot at Elstree Studios
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** List of films shot at MGM-British Studios, Elstree
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References

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List of films and television shows shot at Eldon Avenue Studios, Elstree
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List of films and television shows shot at Eldon Avenue Studios, Elstree
List of films and television shows shot at Eldon Avenue Studios, Elstree
List of films and television shows shot at Eldon Avenue Studios, Elstree
List of films and television shows shot at Eldon Avenue Studios, Elstree