Tis the season to kick back and get into the festive spirit – mulled wine in hand, Christmas film on the tele. And what better place to start than right here in Yorkshire? And, with Yorkshire’s very own Christmas film. Yes, Yorkshire has its own festive flick and it’s an absolute belter. A Very Yorkshire Christmas is filmed in Yorkshire and is a must-watch for anyone who loves a good Christmas film and, of course, Yorkshire.
Where was a Very Yorkshire Christmas film filmed?
Filmed in God’s Own Country itself (the entirety of it, despite what the movie poster would suggest!), A Very Yorkshire Christmas is set to grace the screens once again, providing the ultimate Christmas cheese alongside fantastic Yorkshire scenery. Here’s everything you need to know, including the A Very Yorkshire Christmas filming locations that you can visit yourself.
Shenton’s character an opera singer, Jessica’s flight to her concert in Vienna gets delayed and she is stranded in Yorkshire. She finds herself in the village of Pine Falls, where the only place to stay is run by widower Andrew and daughter Katie. Throughout the romance to blossom as Jessica learns he is an amazing artist. She is faced with the tough decision between career and love.
Written by Karl Hall known for (I Am Not A Witch (2017), The Woman in White (2018) and Cordelia (2019) and Steven Nesbit, who also directed the film.
When’s it next on?
A Very Yorkshire Christmas (also known as A Very British Christmas) is currently scheduled to air on Channel 5 on Saturday 23rd November. We are sure it will air again during the festive period as well!
What’s the plot for A Very Yorkshire Christmas about?
Shenton, an opera singer of distinct character, encounters an unexpected delay in Jessica’s journey to her concert in Vienna, leaving her stranded in Yorkshire. Fate leads her to the quaint village of Pine Falls, where the sole accommodation is managed by widower Andrew and his daughter, Katie. As the story unfolds, a blossoming romance ensues, revealing Andrew’s remarkable talents as an artist. Jessica now grapples with a challenging choice between her flourishing career and the allure of love.
But while there mistakenly, Jessica begins to find herself at home in the country. Will a Christmas romance happen? Tune in to find out.
Who played Jessica Bailey in A Very Yorkshire Christmas?
All Creatures Great and Small‘s beloved Rachel Shenton takes the main role of Jessica, with Mark Killeen (Game of Thrones) co-starring as Andrew. Talented Shenton has become a Yorkshire icon through her role in the heartfelt drama set in the Yorkshire Dales, which tells the tales of James Herriot’s classic novels.
In the Yorkshire film, she plays American Opera singer Jessica, shedding her All Creatures Yorkshire accent for a more LA-esque one. Other cast members include Isla Cook making her debut as Katie, and Vanity Fair‘s Michele Dotrice as Sandra.
Where was the film A Very Yorkshire Christmas filmed?
Much of the movie’s scenic shots were taken in the picturesque town of Knaresborough. Viewers will see the river, the viaduct and a number of cafes just ten minutes into the film.
In addition to Knaresborough, Pickering train station was used for all train station shots (despite Knaresborough station’s prettiness), with prominent Knaresborough locations including the river bank and viaduct, Knaresborough Castle, Allerton Holiday Park, Art in the Mill, Marigolds, Number Thirteen coffee shop, and the market square.
Why is it also known as A Very British Christmas?
In addition to the obvious (that Americans watching are probably more pulled in by the British hook, over Yorkshire), it’s rumoured that the movie was rebranded due to the lack of Yorkshire accents in the film and marketed as a more general British romance.
Read more: 8 Of The Most Magical Christmas Towns In Yorkshire To Visit
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