Cast of award-winning drama Gentleman Jack spotted filming in Fulneck

The cast of award-winning drama Gentleman Jack were spotted filming in Fulneck village in Leeds this week.

An array of scenes for the global TV hit have been filmed across Yorkshire.

-> Asda Middleton worker's 'amazing act of kindness' as she spots homeless man outside Leeds storeHowever, this is thought to be the first time the series has been filmed in Leeds.

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Bruce Newton and Claire Newman captured these pictures of the cast on set outside Fulneck school.

The cast of award-winning drama Gentleman Jack were spotted filming in Fulneck village in Leeds this week. (photos: Bruce Newton and Claire Newman).The cast of award-winning drama Gentleman Jack were spotted filming in Fulneck village in Leeds this week. (photos: Bruce Newton and Claire Newman).
The cast of award-winning drama Gentleman Jack were spotted filming in Fulneck village in Leeds this week. (photos: Bruce Newton and Claire Newman).

Stars including Suranne Jones were spotted filming scenes for the popular BBC One show at Fulneck Moravian Chapel - a Grade I listed building, making it one of the most architecturally significant buildings in Leeds.

Fulneck has also been the scene for filming of Emmerdale and The Royal.

-> The Grinch that stole Christmas in Chapel Allerton: Man destroys Leeds beauty salon’s decorations with knifeBruce Newton told the Yorkshire Evening Post: "The filming was for one day but it took six days to set up as the building is a café and antique shop."

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Gentleman Jack is a historical drama television series based in Yorkshire created by Sally Wainwright.

The cast of award-winning drama Gentleman Jack were spotted filming in Fulneck village in Leeds this week (photo: Claire Newman).The cast of award-winning drama Gentleman Jack were spotted filming in Fulneck village in Leeds this week (photo: Claire Newman).
The cast of award-winning drama Gentleman Jack were spotted filming in Fulneck village in Leeds this week (photo: Claire Newman).

The series is based on the collected diaries of Anne Lister, which contain over four million words and are written largely in secret code, documenting a lifetime of lesbian relationships.

Stars of the series include Sophie Rundle as Ann Walker, Joe Armstrong as Samuel Washington and Amelia Bullmore as Eliza Priestley.

The production team appeared to be adhering to Government guidelines for safety during filming.

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Social media users praised the location of filming as a perfect choice.

The cast of award-winning drama Gentleman Jack were spotted filming in Fulneck village in Leeds this week (photo: Bruce Newton).The cast of award-winning drama Gentleman Jack were spotted filming in Fulneck village in Leeds this week (photo: Bruce Newton).
The cast of award-winning drama Gentleman Jack were spotted filming in Fulneck village in Leeds this week (photo: Bruce Newton).

"Pleased my mother's birthplace figured in it. Well worth a visit to see the museum - I'll be back as soon as it's possible."

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