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Emmerdale makers seek forever home for soap village

Emmerdale makers seek forever home for soap village

Summary

ITV Studios has asked Leeds City Council for permission to keep filming the TV drama Emmerdale at their village set in Harewood beyond the current limit of next year. The set has been used since 1997 and includes buildings like the Woolpack pub and a farm, showing rural life in Yorkshire.

Key Facts

  • Emmerdale’s village set is located on a farm site in Harewood, Leeds.
  • ITV Studios has used this location since 1997 for filming the show.
  • Current permission to film there expires in June 2027.
  • The set features a pub, farm buildings, a village hall, café, church, and homes.
  • More than 260 episodes are filmed there every year, including outdoor and some indoor scenes.
  • ITV wants permanent permission to keep using the site.
  • The location is a tourist attraction due to its connection with the show.
  • If approved, the site must be restored to its original state within six months after use ends.
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