To celebrate the Oscars tonight, here’s a quick run-down of films shot in Wandsworth’s Town Hall, parks and estates
Golden Globe winner Chiwetel Ejiofor shot Dirty Pretty Things (2002) in Wandsworth Town Hall
That wrong ‘un Lucas from Spooks blew up Wandsworth Town Hall in 2010 (was doubling as an embassy in Senegal). Proof:
Common People, a film shot entirely on Tooting Common, had successful cinema release last year http://www.commonpeoplethemovie.com/about
Brilliant short film: history of Winstanley Estate told through movies, interviews & photos https://vimeo.com/102127150
To mark Battersea Labour Party’s centenary, volunteers – including Timothy West & Prunella Scales – made this film: http://youtu.be/ahKt1XoI-II
Other films shot in Wandsworth include Love Actually, 101 Dalmations, Snatch & V for Vendetta. Full list from Wandsworth council here.
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