There are so many popular must-watch British TV series available on Netflix, Amazon Prime or other streaming services around the world. From period dramas, and crime thrillers to comedy shows the choices of what to watch are comprehensive.
Starring famous British actors including Suranne Jones, Sarah Lancashire, Jenny Agutter, Olivia Colman, John Simm, Vicky McClure and more we have chosen the best that British TV has to offer.
In this article, you will find information about 45 of the best TV series which also showcase parts of the UK countryside, sights or attractions.
You will also find information about where each of these binge-worthy British TV shows were made as well as links to any related tours. All of these British shows are available on Netflix and/or Amazon Prime.
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- British TV series filmed in England
- Downton Abbey
- Midsomer Murders
- Doc Martin
- Vanity Fair
- Ted Lasso
- Line of Duty
- Killing Eve
- Foyle’s War
- Rosemary and Thyme
- All Creatures Great and Small
- Happy Valley
- Only Fools and Horses
- The Vicar of Dibley
- Miranda
- Cuckoo
- Fleabag
- Absolutely Fabulous
- Mr Bean
- Jonathan Creek
- Poldark
- Agatha Raisin
- Vera
- Bridgerton
- Call The Midwife
- Peaky Blinders
- The Crown
- Heartbeat
- Father Brown
- Inspector George Gently
- Sherlock
- The Last Kingdom
- Broadchurch
- The Tudors
- The Great British Bake Off
- Inspector Morse and Endeavour
- Grantchester
- Last Tango in Halifax
- British TV series set in Wales
- British TV series set in Scotland
- Greece!
- Which is your favourite British TV series?
British TV series filmed in England
Downton Abbey
About – One of the most popular of British TV shows this historical period drama follows the trials and tribulations of the Grantham family (an aristocratic family) at their grand estate Downton Abbey in Yorkshire.
The series also follows the lives of their servants below stairs and is a reflection of the British class system in the first half of the 19th century.
Period – Set between 1912 and 1926.
Number of series – 6 series (52 episodes) and one film
Filmed – Although set in Yorkshire the series was filmed at Highclere Castle in Hampshire and the village of Bampton in Oxfordshire.
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Midsomer Murders
About – Murder, mayhem, and mystery in the villages of Midsomer in the British countryside. This British television detective series is based on the books of Caroline Graham about Chief Inspector Barnaby.
Starring John Nettles in the main role until 2011 when he was replaced by Neil Dudgeon this series has been immensely popular since its pilot episode shown in 1997.
Period – Set 1997 to 2020 (so far!)
Number of series – 21 series and 124 episodes
Filmed – Although set in the fictional village and county of Causton the series is filmed across South Oxfordshire.
The market towns of Thame, Henley-on-Thames and Wallingford as well as the village of Warborough and small town of Watlington all feature in the series.
Click to watch on Amazon Prime
Click here for a tour of the Midsomer Murder locations
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Doc Martin
About – Set in the fictional Cornish village of Portwenn this comedy-drama series stars Martin Clunes as a socially inept Doctor who moves into the village from London.
Period – Set in the present day
Number of series – 6 seasons (70 episodes)
Filmed – The series is filmed in the Cornish village of Port Isaac
Click to watch on Netflix and Amazon Prime
Click here for a Doc Martin tour of Port Isaac
Inspired to visit Cornwall? Read more in my Cornwall Travel Guide
Vanity Fair
About – A British historical period drama about a poverty-stricken girl who tries to move herself up in 1820’s English society. This is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by William Makepeace.
Starring Michael Palin (of Monty Python and Around the World in 80 Days) as William Makepeace, Olivia Cooke as Becky Sharp, Johnny Flynn as William Dobbin plus a multitude of British acting talent this is one period drama not to miss!
Period – Vanity Fair is set in 1820s London
Number of series – 2018/ 1 season / 7 episodes
Filmed – Fitzroy Square London, Syon Park London and Budapest.
Ted Lasso
About – Sporting comedy-drama series telling the tales of an English soccer team managed by an American football coach. The fictional team is AFC Richmond. Lasso is originally hired to lead the team to failure by a character seeking revenge, but his approach turns up surprising results.
Period – Set in the present day
Number of series – 3 series (34 episodes)
Filmed – The first two series are set in south London and were also filmed in the real-life borough of Richmond. The home of west London club Hayes and Yeading United FC, the SkyEX Community Stadium, was used for scenes featuring the training ground and offices.
For the third series, filming also took place in Amsterdam. Various big-name stadiums in the UK have also been seen on screen throughout the three series.
Click here to book a tour of Ted Lasso locations in London
Line of Duty
About – Line of Duty is based around a character who joins an anti-corruption unit within the police force. With his working partner, DC Kate Fleming, DS Steve Arnott uncovers links between seemingly unconnected incidents, and also to organised crime.
Period – Set in the present day
Number of series – 6 series (36 episodes)
Filmed – The fictional Central and East Midlands Constabularies are filmed in Birmingham for the first series. Northern Ireland was used as the setting for the following five series, Belfast in particular.
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Click here to book a tour of Line of Duty locations in Belfast
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Killing Eve
About – Series heroine Eve joins an undercover MI6 unit after being fired from MI5. Her mission is to pursue assassin Villanelle. Violent and near-death experiences then ensue, as Eve and Villanelle work both with and against one another.
Period – Set in the present day
Number of series – 4 series (32 episodes)
Filmed – Filming for Killing Eve involved a variety of locations. These included London, Barcelona, Paris, Berlin, Tuscany, Bucharest and the county of Kent in the UK.
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Click here to book a tour of Killing Eve locations in London
Foyle’s War
About – This UK TV programme centres on criminal activity during the chaotic World War II period. DCS Christopher Foyle pursues justice at home on the East Sussex coast, while his son does battle as an RAF fighter pilot. After the war ends, Foyle becomes a spy as he takes up a role as a senior intelligence officer.
Period – Set during and after World War II
Number of series – 8 series
Filmed – A real house in Hastings was used as Foyle’s home in the series
Click to watch on Amazon Prime
Rosemary and Thyme
About – Rosemary and Thyme are rather like a grown-up version of the Famous Five. The gardening duo soon get their hands dirty by stumbling upon one mystery after another. Laura Thyme is a former police officer, while Rosemary Boxer has a PhD in plant (rather than human) pathology.
Period – Set in the present day
Number of series – 3 series (22 episodes)
Filmed – Southern English counties including Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Oxfordshire featured in Rosemary and Thyme. A number of gardens across Britain and Europe were also used during filming.
Click to watch on Amazon Prime
All Creatures Great and Small
About – This veterinary series is based around author James Herriott’s real-life experiences in the role. Living in the Yorkshire countryside, the young vet featured in the programme works alongside two other vets. Their housekeeper is also a star of the show.
Period – The series is based on experiences occurring between 1940 and 1992, but is set in the late 1930s.
Number of series – 3 series (21 episodes)
Filmed – The series was filmed where it was set, in the Yorkshire Dales.
Click to watch on Amazon Prime
Click here to book a tour of All Creatures Great and Small locations in Yorkshire
Happy Valley
About – Happy Valley centres on police sergeant Catherine Cawood, a divorced and bereaved mother whose daughter committed suicide. This British crime drama is set in West Yorkshire, and the main character also has to contend with the man who raped her daughter, resulting in her raising her grandson.
Period – Set in the present day
Number of series – 3 series (18 episodes)
Filmed – Filming took place in the Calder Valley, West Yorkshire, where the show is set
Click to watch on Amazon Prime
Only Fools and Horses
About – Only Fools and Horses charts the adventures of a pair of South London brothers, Del Boy and Rodney. Del is the real wheeler-dealer of the two, selling on anything he can come across.
The pair embark on multiple get-rich-quick schemes over the years. This is one of the UK’s best-loved comedy shows.
Period – Set in the present day, from 1981 to 1991
Number of series – 7 series (64 episodes)
Filmed – Del and Rodney’s flat in the fictional Nelson Mandela House, Peckham was originally Harlech Tower in Acton in real life, then later switched to Whitemead House in Bristol.
Click to watch on Amazon Prime
Click here to book a tour of Only Fools and Horses locations in Bristol
The Vicar of Dibley
About – The Vicar of Dibley is all about a female vicar living and working in an Oxfordshire village. This was after female vicars were permitted in the UK, following a 1992 change in the law.
Period – Set in the present day, from 1994 to 2007
Number of series – 3 series (20 episodes)
Filmed – Filming took place in Turville, near High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire
Click to watch on Amazon Prime
Miranda
About – Miranda is a comedy show all about the character of the same name. In her 30s, Miranda repeatedly finds herself in awkward, embarrassing and odd situations. Miranda Hart wrote and starred in the programme.
Period – Set in the present day, from 2009 to 2015
Number of series – 3 series (20 episodes)
Filmed – Filmed live at the BBC TV Centre and London Studios
Click to watch on Amazon Prime
Cuckoo
About – A suburban British family living in the Midlands is sent into disarray when their daughter comes home with an American husband. After the first series, this husband’s son becomes the ‘cuckoo’ instead.
Period – Set in the present day, from 2012 to 2019
Number of series – 5 series (33 episodes)
Filmed – Though set in Lichfield in the West Midlands, the series was mostly filmed in Amersham and Chesham Bois, Buckinghamshire.
Click to watch on Netflix
Fleabag
About – Written by and starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Fleabag charts the adventures of a tragedy-struck, witty young woman. Her London life is based on the creator and star’s one-woman comedy show.
Period – Set in the present day, from 2016 to 2019
Number of series – 2 series (12 episodes)
Filmed – Fleabag was filmed in the Dartmouth Park area of north London
Click to watch on Amazon Prime
Absolutely Fabulous
About – Absolutely Fabulous is a classic British sitcom centred on the adventures of Adina and Patsy. Adina’s prim and proper daughter Saffron and Patsy’s fondness for alcohol are recurring themes.
Period – Set in the present day, from 1992 to 1996, then 2001 to 2004
Number of series – 5 series (39 episodes)
Filmed – Much of the show was filmed in London, particularly Holland Park.
Click to watch on Amazon Prime
Mr Bean
About – Rowan Atkinson stars as the hapless, immature Mr Bean, known for not speaking and pulling a range of funny faces. The childish character tends to create chaos wherever he goes.
Period – Set in the present day, from 1990 to 1995
Number of series – 1 series (15 episodes)
Filmed – Mr Bean was filmed in various London and UK locations
Click to watch on Netflix and Amazon Prime
Jonathan Creek
About – This mystery crime drama series centred on a problem-solving magician and an investigative journalist team. Between them they can seemingly solve even the most baffling crimes and murders.
Period – Set in the present day, from 1997 to 2016
Number of series – 5 series (32 episodes)
Filmed – Filming took place in northwest London and West Sussex, among other locations
Click to watch on Amazon Prime
Poldark
About – Poldark is British television at its best. This historical period drama is based on the novels by Winston Graham.
The series also follows the life of Ross Poldark following his return to Cornwall after spending 3 years fighting in the army in America. A love triangle, fortunes lost and won and dramatic Cornish scenery make this series a winner.
Period – Set between 1781 and 1801.
Number of series – 5 series (43 episodes)
Filmed – A variety of locations along the north Cornwall coast (and some locations in England) were used for filming including St Agnes Head, Gunwalloe on the Lizard Peninsula and the Botallack Mine near St Just in Penwith.
Watch on Netflix and Amazon Prime
Click here for a tour of Poldark’s Cornwall
Agatha Raisin
About – A comedy-drama with Ashley Jensen starring as the retiree who finds murder, mystery and mayhem in and around the picturesque Cotswold village she has made her new home.
Based on the novels of Marion Chesney
Period – Present day
Number of series – 3 series (16 episodes)
Filmed – The Cotswold villages of Stow-in-the-Wold, Chipping Campden, Moreton-in-Marsh, and others appear in the show.
Click to watch on Amazon Prime
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Vera
About – A crime drama based on the novels of Ann Cleeves about Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope.
Set in Northumberland and starring the wonderfully talented Brenda Blethyn (who does a mean Geordie accent) as the central character of Vera.
An 11th series has been confirmed which is fabulous news for fans of Vera!
Period – Present day
Number of series – 10 series (40 episodes)
Filmed – Showcasing Newcastle upon Tyne and the county of Northumberland in the North East of England.
Click to watch on – Netflix and Amazon Prime
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Bridgerton
About – This popular romantic period is set during Regency England and follows the lives of 8 siblings. Series 1 is focused on the romance between Daphne Bridgerton and the handsome but troubled Simon Basset. The period drama is based on the best-selling book series by Julia Quinn.
Period – Set in Regency England
Number of series – 3 series
Filmed – Castle Howard in Yorkshire, Bath, London Hatfield House.
Call The Midwife
About – A period drama about a group of midwives working in Poplar in the East End of London in the 1950s and 60s.
Based on the memoirs of Jennifer Worth the series doesn’t shy away from portraying some of the social issues such as poverty or historical events of the day.
Storylines cover numerous issues including abortion, racial abuse, thalidomide, dementia, and domestic violence.
Period – Set in London in the 1950s and 1960’s
Number of series – 9 series (78 episodes)
Filmed – Although set in the East End of London most of the filming for this British television period drama takes place in Kent and Surrey. The Historical Dockyard at Chatham Kent is used to film the outdoor scenes.
Click to watch on Netflix and Amazon Prime
Click here to book a Call the Midwife tour
Peaky Blinders
About – Period crime drama about a notorious gang in Birmingham, England. The gang is led by the fierce Tommy Shelby, a crime boss set on moving up in the world no matter the cost.
Period – Set in Birmingham in the early 1900s
Number of series – 5 seasons (30 episodes)
Filmed – Various locations in Liverpool, Leeds, Bradford, Saltaire and Yorkshire.
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The Crown
About – The life and reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II are portrayed in this award-winning historical drama series.
Period – 1940s to modern times
Number of series – 5 series (50 episodes) with a fifth due in late 2023.
Filmed – Locations include Belvoir Castle, Hatfield House, Old Royal Navy College in Greenwich and Ely Cathedral amongst others.
The series has starred Clare Foy, Olivia Colman and Imelda Staunton in the role of the late Queen.
Watch on Netflix
Click to book The Crown themed walking tour of London
Heartbeat
About – A drama centred around the lives of the police constabulary, medical staff and residents of Ashfordly and Aidensfield in Yorkshire.
The series is based on the “Constable” books by Nicholas Rhea.
Period – Set in the 1960s
Number of series – 18 series (372 episodes)
Filmed – The series was filmed in Goathland in the heart of the North York Moors in Yorkshire.
Watch on Amazon Prime
Click here for a Heartbeat locations tour of Yorkshire
Father Brown
About – A favourite in our household the Father Brown stories are about a modest, compassionate priest who doubles as an effective crime solver in this series. Although a period drama and crime drama it is very much in the mould of Midsomer Murders.
The series is based on the short stories by G.K. Chesterton.
Period – 1950s
Number of series – 8 series (90 episodes)
Filmed – Set in the fictional village of Kembleford the series is filmed in the Cotswolds village of Blockley.
Watch on Netflix and Amazon Prime
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Inspector George Gently
About – British crime drama series set in the North East of England in the 1960s. Martin Shaw stars as the Inspector in the series which are based on the books by Alan Hunter.
Period – 1960s
Number of series – 8 series (25 episodes)
Filmed – Another fantastic crime drama series based in the North East George Gently was filmed on location in Durham, Teeside, Newcastle and Northumberland.
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Sherlock
About – I am sure I don’t have to go into too much detail about Sherlock Holmes! This period drama and crime drama is definitely an example of the best British TV available.
Featuring Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role and Martin Freeman as his sidekick Dr Watson.
Period – Present day
Number of series – 4 series (13 episodes)
Filmed – In London including around 221b Baker Street!
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The Last Kingdom
About – Historical fiction. The series is based on the Saxon series of books written by Bernard Cornwell.
Alfred the Great defends his kingdom from Norse invaders when Uhtred of Bebbanburg a Saxon raised by Vikings seeks to claim his birthright.
Period – Anglo-Saxon England (9th and 10th centuries)
Number of series – 4 seasons (36 episodes)
Filmed – Not in the UK! The series was actually shot in Hungary.
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Broadchurch
About – Serial crime drama set in the fictional seaside town of Broadchurch in Dorset.
Starring Olivia Colman and David Tennant all three series tie together and follow the investigations of police detectives DI Alec Hardy and DS Ellie Miller in this psychological drama.
Period – Present day
Number of series – 3 seasons and 24 episodes
Filmed – On the Jurassic Coast in Dorset in the harbour village of West Bay.
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The Tudors
About – A history-based drama focussing on the early years of the reign of Henry VIII including all six of his marriages.
Apparently not totally historically accurate but nevertheless a great way to learn something about UK history.
Period – Set between 1509 – 1547
Number of series – 4 series (38 episodes)
Filmed – Although Hampton Court Palace features in the series it was actually filmed mainly in Ireland
Watch on Amazon Prime
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The Great British Bake Off
About – This popular British reality TV show (renamed the Great British Baking Show in the USA) sees a number of home bakers compete with each other to be crowned Britain’s best amateur baker. Originally presented by Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood while the presenters may have changed the show sticks to its winning formula.
Number of series – 13 series (and over 100 shows)
Filmed – Usually filmed in a large white tent at Welford Park in Berkshire though for 2020 and 2021 the series has been filmed a the Down Hall Hotel in Hatfield Health in Essex.
Inspector Morse and Endeavour
About – Endeavour is a detective drama series and prequel to the popular Morse.
Set in Oxford both series follows the career of police officer Endeavour Morse.
Period – 1960s (Endeavour)
Number of series – Endeavour 7 series (30 episodes) and Morse – 7 series (33 episodes)
Filmed – Oxford
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Grantchester
About – This popular period drama and detective drama is set in the village of Grantchester in Cambridgeshire. The dual detective team of vicar Sidney Chambers (replaced in series 4 by new vicar William Davenport) and Detective Inspector Geordie Keating are based on the short stories by James Runcie.
Period – Set in the 1950s.
Number of series – 5 series (31 episodes)
Filmed – Grantchester does exist and is a small village on the River Cam a few miles south of Cambridge. The series is filmed on location in the village.
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Last Tango in Halifax
About – This comedy-drama series starring Sarah Lancashire, Anne Reid, Nicola Walker and Derek Jacobi (and. a plethora of other best British TV actors followed the lives of a couple in their 70s as they embark on a love affair.
The series has won a multitude of awards including the British Academy Award for Best Drama Series.
Period – Present day
Number of series – 5 series (24 episodes)
Filmed – In the English county of Yorkshire.
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British TV series set in Wales
Hinterland
About – Originally called Y Gwyll (The Dusk) this Welsh police drama series does feature some passages of Welsh dialogue (the original was shot in Welsh)
Set in Aberystwyth this is crime drama show follows the characters of DCI Tom Mathias and DI Mared Rhys.
Period – Present day
Number of series – 3 series (25 episodes)
Filmed – In Aberystwyth and surrounding areas.
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Doctor Who
About – Doctor Who is a mega-popular sci-fi show that was brought back to British screens after being absent for years. This one isn’t only a show in its own right, it has also spurned spin-offs including Torchwood, The Sarah Jane Adventures and more. Various male and female actors have played the doctor over the decades.
Period – Set in the present day, from the first show in 1963 to the current series
Number of series – 26 series 1963 to 1989; 13 series from 2005 to present
Filmed – Doctor Who has been filmed at various locations across the UK, particularly in England and Wales. It is also recorded at the BBC Wales studios in Cardiff.
British TV series set in Scotland
Shetland
About – A Scottish TV crime drama initially based on the novels of Ann Cleeves (who also wrote the Vera Stanhope series) and based as the name suggests on the Scottish archipelago of Shetland.
Main character DI Jimmy Perez is played by Douglas Henshall.
Period – Set in the present day
Number of series – 5 series (26 episodes) 2 more series have been commissioned
Filmed – Although set on the islands of Shetland much of it is filmed near Glasgow. The town of Lerwick on Mainland (the name of the largest Shetland island) and Fair Isle are used as film locations.
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Case Histories
About – Based on the Jackson Brodie series written by Kate Atkinson and set in Edinburgh.
Working as a private investigator we follow Jackson as he tries to unravel 3 separate case histories.
Period – Present day
Number of series – 2 series (9 episodes)
Filmed – Set and filmed in the Scottish capital Edinburgh
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Rebus
About – Another great Scottish detective show and crime drama this time based on the Rebus novels by Ian Rankin.
John Hannah and Ken Stott have played the detective over the series.
Period – Set in present-day Scotland.
Number of series – 4 seasons (14 episodes)
Filmed – Rebus is set in Edinburgh and locations all over the city appear in the series.
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Monarch of the Glen
About – A British drama series set in the Scottish Highlands about the running of a Scottish estate and the life and loves of the somewhat reluctant new laird of the Glenbogle estate Archie MacDonald.
Period – Present day (early 2000 when it was made)
Number of series – 7 series (64 episodes)
Filmed – The series was shot on location in Badenoch in the Scottish Highlands. Ardverikie House in Kinloch Laggan was used as the fictional Glenbogle Estate.
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Hamish Macbeth
About – Another older series (this one is from the 1990s) set in Scotland.
The series (a comedy/mystery drama) about local police officer Hamish Macbeth is set in the (fictional) town of Lochdubh on the west coast of Scotland.
The television series is based on the novels by M C Beaton (who also wrote the Agatha Raisin novels).
Period – Set in the 1990s
Number of series – 3 series (20 episodes)
Filmed – Filmed on location in the village of Plockton and areas around the Kyle of Lochalsh
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Outlander
About – A historical romantic drama series based on the novels of Diana Gabaldon.
The main character in the book series and TV show is Claire Fraser who we first meet on holiday with her husband in Scotland. Recovering from the brutality of WW2 with the help of some mysterious standing stones she travels through time to 18th century Scotland.
Period – Set between the second half of the 20th century and Scotland in the 1700s.
Number of series – 5 series (67 episodes)
Filmed – Numerous locations around Scotland feature in the series including castles, villages and Highland landscapes.
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My Family and Other Animals
About – Based on writer and naturalist Gerald Durrell’s autobiography, My Family and Other Animals is set in the 1930s. During that time, Durrell lived on the Greek island of Corfu with his mother and siblings.
Period – Set during the 1930s
Number of series – 1 series (10 episodes)
Filmed – Much of My Family and Other Animals was filmed on location in Corfu, Greece
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