Hollywood on Thames is a prize for the UK economy

In a fictional world, it would make a charming film comedy. A profit-seeking corporation tries to move to a quaint English town and is repelled by a plucky band of local folk who charm the unwanted visitors into leaving them alone. Call it Hollywood on Thames, a long-awaited sequel to Local Hero, the whimsical 1983 film about a Scottish village and an energy company from Houston. In the real world, it is no joke.

Prime Minster Rishi Sunak enthused about its potential on a visit to Pinewood before calling the election. There is much for rivals to envy about an industry that has flourished in recent years, helped by investments from Netflix, Amazon Studios and other streaming services. Hollywood has made a second home in the UK, built on the country’s creative history, actors and technicians, and special effects expertise. Pinewood’s 007 stage for James Bond films is one of many assets.

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