‘Peaky Blinders’ Creator Steven Knight’s Digbeth Loc. Studios Begins Construction
variety.comNaman Ramachandran Construction has begun on Birmingham’s Digbeth Loc. Studios, the brainchild of British screenwriter, director and producer, Steven Knight (“Peaky Blinders”).
Knight’s vision, alongside business partner, TIME+SPACE CEO Piers Read, is to create a long-term cultural legacy for his home city by welcoming blue-chip brands to the studio.
Work on the site is expected to complete by mid-July with the first filming due to take place in October. First shows to be filmed at the new facility include BBC drama “This Town” from Banijay U.K.’s Kudos and food format, “MasterChef,” produced by Banijay U.K.’s Shine TV.
An area of the new studios is also expected to be occupied by legendary Birmingham reggae band UB40. The £1.3 million ($1.59 million) investment by Birmingham City Council, together with landowner Homes England and with support from the West Midlands Combined Authority, aims to galvanize the region’s £4 billion creative economy, offering a focal point to draw local and international screen-industries talent.
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