BBC and Netflix could move their biggest TV shows to Glasgow
Kelvin Hall in the West End is being turned into Scotland's biggest TV studio.
Last updated 8th Dec 2021
Some of the UK's biggest TV programmes like Strictly Come Dancing and The Graham Norton show could move to Glasgow.
Kelvin Hall in the West End is being turned into a 10,500 sq ft TV studio which will be the biggest in Scotland.
The £11.9m renovation will be operated by BBC Studioworks a commercial subsidiary of the BBC.
BBC Director-General, Tim Davie, told Downtown Radio: "We have got great talent here and a real proven track record of making programmes so it is natural that we keep expanding.
"There will be lots of entertainment television shot here like live prime time shows.
"There will also be drama productions developed and shot in Scotland.
"I can't say where Strictly Come Dancing will be shot, but what I can say is you will see some people doing some fairly wonderful routines when this place is built."
BBC Studioworks is a commercial subsidiary of the BBC and provides studios and production services to companies including the BBC, ITV, Sky, Channel 4 and Netflix.
CEO, Andrew Moultrie, said: "This building will have all the latest kit in it and be sustainably focused as well and so the quality of our shows is always improving from a technological perspective.
"This facility has been purpose built as a place for light entertainment shows - it is cutting edge.
"We have had a lot of really interesting conversations about filming chat shows and prime time shows here.
"Watch this space."
Councillor Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council, said: “Today’s announcement that BBC Studioworks will be the tenant operator of the Kelvin Hall is fantastic news for the city.
"BBC Studioworks will draw on their wealth of experience in the industry to develop Kelvin Hall as an important and attractive film and television location, continuing Glasgow’s rise in this sector.
“The Kelvin Hall will be a nationally significant production facility that will enable productions and jobs to stay and grow in the city, further driving the development of our thriving creative industries, and adding to Glasgow’s economic growth.”
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