Film crews in village for new TV series

In a delightful turn of events, Bishops Lydeard Station in Somerset has been transformed into a bustling film set this week as crews work on a new television series. The station, which is a charming part of the local community, was filled with film equipment, special effects, and even prop weapons to create an exciting atmosphere for the upcoming show. The production company behind this project, 60Forty Films, has chosen to keep many details under wraps, but it has been reported that the filming is for a new thriller series on Apple TV titled 'Down Cemetery Road'. This highly anticipated series will feature well-known actresses Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson, which has generated a lot of excitement among fans. Local brewery owner Cheryl Ford expressed her enthusiasm about the filming taking place in the area. She believes that having the film crew in Somerset is 'good for the community' and helps keep the village vibrant and alive. The station was creatively altered to represent a fictional location called 'Loch Forden', complete with modern signage, digital boards displaying train schedules, and a diesel locomotive pulling carriages. Ms. Ford, who owns the Quantock Brewery, noted that the filming primarily occurred during the evenings, which required some road closures for scenes that involved a bus crossing a nearby bridge. Ms. Ford emphasized the importance of the filming for the local area, stating, 'It is good for Somerset, good for Bishops Lydeard, it's good for the villages. ' The production team has also filmed in other locations, including Street and Bristol, in the weeks leading up to this event. Filming at Bishops Lydeard began on Tuesday and is expected to wrap up by Saturday. The BBC has reached out to both Apple TV and West Somerset Railway for further comments regarding this exciting project.