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Barbara Windsor with Queen Elizabeth II during a royal visit to Elstree Studios where EastEnders is filmed.Photo: Fiona Hanson/PA Wire.

King Charles III

Royal visits to Elstree Studios - and meeting the future King

BBC Studioworks produces and develops several shows at Elstree Studios including Strictly Come Dancing. Credit: BBC/PA

BBC Studioworks produces and develops several shows at Elstree Studios including Strictly Come Dancing. Credit: BBC/PA

Company behind Strictly and The Chase extends stay at Elstree Studios

Elstree Studios in Borehamwood

Elstree Studios in Borehamwood

Hertsmere set to form television and film partnership with Israel

Elstree Studios in Borehamwood

Elstree Studios in Borehamwood

Hertsmere set to form television and film partnership with Israel

A new sign has appeared at Elstree Studios following the completion of two new stages, known as Platinum Stages. Pictured is studios historian Paul Welsh, left, and chairman of the board of directors at the studios and Hertsmere Borough Council leader

A new sign has appeared at Elstree Studios following the completion of two new stages, known as Platinum Stages. Pictured is studios historian Paul Welsh, left, and chairman of the board of directors at the studios and Hertsmere Borough Council leader

Platinum Stages name up in lights at Elstree Studios

Paul Welsh pays tribute to Bond art director and British cinema stalwart Alan Tomkins. Photos: Alex Williams, J Smith, Newsquest

Paul Welsh pays tribute to Bond art director and British cinema stalwart Alan Tomkins. Photos: Alex Williams, J Smith, Newsquest

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Remembering one of British cinema's unsung Bond heroes at Pinewood

Paul Welsh looks back on his trip to Hollywood

Paul Welsh looks back on his trip to Hollywood

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My trip to Hollywood in a luxury scandal tour hearse

BBC handout photo of the Jubilee episode of EastEnders featuring the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall. Photos: BBC/PA, Newsquest

BBC handout photo of the Jubilee episode of EastEnders featuring the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall. Photos: BBC/PA, Newsquest

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Royal appearance in EastEnders was great but show faces cull

Paul Welsh discusses Hitchcock's horror classic Psycho

Paul Welsh discusses Hitchcock's horror classic Psycho

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The horror film secret that Alfred Hitchcock understood

Liberace sued the Daily Mirror for libel in 1959 for a review insinuating that he was gay. Photo: Pixabay

Liberace sued the Daily Mirror for libel in 1959 for a review insinuating that he was gay. Photo: Pixabay

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When Liberace sued over being 'outed' as gay

BBC drama Holby City, filmed in Borehamwood, has come to an end. Credit: BBC

BBC drama Holby City, filmed in Borehamwood, has come to an end. Credit: BBC

Stars past and present say emotional farewell to Holby City

Paul Welsh recalls his meetings with Peter Cushing. Images: Hammer, Lucasfilm

Paul Welsh recalls his meetings with Peter Cushing. Images: Hammer, Lucasfilm

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From Hammer to Star Wars - memories of Peter Cushing

Paul Welsh looks back on parties and drinking in the bar at Elstree Studios

Paul Welsh looks back on parties and drinking in the bar at Elstree Studios

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The last great party held at Elstree Studios

Paul Welsh looks back in his first and most recent visits to the EastEnders set. Pjhotos: PA/Newsquest

Paul Welsh looks back in his first and most recent visits to the EastEnders set. Pjhotos: PA/Newsquest

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Visiting the new EastEnders set - and looking back 37 years to the first

Paul Welsh looks back on Miss Marple productions and when unions held sway at Elstree Studios

Paul Welsh looks back on Miss Marple productions and when unions held sway at Elstree Studios

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When unions almost brought Elstree to its knees

Paul Welsh (inset) looks back on (left) Sidney Poitier and (right) Nicholas Donnelly, who has died aged 83, with the the cast of the BBC series

Paul Welsh (inset) looks back on (left) Sidney Poitier and (right) Nicholas Donnelly, who has died aged 83, with the the cast of the BBC series

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Remembering 'true gent' Sidney Poitier and Dixon of Dock Green and Colditz stars

The new EastEnders set at the BBC Elstree Centre. Credit: BBC/PA

The new EastEnders set at the BBC Elstree Centre. Credit: BBC/PA

EastEnders unveils first look at new set in Borehamwood as filming starts

EastEnders fans get first glimpse at new filming set and filming has started (PA)

EastEnders fans get first glimpse at new filming set and filming has started (PA)

EastEnders fans get first glimpse at new set and filming has started

Paul Welsh hopes the construction of new studios in Borehamwood is not a bubble that will burst

Paul Welsh hopes the construction of new studios in Borehamwood is not a bubble that will burst

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Elstree Studios have never stopped changing in 46 years

Paul Welsh will be sorry to see Holby City end

Paul Welsh will be sorry to see Holby City end

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I saw one of the final Holby City scenes being shot (and almost ruined it)

Photo: darrenquigley32/Pixabay

Photo: darrenquigley32/Pixabay

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Don't mention the war! Introducing the Dambusters march to a German crowd

Fire Maidens of Outer Space: Paul Welsh says it may be the worst film ever made

Fire Maidens of Outer Space: Paul Welsh says it may be the worst film ever made

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The worst film ever made?

Leonard Rossiter and Joan Collins' Cinzano ad. Photo: YouTube

Leonard Rossiter and Joan Collins' Cinzano ad. Photo: YouTube

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Product placement is now allowed on TV - but does it work?

Paul Welsh looks back on Hollywood stars who liked a drink. Photos: Pixabay/Newsquest

Paul Welsh looks back on Hollywood stars who liked a drink. Photos: Pixabay/Newsquest

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Quatermass and the Pint: Hollywood stars who liked a drink

Strictly Come Dancing needs better-known celebrities to gain ratings, Paul Welsh says. Photos: PA, Newsquest

Strictly Come Dancing needs better-known celebrities to gain ratings, Paul Welsh says. Photos: PA, Newsquest

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Strictly needs less lacklustre celebrities

Mark Hamil, who played Luke Skywalker in Star Wars, stayed to meet 300 children at a youth club in Borehamwood. IMages: Pixabay/Newsquest

Mark Hamil, who played Luke Skywalker in Star Wars, stayed to meet 300 children at a youth club in Borehamwood. IMages: Pixabay/Newsquest

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A long time ago at a youth club not far away, Mark Hamil stayed for hours to meet 300 children

Paul Welsh met members of East 17 and Take That, although he did not realise it at the time

Paul Welsh met members of East 17 and Take That, although he did not realise it at the time

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I met East 17 and Robbie Williams - but didn't realise it at the time

Paul Welsh remembers the times royals have been driven down Shenley Road to Elstree Studios. Photos: Google/Newsquest

Paul Welsh remembers the times royals have been driven down Shenley Road to Elstree Studios. Photos: Google/Newsquest

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A road with royal connections

Paul Welsh thinks the BBC is a monolith that needs cutting back if it is to survive. Photo: Pixabay/Newsquest

Paul Welsh thinks the BBC is a monolith that needs cutting back if it is to survive. Photo: Pixabay/Newsquest

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Why the BBC needs a good prune - and television loves a villain

Impression of the studio issued by Blackstone (Photo: PA)

Impression of the studio issued by Blackstone (Photo: PA)

New £700 million film studio earmarked in Hertfordshire

The EastEnders set in Borehamwood was reportedly broken into this week

The EastEnders set in Borehamwood was reportedly broken into this week

EastEnders set break-in 'streamed online to thousands'

Paul Welsh is sad that Holby City has been cancelled - and fears the cast may find it hardest to get new work. Photo: Pixabay

Paul Welsh is sad that Holby City has been cancelled - and fears the cast may find it hardest to get new work. Photo: Pixabay

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'Holby City actors will find it hardest after soap cancelled'

All records this month have been broken with around 4,000 people attending the studio in a single day.

All records this month have been broken with around 4,000 people attending the studio in a single day.

Record breaking audiences at Elstree Studios

Albert Square is here to stay

Albert Square is here to stay

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EastEnders secures its future in Borehamwood

The group, led by Chinese film star Qin Hai Lu was given a tour of the Studios by managing director Roger Morris.

The group, led by Chinese film star Qin Hai Lu was given a tour of the Studios by managing director Roger Morris.

Chinese film star visits Elstree Studios

An exhibition to celebrate 100 years of filmmaking will be opened today at the Community Museum.

An exhibition to celebrate 100 years of filmmaking will be opened today at the Community Museum.

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Centenary filmmaking exhibition opens in community museum

Big Brother is being filmed at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood

Big Brother is being filmed at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood

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Big Brother 2014 launch - meet the housemates

The new futuristic look in the Big Brother house has technology at its heart.

The new futuristic look in the Big Brother house has technology at its heart.

New Big Brother house images released

Obituary: Peter Wilkinson

Obituary: Peter Wilkinson

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Obituary: Peter Wilkinson

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Elstree Studio Productions to bring new comic book hero to our screens

Actor Barbara Windsor co-narrates the documentary From Borehamwood to Hollywood: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Elstree with Elstree film historian Paul Welsh

Actor Barbara Windsor co-narrates the documentary From Borehamwood to Hollywood: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Elstree with Elstree film historian Paul Welsh

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Filmmaking documentary trailer released

Dancing on Ice is just one of the television shows filmed at the Elstree Studios.

Dancing on Ice is just one of the television shows filmed at the Elstree Studios.

Elstree Studios going from strength to strength

Borehamwood is celebrating 100 years of film making at Elstree

Borehamwood is celebrating 100 years of film making at Elstree

The day Peter Cushing offered to lie down in front of the bulldozers

Terry Smith with the van he helped to construct for Under the Skin

Terry Smith with the van he helped to construct for Under the Skin

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Studio staff remember former colleague

The Voice judges will.i.am, Kylie Minogue, Sir Tom Jones and Ricky Wilson will film the live finals at Elstree Studios

The Voice judges will.i.am, Kylie Minogue, Sir Tom Jones and Ricky Wilson will film the live finals at Elstree Studios

Elstree Studios finds its Voice

Alfred Hitchcock is among the cinema legends whose career began at Elstree

Alfred Hitchcock is among the cinema legends whose career began at Elstree

Celebrate the centenary in style

Research found children are increasingly likely to be watching their favourite shows like The Tweenies (pictured) on a PC or tablet

Research found children are increasingly likely to be watching their favourite shows like The Tweenies (pictured) on a PC or tablet

From TVs to tablets - the changing viewing habits of the younger generation

Contractors at work removing the Mound

Contractors at work removing the Mound

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Device found at film studios was unexploded bomb

New EastEnders set could cost licence fee payer £15million

New EastEnders set could cost licence fee payer £15million

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New EastEnders set could cost licence fee payer £15million

Unexploded bomb could be prop from Monty Python film

Contractors at work removing the Mound

Contractors at work removing the Mound

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'I thought they’d dig up a few skeletons but never a bomb'

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Unexploded bomb found at film studio

Mark Keeble puts up the banners as Bob Redman, Paul Welsh and Kevin Mitchell look on

Mark Keeble puts up the banners as Bob Redman, Paul Welsh and Kevin Mitchell look on

Banners to celebrate 100 years of film

Jim Davidson celebrates his victory

Jim Davidson celebrates his victory

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