Film and TV in Deal

Take a walk with us as we stroll through the world of film and TV in Deal.

• Film and Drama 

  • The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (released December 2021): Filming took place in Deal primarily on the beach at Walmer for a biopic of the English artist Louis Wain starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Clare Foy.  
  • Liar, Series 2 (2020) filming took place at Deal Pier, The Marina, Dunkerley’s Restaurant and Hotel, Deal Beach Parlour, Black Douglas Restaurant in Deal and at Kingsdown Beach and The Zetland Arms. 
  • Vanity Fair (2017): filming at Deal for new ITV series. 
  • Liar (2017): ITV thriller series starring Joanne Froggatt and Ioan Gruffudd. Features Deal Pier, Deal and Kingsdown. 
  • The Tunnel, series 2 (2016): Sabotage – Deal Pier. 
  • The Tunnel, Series 1 (2013:) Sky Atlantic crime drama series starring Stephen Dillane and Clémence Poésy. Features Deal Pier. 
  • Little Dorrit (2008): An adaptation for the BBC that Dickens would approve of - filmed at Deal Castle.  

• As seen on TV! 

  It's exciting when you spot a place you recognise on TV! 

  • Fantasy Homes by the Sea showcased Deal.  

• Adverts 

  Adverts have also featured our special part of the UK. 

  • The Crocodile Dundee legend, Australian actor Paul Hogan, tempted the nation with Foster's Lager on the beautiful beach at Deal!