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The cast of Brassic returned to Bacup once again this week to film the seventh and final series of the Sky show. Roads were closed in Bacup, which acts as the backdrop of Brassic’s fictional town of Hawley, on Wednesday (April 23) as fans descended to try and catch a glimpse of the cast and actors filming. Nadine Parkes, who is a big fan of the show, managed to get a picture with Joanna Higson, who plays Sugar on the show.
Nadine Parkes with Joanna Higson (Image: Nadine Parkes) She also met Parth Thakerar, who plays JJ. Joanna Higson with Parth Thakerar and Brassic crew (Image: Instagram/@johigson) James Horkin also managed to snap a picture of film crews in the town. Brassic cast in Bacup (Image: James Horkin) Sky sent a letter to residents stating road closures would be in place on Wednesday, April 23, from 11am and 6pm.
Filming also took place on Friday, April 25, between 4pm and 7.30pm. The Brassic cast and crew were filming in Bacup last month .
Brassic cast in Bacup (Image: Nadine Parkes) Pictures show the cast and film crews outside Thelma’s Ladieswear. Aaron Heffernan, who plays Ash, even snapped a smiley picture inside 1832 Barista, in St James Street, as he picked up some coffees. Angela Ager, who owns Chickabooboo , in King Street, said she “bumped into” Joe when he was outside the shop.
They also came to Burnley in January. Joanna Higson filming Brassic in Bacup (Image: Nadine Parkes) It could be one of the last times that cast and crew descend on the town to film, after Sky announced the final series which will be the seventh instalment is currently in production. Joanna Higson filming Brassic in Bacup (Image: Nadine Parkes) Sky revealed the last chapter of the unruly gang promises to "go out with a bang" and with "even more of the madness and mayhem" that fans have cherished over the years.
Created by This Is England actor Joe Gilgun (who plays the role of Vinnie O'Neill) and Shameless writer Danny Brocklehurst, Brassic follows a group of cash-strapped working-class friends living in the fictional village of Hawley. Michelle Keegan has starred alongside Joe as Erin Croft since the series first aired in 2019..
