Popular backdrop for television programmes. Our photo shows BBC’s Flog It! filmed at Highcliffe Castle last June
The second episode of the new series of ITV’s Mr Selfridge, being aired on 15 January at 9pm, will feature some scenes set at Highcliffe Castle.
Filming took place at the Castle in April 2015 when Jeremy Piven and other cast members acted out scenes with Highcliffe Castle as a background. The Castle was closed to the public for the two days of the filming.
Harry Gordon Selfridge lived at Highcliffe Castle with his wife Rosalie, his mother Lois and his son Gordon from 1916 to 1922. Although he was only a tenant he installed modern bathrooms and a kitchen and had central heating fitted. Rosalie died in 1918 and was buried at St Mark’s church in Highcliffe. At the height of his fortunes Harry bought Hengistbury Head, then part of Christchurch, and Stanpit Marsh but sold them in 1930 following the great depression.
This fourth and final series of Mr Selfridge focuses on Harry’s dramatic decline as he loses his empire and his wealth. He died, almost penniless, in 1947 and is buried in St Mark’s churchyard next to his wife.
David Hopkins, Manager of Highcliffe Castle, said: “We were delighted to host ITV for location filming of Mr Selfridge at Highcliffe Castle. We look forward very much to seeing the results.”
Popular backdrop for television programmes. Our photo shows BBC’s Flog It! filmed at Highcliffe Castle last June
