Brassic descends on Accrington to film next series

The Brassic cast, which includes Chorley-born Joe Gilgun and Manchester lass Michelle Keegan, were spotted by eagle-eyed members of the public on Church Street, Accrington - along with the gang's retro red Bedford van.

BRASSIC: Joe Gilgun (Vinnie) filming alongside Ryan Sampson (Tommo) and Aaron Hefferman (Ash) in Accrington

While the team are regularly spotted filming in East Lancashire locations such as Tockholes and Accrington, Keegan said in a recent interview that she would love to see an episode filmed abroad, and maybe see her character, Erin, escape the often-dreary Lancashire weather.

Crews battled the wind and rain in Accrington yesterday and the cast were seen on several occasions huddling together under umbrellas in a bid to stay dry.

She said: "With it [Brassic] being set up North, it's different, but I'm really proud of the show and what we've achieved together.

"I would love to do an episode in Spain. I don’t know what we can do over there, maybe they get a business making sangria.

JOY: The arrival of the Brassic cast including Ryan Sampson (Tommo) brought joy to the town centre

"I don’t know, but it’d be hilarious! Maybe they open a new Rat & Cutter in Benidorm or something. I’d love that!

"I want Erin to runaway abroad. We pick her up in Barbados, in a boat or on the beach selling pina coladas. That’s my dream for Erin."

Damien Molony, from Johnstownbridge, Ireland, plays Erin's ex-boyfriend, Dylan, in the show and he has said that he enjoys filming up North and interacting with fans.

BREAK: Cast and crew chatting on Church Street, Accrington

He said: "Being up North filming series four, I get recognised for Brassic a lot. It’s really, really lovely. We sometimes have fans come to watch us filming, in the hills or on the street, so sometimes like theatre, you have a live audience!

"We have great fun making Brassic, and it’s lovely to be in a show that people love."