Was Tom Hardy in The Sweeney?

Sweeney Todd – coming soon on BBC ONE Tom Hardy plays Matthew Payne, the upstanding Bow Street Runner, who owes his life to Sweeney. Describing his latest role, Hardy says: “Matthew is young and athletic, but also a particular breed of person.

How many The Sweeney films are there?

two feature
The very great popularity of the show in the UK helped bring about the production of two feature film iterations of the series in Sweeney! and Sweeney 2. In the UK, repeats were shown on UK Gold and Channel 5 in the 1990s. In the 2020s, episodes are repeated most weekdays on ITV4.

Where did they film The Sweeney?

London
The Sweeney is arguably the biggest British movie of the year with a star-studded cast and spectacular London locations, according to city film bosses. Ray Winstone and Ben Drew star as Regan and Carter, the cop duo, in this big screen revamp of the classic 1970s TV series.

Will there be another Sweeney film?

EXCLUSIVE: Director Nick Love has revealed plans to make a sequel to Vertigo’s big-screen version of The Sweeney, which is currently in production. Love has just finished shooting Vertigo’s modern retelling of the iconic 1970s British TV series, which sees Winstone and Ben Drew (aka Plan B)

Was Jeremy Clarkson in The Sweeney?

Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May were reported to have driven but their names do not appear in the film credits. In the episode only Richard Hammond and Jeremy Clarkson are shown.

Is Sweeney Todd a true story?

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Sweeney Todd is a fictional character who first appeared as the villain of the penny dreadful serial The String of Pearls (1846–47). The original tale became a feature of 19th-century melodrama and London legend.

Does the Flying Squad still exist?

The Flying Squad remains an active component of the New Scotland Yard and stands ready to foil any attempted robberies, no matter how sophisticated or menial.

What caravan park was used in The Sweeney?

The chase also features a caravan park near the Minster Cliffs in Queenborough. The Top Gear team assisted with filming the car chase scenes, which was featured in an episode earlier this year.

What car was used in the Sweeney?

A red Fiat 850 Coupé car, registration UJB 92G, makes a brief Hitchcock-like appearance in many of the episodes. Usually it is parked at the side of the road as the villains or the Sweeney drive past.

What did Jeremy Clarkson do in Phineas and Ferb?

He provided his voice and likeness for the character of announcer Adrian in “Live and Let Drive”. On March 24, 2015, it was announced that Clarkson would not have his contract renewed for supposedly assaulting a producer in Hawes, North Yorkshire.

Did Sweeney Todd love Mrs. Lovett?

In every version of the story in which she appears, Mrs. Lovett is the business partner and accomplice of barber/serial killer Sweeney Todd; in some versions, she is also his lover. She makes and sells meat pies made from Todd’s victims.