The Leeds Studios - Studios

Studios

Studio Size (sq ft) Year opened Original cameras Notes
1 not stated 1968 Marconi Mk VII colour Shared facilities with studio 1A. Studio no longer operational.
1A not stated 1968 Marconi Mk VII colour Shared facilities with studio 1. Studio no longer operational.
2 1,225 1968 Marconi Mk VII colour Studio no longer operational.
3 4,430 1968 Marconi Mk VII colour Famous as the Countdown set.
4 7,650 1969 EMI 2001 Often used for drama series, has also been used for Mastermind and snooker.
Calendar not stated 1989 unknown The Calendar studios are in the adjacent Calendar building (officially 104 Kirkstall Road).

There other studios in adjacent buildings, some owned by ITV plc and others being independent, however none of these studios were purpose built. A notable one which is not run by ITV plc is Studio 81, which is particularly large at 16,000 sq ft (230 ft x 70 ft) and used for the filming of single-camera dramas.

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