7.11.24

Highly anticipated BBC drama ‘Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light' features a star-studded cast including Mark Rylance as Thomas Cromwell, Damian Lewis as King Henry VIII, and eagle-eyed viewers might also spot Cardiff's historic Castle.

Following the last four years of Thomas Cromwell's life as he completes his journey from self-made man to feared and influential political fixer, the final instalment of this award-winning drama series has been years in the making and some of that time was spent filming in and around the Castle's Norman Keep.

Castle Manager, Nicola Burrows, said: "We get lots of filming happening at the Castle but this was probably the most high-profile there's been recently. It was really exciting for us, and for our visitors, who loved being able to watch the drama unfold right in front of them. We've already spotted the Castle in the series trailer, and we can't wait to see the scene that was filmed here in full."

A Cardiff Council Spokesperson, said: "The creative sector is thriving in Cardiff and with 2,000 years of history built into its walls, Cardiff Castle is a prime location for film and television production companies.

"Beyond the interest and excitement being part of these productions generates, there's a more serious side - the income generated helps fund the maintenance and protection of this irreplaceable heritage asset on behalf of the people of Cardiff."