Film crews have descended and put the town’s landmarks and scenery to use on many occasions – and continue to do so.
Here’s a look at 16 TV shows and movies filmed at locations around the district.
9. 22 Kids & Counting
Britain’s biggest family, the Radfords from Morecambe, star in the My5 series with season three now airing. Photo: Contributed
10. The Entertainer
The opening scene of The Entertainer with Joan Plowright and Laurence Olivier takes place outside the Alhambra Theatre in Morecambe. Many scenes for the 1960s British kitchen sink drama were filmed in the resort and Olivier was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Photo: Submitted
11. Turn Back Time
Three families lived for a week at a time in three adjoining houses on Albert Road, Morecambe over five episodes for this TV mini series. In each episode, the families replicated life at different points in history, such as living as Edwardians with servants in 1900s and through the 1939-45 World War years. Photo: Submitted
12. Eric & Ernie
Eric & Ernie is a 2011 British television drama film based on the early career of the British comic double act Morecambe and Wise. Victoria Wood starred as Sadie Bartholomew, Eric's mother, while Daniel Rigby played Eric Morecambe and Bryan Dick was Ernie Wise. The film was filmed in various locations across the North West including Morecambe and its iconic Winter Gardens theatre. Photo: BBC