A BBC report looks at the economic impact of Blue Lights, Hope Street, Mastermind and Celebrity Mastermind.
The TV series Blue Lights, Hope Street, Mastermind and Celebrity Mastermind generated more than £43m for the Northern Ireland economy, a BBC report has estimated.The report estimates that more than 280 jobs have been supported through Blue Lights and Hope Street alone.
The series, made by Two Cities Television, employed an average of 59 cast of which 83% were either born in or a resident of Northern Ireland.Hope Street's four series have generated £17.5m for the Northern Ireland economy and the two series of Mastermind £6m. Speaking at the Belfast Media Festival, BBC director general Tim Davie said: “Today there can be no doubt about the world-class offer of this sector, and the creative firepower of this nation.
“I believe a thriving and sustainable screen industry in Northern Ireland needs the BBC at its heart.
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