OPINION - Lucy Frazer: Britain's film industry is booming like never before — and that's thanks to the Government too

We may only be in February, but 2024 is almost certain to go down as the year the UK cements its reputation as a global hub for film and TV.

Succession — written by Shropshire’s Jesse Armstrong — taking all the awards at the Emmys. Barbie — filmed at the remarkable Leavesden Studios in Hertfordshire — smashing global box office records. Oppenheimer — directed by London born-and-bred Christopher Nolan — scooping the top accolades at the Golden Globes and recording 13 Oscar nominations.