TV on TyneYou are in: Tyne > Entertainment > Hollywood On Tyne > TV on Tyne  Over the years some much-loved television programmes have been set on Tyneside.  Filmed in Benwell and set in Byker, this classic children's TV drama ran for 17 years.  Read more about the much-loved comedy drama which followed the adventures of a group of builders.  The North East-set slice-of-life comedy is one of Britain's most celebrated sitcoms.  Geordie actor Kevin Whately is best known for his role as Lewis in Inspector Morse.  The legendary Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly are both from Newcastle upon Tyne.  A native of Gateshead, Jill began her career in the BBC television drama 'Byker Grove'  Best known for Auf Wiedersehen Pet, actor Tim Healy was born in Newcastle in 1952. More from this sectionYou are in: Tyne > Entertainment > Hollywood On Tyne > TV on Tyne |