Graham Norton's new Channel 5 drama donated to food bank

A food bank received a surprise donation from Graham Norton's new Channel 5 drama <i>(Image: Ewan Wishart/West Northumberland Food Bank)</i>
A food bank received a surprise donation from Graham Norton's new Channel 5 drama (Image: Ewan Wishart/West Northumberland Food Bank)
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THE team of a new television drama donated items used as props to a Northumberland food bank.

Graham Norton's new Channel 5 drama Forever Home, which was being filmed in Hexham, donated all of the food and toiletries used as props on set to the town's West Northumberland Food Bank.

The food bank said that 'once filming was wrapped up, everything was packed up and donated, rather than going to waste', in a Facebook post.

"It’s such a thoughtful way to make sure nothing is wasted," the post added. "A big thank you to the whole team - we really appreciate it."

Actors and film crews for Forever Home, an adaptation of Graham Norton's best-selling novel, were spotted filming in Hexham at Tyne Green at the end of January.

Cast and crew filmed scenes at Hexham Rowing Club at Tyne Green, in Consett and in Hexham marketplace for the upcoming series.

Tynedale Terrace, near Queen Elizabeth High School (QEHS), is reportedly one of the main filming locations for the series.

The six-part drama stars Amy Nuttall, Douglas Henshall, Denise Welch, Kevin Whately, Samantha Bond, and Lewis Cope.

It will mainly be filmed in Northumberland and Consett.



Forever Home is an emotional story about marriage, family, and the unbreakable bond between a mother and her children.

The plot follows a second wife dealing with the memories of the woman who went before her.

Her discovery of a long-dead body in the basement forces her to question everything she’s been told.

The West Northumberland Food Bank, based at Hexham Enterprise Hub, supplies food and essential items to people in need across the west of the county.

To access support, contact the food bank by phone, text, WhatsApp, email or Facebook, and a food parcel delivery will be organised.

For more information, go to https://www.westnorthumberlandfoodbank.org.uk/

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