How Castleford got ready for its close-up

Peter Box on Castleford Bridge.

Source: Ed Tyler

For five years, the Yorkshire town of Castleford was filmed by Channel 4 for its TV series, Kevin McCloud & the Big Town Plan. BD spoke to Peter Box, leader of the district council, about how the show affected the regeneration process

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