Filming at Senate House
The stunning Modernist design of Charles Holden's Senate House has provided a stylish backdrop to many famous films and television programmes.
Hosting famous characters from Jeeves and Wooster to the Batman himself... the glorious, art deco plumes of Senate House and its surrounding area have made their mark on the world of moving image.
With such a significant historical presence, it’s easy to see how Senate House has motivated writers and filmmakers to create stories and settings that are reflections of the building itself.
Take a look through the list of screen credits for Senate House and see which ones have you watched!
Batman and Senate House
Senate House has very close ties with the Batman franchise, as both the Batman Begins and Dark Knight Rises films used Senate House extensively for filming. Director Christopher Nolan is an alumnus of the University of London, having studied English Literature at UCL.
In addition to this, the University of London was honoured to be chosen as the backdrop upon which the Bat-signal was shone to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Batman's creation.
Starring Senate House...
The Flash (2021)
Filmed on location in Senate House: No Time to Die
Senate House in Dunkirk (1958)
Batman begins
The Antiques Roadshow from Senate House
List of screen credits for Senate House
| Films | Year |
|---|---|
| The Flash | 2023 |
| All the Old Knives | 2021 |
| No Time To Die | 2021 |
| The 355 | 2021 |
| Wonder Woman 1984 | 2020 |
| Red Joan | 2018 |
| Christopher Robin | 2018 |
| The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society | 2018 |
| Phantom Thread | 2017 |
| War Machine | 2017 |
| Genius | 2016 |
| Their Finest | 2015 |
| Jack Ryan | 2014 |
| Muppets Most Wanted | 2014 |
| Fast and Furious 6 | 2013 |
| The Dark Knight Rises | 2012 |
| Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang | 2010 |
| Batman Begins | 2005 |
| Iris | 2001 |
| Spy Game | 2001 |
| The Mummy II (filmed at Gordon Square) | 2001 |
| The Search for John Gissing | 2001 |
| RKO 281 | 1999 |
| Richard III | 1995 |
| Blue Ice | 1992 |
| 1984 | 1984 |
| The Hunger | 1983 |
| An Englishman Abroad | 1983 |
| The Most Dangerous Man in the World (USA title: ‘The Chairman’) | 1969 |
| You Must Be Joking! | 1965 |
| The Day of the Triffids | 1963 |
| Dunkirk | 1958 |
| Television | Year |
|---|---|
| Secret Invasion (Marvel Studios) | 2023 |
| The Power | 2023 |
| The Capture Series 2 | 2022 |
| Inside Man | 2022 |
| Pennyworth | 2021 |
| Lyrebird | 2019 |
| Bodyguard (filmed at Woburn Square) | 2018 |
| Antiques Roadshow | 2017 |
| Deep State | 2017 |
| The Crown | 2017 |
| Silent Witness (BBC) | 2012, 2015 and 2017 |
| Patrick Melrose | 2017 |
| Killing Eve | 2017 |
| Black Mirror | 2016 and 2017 |
| Lucky Man 2 (Sky) | 2016 |
| Mr Selfridge | 2015 |
| Undercover (BBC) | 2015 |
| Babylon | 2014 |
| Hidden Talent | 2012 |
| The One Show (BBC) | 2011 |
| Spooks (BBC) | 2001 |
| Murder in Mind (BBC) | 2001 |
| The Naked Chef – episode “a perfect day” (Senate House tower in shot, not filmed on premises) | 2000 |
| Mosley (Channel 4) | 1998 |
| Jeeves & Wooster | 1990-1993 |
| Poirot | 1989-2000 |
| Music videos | Year |
|---|---|
| Garbage: James Bond “The World is Not Enough” | 1999 |
| Depeche Mode: Strangelove | 1988 |
| Adverts | Year |
|---|---|
| Jaguar | 2018 |
| BskyB promo | 2017 |
| Guinness advert | 2014 |
| Gucci Advert | 2014 |
| Bloomsbury Festival | 2013 |
| Usain Bolt stars in Olympic TV ad | 2013 |
| Launch of Virgin Money 3D Projection | 2012 |
| Guinness Arthur’s Day. Music event featuring Tom Jones. | 2012 |
| “Revolution” - Merrill Lynch | |
| Nescafe – (filmed at Torrington Square) |
With such a significant historical presence, it’s easy to see how Senate House has motivated writers and filmmakers to create stories and settings that are reflections of the building itself.Lindsay Alexander | WC1E Magazine Issue 4 2019
Get in touch!
If you are interested in filming at Senate House, contact our events team on +44 (0) 20 7862 8104, email: filming@london.ac.uk or fill out online enquiry form.