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Stars Revel in Somerset Filming for New Pub Comedy
7 Mar
Summary
- New comedy 'Mother's Pride' filmed in Somerset village.
- The film celebrates community pubs and brewing real ale.
- Stars Martin Clunes and James Buckley praised the filming experience.
The stars of the new comedy film 'Mother's Pride' have expressed their delight in filming the production in Somerset. Martin Clunes and James Buckley, who star in the movie, described the experience as a "real joy," appreciating the setting of the rural village of Norton St Philip.
The feelgood film uses the George Inn as the backdrop for the fictional Drovers Arms pub. Its plot follows a grieving family who revitalize their struggling establishment by brewing real ale, ultimately bringing a divided community together. Actor James Buckley noted the film serves as a "love letter to pubs and communities like that."
Filming, which took place in the summer of 2025, saw local residents contribute to the community atmosphere by participating in crowd scenes. The movie also touches on real-world issues affecting pubs, as the family strives to turn their business around and enters the Great British Beer Awards.
Martin Clunes, playing the pub's owner, and James Buckley recalled the glorious summer weather and the scenic rolling hills of Somerset as contributing factors to their enjoyment. The film, 'Mother's Pride,' was released in cinemas on Friday.
