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Dirik Hameed
The city of London is comprised of several different neighborhoods, and is extremely photogenic. Many magnificent buildings here have been well preserved, which makes London the perfect setting for a wide range of films and TV programs. Visitors who stay in a cheap London hotel will find themselves right in the heart of the action, with plenty of time to explore the city. The River Thames is among the most famous landmarks in the city. The river snakes its way through the metropolis and is surrounded by a whole host of instantly recognizable buildings. Just a brief shot of the River Thames is enough to show viewers exactly where the program is being filmed. One of the most recent films that used the River Thames to good effect was Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. The start of this film is very stormy and dramatic, as Lord Voldemort and his followers have openly returned. In one of the opening scenes we see people being attacked while crossing the River Thames on the recently constructed bridge. The Tim Burton film Sweeney Todd also uses the River Thames to create a moody and stormy feeling. The first time the river appears in this film is at the very start, when the lead character arrives in the city after a long absence. The camera captures his emotions as the boat brings him along the river and he glimpses a number of famous buildings in the distance. Although the lines have been blurred somewhat in recent years, there has always been a division of class between the neighborhoods of this city. The West End is the most desirable part and therefore to most expensive. Because it is less desirable, significantly cheaper accommodation can be found in the East End. This generalization can be easily manipulated on both the small and big screen. Many different films choose to show the status of their characters simply by presenting shots of their neighborhoods. This technique is used to good effect in films such as Oliver! where the situation of the main character changes dramatically throughout the film. Many of the most famous buildings in London have featured in a large number of different films. Tower Bridge regularly appears in films that are shot either entirely or just partly in London. Other buildings that are often filmed include Buckingham Palace, St Paul's Cathedral and Big Ben. Many of the buildings here have been very well preserved, which makes the city an ideal place to shoot period dramas. Television programs such as Jeeves and Wooster, which is set in the 1920s, can be reproduced here without too much trouble. The detective series Poirot also uses a large number of famous landmarks to good effect. Visitors to the city who want to see these areas for themselves simply need to hop aboard a famous red bus. Buses run along routes close to most major attractions throughout the metropolis. People who opt to stay in Kings Cross hotels will find that it is conveniently located near a good range of transportation options.
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