Council tenants in Stainforth saw their street transported back to the ADVERTISEMENT1970s when the Channel 4 crew rolled in to film the drama serial Red Riding, which will be shown on TV in the spring.

The drama is set in a fictional area, and the Stainforth homes were chosen because of the style of housing and the backdrop. The drama included Sheffield actor and Lord of the Rings star Sean Bean, and Full Monty star Mark Addy.

Judith Jones, Acting Chief Executive of St Leger Homes of Doncaster, said: “We received the money for allowing the crew to film in this area. We decided the money ought to go to a good cause and chose the hospice, which carries out such wonderful work supporting sick children and their families.”

Helen Mower, Community Fundraiser for Bluebell Wood, said: “We are delighted that St Leger Homes chose to support Bluebell Wood from this unusual initiative. The money will be really well spent, helping us to support over 80 local families.”

At Christmas, staff at St Leger Homes raised a further 150 for Bluebell Wood by donating cash instead of sending cards to each other.