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We live next to one of TV’s most famous houses and rub shoulders with stars… we didn’t know why celebs kept appearing
RESIDENTS living in a neighbourhood used to shoot huge film and TV shows say they have rubbed shoulders with celebs.
Channel 4 and even Disney+ programmes are shot at locations across West London.
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And for locals in Chiswick and Barnes, it's a pleasant surprise to spot their neighbourhood in shows like Taskmaster - who film at a house on Chiswick Bridge.
Liam Gilligan, 35, holding manager of The Ship pub, in Barnes, told he's even rubbed shoulders with celebs in his boozer who film at the vacant Stag Brewery.
He explained: “We’ve had Disney+ filming in the brewery next door, we see a few people on occasion from the film set, including Ashley Walters and Stephen Graham.
“They’ve used the pub as a dressing room when filming bits near the river - that was quite fun."
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Adam Reed, 41, works as a chef and is a big fan of Taskmaster but admits that while he enjoys seeing his home on TV, he hasn't seen the show being filmed.
He said: "There’s a ridge of the Thames where the contestants shouted across the river at each other.
"You see landmarks included in the show, and when you live right near it that makes it a bit more personal, I guess."
Taskmaster first aired on Dave in 2015 and sees five well-known comedians compete in silly challenges set by Taskmaster Greg Davies.
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As well as the famous house, the Little Gym in Chiswick has also featured in Taskmaster.
One young couple walking their dog said they were fans of the show and knew it was filmed in Chiswick, but admitted they never see celebs around.
But despite some residents being aware of their TV-famous home, others don't have a clue.
Victoria Wright, 35, a childminder who has lived and worked in the area for 25 years, said she was "oblivious" to her neighbourhood's TV fame.
"I’d be surprised if we saw anyone", she added.
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