EastEnders London Marathon episode filmed in Cassiobury Park

TV stars were in Cassiobury Park as it was used to film part of the soap’s London Marathon episode, which aired last night, April 22.

The borough council shared photos from behind the scenes of the TV set. (Image: Watford Borough Council)

A BBC film crew, the race’s starting point banner and advertising for its real sponsors, Tata Consultancy Services, were pictured in the park as Watford Borough Council shared behind-the-scenes photos.

Did you spot Cassiobury Park in EastEnders? It was used to film the characters Jay and Honey run the London Marathon. The Herts Film Office (HFO) has officially launched its website to act as a gateway for productions. You can register your property at https://t.co/4ZuAEYHF5W pic.twitter.com/FNrNcbyiim

— Watford Council (@WatfordCouncil) April 23, 2024

The episode saw characters Jay Brown and Honey Mitchell take part in the 26.2-mile race, before EastEnders later revealed the actors had actually completed the real marathon in character to film the storylines.

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As well as running for charity, the footage of the actual race was edited with other scenes filmed separately, including in Cassiobury Park, to complete the episode.

It comes after the Hertfordshire Film Office launched an online portal last month for productions looking to film in the county, with 12 locations billed as potential sets around Watford.

As well as Cress Lands, in Cassiobury Park, the Watford Market, Cheslyn House and Gardens, and the Vicarage Road Cemetery could feature on the screen in the future.