Hugh Bonneville show Forty Acres filmed in The Swan Bushey

The Swan in Park Road, Bushey, was covered in large black sheets to stop anyone from looking inside, while Sarah Parish, Hugh Bonneville and a large film crew took over pub in July.

Producers remained tight-lipped over what was being shot, besides suggesting it was a pilot, but according to British Comedy Guide, it can now be revealed that it was for a new Sky comedy called Forty Acres.

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Filming started at 12pm and finished at 6pm. (Image: Newsquest)The website said it could exclusively reveal a few details of what the show will involve if it is picked up for a full series, including that it will be a comedy about the ownership of a stately home and Britain’s colonial legacy.

Bonneville and Parish are set to star alongside US rapper and actor GaTa (Davionte Ganter) and the pilot was written by actor Rufus Jones, with Nick Collett directing.

Screenshot of Sarah Parish (turquoise top) and Hugh Bonneville (suit jacket) outside The Swan in Bushey when filming was taking place. (Image: Newsquest)Sarah Parish had posted a mysterious Instagram picture of the starring trio during the Bushey filming captioned: “What??….What’s the big deal?? It’s just me, @bonhughbon and @gedgata sharing a sofa.”

It was believed filming also took place at St James’ Restaurant in the village and a member of the public claimed said they saw filming at the church.