BBC filming David Walliams adaption in Watford shop

D&V News in Courtlands Drive was transformed into Raj’s News, a recurring location in the books of David Walliams.

At the end of last month, the BBC announced it would be adapting popular 2021 children’s book Gangsta Granny Strikes Again! into a comedy drama and sequel to 2013 BBC One movie Gangsta Granny.

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The cast includes David Walliams, Sheridan Smith, Kevin Bishop, Maggie Steed, Griff Rhys Jones, and Archie Yates, with David Zeff directing.

Yates, who previously appeared in Jojo Rabbit, will be starring as Ben, following his daring Crown Jewels heist alongside his granny in the previous film.

A child was seen walking into ‘Raj’s News’ while shooting was underway, which may have been Yates.

Gangsta Granny Strikes Again! filming (Image: Newsquest)

Raj is a recurring character in David Walliams books, appearing in almost all of them, his shop even features in the World of David Walliams at Alton Towers.

Also spotted outside the shop, in Goodwood Parade, was the Rajmobile which features in another Walliams children’s book, Billionaire Boy.

Gangsta Granny Strikes Again! filming (Image: Newsquest)

The film is set to air on BBC One, CBBC and BBC iPlayer.

The BBC has been approached for more information.

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