"Armed police" at siege at Parliament - but it's just for filming
Filming's going on all weekend reportedly for a new Netflix series
The Houses of Parliament will be surrounded by armed police all weekend - but rest assured it's just for filming a new TV series.
Production company Bad Wolf, behind shows including Doctor Who, His Dark Materials and Industry, will be filming at locations around the parliamentary estate and on the River Thames on August 22 and 23.
Specialist vehicles will also be in the area as part of the production.
Signs will be displayed to warn that filming is taking place.
Bad Wolf is reportedly developing a Netflix series called The Lords’ Day about a siege inside the famous building.
The series, adapted from Michael Dobbs’s novel, takes place during the State Opening of Parliament.
A UK Parliament spokesperson said: “A licensed film production is taking place on and around parts of the parliamentary estate over the weekend.
“Members of the public may see actors portraying armed police officers, specialist vehicles and simulated incidents as part of the filming.
“These activities are part of a controlled and authorised production, and there is no incident or emergency on the parliamentary estate.”
Filming has previously taken place inside the Houses of Parliament for productions including Darkest Hour, Suffragette and Anatomy Of A Scandal.