Bringing the glamour of Hollywood to the Shrine of St. Cuthbert was the brilliant vision of TV personality , who, in his role as a locations manager, worked on various television dramas throughout the picturesque North East of England.
Before he became widely recognized as one-half of the beloved duo the , King had the creative foresight to suggest Durham Cathedral as the perfect filming location to producers, envisioning it as a key part of the enchanting world of
“It’s Durham Cathedral… who wouldn’t want to film here? Its beauty is truly magical,” he expressed passionately during an interview with ITV.
“But ultimately, it all comes down to the people involved.
“The Dean and Chapter were incredibly responsive to our requests, showing enthusiasm and a willingness to be part of what we knew would be a remarkable and unforgettable experience.”
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Si King was involved in location scouting for the Harry Potter production. (Image: Getty)
“As a local lad from Kibblesworth, it was an enormous privilege to work on the film, and I learned an enormous amount.
“I’m proud of my area, and having it represented in an internationally successful film is brilliant. It is world famous.”
The grandeur and rich history of the building has attracted film crews from all over the world and even an alternative universe.
In 2019, Marvel Studios picked Durham Cathedral as a filming location for the
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Durham Cathedral is one of many locations where movie series Harry Potter was filmed. (Image: Getty)
It comes as King will celebrate the life of fellow Hairy Biker and best friend Dave Myers in a special one-off documentary.
During the programme, King will pick out the critical moments of the past 25 years of Myers and King’s TV careers, commemorating a unique friendship that would change cookery shows forever.
It follows the 45,000 bikes that joined Si on a memorial journey from London to Dave’s hometown of Barrow-in-Furness in April this year.
In memory of the late TV star, who died from cancer in February at the age of 66, motorcyclists from across the UK met up to ride in a convoy to pay tribute to Myers.
The emotional ride was Si King’s last as a Hairy Biker as he closes the chapter on an incredible 25 years of memories with his biking brother.
Archive, new interviews, and previously unseen footage help celebrate Dave’s life, charting a journey that took him around the world, cooking up a storm as one of television’s greatest-ever double acts.
King said: “It was a very special show to pull together. Full of nostalgia, laughs and celebration of my best friend and his life.”
Catherine Catton, Head of Commissioning, Factual Entertainment and Events, says: “Dave and Si hold a very special place in the Nation’s heart, and this emotional film pays tribute to an extraordinary friendship.”