Unit 1/2, Tonteg Road, Treforest Industrial Estate, Upper Boat, Pontypridd, CF37 5UA
The studios were officially opened on 27 July 2006 for the purpose of filming Doctor Who and it’s spin-offs (including Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures).
In 2012, production was moved to the new BBC Wales Drama Production Centre at Roath Lock Studios. [Press Release].
The 86,000 square foot facility at Upper Boat included workshops, video editing suites, six sound stages and a props store.
There was high security at the site with no public access or tours.
Links
- Dr Who Locations
- 2010 Press Release about Roach Lock development plans
- 2006 News Article about the move of Dr Who to Upper Boat Studios
Productions shot at BBC Upper Boat Studios
TV Series (3) | |||
| Title | Released | Creator / Showrunner | IMDB |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sarah Jane Adventures | 2007-2011 | Various |  |
| Doctor Who (new) | 2006 - | Various | |
| Upper Boat Studios used as the base for Doctor Who from Series 3 to midway through Series 7. | |||
| Torchwood | 2006 | Various | |