The BBC News Channel and BBC Radio Bristol report that A film and TV studio where shows such as The Outlaws and Boarders were filmed is offering free training to minority groups hoping to have careers behind the camera.

All Set West, based at The Bottle Yard Studios in Bristol, said it will help people from the West learn the skills needed for an on-set career.

It said the course is open to anyone who is underrepresented in the industry, including women, minorities, LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay bisexual, transgender) people and those with disabilities.

Jane Coulter, from All Set West, said: "Our training is all about preparing people for the reality of working as a freelancer in different departments, so they can step onto set with their eyes wide open."

The five-week training programme, funded by the British Film Institute National Lottery Places Fund, focuses on confidence-building, set etiquette and work-readiness, and how to find work as a freelancer, among other things.

Ellie Luxton, 33, from South Gloucestershire, said without the course she would not have had the opportunity to land a locations assistant role on new BBC comedy 'Can You Keep a Secret?' starring Dawn French.

"It has completely changed my life," she said.