The Wiltshire village of Biddestone, near Corsham, has been given a Victorian facelift for a period film starring Susan Boyle.
The Britain's Got Talent runner-up stars in 'The Christmas Candle' alongside former Doctor Who actor Sylvester McCoy and Samantha Barks, who currently features as Eponine in the movie version of Les Miserables.
Unfortunately, there was no sign of Su-Bo when Heart went to visit, as locals tell us she has not been in any of the scenes shot in the village.
Biddestone itself has been given a completely authentic 1800s look, complete with false-fronted Victorian shops selling candles, rabbit, vegetables, pheasant, and wicker baskets.
Landlord of the White Horse pub, Luke Beckenham, told Heart:
"It's like going into a time machine. It's very strange. They've covered the tarmac with grit so it looks like there is no road there and covered the old concrete bins with bales of hay. It just looks so authentic, it's brilliant"
Luke, who only moved into the pub three weeks ago to start running it, said the crew had been using it as a base to stay warm in the cold weather:
"It's been really busy. it's quite funny, actually, when you see a Victorian lady come in and then pull out her iPhone. It's very surreal''.
People in the village are hoping that once shooting wraps, the crew will leave some props behind to help the place retain a sense of its history.
The Christmas Candle is due to be released in time for Christmas next year.
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