A NEW BBC Four production is filming at Glasgow’s newest gastro pub with the legendary Peter Mullan and the creator of Derry Girls.

The Duke’s Umbrella is hosting filming for a new series which currently has the working title Skint and features a series of monologues addressing the theme of poverty.

Derry Girls writer and creator Lisa McGee, and award-winning actor, writer, director and filmmaker Peter Mullan are creative directors for the show in which eight characters “demonstrate imagination, grit, humour and courage when faced with some of the bleakest of circumstances”.

The cast includes Derry Girls star Saoirse-Monica Jackson who is in Glasgow filming for the episode that is being directed by Scottish theatre director, playwright, actor and musician Cora Bisset.

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The Duke’s Umbrella general manager, Craig McKay, said: “Glasgow’s proving popular for filming locations.

“We’ve already had the team behind ITV crime thriller Karen Pirie join us here at The Duke’s Umbrella and we’ve had enquiries from a number of production facilities as the city welcomes more and more big-budget productions.

“We’re chuffed to be able to host them and enjoy the hospitality, Duke’s style.”

The Duke’s Umbrella is located on Argyle Street.