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In the Studio: Behind the scenes with Ken Loach

The Documentary Podcast

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Transforming Reality into Fiction: The Making of a Pub in Film

This chapter explores the creative process behind turning the real Victoria pub into the fictional Old Oak, focusing on the collaboration between the production designer and director. It also highlights the meaningful backstory of the pub's inheritance amid family tragedy, along with the director's choice to feature non-professional actors to enhance the film's themes of community and social class.

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