Video update: Take That filming music video in Croydon street
Music legends Take That are currently filming a video in Croydon.
The man band are in Gurney Crescent, Waddon, this afternoon (Wednesday) which has been closed off to the public.
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It seems the band were hoping to secretly film the video without anyone realising they were in the borough.
Tarpaulin is covering the entrance to the road and as many as 11 security guards are in place to ensure filming runs smoothly.
A street party scene is being filmed and, when asked what he thought of being in Croydon, the band's Howard Donald told the Advertiser: "It's great. The street's brilliant and everybody's been really friendly."
Adults and children are seated at a long table, with music blaring out of loud speakers and Union Jack flags decked out in the road.
Our reporter at the scene said: "Colourful bunting is hanging off of various houses, balloons are in the street and there are big film lights and crew in the street.
"Jason Orange has just walked past me but hardly anyone seems to have known about this."
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by Luigi, Croydon
Saturday, January 17 2009, 2:36PM
“Take That were wonderful entertainers. They were kind of enough to visit my pasta restaurant the following evening. They were most friendly and even gave me some tips on my menu. Wonderful people.”
by Christine, Dingwall Road
Saturday, January 17 2009, 11:37AM
“£20 is better than nothing and all were entertained for the day.
Enough said let normality resume hmmm.”
by DONNA, croydon
Friday, January 16 2009, 11:54PM
“exactly emma, well said”
by Emma, haywards heath
Friday, January 16 2009, 11:17PM
“What's more sad......????
Spending the day seeing Take That as a fan and getting to chat & have photos etc with the them or putting comments on here that are insulting to Take That, Coydon & the fans.
They were the friendliest lovely bunch of guys I have ever met, security & police were all friendly too. It was a fantastic day, once in a lifetime chance with a lovely atmosphere and no trouble. As for the people that have left negative comments on here.....relax a litle, you might enjoy life a bit more!”
by donna, croydon
Friday, January 16 2009, 11:09PM
“for you infomation christine i do work i originally booked the day off as holiday as i am a huge take that fan but it got put forward to wednesday, which was my day off. and most of the people that were in the video as extras do work so the dss wil not be coming after me or them . I spoke to a woman on benifits that was taking part and the job centre had told her she would only be earning £20 out of the £80 as we had to give the production company our national insurance number. You are clearly jelous. GET OVER IT !!!”
by LOU, Croydon
Friday, January 16 2009, 6:18PM
“Those people who write negative things are just jealous!
I am not a big Take That fan but they were down to earth polite friendly guys who made time for every local person that was there. Couldn't ask for nicer people. They deserve every sucess.”
by Croydon girl, Croydon
Friday, January 16 2009, 1:34PM
“God, I remember being there for the street parties years and years ago and it looked that time had rolled back to them days! Fantastic!”
by Christine, Dingwall Road
Friday, January 16 2009, 12:42PM
“You know what Donna they approached all the surrounding roads to take part but as we all work but on there a lot are unemployed and valued the £80 for standing or sitting around Yes they were polite thats their job and yes you got paid,free food etc but im not sure youll be laughing when you get the proposed knock for the dhss.”
by kelly roberts, walsall
Friday, January 16 2009, 9:14AM
“takethat was so friendly and patient was well worth the drive down for the day , everyone i spoke to from security to residents was great , had a marvellous day thanks boys see u in the summer !”
by Jane from Sutton, Take That Video Shoot
Friday, January 16 2009, 2:35AM
“Whoever said Take That weren't friendly is talking a load of tosh. My daughter and were there trom 11am until 8pm. They were all very friendly and polite. We both got loads of photos, their autographs and even kisses. It was the best impromptu day we've ever had.”