Richard Burton grew up in Pontrhydyfen, so it was only apt that they shot the film there (Image: BBC Wales)

With its craggy coastlines, soaring mountains, and ancient castles, Wales is the perfect backdrop for numerous stories, and it has caught the attention of filmmakers who want to use our lovely landscapes as film locations.

While Wales is famous for being the home of popular shows like Doctor Who and Gavin and Stacey, new shows and films are increasingly shot here, including BBC Wales' latest film, Mr Burton .

Directed by Marc Evans, the biopic tells the true story of the relationship between Port Talbot schoolmaster Philip Burton (played by Toby Jones) and a schoolboy, Richard Jenkins, who would go on to become one of Wales' most famous actors, Richard Burton (played by Harr

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