Famous Midland Hotel is star of documentary
THE iconic Midland Hotel in Manchester is to feature in a Channel 5 fly on the wall documentary.
The Midland (WT) is a four-part series which follows the daily ups and downs of the staff and is due to air from the first week in June, although the precise details of screening have yet to be confirmed.
The hotel has been one of the city’s landmark buildings for 111 years – a triumph of Edwardian success- and was famously where Mr Rolls met Mr Royce before they started making luxury cars.
Mike Magrane, general manager at Midland Hotel – part of the QHotels Group, said: “The new documentary will provide an insight into one of the most historic landmark hotels in the country.
“We’ve opened the doors of our Grade II listed building to give the British public a glimpse into the people – and characters – that make our award-winning restaurants, renowned conference and events facilities and world-class leisure offering so unique.”
The documentary is produced by Chocolate Media, part of NBC Universal International Television Production.
Alan Brown, executive producer for Chocolate Media says: “It’s extraordinary to get the chance to film inside because what you see as a guest is only a part of the hotel.
“Behind the walls and doors is a labyrinth of floors and corridors like a grand ocean liner and that’s not to mention the hundreds of staff.
We’ve met some great characters that are not just super professional but boast warmth and a sense of humour that reflects the city.”
