A new 'state-of-the-art' television studio has opened in Glasgow’s iconic Kelvin Hall.

The BBC Studioworks facility launched on Friday has been hailed as a "new and exciting chapter" for the West End venue.

The purpose-built studio has been created with funds from the Scottish Government and Glasgow City Council and will take up an impressive 10,500 square feet of Kelvin Hall.

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The chief executive of BBC Studioworks, Andrew Moultrie, said: “This is also a new chapter for this historic and much-loved building.

“Adding to its rich and varied history, Kelvin Hall now boasts a purpose-built studio facility which is futureproofed with cutting edge and industry-leading technology.

“We are proud to continue Kelvin Hall’s amazing legacy which has spanned many generations, complementing the creative sector here in Glasgow and helping Scotland’s creative communities thrive.”

The first production to be filmed in the new venue will be the BBC quiz show Bridge of Lies, and it is anticipated that the studio will satisfy the demand for filming more productions in Scotland. 

In partnership with Screen Scotland, BBC Studioworks is also aiming to grow Scotland's creative workforce by investing in a multi-camera TV conversion programme to help people kickstart their careers in studio entertainment production.

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We previously reported that Kelvin Hall was transformed into a prison to film the second series of Channel 4 drama Screw, which starred Derry Girls actress Jamie Lee O'Donnell.  

It is expected to include dressing rooms, a green room, production offices and some shows will be filmed before a live studio audience.

The studio's launch was welcomed by Culture Secretary Angus Robertson as well as Glasgow City Council Leader Susan Aitken.

Robertson said: “BBC Studioworks is a welcome addition to Scotland’s existing range of studio space and reflects the vibrant expansion of the screen sector with its growing demand from local and international film and television production companies.

“This new state-of-the-art facility will create significant opportunities for programme-makers and freelancers as well as further develop a sustainable industry by increasing our skills and talent base through a range of training programmes.”

Cllr Aitken added: “The Kelvin Hall has always played an important role in the cultural life of Glasgow and Scotland and I am sure that the studio hub, the latest addition to what the building offers, will go from strength to strength.”