Filming of one of David Walliam's children's books has been taking place at Largs over recent days, and is expected to be broadcast at Christmas.
The 46 year old actor and comedian has sold more than 12.5 million copies, and his books have been translated into 46 languages.
A Largs source told the 'News': "The filming crew are apparently here for a week, including the whole brigade - the first marina car park is full of film equipment and all the caravans."
The local area has been used for a number of tv dramas over rencet years. Hunterston House has been a regular venue for television filming in recent years including Jonathan Creek, Rebus, and a series on James Herriot, the author of All Creatures Great and Small, attracting a high calibre of actors including film star and TV's 'Sherlock' Benedict Cumberbatch.
"Granpa's Great Escape written by David Walliams is currently being filmed in North Ayrshire. The book is being adapted for BBC One and on air at Christmas 2017. The film will be written by Walliams and Kevin Cecil and star Tom Courtenay as Grandpa, Kit Connor as Jack, Jennifer Saunders as Miss Dandy with Samantha Spiro and Walliams as Jack's parents, Patricia and Barry.
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