But have you spotted the town and any of its iconic features in these nine TV shows and films?
1. Great Expectations (2011-2012)
BBC’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’ iconic novel, Great Expectations, starring Gillian Anderson and Douglas Booth, was filmed in a variety of locations across the country, including Luton. The interior of Joe’s forge was filmed at Luton Hoo Estate (Photo: BBC) Photo: BBC
2. Oliver Twist (2007)
BBC also adapted another Dickens classic, Oliver Twist, for television, featuring Luton in its filming locations. This adaptation starred Timothy Spall and Tom Hardy (Photo: BBC) Photo: BBC
3. War & Peace (1972–1973)
Starring Anthony Hopkins, the BBC adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace, was partly filmed in Luton. The Luton Hoo Estate starred as the Bolkonsky estate in Bald Hills (Photo: War & Peace) Photo: War & Peace
4. Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)
Luton Hoo Estate also makes an appearance in this well-loved, classic romance film. The estate features in the scene where Hugh Grant's character is trapped in a cupboard as the happy newlyweds consummate their marriage in the adjoining room (Photo: Allstar/Working Title Films) Photo: Allstar/Working Title Films