Sheffield retro: 25 years since release of The Full Monty - how Robert Carlyle and co caused a storm and have reunited for new Disney+ series

The film The Full Monty thrust Sheffield into an international spotlight when it became an unexpected hit 25 years ago.
By Errol Edwards
Published 29th Aug 2022, 04:45 BST
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The comedy about a group of Sheffield steelmakers who had a go at stripping to make some money after they lost their jobs got the city noticed around the world when it was released a quarter of a century ago today on August 29 1997.

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Now the original cast are back in the city as filming starts on a new series for Disney+, following the original characters in the present day.

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Britain's Prince of Wales (left) joins actor Hugo Speer as he imitates a dance from the hit film "The Full Monty" during his visit to Sheffield Friday November 13, 1998. PA photo John Stillwell WPA solo rotaBritain's Prince of Wales (left) joins actor Hugo Speer as he imitates a dance from the hit film "The Full Monty" during his visit to Sheffield Friday November 13, 1998. PA photo John Stillwell WPA solo rota
Britain's Prince of Wales (left) joins actor Hugo Speer as he imitates a dance from the hit film "The Full Monty" during his visit to Sheffield Friday November 13, 1998. PA photo John Stillwell WPA solo rota

Stars including Robert Carlyle, Mark Addy and Tom Wilkinson return – as well as Sheffield actor Wim Snape, who plays Nathan, the son of Robert’s character Gaz.

Here we take a look back at some of the city film locations, and scenes from the movie.

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