A Christmas poem from The Knowledge
A Christmas poem from The Knowledge
'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the land
The film crews were wrapping their projects-in-hand
And telly folk too, with their reels in the can
Did head home in the snow, each woman and man.
For 2022 had been quite a year,
For features and dramas - they were all filming here.
From all over the world the producers had come,
Bearing gifts of investment in sparkling sum.
They had heard all about the talented crew
So, tax credits in hand, to the UK they flew.
At the end of their journey they did see some lights,
Lights of new studios that were burning so bright.
From purpose-built spaces to conversions and more,
And expansions of studios that had been built years before.
The studio frenzy was in such full swing
That World of Studios – UK became a regular thing!
So here's to the studios, the old and the new
And the ones not quite finished, that are still being hewn.
All these high-end new spaces that are under construction
Will provide yet more support for UK production.
And to all those involved in supplying spaces so vital
Thank you for helping the UK keep its title
As a top destination for content creators;
Here at The Knowledge, we are appreciators!
And to the marvellous work that our readers all do,
Here's to 2023 - for we salute you.
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