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A new biopic about one of Britain’s most influential scientists is currently filming in South Yorkshire. Power & Glory explores the life of Michael Faraday, the 19th century chemist and physicist widely regarded as the father of electricity.


Written by Murray Watts, the film traces Faraday’s journey from a modest upbringing in London to becoming a pioneering force in the study of electricity and magnetism. The cast includes James Cosmo, Andy Harrison, Conor Sánchez and Gaia Wise, with filming taking place at Wentworth Woodhouse and Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet.


Sánchez, who takes on the role of Faraday, describes the project as an exploration of the man behind the discoveries, focusing on both his humanity and his scientific legacy.
Faraday’s early life was marked by poverty and limited formal education. As a teenager he was apprenticed to a bookbinder, where his curiosity was sparked by reading about electricity and magnetism. This self driven learning eventually led him to attend lectures by Humphry Davy, setting him on a path that would change scientific understanding.
Davy, played by Harrison, is portrayed as both a mentor and a complex figure in Faraday’s journey. His invention of the Davy lamp helped save countless miners’ lives, while his evolving relationship with Faraday offers rich material for performance.
For Watts, the project has been a long time coming, with the screenplay taking nearly two decades to reach production. Seeing the story brought to life on set has been an emotional experience, as scenes once imagined in isolation are now fully realised.
Filming has presented some unique challenges. Scenes shot at Abbeydale have had to work around passing trains, while the historical setting of the story means the production avoids modern electrical lighting entirely. Director Norman Stone has embraced this, using candlelight and shadow to create a distinct visual style.


The production has made extensive use of Wentworth Woodhouse, one of the largest stately homes in the UK. Its scale and variety of interiors have allowed multiple scenes to be filmed in one location, adding both authenticity and efficiency to the shoot.


Power & Glory is expected to premiere in Yorkshire later this year, bringing Faraday’s story back to the region where much of it has been brought to life on screen.

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