Demolition work has begun at Ealing Studios as the famous site enters its centenary year, writesBarbara Marshall

The film studios' future was secured last year when a consortium led by Fragile

Demolition work has begun at Ealing Studios as the famous site enters its centenary year, writesBarbara Marshall

The film studios' future was secured last year when a consortium led by Fragile Films, the Idea Factory and The Manhattan Loft Corporation gained planning permission for a £70m redevelopment (Broadcast, 22.6.01).

The first phase, which includes the replacement of a number of peripheral buildings and the refurbishment of the White House, is due for completion by the end of the year.

Phase two will follow with the refurbishment of the main stages and the construction of two new buildings.