This morning while filming B-roll and “Bee”-roll for my nature documentaries I came upon the German National television channel’s ZDF cast and crew getting organized for a day of filming at the Eastern Point Lighthouse. They are shooting films based on the Katie Fforde romance novels. Not considered a mini-series, four separate films are being shot all around the North Shore and filming will continue to take place in Gloucester this week.
“All of Fforde’s stories-into-movies focus on the lead character (usually a woman) overcoming obstacles to achieve a dream. Each film runs for 90 commercial-free minutes.”
For the past several seasons the show has been filmed in and around Poughkeepsie, New York. This year, the producers wanted to change it up and film north of Boston. I hope they decide to come back next year!
Stills from last night and this morning ~
“Bee”-roll ~ Native Wildflower Gaura lindheimeri — Its Common Name is ‘Whirling Butterflies’
Henry Eiler’s Sweet Coneflower ~ Note the Unique Quilled Petals
Helianthus annuus ~ Sunflower
Good Harbor Beach Sunrise Today
Good Morning Gloucester 
In 1958 or 59 there was a t.v. movie filmed at E.P.L.S. It was called Harbormaster later re named adventures at Scott Island. It stared Barry Sullivan among others.
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Thanks so much Boatswain for sharing about the tv series. Wouldn’t it be fun to see an episode!
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Paul Burke was also in the cast. The whole outfit came up from N.Y. city and the filming took three days. they had their food catered in every day in a semi truck. Good bunch of people. Bad news was that they brought the Asian flu with them and after they left the Coast Guard keepers of the light and their families came down with the bug.
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As always beautiful photos ~ I caught an Eastern Point sunset last night and a top floor sunrise from downtown ~ you have sent the photos to last til my next visit ~ thanks;)
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Very sweet of you to say Mary-I was passing by the Marina and just had to stop and turn back to film and take a snapshot. I am glad you had a wonderful visit!
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Me and Kim sure glad you always have the camera ready for the beautiful shots – almost like being there Thank You! 🙂 Dave & Kim:-)
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Thanks Dave and Kim for the kind words!
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