A STUDENT from the University of York will be looking out for his name in the credits of new high-profile drama filmed in the city.

Ollie Richards, 21, landed a work experience placement and then a role as a paid camera trainee with the crew making Eternal Law, filming at locations around York, including the Purey Cust Nuffield Hospital, the Blue Bicycle Restaurant and York Crown Court.

The drama, about two angels coming to earth, was created by the writers behind the award-winning Ashes To Ashes and Life on Mars and is due to begin on ITV tomorrow.

Ollie, an undergraduate in the department of theatre, film and television, said: “I had the opportunity to work with a camera team for two weeks. They were long days, but a lot of fun and the time certainly didn’t drag.

“The crew were using revolutionary, high-end cameras which are able to record really high definition video, so you could see you were helping to make a really quality product.

“My role was to assist a small camera team of five, making sure monitors were plugged in and set up, changing lenses and getting filters.

“The crew were great to get on with and kept commenting on how hospitable everyone in York was. Most of them were in the city for three months, staying in flats or hotels and working long days. It gave me a real insight into the commitment you need to work on this kind of large-scale production.”

The production team used the university for auditioning and rehearsals and York Law School’s Moot Court room was used to film courtroom scenes.

Ollie was also one of 30 students on the BSc Film and Television course who acted as extras in a nightclub scene filmed at The Gallery.

Ollie, who is from Essex, believes his experience on Eternal Law will be invaluable in helping him further his ambition of becoming a director of photography.

The first episode of Eternal Law will be screened on ITV1 at 9pm tomorrow.