Streaming demand for UK shows will create 30,000 film and TV jobs

Amid a shortage of crew, UK producers are investing billions in training and bringing in more diversity

Global streaming companies' appetite for British-made shows is reshaping the UK TV and film industry as it aims to keep up with demand by creating 30,000 new jobs and training 10,000 people.

As demonstrated by Amazon's recent decision to switch filming its new Lord of the Rings TV series from New Zealand to the UK, Britain is a magnet for big US studios who want to work in Pinewood as well as Hollywood.