Hollywood blockbusters like Troy, starring Brad Pitt, also helped the massive £1.17 billion spend.

There were 25% more films made just in the UK, and 85% more foreign film makers used the UK as a location.

Steve Norris, from the Film Council said that the UK was "one of the best places in the world to make a film."

Potter production is continuing, as director Mike Newell is preparing to shoot the fourth film, Goblet of Fire.