<P> Funding for the film was scarce, and it eventually fell to Euston Films (a subsidiary of Thames Television) and Channel Four Films, who had had some success with low budget features such as My Beautiful Laundrette . </P> <P> To compensate for the lack of budget, a very tight shooting schedule was planned over 28 days, during which Kenneth Branagh was only available for two weeks and was performing on - stage nightly in London . </P> <P> Despite being set in Yorkshire, the majority of location filming was moved to Buckinghamshire, although Levisham railway station and the surrounding area in North Yorkshire were used . The location shooting of the film began on 18 August 1986, at St. Mary's church in Radnage . Filming was periodically hindered by inclement weather--the perfect summer in which the book was set was not forthcoming, and scenes were filmed during breaks in heavy rain . Interiors were shot at Bray Studios in Berkshire . </P> <P> The church, which is a main location for the film, was substantially set - dressed . Despite having several original medieval wall paintings, the largest addition was the creation of the medieval mural by artist Margot Noyes . To create the impression of an austere country church, Victorian stone flags were replaced with brick pavers for the duration of filming and the original wall paintings covered up . Plastic guttering and other modern additions were covered up or removed . The churchyard had several gravestones added, including the large box tomb which is a focus of several scenes . </P>

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