Mr Leacock served in an American unit filming behind Japanese lines with Kachin marauders (he was decorated for bravery).

ECONOMIST: Richard Leacock

The Welsh government said the Wales Screen Commission - part of its creative industries sector team - will work alongside the new Cardiff film unit to assist productions filming throughout Wales.

BBC: Cardiff Film Unit launched to cope with TV demand

It says it anticipates a rise in productions from abroad as the city "markets itself increasingly as a filming location" through the unit.

BBC: Cardiff Film Unit launched to cope with TV demand