The Day of The Jackal: Doncaster tourist attractions feature in hit TV show

Viewers of a smash hit espionage thriller were given a surprise – when two Doncaster tourist attractions featured in the plot.

The Day of the Jackal, based on the Frederick Forsyth novel of the same name and starring Eddie Redmayne, has proved a smash hit with audiences – and in last night’s season finale – both Brodsworth Hall and Yorkshire Wildlife Park’s polar bear Hamish were given mentions.

We won’t give away any clues or spoilers, but you can catch the episode on Sky Atlantic.

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