Did They Really FILM Friends in London?

By Alice Nichols

If you’re a die-hard Friends fan, you’ve probably watched the show countless times and couldn’t help but notice that some episodes were set in London. But did the cast and crew actually travel across the pond to film these episodes The answer is yes!

The One with Ross’s Wedding

The two-part episode, “The One with Ross’s Wedding,” is set in London and was filmed on location in the city. The episode sees Ross getting married to Emily, but things don’t go quite as planned.

The crew filmed at several iconic London locations, including the Tower Bridge and the exterior of Buckingham Palace. The scenes inside Ross’s wedding venue were filmed at a historic building called the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich.

The One Where Joey Speaks French

Another episode set in London is “The One Where Joey Speaks French.” In this episode, Joey travels to London to film a movie and ends up speaking French for an audition.

While this episode wasn’t filmed entirely on location like “The One with Ross’s Wedding,” there are still some scenes that were shot in London. For example, there’s a scene where Joey is running through Trafalgar Square.

Why Did They Film in London

You might be wondering why the Friends producers decided to film episodes in London. Well, it turns out that it was partly due to a promotional tour that the cast was doing at the time.

In 1998, Jennifer Aniston (Rachel), Courteney Cox (Monica), Lisa Kudrow (Phoebe), Matt LeBlanc (Joey), Matthew Perry (Chandler), and David Schwimmer (Ross) embarked on a world tour to promote the show. They visited several countries, including the UK, and it was decided that they would film some episodes there too.

In Conclusion

So there you have it, Friends fans. The London episodes were indeed filmed in London, giving us some iconic scenes and locations to enjoy. And if you ever find yourself in London, be sure to check out some of these spots for yourself!