article: They have become two of the most recognisable estates in the country, after appearing as the backdrop for films such as Harry Brown and numerous TV shows including the The Bill and Spooks. It is the sheer size of the estates that is a draw to directors. With long lines, corridors and walkways, they can be a film-maker's dream. But as a result of complaints, Southwark Council has enforced strict guidelines for anyone wanting to film on the Aylesbury or Heygate housing estates. "I don't want to see any filming on the Aylesbury that portrays violence and all the things that are not right for the estate," says Jean Bartlett, who speaks on behalf of the Aylesbury Residents and Tenants Association. On iPlayer Speaking to BBC Radio 4's Front Row she admits the locals have, in the past, welcomed stars and film crews. "We all did (welcome them) at first because there was funding coming from the film companies. "I think that over time time it was the same subjects being used.... violence, drugs and run-down areas, which then portrayed the estate as a hell-hole." The 2009 film Harry Brown, starring Sir Michael Caine, depicted an elderly man living in fear of violent gangs. Other gritty television programmes filmed on the estates have also included gang drama Top Boy. Jean is also unhappy at the way the location has been used in the Channel 4 promotional trailer. "Every time I see the logo it makes me cringe. They put washing hanging out in areas that doesn't even have washing. "They put loads of rubbish across the whole of the area. It's absolutely terrible." In 1997 the then Prime Minister, Tony Blair, chose the Aylesbury Estate to make his first major speech outside of Parliament. At that time, the estate symbolised the problems of urban deprivation and despair. Mr Blair unveiled his vision for regenerating Britain's inner cities and underlined his government's determination to tackle the issues and declared that there must not be any "no hope areas". British rapper, Tinie Tempah, grew up on Aylesbury Estate and his memories of living there are in tune with some of the darker sides of films shot there. "I remember growing up and seeing grey, very narrow walkways which are sort of prone to conflict. "You can only walk past the same person so many times without someone saying 'Who are you?' or 'What's all this about?' "There were very grubby lifts where people would urinate. Those high-rises, when you wake up in the morning, they don't inspire you - you don't feel the need to want to get out of there." Unique memory Despite millions of pounds being spent on regeneration over the years, the Aylesbury Estate, together with the neighbouring Heygate Estate, are in the process of being demolished and rebuilt. These two projects will cost Â£3.9bn and involve the construction of hundreds of new homes, shops and open spaces and the rebuilding of several schools. But the film director Joe Cornish, who made the science fiction hit Attack The Block on the
summary: Many people would enjoy opening their front door to see a Hollywood star making their new movie, but residents living in the Aylesbury and Heygate housing estates in South London have had enough of film-makers.