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Members of the public have reported seeing temporary structures set up on the south rim of Eldon Hill Quarry - while signs near the site have been installed bearing the initials ‘JR’.

Though the streaming service has yet to give full details it is understood the location - described on urban exploration site 28DL as ‘a very large scale production’ - is being used to film a series called Ray James - inspired by HG Wells’ War Of The Worlds.

According to website Kemps Film TV Video the ‘high-end’ show was set to begin filming in the UK - mostly on location - from August.

A Peak Forest road has been closed until September 10 while filming takes place on an Apple TV production

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While filming goes on Church Lane has been closed between Perryfoot Farm and Old Dam Lane.

Derbyshire County Council say access will be maintained ‘whenever reasonably possible’ on the affected length of road.

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Peak Forest road closed for Apple TV filming at Eldon Hill Quarry