The Bridgerton effect has fans of Shonda Rhimes' Regency 'bonkbuster' flocking to real life locations - from Bath to the Berkshire Polo Club Netflix Regency-era romp's creator opened London's Stock Exchange on Friday The show has boosted the UK economy by an estimated £275m in five years Read more: The VERY surprising sex secrets of the real-life Bridgerton: Historian reveals the TRUTH about Regency-era romps By Jo Tweedy For Mailonline Published: 09:24 EDT, 14 June 2024 | Updated: 12:10 EDT, 14 June 2024 e-mail 6 shares 11 View comments Bridgerton creator Shonda Rhimes made for London's financial district on Friday to open the city's Stock Exchange. The US producer and screenwriter's visit to the Square Mile marked a two-fold celebration; the release last night of part two of series three and the huge impact - to the tune of £275million - that the Netflix bonkbuster has had on the UK economy . It's thought the Regency romp, based on Julia Quinn's best-selling books, has boosted up to 5,000 UK businesses, from the set designers who help bring the stories to life to tour guides and regal stately homes that have enjoyed lavish cameos.
Speaking about the impact on an estimated 5,000 UK businesses, Rhimes, 54,said: 'The Bridgerton universe occupies a special space in culture, resonating with young and old alike, creating conversation, starting trends and influencing everything from baby names to weddings.' Thanks Shonda! US producer and screenwriter Shonda Rhimes, whose company.