Rowan Atkinson (right) stars in the new movie Johnny English Reborn, which was partly shot in Kent

by Jess Banham

Kent's reputation as one of the filming capitals of the south east is growing fast, with Johnny English Reborn the latest blockbuster to be filmed in the Garden of England.

The film, which is released in cinemas today, stars Rowan Atkinson as the incompetent but loveable spy Johnny English, who has to save the day when a plot to assassinate the Prime Minister is uncovered.

The crew filmed a high-speed car chase on the A299 Thanet Way and shot in parts of Ramsgate.

Gabrielle Lindemann, film officer at Kent County Council, said: "Kent Police provided them with a rolling road block all the way from one end of the Thanet Way to the other, which at night was quite dramatic.

"Kent residents could still use the road though and got to slide in behind the Bentley and the police escort!"