Netflix's major series The Crown will be filming in Wales in the coming days for an episode that will cover the Aberfan disaster .

Filming for the episode in the third series of the show, which chronicles the life of the Queen, will be carried out at various locations across south Wales.

In October 1966, 116 children and 28 adults died in the village when a colliery spoil tip collapsed and engulfed Pantglas Junior School and surrounding homes. October 2016 saw the 50th anniversary of the disaster.

Producers say they have met with members of the community on a number of occasions before filming takes place. They say their aim is to "tell this story truthfully and responsibly so that the tragic events of 1966 are never forgotten".

The Queen has visited Aberfan several times throughout her time as monarch, the first visit coming nine days after the Aberfan disaster.

In total, she made four visits to the village . In 1973 she was there to open a memorial centre, again in 1997 to plant a tree in the Memorial Garden and most recently in 2012.

Queen Elizabeth II talks with young survivors of the Aberfan disaster and their parents
The Queen is shown around the Aberfan disaster area in October 1966
The Queen is shown around Aberfan in October 1966
The Queen visits Aberfan on March 9, 1973, laying a wreath at the cross which is the focus of the disaster memorial in Aberfan Cemetery

Her initial, and later, visits were welcomed by the community. During her first visit, she promised she would return to open the school when it was rebuilt.

In 2012, she did just that during her Diamond Jubilee tour of south Wales. Prince Charles delivered a personal message to the people of Aberfan from the Queen when he visited the village to mark the 50th anniversary of the disaster in 2016.

What will The Crown show?

The Crown is one of the biggest and most acclaimed shows on TV at the moment, having scooped awards around the world. It was released in November 2016.

Series one and two covered the early years of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, from 1947-63. The lead roles of The Queen and Prince Phillip were originally played by Claire Foy and Matt Smith.

Now, Broadchurch actress Olivia Colman takes on the role of the Queen and Tobias Menzies plays Prince Phillip.

Netflix's major and multi-award winning production, The Crown, is going to be filming in Wales - its third series stars Olivia Colman as The Queen

The next phase of the show covers the major historical events of the Queen's reign from 1963-1977.

The episode being filmed in Wales, due to air late next year, covers the period from the day of the disaster through to the Queen's visit.

Netflix has more than 125 million global subscribers and this year is reportedly spending $8bn on content, almost five times the BBC's annual spending on television.

When and where are they filming?

The production will be filming in Wales this month and in early October.

Various locations across south Wales are being used for the episode, but filming will not take place in Aberfan itself.

Residents in Cwmaman, near Aberdare, have previously been written to and told to expect film crews in the area, and Rhondda Cynon Taf council has previously confirmed that the disused Glynhafod Junior School will be used for filming. It has been vacated due to the opening of the new £7.2m Cwmaman Primary School.

The empty school will be doubling up as Pantglas Junior School for the show, due to its similar style and period. The school is set to be used to film scenes directly before the disaster.

Big Pit National Coal Museum in Blaenavon is another location being used, as a colliery in the episode.

External street filming will also take place in Ferndale, and other scenes will be shot in Caerphilly county.

The Queen is shown around the memorial garden in Aberfan in May 1997

What producers have said

A spokesperson for Left Bank Pictures - who are making the series - said: “The third season of the Netflix series The Crown will cover the major historical events of Elizabeth II’s reign from 1963-1977 and we all strongly felt that the Aberfan disaster and the aftermath must be included, especially as it continues to hold a deep resonance for the nation and the Queen herself.

"As producers, we feel a responsibility to remain true to the memory and the experience of the survivors, so have met with community leaders, as well as the people of Aberfan on a number of occasions as part of our research and to discuss our approach.

"We have been made to feel welcome by the residents who have been very helpful in providing insight into one of the most tragic events of the 20th century.

"Our aim is to tell this story truthfully and responsibly so that the tragic events of 1966 are never forgotten."