Film crews were out across Nottingham for Vicky McClure's latest drama Without Sin. It was reported in October last year that the Toton Lane tram stop, close to the A52 Bardills Island, was used as a base for ITV crews.
While filming didn't take place at the site itself, cast and crew members were spotted in action across the city. And the final scenes were shot in Nottingham city centre in January.
Wollaton-born and BAFTA-winning Vicky posted photos on social media of herself and co-star Johnny Harris on day one and the final day, opposite the Cornerhouse. They were with the taxi her character Stella Tomlinson drives in the series, parked in the lay-by outside the Royal Centre.
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The four-part psychological thriller is co-produced by Build Your Own Films, Vicky (Line of Duty, This is England, Trigger Point) and her fiancé Jonny Owen's new production company. Without Sin explores the relationship which develops between a grieving mother, played by Vicky, and the man she believes murdered her 14-year-old daughter Maisy.
Maisy is found dead at the family home with the bloodied, hooded figure of Charles Stone standing over her. Acclaimed film and television actor Harris, star of The Salisbury Poisonings, Medici and Troy: Fall of a City, plays Charles.
It's been produced by Left Bank Pictures, famed for shows Quiz, The Crown and Behind Her Eyes, and written by Nottingham-born Frances Poletti (Charlie Says, Miss Todd), who created the series for Vicky and Jonny, reuniting the pair on screen for the first time since 2010’s This Is England ’86. The Nottingham-based drama focuses on Stella’s life three years on from the death of her teenage daughter and how she is still hostage to her grief.
The loss of her beloved only child has created deep divisions in her life, as she struggles on a daily basis to come to terms with this. Wracked with guilt and remorse at the events of that night, she chooses to live a nocturnal existence as an Uber driver.
She is estranged from husband Paul, who still lives in the family home. When contacted by Restorative Justice, and in an attempt to move on, Stella and Paul reunite to listen to a taped recording of Charles, who they believe wants to atone for his sins and apologise for murdering their daughter.
Following this development, Stella returns to her roots in the Millfields estate. Surrounding herself with the people she trusts and holds dear - her mother Jessie and best friend Remy - she decides to take things with Charles one step further.
Stella agrees to visit the prison alongside a Restorative Justice Mediator and come face to face with her daughter’s killer. But nothing could prepare her for what Charles has to say next.
Film crews were also spotted on Forest Road West, near the Forest Recreation Ground. Reports also suggest landmarks including Notts County's Meadow Lane stadium and Victoria Centre Market also feature in the drama.
Speaking previously, Vicky said: "It was lovely to see the filming happening around the city, and we've loads of different people involved and locations. Everyone has been really welcoming and helpful. It's been a joy.
"Me filming something set in Nottingham with a heavy Nottingham crew has been a massive tick on the list because I've been desperate to get that done. I think we're created something really unique and compelling so hopefully we'll get that out as soon as and Nottingham can sing on the screen."
Without Sin was commissioned for ITV by head of drama Polly Hill. The drama features young talent from Nottingham's Television Workshop - the launch pad for Vicky's acting career.
Without Sin is expected to premiere on ITV’s new free streaming service ITVX later this year, before coming to ITV at a later date.
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