New ITV thriller features locations shot in Stockport

Stockport’s back on the telly, featuring in ITV’s gripping new thriller “Betrayal.” This four-part drama, set in the intelligence world, stars Shaun Evans as MI5 officer John Hughes. The story kicks off when John meets a British-Iranian man linked to Stockport gangland, who holds info about a UK plot. Sadly, before he can reveal anything, the informant is murdered, forcing John to kill the assassin in self-defence. The series showcases John juggling an internal investigation, his troubled marriage, and a ticking clock on the case. Written by acclaimed playwright David Eldridge and directed by Julian Jarrold, it also stars Romola Garai, Zahra Ahmadi, and Nikki Amuka-Bird. Filmed in Liverpool and Greater Manchester, including the Merseyway car park in Stockport, “Betrayal” premiered on 8 February at 9pm on ITV. Stockport isn’t new to the filming scene, appearing in Harlan Coben’s thrillers and shows like Peaky Blinders, thanks to its diverse settings. For more local updates, catch Stockport Nub News online!

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