Everything we know about new ITV drama 'Adultry' filmed in Lancashire
A brand new ITV show was spotted filming in Lancashire this week and below is everything we know so far...
ITV crews were in the Blackburn with Darwen village Hoddlesden on Tuesday to film scenes for its upcoming drama Adultery.
Long Hey Lane was closed at its junction with Jackson Heights from 6:30 am to 5:30pm to accommodate the production.
It also wasn’t the first time that the Adultry team filmed in Lancashire as they were also spotted in Darwen, working on Bank Street and Church Bank Street , at the start of November.
But what is Adultry? Find out all about it next:
What is the show about?
The provocative love story raises questions about class, grief and the effects of social media, as it takes the viewer on a rollercoaster story of passion, parenthood and peril.
Adultery introduces us to Tom Kirkham’s 15-year-old daughter Jess who has found love with schoolmate Ollie, and they can’t take their hands off one another, as love’s young dream becomes all consuming.
When Tom meets Ollie’s mum Beth Brookes in the most unexpected of circumstances, the two families’ lives are potentially turned upside down forever.
Tom and Beth share an immediate, intense connection. As they struggle with their undeniable desires, the pair must grapple with their guilt and the potential consequences for their families.
Will Tom and Beth be able to control their desires unlike their lovestruck teenagers?
Adultry, coming in six sixty minutes episodes, is created and written by Danny Brocklehurst.
Will Sinclair will direct episodes 1-3, and Daniel O’Hara will direct episodes 4-6 with Sarah Lewis as series producer.
Ben Stephenson, Preethi Mavahalli and Luke Woellhaf executive produce for Poison Pen Studios, alongside series creator and writer Danny Brocklehurst and Polly Hill for ITV.
Who stars in it?
Dominic Cooper (Preacher, The Devil's Double) and Romola Garai (One Life, Vigil) play the lead protagonists Tom Kirkman and Beth Brookes
Also starring in the series are Shelley Conn (Gen V, Bridgerton) as Tom’s wife Hannah, and Matthew McNulty (Domina, Deadwater Fell) as Beth’s husband Neil.
Introducing rising star Johnny Sanpher and Leila Khan (Heartstopper, Crookhaven) will then play teenage lovers, Jess Kirkman and Ollie Brookes.
Andrew Knott (Gavin & Stacey, Protection) will also be joining the cast as Dave, the ex-husband of Beth’s recently deceased best friend, alongside James Murray (The Crown, Masters of the Air) and Charley Webb (The Long Shadow, Better) as Paul and Leah Kirkman, Tom’s brother and sister-in-law.
When will it air?
The air date for Adultry has not yet been revealed but it will be in 2026.
Adultery will air on ITV1 and STV and will be available for streaming on ITVX and STV Player.
What has been said about the show?
Writer Danny Brocklehurst said: “'It's a wonderful privilege to assemble such an amazing cast for Adultery. The characters in our show have complex emotional lives and we needed the very best acting talent to bring them to the screen. I couldn't be more thrilled.”
One of the executive producers Ben Stephenson said: “‘I am thrilled that we have assembled such a high calibre cast for Danny’s wonderful scripts. Dominic and Romola are two remarkable actors at the peak of their careers and it’s hugely exciting to see what they bring to this juicy gripping and complex show alongside their amazing co leads Matthew and Shelley.”