ITV confirmed the air date for the new Nottingham-based drama series Without Sin, starring Vicky McClure. The Wollaton-born Vicky plays Stella Tomlinson in the four-part thriller which will premiere on the new free streaming service ITVX on December 28.
Audiences have been excited for the start of the drama after its stars were spotted filming across Nottingham. We've put together everything you need to know ahead of the airdate for the new series.
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What is Without Sin about?
Without Sin is a psychological thriller starring Line of Duty actress Vicky McClure and her This is England co-star Johnny Harris. It follows the development of a relationship between Stella and the man she thinks is in prison for murdering her teenage daughter.
Maisy's death changes everything for Stella after she struggles to come to terms with her death. She separates from her husband Paul and starts to work as a taxi driver. In an attempt to move on, Stella and Paul listen to a taped recording of Charles, who they believe wants to atone for his sins and apologise for murdering their daughter.
Stella returns to her roots in the fictional Millfields estate in Nottingham and she decides to take things with Charles one step further by visiting him in prison. However, she is left reeling after Charles reveals very shocking information.
Where can I watch Without Sin?
ITVX is the new free streaming site from ITV. The series will start on December 28 online and then be aired on TV at a later date. There are four episodes in total.
Who stars in the series and who wrote it?
Without Sin was written by Nottingham writer Francis Poletti who was delighted to be able to feature many uniquely Nottingham locations in the series.
Vicky McClure plays the grieving mother, Stella Tomlinson and is joined by Johnny Harris as Charles Stone. Dorothy Atkinson joins the cast as Jessie Cole.
Where was Without Sin filmed in Nottingham?
The show features instantly recognisable Nottingham locations including the left lion in Old Market Square, Victoria Centre market and the Cornerhouse, which can be seen as Stella drives around in a taxi.
"I've always had a bucket list of Nottingham places that I've wanted to put on the screen like Market Square which is a beautiful market. Both Vicky and I, our grandparents were both butchers with mine based in Sutton in Ashfield and hers in Victoria Centre Market so we both wanted to get that on screen," Frances Poletti said.
"That was one of the first locations that we shot in and it's the first location you will see as Stella walks through the market. We also had her meet a character at the left lion. We included a nod to the mining history when we went to Clipstone and we filmed at the Headstocks where the young people meet in the series."
Will there be a sequel to the show?
Director Frances Poletti has said she is keen to revisit the characters and the world of Millfield again. While the series has not officially been confirmed for a second series, it could be a case of watching this space for future developments.
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