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Nicola Findlay

Residents in Lanarkshire town warned of 'gunshot' as part of filming of hit TV drama, Guilt

Hit TV series Guilt is back in East Kilbride filming the third and final series.

Crews have been in the St Leonards area this week with a production base and catering facilities also set up in Brancumhall.

The comedy thriller stars EK actor, Mark Bonnar, and filming previously took place in the area.

And residents in the leafy part of town were warned to expect the sound of a 'gunshot' as part of the production.

The letter advised: “Most of the scenes being shot will take place inside the property but there are a few short scenes that take place just outside.

“There is a scene in which a character kicks down the (fake) front door of the property so please do not be alarmed if you witness this occurring.

"The same scene involves the sound of a gunshot. There will be no guns used but you may hear a loud, but short, bang.”

The crew of Guilt were back in East Kilbride this week (EKN)

Guilt tells the story of the adventures of brothers Max and Jake, played by Mark Bonnar and Jamie Sives.

The St Leonards street served as the backdrop to a story in which Max and Jake accidentally ran over and killed a man in the first instalment.

The second series ended with Max joining Jake in Chicago having left a trail of deception behind him.

As they return to Scotland, it becomes apparent the welcome they receive isn’t as warm or as straightforward as they might have hoped.

(BBC)

Battle threats both old and new, it remains to be seen whether they get the happy ending they crave or whether life conspires against them one more time.

Commenting on the recommission, writer Neil Forsyth, said: "We always saw Guilt as a trilogy so I am thrilled to be writing a final act for Max, Jake and some of the others we have met along the way. It is a story that will range from Chicago to Scotland, as our characters seek a final redemption."

The series is commissioned by Louise Thornton, Head of Commissioning at BBC Scotland and Jon Petrie, Commissioning Director, BBC Comedy. Gavin Smith and Gregor Sharp are commissioning executives for the BBC.

Louise Thornton said: “We are incredibly proud of Guilt. It was the first drama commission for the BBC Scotland channel in 2019 and we have been delighted with how it has been received by our audiences.

"To be able to bring it back for a third and final time gives us the chance to wrap up the story of Max and Jake which we know will involve some hair raising and edge of the seat moments which the audience have come to expect.”

Jon Petrie, Director of BBC Comedy, said: Guilt is a Scottish gem that we couldn’t resist bringing back for a third series, and Neil really has encapsulated the perfect ending to round off Max and Jake’s story.”

The third series is due to air next year and will premiere on the BBC Scotland channel followed by a network showing on BBC Two.

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