🎬🎥 Exciting times in Port Talbot! Shoppers and passers-by were in for a surprise as film crews and gazebos popped up around town, turning it into a buzzing film set for ITV’s gripping new drama, “Believe Me.” Streets were cordoned off and Castle Street was closed for hours as cameras rolled on scenes of this true crime series.
This forthcoming drama delves into the chilling true story of John Worboys, widely known as the “black cab rapist.” He was convicted in 2009 of numerous sex offences, but the chilling reality is believed to have affected far more. A sinister story of deception and survival, it covers how three courageous women came forward to take a stand alongside their legal team against the failures of the Metropolitan Police.
Locals received heads-up letters from ITV, asking for help with setting the scene authentically to the early 2000s. One resident shared their astonishment: “There was a definite buzz… when I mentioned it at work, a colleague said filming was also happening near St Mary’s Church.”
Filming in Port Talbot was a one-day spectacle, but Cardiff will see more action as the production continues with support from Creative Wales. Starring Newport’s Aimée-Ffion Edwards and other brilliant cast members, the series highlights the horrendous mishandling by the police and the intense emotional journey of the victims.
Jeff Pope, the talented screenwriter behind this four-part series, exposes the heart-rending trials these women faced as their voices cried out for justice. It’s a powerful portrayal that promises to shake viewers and spark conversations.
Can’t wait to see our local streets on the small screen and catch these performances! 📺✨ Keep an eye out for its premiere!