The new series of Scott & Bailey has started filming in Oldham and Manchester.

Suranne Jones and Lesley Sharp are back for eight new episodes, alongside Danny Miller (Emmerdale) as D.S. Rob Waddington and Amelia Bullmore as D.C.I. Gill Murray.

Bullmore will also write four of Series 4’s scripts.

Danny Webb (Locke, Lightfields) joins the cast as family man D.C. Chris Crowley.

Director of RED Production Company Nicola Shindler commented: “We’re thrilled to be producing a new series of Scott & Bailey. It’s rewarding to think the public have become so familiar with the characters and taken them to heart.  With this new series, we have the chance to explore great story ideas and continue developing those characters.”

ITV’s Director of Drama, Steve November, Controller of Drama added: “ITV Drama without Scott & Bailey would be unthinkable. Its reputation for quality storytelling and great characterisation precedes it and it’s become a firm favourite with ITV viewers. We’re delighted to be working with Nicola, Sally and RED Production Company on a fourth series.”

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