Manhunt on ITV locations: Where is series filmed? FREE now for the biggest moments from morning TV SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign up fornow for the biggest moments from morning TV When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Manhunt: Martin Clunes stars in true story crime drama ITV drama Manhunt drew to an end tonight (Tuesday, January 8), with the one-off series based on the memoirs of DCI Colin Sutton turning out to be a hard-hitting but gripping watch. Sutton (played by Martin Clunes) led the investigations into the murders of 13-year-old Milly Dowler and French student Amelia Delagrange in South West London – each taking place over a decade ago – which led to the subsequent arrest of serial killer Levi Bellfield. Based on a disturbing true story, the drama was filmed in several locations where the tragic events took place in real life. Here’s where Manhunt on ITV was filmed. Where is Manhunt on ITV filmed? Filming of Manhunt took place in a number of locations ahead of the true-crime drama’s premiere on ITV on Sunday, January 6. Manhunt filmed a number of scenes in the locations where the tragic events took place over a decade ago. Actor Celyn Jones (who plays Bellfield) and Clunes were spotted filming scenes in Walton-on-Thames in Surrey – the location where Dowler went missing in 2002. IS MANHUNT ON ITV BASED ON A TRUE STORY? Manhunt on ITV locations: Where is series filmed? ITV also filmed scenes at Bellfield’s flat block in West Drayton, the location where police arrested him. Clunes and co also faced criticism for filming on Twickenham Green. Twickenham Green, in South West London, was where Bellfield murdered Delagrange back in Agust 2004. Manhunt’s cast and crew were also spotted filming in Maidenhead, report local newspaper Maidenhead Advertiser. WHAT HAPPENED TO LEVI BELLFIELD? IS HE IN PRISON? Manhunt on ITV locations: Clunes as Sutton Who stars in Manhunt on ITV? Clunes and Jones are just two of the big names involved in ITV’s true-crime series. Katie Lyons, who starred in BBC’s Bluestone 42 and Rowan Atkinson’s Maigret Sets a Trap, plays the role of DS Jo Brunt. Other actors to appear on the ITV drama include Claudie Blakley (as Louise Sutton), Cornelius Booth (as DCI Dave Cobb), Steffan Rhodri (as DC Neil Jones), and Stephen Wright (as DC Clive Grace). The show's success and enthralling entertainment has left many ITV viewers wondering for how many episodes will the cast of Manhunt be on their screens for. WHO IS IN THE CAST OF MANHUNT ON ITV? Manhunt on ITV locations: Katie Lyons<doc-sep>ITV tease exciting new dramas for 2019 FREE now for the biggest moments from morning TV SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign up fornow for the biggest moments from morning TV When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Ed spent time with Sutton to try and gain an understanding of how he was thinking and feeling as lead investigator into the death of French national Amelie Delagrange in 2004. Actor Martin Clunes, 57, stars in the leading role of the ITV crime drama, based on a true story, which saw over 60 police officers try and hunt down Bellfield with no evidence linking the killer to the crime. Through investigating the death, Sutton began to make connections with the murder of Marsh McDonnell the year previously, with Bellfield eventually convicted of the two homicides as well as the death of Millie Dowler in 2002. Having only met Sutton briefly before penning the script, Silent Witness writer Ed revealed how the retired detective became “frustrated” with the process. He had to be the delete key Ed Whitmore Speaking of why he chose to base his script on Sutton’s memoirs, Ed told press including Express.co.uk: “I read the first half of his diaries and what just struck me was how well in his diaries, he put you in his own shoes and put you in the position of there you are on Twickenham Green, looking at this bloodstain, there’s no clues, there’s no obvious avenue’s to pursue. “You got all this pressure, you got all there 60/70 detectives looking at you for the leadership. What do you do? Where do you go? Which horses do you back? I just thought that was so compelling as a sort of premise and it evolve from there really.” Ed went on to speak about the time he spent with Sutton, revealing the difficulties he faced working with the retired detective: “One of the hardest things when we first started, I went to stay with Colin,” he began. “I hadn’t really spent that much time with him so to go from that to spending days and days with him going over his diaries, I think what he found frustrating was how much we had to shrink. “He had to be the delete key on this project and sometimes, you blend two of three characters into one,” Ed revealed. As well as focussing on the investigation, viewers have also glimpses into Sutton’s private life with his wife Louise Sutton (played by Claudie Blakley). Manhunt spoilers: Writer reveals ‘one of the hardest’ moments of creating ITV drama Manhunt spoilers: Ed Whitmore revealed he had to cut down script for ITV drama Explaining why he decided to take on this role in his first TV detective drama, Martin revealed: “I sort of resisted the offers of detective, returning detective dramas because they don’t float my boat really. “This was so different – a story worth telling, I think,” the Doc Martin actor explained. Martin went on to add: “It’s a huge departure for me to do something like this, massive, and with it comes that responsibility which is a new thing for me as well.” Explaining why it was an important story to tell, Matin went on to say: “Because of the content, because of the way the crimes were solved, because it was news to me how a murder squad operates. So, I thought that was interesting.” Ed added: “There is so much crime drama on TV. I’ve written my fair share of it for the last twenty years, so it very humbling to see how it was really done and to be faithful to that and to see how much the police give and the sacrifices they make.” Manhunt: Martin Clunes stars in true story crime drama Manhunt spoilers: Martin Clunes spent a day with a police for to research role of Colin Sutton<doc-sep>THE brother of Levi Bellfield's victim is furious ITV are creating a drama about his sister's murder. Marsha McDonnell was killed in 2003 at the age of 19, and her death has haunted her family ever since. 5 Marsha McDonnell died just yards from her front door in 2003 Credit: Handout Jack McDonnell, 21, questions why his sister's murder needs to be retold, especially not in a major TV series. The series will air on ITV tonight at 9pm and will focus on the lead investigator of the Bellfield case, DCI Sutton, played by Martin Clunes. Jack said: “I don’t understand why this programme needed to be made. People might be curious about the story, but I don’t think it needs to be re-told. “It was a very difficult period for all involved and we don’t like dwelling on it. We want to move past it, so we are consciously ignoring the show.” 5 Vile serial killer Levi Bellfield preyed on lone females Credit: Handout - Getty He adds: “It was very weird, like a missing piece. She was artistic, and everyone remembers her as a lovely person. “A lot of people tell me I look like her, which is weird to hear. Everyone says I do the same faces as she did. “It’s strange to think how differently I’d have turned out if she was still around. And it’s sad because I’ve grown up never knowing what it was like to have another sister.” He was only five years old when his big sister was killed, but the trauma has followed him his entire life. 5 Manhunt is the highly-anticipated new ITV drama starring Martin Clunes Credit: Flynet Pictures The gory details of her death will now be retold to the British public, an experience Jack doesn't want to relive. She was found bleeding to death from horrific head injuries in the street, yards from her home in Hampton, south-west London, after being bludgeoned with a hammer. Bellfield beat her and left her to die shortly after she got off the 111 bus, following a trip to the cinema with friends. The serial killer is currently serving a life sentence in jail after he was convicted of the murders of Marsha and Amelie Delagrange, and the attempted murder of Kate Sheedy. 5 Marsha was planning a trip to Australia and hoped to continue her studies at university Credit: Press Association 5 Bellfield was sentenced to life for his crimes Credit: Rex Features He has been described as one of the UK's most dangerous murderers. Sutton, whose memoirs Manhunt are based on, said of Bellfield: “He would get a young teenage girl, he would take her somewhere where she would be given drugs. "He would ring up mates and they would gang rape her.” But Jack says while he respects Sutton for his work, he still doesn't feel it's necessary for the show to be made. 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CHILD murderer Levi Bellfield was forced to take time off from his prison job as a new ITV drama about his crimes left him too stressed to work. New series Manhunt, which aired last week, has prompted a fresh wave of allegations against the serial killer, police have confirmed. 5 Serial killer Levi Bellfield. Police are set to probe a number of allegations following the airing of Manhunt this week Credit: Handout - Getty Bellfield, 50, is said to have been 'distressed' by the programme, which starred Martin Clunes as DI Colin Sutton - the detective who masterminded his conviction. His brother Richard told The Sunday Mirror: "My brother never watched the programme. "He had no access to a TV. He was unable to work for a week because of the programme being aired and the distress it caused him." Bellfied is currently serving life sentences for the horrific murders of Milly Dowler, Marsha McDonnell and Amelie Delagrange between 2002 and 2004 in Frankland prison. 5 Levi Bellfield filmed in the ITV drama series Manhunt 5 The highly-anticipated ITV drama Manhunt starred Martin Clunes as DCI Colin Sutton Credit: Flynet Pictures 5 Bellfield savagely murdered 13-year-old Milly Dowler in 2002. Credit: PA:Press Association Mr Sutton told ITV news last week that he had been contacted by three women who claimed they had been targeted by Bellfield. He said: "I’ve had another three ladies who have come forward to me via Twitter to say ‘I was attacked by Levi Bellfield and I never reported it to police’. "I’ve made contact with them and I’ve made arrangements to speak to those who want to be spoken to and to try and help them. "It’s not a complete surprise, to be honest. I’ve been involved in documentaries about Bellfield before and had the same effect. We just don’t know what the boundaries of this man’s offending were." 5 DCI Colin Sutton was interviewed on ITV news and revealed three more women had come forward claiming to have been targeted by Twisted Bellfield MOST READ UK NEWS HEATWAVE Scorching 23C temperatures to hit THIS WEEKEND as rain & wind make way for summer Exclusive THIEF 'COP' Shamed ex-cop stole thousands of pounds from 2 hotels to blow on coke & hookers 'HELP ME!' Mum's screams as baby 'slipped under duvet and died while sleeping with parents' RUFF TIME Why was dog walker Amy Cooper fired from Franklin Templeton? CLAWS SHAVE Lobsters saved from the pot when shopper realises they're among world's rarest Exclusive IT’S HIGH TREESON Dad who spent 3 months building huge kids' treehouse told to demolish it 'TARGETED ATTACK' Man stabbed to death in shocking broad daylight knife ambush in Oldham Exclusive BUNNY SPOILER Pet rabbit blocks sink with soil then floods kitchen by turning on tap NUCLEAR DOM Cummings brands PM 'unfit for the job' & says tens of 1000s died needlessly SPIN OF THE CASTLE Cummings finally apologises for lockdown-breaking trip to Barnard Castle Scotland Yard has said officers from the Sexual Offences command will be assessing the allegations. Manhunt depicted the story of how the murder of French National, Amelie Delagrange, on Twickenham Green in August 2004 was eventually linked to the murders of Marsha McDonnell in 2003 and the abduction and murder of Milly Dowler as she travelled home from school in 2002. Judges in both trials recommended Bellfield is never released from prison. We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368 . You can WhatsApp us on 07810 791 502. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.