The stars of Patience, the crime drama set in York, were spotted filming in the city today.
Filming for series two of the hit Channel 4 show began today (Wednesday) outside York Minster, with scenes of the stars leaving police vehicles to enter the iconic York landmark.
Among them was Ella Maisy Purvis, who plays the titular character Patience, and BAFTA-winning actor Jessica Hynes – will has joined the cast as DI Frankie Monroe this year, a new boss “who brings a fresh, and potentially disruptive, dynamic to the team.”
Also a director and writer, Jessica Hynes is well-known for her roles in numerous dramas, including The Royle Family and There She Goes.
Returning cast members for the second series include Nathan Welsh as DS Jake Hunter, Mark Benton as Calvin Baxter, Adrian Rawlins as Douglas Gilmore, Ali Ariaie as DC Will Akbari, Connor Curren as Billy Thompson, and Liza Sadovy as Dr. Loretta Parsons.
Patience was Channel 4’s biggest drama of last year, with an average of 4.2 million viewers.
It was recommissioned by the channel with York taking a starring location once more.
The series follows Patience, played by Ella Maisy Purvis – a young woman with autism who is navigating her role within the criminal records department of the City of York Police.
Soon her ability to spot crime patterns means she is a essential part of the detective team solving a series of improbable deaths across York.
Filming will continue in York this week – so keep an eye out for the film crew and cast!