Until I kill you is a true crime series that stands out from the rest serial killer thriller genrebecause one of the victims survived, and this is their story.

Anna Maxwell Martin leads the cast of ITV’s latest drama which tells the story of Delia Balmer, who survived a brutal attack by her ex-boyfriend – and serial killer – John Sweeney.

Here’s everything you need to know about the gripping drama, who’s in it, where it was filmed and how to watch it.

What is Until I Kill You about?

Until I kill you tells the story of Balmer, a hospital nurse who begins a relationship with John Sweeney, unaware that he has previously committed murder.

As their relationship deteriorates, Sweeney’s behavior becomes more erratic and violent towards Delia, culminating in an attack in which he admits to brutally murdering an ex-girlfriend in Amsterdam.

Disillusioned with the police and the legal system, Delia’s life is put in danger when John is released on bail and makes a second attempt on her life.

Until I kill you is based on Delia’s book about her harrowing experiences and the impact they have had on her life to this day.

Filming locations for Until I Kill You.

Despite being set in North London, the drama was filmed mainly in Swansea, with brief one-day shoots in both Camden and Amsterdam.

The decision to film in the Welsh city was due to the fact that gentrification has changed London’s streets since the 1990s, when the story takes place. It also helped reduce production costs and avoid congestion on the capital’s busy streets.

Cardiff was originally considered as the main location, but “it just didn’t have the kind of architecture that north London has, particularly Kentish Town,” explains producer Ken Horn.

Locations in London

Camden

Scenes were filmed on location at Camden Lock and on Camden Market Bridge, with actress Anna Maxwell Martin filmed walking on the hook-walk.

Due to Camden’s popularity with tourists, filming took place in the early hours of the morning. Another challenge the manufacturers had to face was the post-production task of painting modern cars that would have looked out of place in the 1990s.

Primrose Hill

Primrose Hill appears in the final episode of the series as Delia returns home from work with the London skyline in the background.

“We had to paint a lot of buildings, because the Corniche and places like that didn’t exist then, so we got rid of them,” said series producer Ken Horn. Break.

SWANSEA LOCATIONS

Decommissioned car factory

The hospital where Balmer works was filmed in a disused car factory in Swansea, with the outpatients area seen throughout the series having previously been the staff canteen.

Kon Tiki Cocktail Bar

Located off Wind Street in central Swansea, the Kon Tiki bar it was used as a filming location for the pub where John and Delia meet for the first time.

Wind Street was also used later in the series for scenes of punters celebrating over the Christmas period.

Green Dragon Lane

When Delia and John attend her manager’s birthday party, John’s behavior causes them to leave early. Green Dragon Lane was used to film the row between the pair which saw John jump on a nearby car.

No Sign wine bar, Strada Vântului

A historic and independent pub located in the heart of Swansea, No Sign wine barseen in the series when Delia and Leah meet for a Christmas drink.

“It’s a beautiful old bar, we didn’t have to do much to it. A lot of these places are like they were back in the ’90s, says producer Ken Horn Break.

Swansea Coroners Court

Swansea Coroner’s Court was used for the dramatic courtroom scenes towards the end of the series, with the production covering the walls with wood paneling to make it resemble London’s Old Bailey.

At the Brasserie, Strada Vântului

A fish restaurant located in the center of Swansea, At the Brasserie it is seen towards the end of the series as the Greek restaurant when Delia and Dave argue before her arrest.

LOCATIONS AMSTERDAM

A subplot sees the father of one of Sweeney’s victims travel to Amsterdam in search of answers to her disappearance.

The exterior shots of the buildings in Amsterdam were shot during a one-day shoot in the Dutch city, while interior scenes inside the police station were filmed in the cellars of a building in Swansea.

Who is in the cast?

Anna Maxwell Martin leads the cast, taking over the role of Delia Balmer. She is best known for her roles in Service lineMotherland, and period drama Blea House.

Shaun Evans stars as serial killer John Sweeney. His previous screen credits include the titular role in detective series Effortand stars opposite Suranne Jones in the undersea thriller Watch.

Kevin Doyle portrays David, a man with whom the traumatized Balmer becomes romantically involved years after the attack.

The actor is best known for his roles in Downton Abbey like Mr. Molesley and the sorcerer like the Ba’lian goblin.

Lucy Thackeray (Moon Knight) plays WPC Jane Barker, while Amanda Wilkin (Am I being unreasonable?) appears as Leah, Delia’s close friend and colleague.

How to watch Until I Kill You

Until I kill you will air for four consecutive nights at 9pm on ITV from Sunday 3 November to Wednesday 6 November.

For viewers who can’t wait for the drama to unfold, all episodes will be available to stream on ITVX from Sunday night.

An accompanying documentary, Until I Kill You: The Real Story, airs at 9:00 on Thursday 7 November on ITV and ITVX. It explores the true story of Delia Balmer and the other victims of serial killer John Sweeney and is narrated by actress Anna Maxwell Martin, who plays Delia in the series.

Until I Kill You is on ITV1 and ITVX at 9pm from 3 November to 6 November The accompanying documentary, Until I Kill You: The Real Story, is on 7 November at 9pm.

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