Yep, we’re already falling for a new TV show.
We’ve been seriously spoiled when it comes to television lately, from the romance of Off Campus to the thrills of Legends. We travelled back to the ’80s with Rivals and into the chaos of the ER with The Pitt. Then there was Euphoria… but we don’t talk about Euphoria too much.
Just as we thought sunny days might finally pull us away from our sofas, Channel 4 — home to Married at First Sight, Virgin Island, First Dates and more — arrived with a romantic drama that’s completely stolen our hearts.
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Falling dives headfirst into the forbidden love story between nun Anna (played by Keeley Hawes) and Catholic priest David (played by Paapa Essiedu), as the pair wrestle with their vows, their faith, and their growing feelings for one another.
The six-part series comes from Jack Thorne, the writer behind Adolescence, making it quite the departure from the Netflix hit. But beyond the stellar cast and pulse-racing chemistry, viewers are equally obsessed with the stunning filming locations featured throughout Falling.
So, where exactly was Falling filmed? Let’s take a trip.
All of the Falling filming locations
Bristol, England
Much of David’s storyline takes place within the local community in Bristol, with the production making use of real community spaces throughout filming. For example, the Nailsea Community Larder was used for a food bank scene, while a key moment featuring Anna and David walking through a park was filmed at Golden Valley Playing Fields in Nailsea, Bristol.
When Anna attempts to buy clothes for herself outside the convent, she is actually wandering through St David’s Shopping Centre in Cardiff. Meanwhile, the scene in which Anna, David and other members of the congregation visit Weston-super-Mare’s Grand Pier was genuinely filmed there. This may sound obvious, but TV magic has fooled us before.
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