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Where was The Sunshine Murders filmed? 5 crime drama location guide
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Where was The Sunshine Murders filmed? 5 crime drama location guide

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If you’re looking for a new cosy crime series to get stuck into, The Sunshine Murders might be one for you.

The drama, now available to stream on My5, follows an unlikely crime fighting duo made up of two sisters who have never met before.

The series kicks off with Shirley (Emily Corcoran), a farmer from New Zealand, travelling to Athens and meeting her half-sister, detective Helen (Dora Chrysikou). The pair soon develop and unlikely way of solving crime, aided by Peter Andre’s pathologist, Dr George Constantinos.

The series is set amidst the backdrop of the Mediterranean, offering a sunny escape as audiences enter the winter months.

“We needed to find a location that gave that really great level of escapism and the variety and diversity for the audience at home who may be sitting in the living room while it’s raining outside,” creator Emily Corcoran told RadioTimes.com and other press.

So, where was The Sunshine Murders filmed? Scroll on to find out more.

Where was The Sunshine Murders filmed?

Emily Corcoran, Dora Chrysikou and Peter Andre. Piers Allardyce

The Sunshine Murders was filmed across several locations in the Mediterranean and in the UK.

The sun-soaked mystery was set in New Zealand, Greece and Cyprus, with filming taking place in the latter two countries and in the United Kingdom.

Read on for a breakdown of some of the filming locations in The Sunshine Murders.

Paphos, Cyprus

The final two episodes of The Sunshine Murders were filmed in Paphos in Cyprus, specifically Asimina Suites Hotel, a luxury five star-property part of the Constantinou Bros Hotels.

“It was an honour to welcome the production of The Sunshine Murders to our hotel,” said Aristos Diomedous, general manager, on behalf of Constantinou Bros Hotels. “Partnerships like this not only showcase this superb property but also highlight Cyprus as a world-class filming and holiday destination.”

In addition to the three key cast members, Stephanie Beacham, Camilla Rutherford, Nina Wadia, Marina Sirtis, Alexander Vlahos and Nick Moran all featured in the episodes filmed in Cyprus.

Larnaca, Cyprus

When not filmed in the hotel, the production explored Cyprus further, especially when a “murder” took place.

Corcoran explained that as part of the agreement to film in Asimina Suites Hotel, no one was allowed to be fictionally killed, and so the crew filmed near a cliffside in Larnaca.

She told RadioTimes.com and other press of choosing Cyprus as a filming location: “Initially, I gravitated towards Cyprus for more practical reasons, which is becoming much more common now in television. Like many TV shows, well more and more, we are independently financed, so we’re an independent production, and so we have to kind of find ways to piece the financing together. And it was fairly modestly budgeted as well.

“And we found the Cypriots in general to be extremely enthusiastic, and all of the local businesses as well were.”

The Sunshine Murders is available to watch on My5.

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After mountains of drama, messy love triangles, and one chicken smoothie, Love Is Blind Season 9 has officially wrapped up. In a remarkable franchise first, not a single couple walked away married, despite two of them making it all the way to the altar.

So, will the show give the experiment another shot at finding love sight unseen? Fans of the franchise are already wondering about another round of the reality TV drama, so it only makes sense to look ahead. During the Season 9 reunion, did Nick and Vanessa Lachey reveal any news about Season 10? Swooon is breaking down all the details we know so far about the next chapter of Love Is Blind, including information we have about the next city and more.

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Hacks‘ Season 5 cast is expanding with the addition of The Summer I Turned Pretty‘s Christopher Briney, and that’s just the latest tease from the production, which has also hit up New York City.

Renewed prior to Season 4’s finale on  HBO Max in May 2025, Hacks is bringing comedian Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and her writer Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder) back for more shenanigans as howrunners Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky carry on the story of the iconic duo. While fans will have to wait a while before tuning into the latest episodes, there are a few details we already know about Hacks Season 5. Below, we’re breaking down everything you need to know so far, including where the story may take viewers, as well as production details, casting, and more. Stay tuned for additional details in the weeks and months ahead.

Has Hacks been renewed for Season 5?

Yes, as mentioned above, Hacks has been renewed for a second season at HBO Max. The series will continue its run with all-new episodes that will stream exclusively on the platform. The series has been a Top 5 show on HBO Max since Season 4’s debut in the United States, and a Top 10 show globally. Season 4 has been Hacks‘ best-performing season yet, with week-over-week growth, prompting the quick renewal.

Will Hacks Season 5 be the show’s last?

According to star Hannah Einbinder, who spoke to E! News on the red carpet at the 2025 Emmys, Season 5 will be the show’s last, although no announcements from HBO Max have been made at this time. According to Variety, Einbinder said, “We’re going to start [filming] next week, and knowing it’s the last season is really bittersweet. But I think it’s right, you know? It’s nice to do something as many times as it should be done. Not overstay your welcome. Rip it and do it and laugh and cry.”

What has been said about the Hacks Season 5 renewal?

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TV Insider caught up with Aniello, Statsky, and Downs, timed to the renewal announcement, during which they shared their excitement. “It’s exciting,” Aniello tells us, noting, “It’s also like, ‘Here we go!’”

“Back to work,” Statsky chimes in, essentially finishing Aniello’s sentence. Despite the daunting nature of tackling a new story, this talented trio couldn’t feel more fortunate as Downs adds, “We feel so lucky that we get to do a fifth season of comedy. We’re like, it shouldn’t be this way, but we feel really fortunate because it’s so rare. We feel incredibly lucky.”

In a release shared with the press, Sarah Aubrey, head of Max Original Programming, said, “Yes! More! We congratulate Hacks‘ singularly talented cast and crew and our great partners at Universal Television.” Meanwhile, Erin Underhill, the president of Universal Television, added, “Like Deborah Vance herself, Hacks only gets bolder, sharper, and more iconic with time. We’re beyond thrilled to keep the laughter rolling with Jen, Paul, Lucia, our extraordinary cast and crew, and our partners at Max.”

Is Hacks Season 5 filming?

Filming for Season 5 of Hacks has officially begun, as of September 23, 2025, as Smart, Einbinder, and more stars hit the streets of New York City, as seen in videos captured by fans. The show’s official account ultimately confirmed the show’s start of production with a fun NYC-set photo:

What is Hacks Season 5 about?

No logline for Hacks Season 5 has been revealed yet, but after Season 4’s finale, we’re willing to bet that it will track Deborah’s return to the States after her Singapore adventure that led to a false death announcement. But don’t expect her to run toward Los Angeles as the showrunners teased to TV Insider, that Deborah will return to Vegas in Season 5, and as mentioned above, filming in New York City hints at some new horizons for the comic.

Who stars in Hacks Season 5?

Chris Briney and Jean Smart in 'Hacks' Season 5

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As mentioned above, Smart and Einbinder will reprise their roles as Deborah and Ava, and Downs, Megan Stalter, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Mark Indelicato, and Rose Abdoo will play series regulars in Season 5. It has officially been revealed that The Summer I Turned Pretty‘s Christopher Briney would also join the ensemble, as revealed in the first-look photo above. Season 4 featured Dan Bucatinsky, Helen Hunt, Tony Goldwyn, Kaitlin Olson, Jane Adams, Lauren Weedman, Christopher McDonald, Poppy Liu, Lorenza Izzo, Johnny Sibilly, Paul Felder, Polly Draper, Luenell, and Aristotle Athari. Julianne Nicholson, Michaela Watkins, Bresha Webb, Robby Hoffman, Eric Balfour, Danny Jolles, Gavin Matts, Grover Whitmore III, Holmes, Jasmine Ashanti, Katy Sullivan, Matt Oberg, Sandy Honig, and Jake Shane. Stay tuned to see who makes the Season 5 cut when the more official casting news breaks.

Who makes Hacks Season 5?

Hacks is created for television by Aniello, Statsky, and Downs, who executive produce the show with Michael Schur, David Miner, Morgan Sackett, and Joe Mande. Meanwhile, Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group serves as the studio for the production.

Again, stay tuned for additional details as Hacks Season 5 takes shape, and let us know what you hope to see from the comedy in the comments section.

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Maya Bagel Express Opens Second Location in Louisville to Rave Reviews – Hollywood Life

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Maya Bagel Express is expanding with the opening of a second location in Louisville, Kentucky, building on its success as one of the city’s most beloved breakfast and brunch establishments. The scratch-made menu items and attention to detail endear the breakfast spot to local foodies, and this second establishment underscores its popularity. 

The second store is a tangible glimpse of success for the local restaurant, built upon core family principles that go into each menu item. This retro style of running a neighborhood restaurant has earned the shop a loyal customer base, and the new location aims to expand this base while retaining the core tenets that made the original so unique. 

Rapid Growth and Loyal Following

Since its launch in late 2022, Maya Bagel Express has earned a solid reputation with a 4.9 rating and cultivated a loyal customer base. Its first location on Poplar Level Road has become a local staple for breakfast and lunch patrons, so much so that it led to expansion. 

The expansion reflects the demand from the loyal Louisville community for additional access to the restaurant’s fresh, made-from-scratch offerings. Maya’s recipe for success involves fresh ingredients, passion, and a dedicated commitment to the local community.

Maya’s Uncompromising Quality Equals Uncompromising Support

Maya Bagel Express is known for its consistent quality, making all of its menu items in-house daily from scratch. The brand does not believe in shortcuts or frozen dough, and this philosophy follows to the new location. The menu features classic and creative bagel flavors, including jalapeno cheddar and French toast, and can be served with homemade cream cheeses. Flavors include scallion, cinnamon walnut, and veggie. 

Maya is more than just bagels, however. The restaurant also serves Nova Lox, breakfast sandwiches, and lunch options like turkey club sandwiches and pastrami. 

Maya’s Vision and Industry Disruption

Maya’s was founded by Murad Islamov when he was just 19. His primary focus was to bring authentic, high-quality bagels to Kentucky, a state that lacks the New York-style options, and by all counts, he has succeeded. Islamov was born into a baking family, where he learned hard work, innovation, and integrity. These are the founding principles of the bagel shop, and they are leading to rapid success. 

Maya Bagel Express

Cultural Relevance and Community Connection

The brand has gained national exposure through social media, adding to Maya’s charm and community standing. Even though there are now two locations, the brand still maintains its neighborhood diner feel, and that is a significant factor in its success. 

Maya Bagel Express still retains its community charm and has become a gathering place for many locals. Along with delicious menu items, the restaurant serves as a place with a sense of community and service, adding a small-town feel that blends seamlessly with its national exposure.  

The new location in Louisville is a welcome sight for the community and promises to be another gathering hub, offering from-scratch bagels and other menu items. This expansion marks a turning point in the young entrepreneur’s life, which stems from the family values he grew up with.  

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Where was Frauds filmed? Location guide for ITV drama
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Where was Frauds filmed? Location guide for ITV drama

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To secure a life-changing fee, they enlist a heist crew in true genre style, each of whom has their own set of skills – and their own stock of dangerous baggage that could derail the plan entirely.

If the cinematic setting of Frauds has left you dreaming of your own sunny escape, here’s your guide to where the comical ITV thriller is set (and the location where it was actually filmed).

Where is ITV’s Frauds filmed?

Jodie Whittaker and Suranne Jones star in Frauds. ITV / Monumental Television

ITV drama Frauds was filmed in Tenerife, a Spanish island and popular tourist destination located off the coast of northwest Africa.

However, Tenerife is not playing itself in Frauds (so to speak), as the story of the show is set in mainland Spain; specifically, the southern province of Málaga, where co-creator Anne-Marie O’Connor has spent a significant amount of time.

She told press that she was excited by the “spaghetti western feel” that the area can provide, adding that “there’s a real otherness to it, a dry heat and that kind of outlaw feel you get in places like Las Vegas”.

O’Connor continued: “Even in famous places like Marbella, where you turn up and everything’s catered for, actually you just need to scratch the surface and it can be lawless.”

When scouting for shooting locations, executive producer Katie Kelly echoed the need for both a “glistening” outward appearance and a lesser known “underbelly” to tell the story that O’Connor and co-writer Suranne Jones had planned.

“Shooting in Tenerife offered us everything we needed and more,” she added, explaining why the popular Canary Islands destination was used as a substitute for Málaga.

“In a small area you can have a sort of Costa del Sol beachside strip full of clubs… and then suddenly you can find yourself in what looks like an old Spanish town or up in lush, verdant mountains.”

Frauds co-star Jodie Whittaker shared that enthusiasm for Tenerife, telling press that she found it an “incredible” place to work, describing travel for location shoots as one of the “great” things about her job.

Jodie Whittaker in ITV's Frauds; her character is standing on a clifftop with the ocean in the distance behind her

Jodie Whittaker in ITV’s Frauds ITV

“It was stunning,” she recalled. “My house was in a little town called La Laguna up in the north. It is literally gonna be in my top five places in life, I loved it so much.”

Whittaker noted that she had been to Tenerife on family holidays many years ago, but had never spent any significant amount of time in the north of the island, where she found the city of Santa Cruz to be another “brilliant” highlight.

The sub-tropical climate and western-style landscapes certainly give Frauds a distinct look among an occasionally homogenous TV landscape, but for O’Connor “it just felt like a really good place for a load of cons to be hanging out”.

She concluded: “It’s a part of the world that we think we know as British people… but we also don’t know it.”

Frauds premieres ITV1 and ITVX on Sunday 5th October 2025.

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Coldwater location guide: Where was the ITV thriller filmed?
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Coldwater location guide: Where was the ITV thriller filmed?

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While it seems they have hit the jackpot, John soon finds himself entangled in a series of horrific acts that he can’t get himself out of. But the events are made all the more worse by the feel of the warm and inviting village and their friendly locals.

With such an impressive backdrop and so much chaos, just where did all the action take place?

Here’s what you need to know about where Coldwater was filmed.

Where was Coldwater filmed? All the major locations

Indira Varma as Fiona and Andrew Lincoln as John. Sister Pictures

Thankfully, Coldwater is a fictional Scottish town, created just for the show. The location was therefore a composite of areas in and around Glasgow.

Speaking of the decision to set the story there, Ireland explained: “I’ve always loved small towns in Scotland and I’ve always wanted to live in one but never had the chance to.

“I love a lot of small towns in Northern Ireland so Coldwater is my little fantasy. You’ve got the beautiful Church, beautiful coffee shops… it’s an idealised version of rural Scotland.

“Everybody is friendly, and a little bit strange. Everyone knows your business and people don’t seem to judge you, but maybe they do.

“My life bringing up a family in Scotland, I was trying to get away from writing about violence, tribalism and identity and all the issues in my other work, but I couldn’t escape it,” he added.

Eve Myles, who plays John and Fiona’s neighbour Rebecca, also discussed how the setting ties into Ireland’s narrative (via The Mirror).

“I think the lay of the land and the precinct is incredibly important to this because the character John runs away from the hustle and bustle of London and is running away from his problems only to land in the jaw of the biggest monster of his life in this idyllic, beautiful setting that intoxicates us with its beauty and the mystery of it,” she said. “And how ethereal the land is in Scotland, only to find what John and his family find in a tiny, tiny nook of it.

“So it’s about not judging things by its cover but the cover is very enticing and seductive.”

Myles added: “What the show does really well is that it goes against any sorts of expectations and surprises you with those reveals.”

Ewen Bremner, who plays Rebecca’s husband Tommy, went on to talk about the “power” that Scotland holds “in the minds of Southerners, especially in London”, adding: “It has ancient, mythical significance.”

Speaking to The Sunday Post, he said that is was “really pleasurable to see how much Eve, Indira and Andrew fell in love with Glasgow”.

“They just completely fell head over heels,” he continued.

“And we were eating some fantastic food. We’d all very frequently be meeting up after work to have a nice meal.”

Here’s a breakdown of the main areas they used.

Dunlop, East Ayrshire

The cast of Coldwater walking down a Dunlop street

Andrew Lincoln and Indira Varma star in Coldwater. Sister Pictures for ITV

Dunlop is a small village around 20 miles southeast of Glasgow city. It is where the main external scenes were filmed of Coldwater, and is home to the church, which proves central to the community on the show.

The area prides itself on local produce, including its own cheese shop, as well as a selection of independently owned stores, and of course, the local pub, The Smuggler’s Inn.

Director Lee Haven Jones said of the village: “The key thing for me was to make the place as real as possible. We have to understand why John and Fiona want to live in this rather lovely village, because they’ve come from London and they’re in search of a new life.

“So it was really important that this place felt aspirational, that it was beautiful. But at the same time, it felt very real.”

Glen Fruin and Loch Lomond

Ewen Bremner as Tommy in Coldwater – he is holding a rifle and standing near a car parked on the edge of a woods

Ewen Bremner as Tommy in Coldwater. Sister Pictures for ITV

For the more scenic scenes, the team used Glen Fruin to capture the picturesque nature of Scotland, with valleys, streams and woodland.

It is located adjacent to Loch Lomond, a freshwater lake that’s part of the Trossachs National Park.

While on the show it is part of the village, in reality it is northwest of Glasgow, and approximately 40 miles north of Dunlop, where the show films its external village scenes.

Coldwater continues on Sunday 28th September at 9pm on ITV and ITVX.

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Great Yorkshire Event Centre – filming location for Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

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Organisers of the Great Yorkshire Show can reveal that the Showground in Harrogate features in the highly anticipated third Downton Abbey movie.

Hundreds of cast, crew and extras were based on the Showground where filming took place for some scenes in Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.

The film was released globally with a cast that includes Hugh Bonneville (Robert Crawley) and Elizabeth McGovern (Cora Crawley).

Actor Jim Carter who plays Mr Carson told ITV This Morning that he was born in Harrogate and even learned to ride his bike at the Showground.

Scenes shot at the Showground were based on the Yorkshire County Show, set in 1930, using both permanent and temporary structures on site.

The collecting ring used by riders warming up to compete at the Great Yorkshire Show, was also used as part of the film.

The Showground’s events team who manage the venues and outdoor space throughout the year as The Great Yorkshire Events Centre, worked with the production crew to ensure it was seamless.

Allister Nixon CEO of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, a registered charity which owns the Showground said: “Our events team from the Great Yorkshire Events Centre had multiple meetings with producers to ensure we found the right location for them including access to power and co-ordinating hire of structures and signage as well as areas to store props and equipment, catering and dressing room trailers.

“Our events team here are used to dealing with film and TV crews who hire our indoor and outdoor spaces and it was a real privilege for us to host such a prestigious production.

“We are proud to be flexible and diverse to meet the requirements of film crews whether it’s within our buildings and event spaces or at any part of our 250 acre grounds. We very much look forward to seeing the film!”

All profits raised from space hired or events held on the Showground which operates the Great Yorkshire Events Centre throughout the year, goes back to the registered charity YAS to support the farming industry.

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Synopsis: DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE, the cinematic return of the global phenomenon, follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. When Mary finds herself at the centre of a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawley’s must embrace change as the staff prepares for a new chapter with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future.

Starring: Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern, Paul Giamatti, Penelope Wilton, Jim Carter, Phyllis Logan, Laura Carmichael, Harry Hadden-Pato, Joanne Froggatt, Allen Leech, Robert James-Collier, Lesley Nicol, Sophie McShera, Raquel Cassidy, Kevin Doyle, Michael Fox, Dominic West, Arty Froushan, Joely Richardson, Douglas Reith

Directed by: Simon Curtis

Screenplay by: Downton creator and Academy-Award® winner Julian Fellowes

Producers: Gareth Neame, Julian Fellowes, Liz Trubridge

Executive Producers: Nigel Marchant

Credit: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale in cinemas 12 September

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Must Read: Hailey Bieber Fronts DKNY's Fall 2025 Campaign, Carolina Herrera Announces Spring 2026 Runway Location
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Must Read: Hailey Bieber Fronts DKNY's Fall 2025 Campaign, Carolina Herrera Announces Spring 2026 Runway Location

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These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Tuesday. Hailey Bieber is the star of DKNY’s Fall 2025 campaign, as well as the brand’s new global face. Photographed by Mikael Jansson, the campaign is set in a warehouse that embodies the city’s industrial aesthetic. Bieber is photographed in …

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The Guest location guide | Where was the BBC thriller filmed?
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The Guest location guide | Where was the BBC thriller filmed?

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The series explores themes surrounding wealth and class, and as such shows us two very different sides of a community. But just where was it shot and what have the cast said about the locations they filmed in?

Read on for everything you need to know about the filming locations used for The Guest.

Where was The Guest filmed?

The set of Maybury Court for The Guest. BBC / Quay Street Productions / Jake Morley

The Guest was both filmed and is set in Wales, and the series received Welsh Government support via Creative Wales.

The most notable location used for filming is Whitson Court, the house which was used for Fran’s home, Maybury Court. It is a Grade II listed building, which cane be found in Goldcliff, Newport.

Other locations used for filming included areas throughout Cardiff, and Rhossili Bay.

What have the cast and crew said about filming in Wales?

Eve Myles and director Ashley Way on the set of The Guest. She is leaning on a windowsill and he is talking to her.

Eve Myles and director Ashley Way on the set of The Guest. BBC / Quay Street Productions / Simon Ridgway

On filming at Whitson Court, the location used for Maybury Court, Fran star Eve Myles said: “Maybury Court is a beautiful home, the land around it is stunning, and it’s filled with all types of animals, there’s peacocks and donkeys and cockerels. It’s an oasis of otherworldliness which lends itself to the otherworldliness of The Guest.”

Meanwhile, Ria star Gabrielle Creevy said: “When you first see those gates open, it feels almost magical, like stepping into a fairy tale or a grand castle. It’s that feeling of wonder you get when you’re younger, imagining what it would be like to live in a place like that.

“That is exactly how Ria feels when she first sees it, it’s like her chance at a new life. The location is stunning; the grounds are vast, and the landscape of Wales looks beautiful. It really adds a layer of charm and mystery to the story.”

Emun Elliott, who plays Fran’s business associate Richard in the series, spoke more broadly about filming in Wales, saying: “Wales is fantastic, Cardiff is this brilliant urban city, but you step outside of it, and it’s a whole other world. We shot on Rhossili Bay, which is one of the most stunning locations I’ve ever seen.

“I think this series will have a sense of scale. Ashley Way, our director focused on not just the intricacies of the drama but also used the landscape and the city of Cardiff itself as another character in the plot.

“Aside from the landscape and the locations in Wales, the people were fantastic. I never worked in Wales before, but there was a real warmth that I felt immediately from both the cast and the crew.”

Executive producer Davina Earl added: “Matthew (Barry) is Welsh, he writes authentically, he knows the posh parts of Cardiff where Fran might hang out, he knows Ria’s world, and he understands her background, as does Gabi, who plays her.

“We have a beautiful manor house, and then Ria’s world, which is also shot so beautifully and with scale which feels gorgeous on screen. Then to be able to go to the Gower and see the coastline, which in the winter had a stark beauty about it. Wales offered brilliant filming locations and visual ambition.”

The Guest premieres on BBC One and iPlayer at 9pm on Monday 1st September.

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Travis Ogletree Shares How to Get His Jennifer Aniston-Inspired California Highlights No Matter Your Location
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Travis Ogletree Shares How to Get His Jennifer Aniston-Inspired California Highlights No Matter Your Location

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California here we come! Travis Ogletree — whose star-studded client list includes Shay Mitchell, Miranda Kerr, and more Hollywood It-girls — sat down with ET to reveal how to achieve his signature California highlights from anywhere.

Before opening his chic Anti-Salon in (naturally) Los Angeles, California, the hairstylist perfected the technique that has made him the go-to for creating sun-drenched locks, influenced by none other than Jennifer Aniston.

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“California highlights are effortless. They mimic how hair would lighten at the beach,” he explains. “It’s that golden, childlike color you get from living in the sun. The end result feels dimensional, air-dried, and a little nostalgic.”

As for how the Friends star played a role in shaping his vision: “Jen was doing dimensional highlights long before balayage entered the conversation. … There’s something to be said for finding what suits you and owning it for decades. That’s real style.”

It’s no surprise, then, that Aniston herself tapped Ogletree as an ambassador for her haircare line, LolaVie.  

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“I love LolaVie because it’s uncomplicated, but so effective,” he says. I use the Glossing Detangler on every client, and the Restorative Shampoo and conditioner work across the board. They clean without stripping and hydrate without heaviness.”

Once your locks are prepped, the hairdresser works his magic for a soft, lived-in look.

“Placement is intuitive, custom to each person, and never overdone. … I want to create color that feels like it belongs to you — not like it was painted on. Similar to cosmetic work, clients want that ‘did she/didn’t she’ highlight.”

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This understated method applies to brunettes and blondes — both of Ogletree’s specialties.

“My California brunette is dimensional, low-key, and kissed by light. My California blonde has the same ease, just with brighter ribbons through the face frame and ends.”

“We usually start conservatively and build towards brightness over time. I always tell people, ‘We’re just editing the photo, not reshooting it.’ … Neither ever looks forced. It’s about subtlety,” the hair guru notes.

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Beyond his relaxed approach to color, Ogletree has cultivated a matching studio experience rooted in quiet luxury.

“It’s about slowing down and feeling at home. I wanted to create something intimate and calm, the opposite of an overstimulating salon floor. … My boyfriend and I are dreaming up the next version with Sarah Weichel of Swike Design. It’s going to be an extension of our ethos, but elevated even further, where you’re surrounded by vintage and collected pieces that reflect California living.”

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