Robson Green stars in BBC crime drama set in Northumberland
Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 16 Oct, 12:32 · Archive
A new BBC crime drama called The Northumbria Mysteries, starring Robson Green, is set in Northumberland and begins on 23 October.
The Northumbria Mysteries is a new BBC crime drama that begins on BBC iPlayer and BBC One on 23 October. Filmed in Northumberland locations including Holy Island, Bamburgh and Alnwick, the series features the county's coast, countryside and castles. It stars Robson Green as Joe Ruby, a former criminal turned volunteer at a priory, alongside Liz White as DI Rose O'Connell, an Oxford-educated detective, and Gurjeet Singh as DS Raj Singh. The cast attended a red carpet premiere in Newcastle upon Tyne on 15 October, with 200 guests gathered for a screening and panel Q&A hosted by BBC Look North's Carol Malia.
Green described filming at home as deeply meaningful, saying 'it is my home and home is a feeling and I think people will feel at home watching this'. The Morpeth Herald reports that Green described the filming as 'the happiest time in his career'. Green added that he was 'so proud' of the series and 'to have my name alongside it'.

How it is being reported
- The Northumbria Mysteries cast share behind-the-scenes stories from NorthumberlandThe cast of a new BBC detective drama set in Northumberland have opened up about their experiences filming across the region.Morpeth Herald · 16 Oct, 12:32
- Robson Green praises Northumberland at premiere for BBC crime dramaRobson Green described filming at home as “the happiest time in his career” at the premiere for new BBC drama Northumbria Mysteries.Morpeth Herald · 16 Oct, 12:04
- New Robson Green crime drama spotlights Northumberland sceneryA new detective drama is shining a spotlight on the North East’s stunning scenery.Hexham Courant · 16 Oct, 10:30
In this story: Robson Green · Liz White · Gurjeet Singh · Simon Callow · BBC · Northumberland · Newcastle upon Tyne
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