Shropshire’s historic National Trust property, Dudmaston Hall is taking centre stage this autumn as one of the key filming locations in the forthcoming Channel 5 drama Murder Before Evensong.
The six-part murder mystery, based on the Sunday Times best-selling debut novel by Reverend Richard Coles, stars Matthew Lewis (Harry Potter, All Creatures Great and Small) as Canon Daniel Clement – a country rector drawn into a chilling murder investigation after a body is found in his church. The first episode aired last night on Channel 5.
Set in 1980s rural England, Dudmaston Hall and Comer Woods provided an evocative backdrop for the series. Viewers and regular visitors to Dudmaston might recognise key scenes filmed at the Boathouse and Big Pool. With its blend of grandeur, history, and intriguing spaces, the estate brings to life the fictional village of Champton where Canon Clement faces secrets, suspicion, and danger in equal measure.
Filming at Dudmaston was supported by the West Midlands Production Fund and forms part of Channel 5’s and Acorn TV’s commitment to showcasing the character and beauty of the UK’s regions on screen.
The cast also includes Amanda Redman as Audrey Clement, Amit Shah as DS Neil Vanloo, Adam James as Bernard de Floures, and Marion Bailey as Kath. The series is adapted by Nick Hicks-Beach and directed by David Moore.
Speaking about the production, Property Operations Manager Gow Gibson said: “We were delighted to welcome the cast and crew of Murder Before Evensong to Dudmaston earlier this year. The Hall’s history and our atmospheric woodland made it the perfect setting for this intriguing new drama.”
CAPTION: Filming at Dudmaston Hall earlier this year.
