Death Valley is a new upcoming BBC crime mystery television series created and penned by Paul Doolan, while Simon Hynd directs it.
The series stars Timothy Spall, Patricia Hodge, Steve Speirs, and Gwyneth Keyworth. follows the unlikely crime-solving partnership between eccentric national treasure John Chapel (Timothy Spall), a retired actor and star of hit fictional detective TV show ‘Caesar’, and disarming Welsh detective sergeant Janie Mallowan (Gwyneth Keyworth).
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When and Where Was BBC’s Death Valley Filmed?
Series Name | Death Valley |
Genres | Comedy |
Filming Locations | Wales, UK |
Filming Dates | June 2024 |
Cinematography by | BBC Two BBC One, BritBox |
Release Date | May 25, 2025 (United Kingdom) |
Set in Wales, the six-part murder mystery series Death Valley is filmed in the United Kingdom, particularly around Wales. Principal photography for this Series began in June 2024, filming was underway in various locations in Wales.
📍Insole Court, Cardiff, Wales, UK
Cardiff, Wales, UK, is the primary filming location for BritBox’s Death Valley Series. You can see the location around Cardiff in the series.


You can see Insole Court in the trailer of Death Valley. Insole Court is a Grade II* listed Victorian Gothic mansion nestled in the leafy suburb of Llandaff, Cardiff, Wales. Built in 1855 for the wealthy Insole family, it now operates as a vibrant community hub with a rich history, offering events, exhibitions, and gardens for the public to enjoy.
📍Caerau, Cardiff, Wales, UK


You can also easily see the aerial scenes of Carau in the trailer of the series, as if it can be assumed that the filmmakers had filmed some scenes in Carau as well. Caerau is a community in western Cardiff, known for its significant Iron Age hillfort, one of the largest in South Wales. This historical site also contains the ruins of St Mary’s Church and a medieval ringwork.
📍Penarth, Wales, UK

As per Wikipedia Reports, the Series’ Filming took place in June 2024 in Penarth. Penarth is a charming Victorian seaside town in Wales, known as “The Garden by the Sea” for its picturesque parks and coastal scenery. It offers a blend of tranquil residential areas and a vibrant town center with a pier and good connections to nearby Cardiff.
📍Llantwit Major in the Vale of Glamorgan, Cardiff, Wales, UK


Llantwit Major is another key location for the series, You can easily spot the streets and houses in the background. Llantwit Major is a historic coastal town in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales, known for its ancient monastic site and charming medieval streets. Situated on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, it offers scenic walks and a pebble beach.
For more information about other shooting locations, stay tuned to this post. We will add more…
FAQs:-
Q: What is the filming location for Death Valley?
A: 2025’s Series Death Valley was filmed in Wales, UK.
Q: Where was Death Valley filmed?
A: The series was filmed in various locations in Wales, UK, particularly around Penarth, Cardiff, and Llantwit Major in the Vale of Glamorgan.
Q: When did filming for Death Valley take place?
A: Filming took place in June 2024.
Q: When did Death Valley Start Filming?
A: Death Valley starts filming in June 2024.
Is there any trailer available for Death Valley?
A day ago, Britbox’s Official YouTube Channel shared a Trailer for the upcoming series Death Valley, which you can see here:-
This upcoming series is set to premiere on 25 May 2025 on BBC Two, BBC One Wales, BBC iPlayer, and BritBox.