Hunting Alice Bell is a 2026 psychological thriller series from Channel 4, made by Clapperboard Studios with Sphere Abacus. It was created by David Baddiel with Peter Bradshaw. They wrote it with Polly Buckle and Kate Verghese, and Paul Walker directed all six episodes.
The main cast includes Alexandra Roach, Simon Pegg, Amanda Abbington, Emily Barber, Toni O’Rourke, Christina Bennington, Rudi Dharmalingam and Ralf Little. The series was filmed in County Wicklow, Ireland, and Bray is one of the named locations.
Alice Bell is a former nurse, and the lover and accomplice of a notorious anaesthetist serial killer. She is believed to be living in Britain under a new identity. When Fran Da Silva is accused online of being Alice Bell, her family life falls apart in a wave of mob hate. She then finds out she is not the only woman accused, and the women team up to clear their names. But what if one of them is lying?
Hunting Alice Bell is due to start on Channel 4 on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, according to Freely. It has six one-hour episodes, and it is a thriller with a whodunnit at its centre.
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When and Where Was Hunting Alice Bell Filmed?
| Series Name | Hunting Alice Bell |
|---|---|
| Genres | Thriller, Mystery, Drama |
| Filming Locations | County Wicklow, Ireland, including Bray |
| Filming Dates | Around late August 2025 to autumn 2025 (reported) |
| Cinematography by | Giulio Biccari |
| Release Date | November 11, 2026 (Channel 4) |
Deadline reported on September 2, 2025, that the show had been filming in County Wicklow. Another report said filming began earlier that same week, so the shoot was under way by around the end of August or early September 2025. Wikipedia only says filming took place in 2025. Giulio Biccari handled the cinematography.
📍County Wicklow, Ireland
The story is set in the UK, but the series was shot across the Irish Sea. County Wicklow lies south of Dublin on Ireland’s east coast, and it has a long film history. It also has its own film commission, set up in 1992. Our Ireland page lists more films and series shot there. We could not find a Channel 4 or news source that names the exact houses, streets or studios used.
📍Bray, County Wicklow
Wikipedia names Bray as one of the filming locations. Bray is a seaside town about 20 km south of Dublin, and it is on the DART rail line. It is also home to Ardmore Studios, but we could not confirm whether the production used the studios. We could not confirm which streets, homes or buildings in Bray appeared in the series. Another series shot in Ireland is Marble Hall Murders.
Visiting: Bray is an ordinary working town, so you can walk its streets and seafront. It is best not to assume that any particular house or shop is a filming spot.
📍Other Areas of Wicklow
We could not confirm any other town or venue by name. We will update this guide as soon as exact places are confirmed. If you like British crime dramas, our guide to Winter is a good next read.
Hunting Alice Bell Behind the Scenes
To make your search for Hunting Alice Bell filming even more interesting, here is some background. David Baddiel had originally written the story as a film about ten years earlier, and it grew into a six-part series. He has said it was inspired by real cases of UK women who were terrorised by locals over suspicions that they were national hate figures. Simon Pegg reportedly joined because of his friendship with Baddiel, and the Irish musician Daithí wrote the score. Cathy Newman, Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart also appear as themselves, according to Wikipedia. For another twisty watch, browse our mystery guides.
We will add more cast and crew Instagram posts and set photos here as soon as they are shared.
Is There Any Trailer Available for Hunting Alice Bell?
Yes. Channel 4 released the first trailer around October 21, 2026, after it shared first-look images in July 2026. Deadline says it opens with Simon Pegg’s character, the killer Jason Nash, watching a news report about Alice Bell’s new identity. It then shows vigilante groups arriving at the homes of the accused women. You can watch it on Channel 4’s official YouTube channel.
It is due to air on Channel 4 on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, and Freely lists it for 9pm. Channel 4 says the series will also be on Channel4.com, and reports say all six episodes will be available to stream.
FAQs
Q1: Where was Hunting Alice Bell filmed?
A1: It was filmed in County Wicklow, Ireland. Bray is one of the named locations.
Q2: When was Hunting Alice Bell filmed?
A2: Filming took place in 2025 and was reported to be under way by early September 2025.
Q3: Is Hunting Alice Bell set in Ireland?
A3: No. The story is set in the UK, but the series was shot in Ireland.
Q4: Who is in the cast of Hunting Alice Bell?
A4: Alexandra Roach plays Fran, and Simon Pegg plays Dr Jason Nash. Amanda Abbington, Emily Barber, Toni O’Rourke, Christina Bennington, Rudi Dharmalingam and Ralf Little also star.
Q5: Who created Hunting Alice Bell?
A5: David Baddiel created it with Peter Bradshaw, and Paul Walker directed all six episodes.
Q6: When and where can I watch Hunting Alice Bell?
A6: It starts on Channel 4 on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Hunting Alice Bell was filmed in County Wicklow in 2025, with Bray named as a location.
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