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BBC VIRDEE IS BASED ON THE BEST-SELLING CRIME NOVEL BY AUTHOR AA DHAND. HAYLEY ANDERSON 08:55, 10 Feb 2025Updated 09:30, 10 Feb 2025 BBC Virdee will soon be making its debut with fans eager

to know more about where it was filmed. Virdee, a BBC six-part drama, is set to premiere tonight, Monday, February 10, at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The series follows the life of

Detective Harry Virdee (portrayed by Staz Nair) who is on the hunt for a serial killer targeting an Asian community, while also dealing with personal issues at home. The drama was filmed in

Bradford, the hometown of author Dhand, who emphasised the importance of involving local people in the production. He told the BBC: "Bradford is a really beautiful city. We go to City

Park, where we have the biggest [urban] water fountains in England." Filming locations included the Khidmat Community Centre in Spencer Road, Bradford, and nearby shops, with around two

weeks spent filming there in early 2024. Article continues below READ MORE: ‘Highly bingeable' successor to Peaky Blinders is coming to BBC1READ MORE: ITV Dancing on Ice star quits

'following medical advice' and issues statement after MRI Reflecting on the vibrant atmosphere created behind the scenes, Sofia Buncy MBE, the national co-ordinator at the Khidmat

Centre, divulged: "They certainly brought excitement and 'Hollywood' glamour to the neighbourhood. "It brought excitement literally to people's doorstep but it also

meant they [TV crews] had to mitigate modern day car number plates - it was a throwback scene they were filming to the riots - people walking across the shots coming to and from school, or

going to the shop or places of worship. "It was quite humorous to watch because people were living their everyday lives quite oblivious to what was going on and absolutely fascinated

that the BBC would even want to come and film in BD7." Further sharing insights into the exclusive access some locals had, she said that a select few were allowed to observe some scenes

during production. She continued, "A lot of people don't have the opportunity to experience what really goes on behind the scenes in making a film. "Scenes are not always

shot in one swift motion, there are several retakes, and it can take hours just to capture 20 mins of footage. "For Khidmat Centres to experience the running around, the chaos and the

razmataz was exciting and also a learning experience." Article continues below _VIRDEE PREMIERES ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, AT 9PM ON BBC ONE AND BBC IPLAYER._