Bath locations star in Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials

Look out for key Bath locations which provided the backdrop for the latest Agatha Christie adaptation, Seven Dials set in 1925 and premiering on Netflix on Thursday 15 January.

The production company spent two days filming in the city – initially in and around Abbey Green in June and then in Great Pulteney Street in August 2024.  

Filming for the three-part limited series, which was penned by Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall, took place at The Bottle Yard Studios and locations across Bath, Bristol and the West Country.

Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Film Office, which promotes the district as a film and TV location, supported the production with accessing public areas with the minimum of disruption to residents and businesses.

Filming on this scale has not taken place in Great Pulteney Street since Vanity Fair in 2003 and Film Office staff helped to scout locations and liaise with residents’ associations and businesses – several local shops and cafes were hired to be dressed as period shopfronts.

Councillor Manda Rigby, cabinet member for Communications and Communities, said: “I joined many residents as we watched our streets transformed into the perfect backdrop for Seven Dials. The process of film making was fascinating, and I’m really looking forward to seeing the finished product having watched it being made. Thank you to residents and businesses who were directly impacted for their patience during filming.  

“Although the production team was only here for two days, our Highways, Parking and Heritage Services teams were busy in the weeks before removing any trace of modern life including bus stops, bins, lighting and all modern signage.

“As well as generating direct income for the council, filming also has an impact on the wider local economy with production companies spending on accommodation and hospitality and in this case making generous donations to local organisations.”

Dee Gregson, Supervising Location Manager on The Seven Dials, added: “Filming a large-scale period production like ‘The Seven Dials’ for Netflix comes with complex logistical and heritage challenges, and the Bath Film Office were exceptional at every stage. Their deep knowledge of the city, proactive problem-solving, and close collaboration with residents and stakeholders made it possible for us to achieve an authentic period feel while keeping the production running smoothly. Their support was instrumental in making Bath work so beautifully on screen.  We finished early on the day of the filming in Great Pultney street as it all went without a hitch despite many moving parts, lots of period vehicles, supporting actors and public to marshal, and had time to add a few extra shots!”

This modern take on the Seven Dials story stars BAFTA Rising Star Award winner Mia McKenna-Bruce as Lady Eileen “Bundle” Brent, Helena Bonham Carter as Lady Caterham, Martin Freeman as Scotland Yard superintendent, Battle, Corey Mylchreest as Gerry Wade, Ed Bluemel and Jimmy Thesiger and Nabhaan Rizwan as Ronnie Devereux.

All three episodes are available to watch on Netflix from January 15.