Filming begins in Ireland on BBC Northern Ireland, RTÉ 'Tall Tales & Murder'

Filming has begun in Ireland on BBC Northern Ireland and RTÉ drama Tall Tales & Murder, in association with Screen Ireland.

The show is written by Love/Hate creator Stuart Carolan and co-created with Veep and The Thick of Its' Chris Addison. 

The comedic crime drama will star Black Doves' Ella Lily Hyland, Aidan Gillen, Philippa Dunne, and Packy Lee. It is based on the eight-book Dublin Trilogy by Caimh McDonnell.

Stuart Carolan, Writer and Executive Producer, said: “I’ve been a fan of the brilliant Chris Addison since The Thick of It - it’s been incredible fun working with him to bring this insane story to life.”

Produced by Avalon, in association with Metropolitan Pictures, Tall Tales & Murder is executive produced by Chris Addison, Richard Allen-Turner, Rob Aslett, Stuart Carolan and Jon Thoday for Avalon, with David McLoughlin, and Catherine Tiernan for Metropolitan Pictures. Caroline Norris is series producer, Gemma O'Shaughnessy is producer, and Chris Addison and Neasa Hardiman will direct.