New Channel 4 Crime Drama 'Patience' Filmed In York Airs This Week

Channel 4’s newest six-part police drama, Patience, is set to hit air this week – and the best part is that it’s filmed in Yorkshire’s most popular city York. Yes, the cobbled city is set to make the most beautiful backdrop for the latest series starting Breaking Bad & Better Call Saul’s Laura Fraser and Ella Maisy Purvis from Kind of Spark, Malpractice.

Set to air Wednesday 8th January, Patience follows the aptly named character Patience Evans played by Purvis, who works in the criminal records department of Yorkshire Police cataloguing and filing the evidence produced during major cases. The job works perfectly for the young autistic woman who craves routine and order. But her

Filming takes place between York and Belgium and Patience is actually adapted from the original hit French series Astrid and Raphaelle and is a co-production of JLA Productions.

Her yearning for more and her instinctive eye and passion for solving problems is finally utilised by detective Bea Metcalf played by Fraser. Purvis’ character attends support groups for autistic adults where they discuss the barriers faced in a neuro-typical world and how best to navigate it. All neuro-divergent characters within the series will be played by neuro-diverse actors, including the title role of Patience.

Discussing the role Laura Fraser, says: “Patience is full of intriguing mysteries and unusual crimes, but also looks at detective Bea Metcalf’s working relationship with a young woman who experiences life in a different way to her own, and also the friendship that develops between them.”

Ella Maisy Purvis, says: “I’m incredibly honoured to bring Patience Evans to life in this ground-breaking drama. Audiences can look forward to an authentic representation of a young autistic woman that is written with nuance and detail, but also that challenges the norms of the neuro-typical world. Patience is a character full of depth, intelligence, and an unwavering passion for justice, and I can’t wait for viewers to join her on this thrilling journey.”

Jo McGrath, Chief Creative Officer, Eagle Eye Drama says: “We are proud to be making a mainstream crime series built around an exceptional neurodivergent protagonist called Patience. The character is beautifully brought to life by Ella Maisy Purvis a compelling young actress who will captivate audiences. We’re delighted to be working with Channel 4, a broadcaster whose championing of diversity in all its forms has always been at the very heart of its DNA.”