Until I Kill You filming locations: Where was the true crime show shot?

ITV's latest true crime thriller, Until I Kill You, had fans captivated by the chilling story of Delia Balmer, a woman who unknowingly got into a love relationship with a serial killer. The four-part true crime series follows the story penned down by Delia Balmer in her memoir Living With a Serial Killer which came out in 2017.

The gripping story revolves around Delia who was working as a hospital nurse in 1991 and crossed paths with a seemingly charming man named John Sweeney in a pub and soon entered into a relationship with him.

As seen in Until I Kill You, Delia's life soon took a dark turn when John Sweeny couldn't hold on to his fake persona and initiated attacks on her girlfriend. Startingly he had a history of violence and even killed his former girlfriend before meeting Delia Balmer.

Actress Anna Maxwell Martin and Shaun Evans took on the leading roles of Delia and John and are receiving positive feedback from viewers. Following the gripping story, many are curious about the filming locations of the ITV true crime show. The show is filmed in locations like London, Swansea, and Amsterdam.

Filming locations of ITV's Until I Kill You explored

Though set in London, Until I Kill You was majorly filmed in Swansea, Wales, in the UK due to its high resemblance with London in the 1990s. In a statement to ITV, executive producer Simon Heath explained why the city was chosen as the main location to shoot the true crime series. He said:

"The whole series is shot around Swansea. Partly this was a cost decision, but partly it’s based on the fact that north London (where Delia’s story took place) no longer resembles the North London of the 1990s, which I knew very well."

Heath explained that cost wasn't the only reason why they chose Swansea. The architecture in the city perfectly matched how London looked back in the 1990s when real-life events took place. There was also a brief one-day shoot in Amsterdam to capture the exterior shots of the buildings. It's the place where John killed his ex-girlfriend and threw her dead body in a canal.

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Here's a complete list of the specific locations in Swansea where Until I Kill You Was filmed:

1) The Dylan Thomas House

The exterior of Delia's house (Image via ITVX)

The Dylan Thomas House is situated in the Uplands area of Swansea and served as a key location for various scenes. The area and the surrounding streets represent the exterior of Delia Balmer's apartment in Amsterdam.

2) Kon Tiki Cocktail Bar

Delia connected with John at a pub (Image via ITVX)

Fans can find Kon Tiki Cocktail Bar bar on Wind Street in Swansea, which is the iconic bar in the show where Delia first met John Sweeney. The bar's vibrant and lively atmosphere helped the makers to capture the beginning of Delia and John's relationship.

3) No Sign Wine Bar

The Kon Tiki Cocktail Bar isn't the only pub featured in Until I Kill You, as the production team also utilized the No Sign Wine Bar located on the same street. It was used to film Delia and Leah's meeting on Christmas to enjoy a drink. Producer Ken Horn, in a statement to Times Out, praised the location and said:

"It’s a beautiful old bar, we didn’t have to do much to that. A lot of these places are as they were back then in the ‘90s."

The bar provided a cozy and intimate setting for the two characters as they gathered for a social moment. The production team didn't have to make big changes as the bar met their expectations.

4) Brangwyn Hall

The makers filmed the court scenes at the end of Until I Kill You at Swansea’s Brangwyn Hall. They transformed this landmark into a courtroom to depict the Old Bailey, adding authenticity to the portrayals.

5) Green Dragon Lane

A still from the series (Image via ITVX)

The dramatic argument between Delia and her violent boyfriend after a birthday party was captured using Green Dragon Lane in Swansea. The location helped highlight the intense moment between the couple in Until I Kill You.

6) Disused Car Plant

Delia Balmer working at the hospital (Image via ITV)

This former car manufacturing plant in Swansea was used to film the hospital where Delia Balmer worked as an agency nurse. A few specific areas including the outpatient zone were captured to adapt to a hospital setting.

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Filming locations of Until I Kill You in London

While Swansea was the major filming location, the makers also used a few locations in London for geographical continuity in the narrative. The locations include:

1) Camden

Some parts were filmed in London (Image via ITVX)

The famous Camden Market in London was an important location for filming, where Martin's Delia character walked around. Since the place is known for its impressive number of tourists, the production team captured the moments in the early morning.

2) Primrose Hill

Delia Balmer on her cycle (Image via ITV)

Until I Kill You makers used Primrose Hill as another location for the true crime series, filming the final parts, including scenes with Delia Balmer. Viewers can see the titular character on a cycle heading back to her home after work.

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Edited by Toshali Kritika