A Good Girl's Guide to Murder is a thriller mystery series for young adults, adapted to stream for the first time on July 1, 2024, on BBC iPlayer. This was followed by its international airing on Netflix on August 1, 2024. The series is adapted from the young adult books written by Holly Jackson. The latter focuses on high school student Pippa "Pip" Fitz-Amobi, played by Emma Myers, in her pursuit of solving Andie Bell's murder case.
Pip is convinced that the real culprit hasn't been caught. So she teams up with Ravi Singh, portrayed by Zain Iqbal. He is the brother of Andie's ex-boyfriend, and together they try to uncover the truth. Created by Poppy Cogan, this series forms an epicentre for loads of talent and has six episodes, usually 45 minutes long.
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder shooting locations include the towns of Axbridge and Bristol, plus several sites in South Gloucestershire and Bath. Fans search for locations because, most of the time, the locations have an attachment to the story. This chase of locations makes the viewer part of the world Little Kilton holds. Therefore, the mystery is more real and relatable to the fans.
List of all filming locations for A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
1) Axbridge, Somerset
Axbridge is used as the primary location for the fictional town of Little Kilton. Its narrow streets and quaint, historic architecture provide the ideal location that so befits the rustic, eerie atmosphere of the story.
The production of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder sought a town that was neither too large nor too small to contain a plausible number of murder suspects. Other prominent scenes here include walking shots of Pip Fitz-Amobi around the town.
These shots underline her belonging to the community, along with walking shots of tense moments where she corners the residents over Andie Bell's murder. It adds to the story by showing the secrets and tensions in this tight community.
2) Bristol as a whole
Bristol contributed to several key locations, including Redmaids' High School, which stands in for the school that Pip attends with her friends. The classical building of the school adds reality to the required school setup. Other locations include the Redcliffe Caves, which hosts scenes where Pip finds clues on Andie's case.
There is a point where Pip and Ravi Singh (Zain Iqbal) enter these caves. The place increases the tension by increasing the mystery surrounding Andie's case. These places enhance the visual variety of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder and the plot's mystery.
3) Bath as a whole
Bath features two key settings: the home of the Ward family on Daisy Bank and, importantly, the Bell house at 1 Trossachs Drive. Pip frequently goes to the Wards to see her best friend, Cara, which serves as a place for growth and exploration.
In contrast, the Bell house provides for the dramatic break-in scene as Pip searches for evidence. Contrasting aesthetics of those homes—one warm and inviting, the other seemingly tranquil, yet concealing dark secrets—make up this story most graphically to show duality in the lives of characters.
4) Redcliffe Caves, Bristol
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder uses the heavy atmosphere of Redcliffe Caves to drive home pivotal investigation scenes. Pip and Ravi go through the caves searching for clues about Andie's murder, building an atmosphere full of thrills.
The dark and labyrinthine structure of the caves thus underlines the complications of the case and, at the same time, the secrets buried within the community. The location provides some visual interest but can also be used to convey a metaphor.
It shall stand as a form of movement into the depth of the mystery that Pip is going through in her investigation. This representation proves the girl's determination and bravery in uncovering the truth.
5) Redland, Bristol
Redland was chosen because it has such beautiful residential streets that the idea of Little Kilton could be evoked in middle-class suburbia. Of course, an ironic contrast is provided by those charming domestic houses and gardens against such a macabre story.
One of the key scenes in this location is Pip's visit to a friend's house, where she comes across more dirt on Andie's past and some long-held beliefs of the community surrounding the murder.
This develops the story of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder around the ostensibly idyllic life of the town, which is eventually disrupted by underlying tensions and secrets that Pip seeks to uncover.
6) Westbury on Trym, Bristol
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder used many exterior shots in the beautiful village centre of Westbury on Trym. It gives Little Kilton the feel of being quaint but off. History and community life give so much more dimension to the location.
One scene shows Pip with her friends at a local café, discussing the murder case. This idea is to tell through their conversation the contrasting normality of their lives against the mystery that is unfolding. This is symbolic of lost innocence while it tries to come to grips with the effect the murder has had on their community.
7) The Bottle Yard Studios, Bristol
Most interior scenes were filmed at The Bottle Yard Studios, the main production base for A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. The studio allowed the production to create various settings reflecting the characters' lives and the story's tone.
For instance, some shots that reveal Pip's family life are made here, those that enable an audience to get insight into what she wants to do and why emotionally. These studio facilities often help a production team to hold on to that overall look, increasing the quality and cohesion of a narrative.
8) Daisy Bank, Bath
This is the locality of the Ward family house. Scenes shot here allow character interactions that further the plot. Pip visits Cara's house to show their friendship and the nature of how the murder has affected their lives.
The warmth and comfort of the house contrast sharply with the tone of the entire story. This represents the experiences the characters undergo in A Good Girl's Guide to Murder.
9) 1 Trossachs Drive, Bath
The Bell House symbolizes false security due to major scenes in A Good Girl's Guide to Murder that take place at the house. This location, in particular, sets up bravery and determination for Pip, which gives more depth to the storyline as it shows her pursuit of justice.
The house's interior and exterior shots make out the tension of the scenes of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. This is due to the high level of contrast between what seems normal and what goes on with the investigation.
10) Avon Valley Railway, South Gloucestershire
The Avon Valley Railway provided an attractive backdrop that dovetailed well with the more rural components of the plot. This location represented scenes of Pip moving in and around Little Kilton as a metaphor for her journey to discover the truth.
One memorable scene in A Good Girl's Guide to Murder is when Pip and Ravi meet at a train station to discuss their findings, showing their partnership and determination.
The railway, in its historical feel and, incidentally, natural beauty, adds charm to the show. It is a visual representation of the journeys both A Good Girl's Guide to Murder characters take on in their quest for justice.
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder can be watched on BBC iPlayer within the UK and on Netflix for audiences outside the UK.
