As these pictures show, much of the filming for The Thief, His Wife and The Canoe actually took place in the town where his plot was hatched. For details of other TV shows and movies to be filmed in our area, click here.
9. Scene setter
Filming began in Seaton Carew, near to where the Darwins lived, on April 26, 2021, before moving to the Headland the following month. Photo: Frank Reid
10. Lighter moment
Dolan and Marsan share a laugh on the Headland in May 2021 with the actors playing their two sons. Photo: Stu Norton
11. Partners in crime
John Darwin was eventually jailed for six years after admitting his guilt while wife was sentenced to six years and six months behind bars after she was convicted following a trial. Photo: Stu Norton
12. Ratings boost
The first of the four episodes attracted 8.7million viewers and gave ITV its highest Easter Sunday ratings for 12 years when the final series of A Touch of Frost was aired. Photo: Kevin Brady