Where was The Listeners filmed?

Where was The Listeners filmed? We take you inside one of the key locations where this thought-provoking BBC mini-series was filmed.

BBC One’s haunting new mini series, The Listeners – which is based on the 2021 novel of the same name by Jordan Tannahill – has captivated viewers with its provocative narrative, stellar acting and eerie locations since being aired for the first time on Tuesday 19th November and subsequently made available via the BBC iPlayer.

But whilst we know much about the plot and the cast, the BBC has revealed very little about the exact filming locations used in the series, saying only that was shot in and around Greater Manchester (unlike the original novel, which was set in contemporary America). So where was The Listeners filmed exactly?

Where was The Listeners filmed?

Many viewers will have recognised the world-leading deep-space radio observatory, Jodrell Bank, as one of the filming locations used in The Listeners. But you’d be hard-pressed to identify many other locations used in the mini series, which is exactly what was intended. “We shot the series around Manchester,” says executive producer Ed Guiney, “but it’s not set anywhere specific, it is English suburbia.”

By episodes 3 and 4, however, you’re likely to find yourself wanting to know more about the architectural dreamhouse that features heavily in those episodes. And we’re here to scratch that itch for you.

The house where The Listeners was filmed

As the agency that provided the location, we can tell you all about the house where episodes 3 and 4 of The Listeners were filmed, and even give you a virtual tour. It is, in fact, in a stunning, architecturally designed house in Cheshire, approximately 45 minutes from Manchester city centre – known to us and our clients as location 2938.

Take a 360 virtual tour of location 2938

The house’s neutral, modern design includes 16 unique backdrops and an expansive open-plan kitchen and living area, which flows seamlessly onto a terrace and into a beautifully manicured garden. Its sleek design and versatile spaces allowed for a range of scenes to unfold, including one that can be seen in the official trailer for the series, in which a group of people are lying down on the floor at the bottom of an elegant stairwell.

Here’s the stairwell…

Now see if you can spot it in the official trailer!

Behind the scenes: The Listeners location house

If location 2938 – the Cheshire property featured in The Listeners – already looks familiar, that might be because it’s become a rather sought-after shoot location thanks to its modern, adaptable spaces and impeccable design. In addition to hosting The Listeners, this residential location has been used for a variety of other high-profile projects, including:

• TV ads for Lakeland and Holland & Barrett
• Fashion content for In The Style
• Home interiors campaigns for Barker & Stonehouse
• Celebrity photoshoots for OK! magazine

More UK Locations properties in iconic TV series

The stunning Cheshire home featured in The Listeners is just one example of the exceptional shoot locations exclusively featured in our library. Other notable TV series that have utilised UKL locations include:

• Fool Me Once (Netflix)
• Sherwood (BBC)
• Sexy Beast (Paramount+)
• Boat Story (BBC One)
• Cobra series 3 (Sky)

To learn more about any of these productions, click on the links listed above, or visit our case studies page for a brief overview of the locations we’ve provided for these and countless other productions.

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Could your home be the next filming location?

If you’ve ever wondered, Could my home be used for filming? UK Locations might be able to help you turn that possibility into reality. Many of our Location Partners earn substantial sums while seeing their properties featured in iconic productions like The Listeners (the owners of location 2938 earned a rather tidy 5-figure sum for the 6 weeks their house was hired, and even had their accommodation during that time paid for).

Download our info pack to discover how to make your home the next star of the screen. Who knows? The next time someone asks, Where was [insert show] filmed?, the answer could be your home!