The streets of our city and boroughs have often doubled up as London, New York and more.
And now it’s emerged that the star-studded cast and prestigious team behind Netflix’s newest anthology series is latest lot to have taken advantage of what our historic city centre has to offer.
Filming for the six-part drama series Anatomy of a Scandal is currently taking place inside John Rylands Library.
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So, what’s the show about then? And who will be starring in it?
Based on the critically-acclaimed 2017 novel of the same name by author Sarah Vaughn, Anatomy of a Scandal is being produced by Chamber Pictures and is described by Netflix as “an insightful and suspenseful series about sexual consent and privilege set in London”.
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And with HBO’s Big Little Lies’ David E. Kelley heavily involved, it looks sure to be a hit.
Readers of the book will know that Anatomy of a Scandal addresses the issue of sexual assault, and the trauma experienced by survivors. We’re set to see a married Westminster politician James Whitehouse accused of raping his political aide, Olivia, with his wife Sophie believing that her husband is innocent, but prosecutor Kate believing that he’s guilty.
The book ultimately revolves around a marriage rocked to the core.
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Forming part of the star-studded cast of big industry names is Sienna Miller, who stars as Sophie Whitehouse, an Oxford graduate who is a happily-married mother of two, until her husband – played by Rupert Friend – is accused of sexual assault.
Downton Abbey’s Michelle Dockery is cast to play the ambitious Kate Woodcroft QC, who is described as a steely criminal barrister specialising in prosecuting sexual crimes, and is now handling the high-profile case involving James Whitehouse.
Naomi Scott will also portray Olivia Lytton – a parliamentary researcher with a bright future.
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Filming for Anatomy of a Scandal continues at John Rylands Library and around that area of Deansgate until tomorrow at 5pm.
The show is set to stream on Netflix sometime in 2021.
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Manchester City agree deal to sign top Premier League defender Marc Guehi
Danny Jones
It looks like they’ve finally got a done deal: Manchester City have reportedly agreed a deal for the transfer of highly sought-after defender Marc Guehi.
Man City are said to have finally reached an agreement with Crystal Palace to sign the increasingly established Three Lions star after emerging as a suitor in recent weeks.
Pep Guardiola’s pursuit of the impressive Premier League centre-back ramped up earlier this month, as it became apparent that they were hoping to hijack Liverpool’s prospective move for Guehi.
The Ivory Coast-born England international looked all set to arrive at Anfield back in the summer, but the deal never materialised, and now rivals City appear to have sealed his signature.
According to breaking transfer news specialist Fabrizio Romano, Palace and Man City are said to have now reached an agreement in principle for approximately £20 million.
It’s fair to say that it’s an absolute bargain for a player of his quality.
While details surrounding contract length, wages and add-ons, etc., are yet to be fully confirmed (as is final verification as per an official announcement via his new employers), personal terms are not expected to be an issue.
On the other hand, the acquisition will also see Man City’s total spending to roughly half a billion pounds over the past year alone. Staggering sums for any sporting outfit.
Not that his former London team will mind one bit, of course, as it became increasingly clear that Guehi would be leaving eventually; manager Oliver Glasner – who also seems set to depart at the end of his contract – even addressed the sale in his most recent press conference.
You can see the clip in question down below.
''I wish him all the best for the rest of his career, he will have a great career I think''
Once again, we will have to wait for the official unveiling at the Etihad Campus, but we’d say that this interview is all the verification you need.
With Man City currently facing multiple absences, particularly in their backline with both Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias out injured, Guehi’s arrival is no doubt a welcome one.
Although many debated whether or not Pep needed to sign another centre-half, especially with two promising youth players returning from loan, supporters will nevertheless be glad to have snatched him from the clutches of Liverpool.
Over in the women’s team, they’ve also brought in a new member of the squad who could help spur on their title charge.
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The Tour de France is coming to Manchester
Danny Jones
It’s official: both the male and female Tour de France are coming to Greater Manchester and nine other destinations across the UK in 2027.
As one of the biggest locations on the list, it’s another big sporting landmark for us Mancs.
Confirmed on Thursday, 15 January, the men’s race and the Tour de France Femmes (TdFF) will be passing through our region next summer.
Revealing the news in an exciting announcement video on social media, you can see the other cities and towns that the world-famous endurance event will be hitting here:
With Greater Manchester boasting not only the National Cycling Centre, but having already hosted the Tour of Britain – which has passed through Altrincham on multiple ocassions – we’re well-versed when it comes to the sport.
It’s been more than a decade since the Tour de France last took place in the UK, with London and Yorkshire hosting three stages of the biggest date on the annual cycling calendar back in 2014.
Fast forward a dozen years, and not only will they both be participating again, but Great Britain will see dual Grand Départs for men and women for the very first time.
Not only are we buzzing that the racing will be returning to our friends in Leeds and Sheffield, but also nice to see other Northern regions lending their roads and stunning landscapes, such as the Lake District and wider parts of Cumbria.
You can see the full route map broken down below.
🇬🇧 Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield, London 🇬🇧
💛 Grand Départ Great Britain 2027: in the footsteps of the pioneers!
— Le Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift (@LeTourFemmes) January 15, 2026
Speaking in an official press release, race director Christian Prudhomme said: “The UK has always welcomed the Tour with passion and pride, and the route details we are revealing today reflect the beauty and diversity of Britain’s terrain.”
“Bringing both Grand Départs here is a testament to the strength of our partnership with British Cycling and the enthusiasm of the UK.”
TdFF counterpart, Marion Rousse, added: “The UK has played an important role in the history of women’s cycling, with champions such as Lizzie Deignan.
“Starting the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift in Leeds is a strong choice, closely linked to this heritage and to the enthusiasm of a public that knows and loves the Tour. These stages clearly reflect the race’s ambition: to continue growing women’s cycling and to inspire future generations.”
Emily Sergeant -
8th April 2021 
