A TV SERIES which shot some of its scenes in Denbighshire has now hit Netflix.

Scenes for ‘The Irregulars’ were filmed at Ruthin Gaol just before Covid-19 first struck the region back in February 2020.

The series, said to be a new twist on the classic tales of Sherlock Holmes, launched on Netflix today.

It will feature scenes shot at Ruthin Gaol’s museum, including a stunt scene according to a spokesperson.

Talking about the filming which took place on site last year, the spokesperson for the Gaol said: “It was an amazing experience hosting such a large crew filming and building sets; working long into the evenings, going so far as to use cranes to shine spotlights through the tall glass roof to create moonlight!

“Why all those cardboard boxes? (on site) For a spectacular stunt that you’ll all have to tune in to see!”

The Irregulars is a crime drama television series developed by Drama Republic for Netflix.

Based on the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, it features the Baker Street Irregulars working for Dr Watson saving London from supernatural elements.

Created by Tom Bidwell, the 8-episode series premiered on Friday, March 26.

In December 2019 the cast was announced with Henry Lloyd-Hughes in the role of Sherlock, Royce Pierreson as Doctor Watson, and Clarke Peters as Linen Man, Thaddea Graham as Bea, Darci Shaw as Jessie, Jojo Marcari as Billy, McKell David as Spike, and Harrison Osterfield as Leopold.

At the time of filming in 2020, Denbighshire County Council said it hopes the series will “boost the local economy” by raising awareness of the Vale of Clwyd town.

A Denbighshire County Council spokesperson said: “Ruthin Gaol is an iconic building and we are not surprised that it has attracted the attention of film producers, as we have seen a number of programmes filmed there over the years.

“We are hoping that having the production team working and based in Ruthin and surrounding area will provide a boost to the local economy in the short term, as well having added benefits when the programme is aired.

“We will eagerly wait to see the finished product.”