Known for her roles in Coronation Street, Waterloo Road and Casualty, Angela Griffin is directing Blue Lights series four as filming gets underway in Belfast
Filming for the fourth series of Blue Lights is now in full swing, as confirmed by director Angela Griffin.
The accomplished actress, recognised for her work in Coronation Street, Waterloo Road, Casualty, and Lewis, is well-versed in front of the camera.
Now, she’s stepping back behind it to direct the fourth instalment of the acclaimed BBC One drama, having thoroughly enjoyed her involvement in series three.
Since its debut in 2023, the BAFTA award-winning series has proven to be a massive success for the broadcaster, with a fourth series already commissioned.
The show’s gritty storylines, unexpected twists, portrayal of post-conflict Northern Ireland, and endearing ensemble of main characters have captivated audiences nationwide. Griffin herself was a devoted fan long before joining the production, reports the Mirror.
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Taking to Instagram at the weekend, Angela shared a photograph of herself proudly clutching her director’s clapperboard, writing: “Week one done.#BlueLights4 It’s cold, it’s windy, it’s cold, it’s rainy and it’s cold. But it’s brilliant. Firmly back in the saddle and loving it.
“Directing has three parts, the prep, the shoot and the edit… each one allows you to craft the story… but my favourite will always be the shoot, regardless of the weather.
“Being part of the crew, collaborating with cast and realising all the visuals we’ve discussed and planned for weeks is magical. It’s always better than I’ve imagined. Roll on week 2. #directorslife.”
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Angela’s announcement generated enthusiastic responses from her followers, with one fan commenting: “Love it! ! It’s going to be another unbelievable series xx.”
Another chimed in: “We can’t wait for the next series of Blue Lights.”
A third person remarked: “Just finished the last series, very late to the party. It was BRILLIANT. Delighted you’re working on the next.”
Someone else expressed: “Can’t wait to see the next series.”
Despite having previously helmed episodes of Waterloo Road, a programme where she also featured prominently on-screen, Angela still considers herself a “proper baby” in the directing sphere.
Speaking to Radio Times recently, she explained: “I’ve acted for over 30 years but I am so new to the [directing] industry. So there’s nobody anywhere offering me anything. I’ve got to go through the process. I suppose there’s a slight thing of, ‘Does she know what she’s doing?’.
“I was really, really worried about what I had taken on and if I’d bitten off more than I could chew. But then, when the process started, it felt like the most natural thing I’ve ever done.
“Regarding her Blue Lights directing role, the opportunity followed a standard recruitment procedure, regardless of her established reputation in British television.”
There were no favours. There was no getting in round the back route of ‘Oh, I know this person, or I know this person’ – I didn’t know anybody at all and I’d never worked in Belfast,” Angela revealed.
Blue Lights is available to watch on BBC iPlayer