By Lacy Baugher for Drama on July 11th, 2014

Get a Look Behind the Scenes at the Filming of 'Mapp and Lucia'

Anna Chancellor and Miranda Richardson behind the scenes of "Mapp and Lucia" (Photo: BBC)
Anna Chancellor and Miranda Richardson behind the scenes of "Mapp and Lucia" (Photo: BBC)
Production on the BBC’s upcoming three-part remake of Mapp and Lucia is officially under way, and you can now get your first look at the many famous faces who will be bringing the residents of Tilling to life.

The comedic drama will be based on the novels by author E.F. Benson, originally published during the 1920s. Our story begins when Mrs. Emmeline Lucas, known to her friends as Lucia, decides to take a holiday in the charming Queen Anne town of Tilling and runs into – and almost immediately afoul of – Miss Elizabeth Mapp, its designated social ringleader. Chaos (predictably) ensues. 

Two-time Academy Award-nominee Miranda Richardson is playing Mapp opposite  The Hour’s Anna Chancellor as Lucia. Our leading ladies will be joined by The League of Gentlemen’s Steve Pemberton as Lucia’s devoted BFF Georgie Pillson, as well as Sherlock star Mark Gatiss as Raj Army veteran Major Benjy.

Mapp and Lucia is tentatively slated to air later this year, but you can get your first look at the new series now, thanks to the wonders of Twitter.  The official BBC One account and several members of the Mapp and Lucia cast and crew have helpfully shared a handful of behind the scenes filming photos, and everyone looks fantastic, basically.

First, a couple of official looks at Richardson and Chancellor as our titular battling socialites: 

Filming is underway on Mapp And Lucia, which stars Anna Chancellor, Miranda Richardson and @MarkGatiss. pic.twitter.com/0iIDVmNtep

— BBC One (@BBCOne) May 29, 2014

First look behind the scenes at #MappAndLucia with Miranda Richardson and Anna Chancellor: http://t.co/hqSAPZxLCu pic.twitter.com/PLkdhxm7km

— BBC One (@BBCOne) June 19, 2014

And more of the leading  ladies portraying Mapp and Lucia , this time from producer Susie Liggat: 

#mappandlucia #bbc love these two. pic.twitter.com/UW3Diipckw

— susie liggat (@susieliggat) June 12, 2014

Skyfall’s Nick Woodeson and Scott & Bailey’s Pippa Haywood as the Wyses! 

#mappandlucia #bbc #wyses the wyses at mallards garden pic.twitter.com/7WAIcNZzIZ

— susie liggat (@susieliggat) June 2, 2014

Here’s our first look at Sherlock’s Mark Gatiss done up as Major Benjy: 

Quai Hai! pic.twitter.com/QFGhrvOENg

— Mark Gatiss (@Markgatiss) May 30, 2014

And Game of Thrones’ Gemma Whelan as Quaint Irene! 

#mappandlucia #irene #sexylesbian #gemmawheelan cocktails at Mallards? pic.twitter.com/dRVqgJCizl

— susie liggat (@susieliggat) May 29, 2014

What do you think of how Mapp and Lucia seems to be shaking out so far? Everyone looks pretty perfect if you ask me…

 
By Lacy Baugher for Drama on July 11th, 2014
Lacy Baugher

Lacy's love of British TV is embarrassingly extensive, but primarily centers around evangelizing all things Doctor Who, and watching as many period dramas as possible.

Digital media type by day, she also has a fairly useless degree in British medieval literature, and dearly loves to talk about dream poetry, liminality, and the medieval religious vision. (Sadly, that opportunity presents itself very infrequently.) York apologist, Ninth Doctor enthusiast, and unabashed Ravenclaw. Say hi on Threads or Blue Sky at @LacyMB. 

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