The fictional Coopers Chase retirement village is the soul of the story. It’s where our four sharp-witted pensioners, Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim, and Ron, solve murders between crossword puzzles and tea breaks.
Filming took place at a real retirement village called Charters Village in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey. It’s a peaceful, leafy spot about 15 miles southwest of London. If you’ve ever visited a grandparent in a similar place, you’ll recognize the manicured lawns and quiet paths instantly.
Charters Village even served as a temporary home for the cast. The crew turned its communal areas into the murder-mystery hub you see on screen. It’s like your own bingo hall and garden center suddenly became a movie set—blissfully ordinary yet extraordinary.
