A crew shooting scenes for new BBC thriller, Rules of the Game, are today filming at different locations on Main Street, including Next Door restaurant.

The drama, which stars Maxine Peake, centres on Sam, the manager of a family business in the North West of England.

The synopsis tells us that: "When new HR director Maya starts, she tries to shake up the old-fashioned lad culture and begins investigating historic cases of misconduct.

"But Sam bristles at the suggestion of institutional bias against women - that was all in the past, and things are different now that she's in charge.

"However, when Sam arrives at work one day to find a dead body in the office reception, she is forced to come to terms with not only the current shady behaviour but also past murderous secrets too."

The drama, created by The Forge production company and Ruth Fowler, will be spread over four 60 minute episodes.

Fowler said: "When we conceived this show it was during the Weinstein scandal, and I was concerned it might have dated in the interim. How sadly wrong I was.

"I'm honoured the BBC and everyone else championing this story did not let it fade away as its relevance has become even more acute.

"Many women's experiences, including my own, inspired this fictional show - with the added benefit that in the retelling no women were harmed, maimed or exposed to Harvey. I'm delighted the brave, wonderful and tenacious Maxine Peake is on board to help tell this story."

On Tuesday and Wednesday, the crew will be filming scenes inside Brew + tucker, The Bears Paw and Frodsham Community Church.

George Faber and Mark Pybus executive produce for The Forge, alongside Lucy Richer and Ayela Butt for the BBC. Simon Meyers produces; Jennifer Sheridan directs.