Murdoch Mysteries Filming in Cambridge, 2008
On August 19, 2008, Thomas Hagey of Cambridge Now reported that the television series Murdoch Mysteries was back in town, filming its second season. The article is cited by Wikipedia as the source for the statement that season two was filmed in Toronto, Cambridge and St. George, Ontario.
Quick facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Series | Murdoch Mysteries, a Canadian mystery drama |
| Based on | The Detective Murdoch novels by Maureen Jennings |
| Setting | Toronto around the turn of the 20th century |
| Season two filming | Toronto, Cambridge and St. George, Ontario |
| Local report | Thomas Hagey, Cambridge Now, August 19, 2008 |
| Season two air year | 2009 |
The series
Murdoch Mysteries began airing in 2008. It follows William Murdoch, played by Yannick Bisson, a detective at a Toronto police station who applies early forensic methods to his cases. Three earlier television movies aired on Bravo! from 2004 to 2005 with a different cast, including Peter Outerbridge as Murdoch. In July 2007 the production company Shaftesbury Films began filming a 13-episode series that would air in 2008. The first season was filmed between June 11 and October 17, 2007, mainly in Toronto and Hamilton.
Filming in Cambridge
The second season, which aired in 2009, was shot in three Ontario locations: Toronto, Cambridge and St. George. Additional filming took place in Drumheller, Alberta, and near Vancouver.
The 2008 Cambridge Now story carried a photograph captioned as a scene in the Galt downtown core, where signage was said to be hidden for the shot. Galt, now part of Cambridge, was reported to be dressed as an 1890s Toronto street for the production.
The characters introduced to local readers
The 2008 story included a short guide to the main characters:
| Character | Role |
|---|---|
| William Murdoch | Detective, played by Yannick Bisson |
| Dr. Julia Ogden | Pathologist, a professional woman in the 1890s |
| Inspector Brackenreid | Murdoch's gruff superior |
| Constable Crabtree | Murdoch's young sidekick |
Frequently asked questions
When did Cambridge Now report the filming? On August 19, 2008.
Which season was filmed in Cambridge? Season two, which aired in 2009.
Where else was season two filmed? Toronto and St. George, Ontario, with additional filming in Drumheller and near Vancouver.
Who wrote the original story? Thomas Hagey.
What is the series based on? The Detective Murdoch novels by Maureen Jennings.
Sources
Wikipedia articles on Murdoch Mysteries and List of Murdoch Mysteries episodes.