The nightclub "Secrets" was filmed at the burnt out social club in Partington, Manchester
Writer Amelia Bullmore was praised for her work on Scott & Bailey (2011), both behind the scenes and in front of the camera, scripting 7 episodes and starring in 30 of the show's 33 episodes as DCI Gill Murray. In fact, she won the Dagger Award for Best Supporting Actress from the 2013 Crime Thriller Awards (UK) for her portrayal of that very role.