Shooting will take place in various Hertfordshire locations.

Filming gets underway this week on ITV thriller Code of Silence starring Rose Ayling-Ellis.

Mammoth Screen is producing the 6 x 60’ drama, that is written by Catherine Moulton; it was commissioned by ITV head of drama Polly Hill.

Ayling-Ellis plays Alison Woods, a Deaf catering worker who is struggling to make ends meet, juggling two jobs, in a police canteen and a local bar while trying to support her Deaf mother. When Alison is called upon by the police to lip read the conversations of dangerous criminals, it plunges her into a new and thrilling world.

Tom Leggett and Damien Timmer executive produce for Mammoth Screen alongside writer Moulton; filming takes place in Hertfordshire.

When the series commission was first announced, Hill said: “In a world where there’s a lot of crime drama Code of Silence really stands out. It’s a brilliantly original story and a great role for Rose Ayling-Ellis. Catherine Moulton has written a thrilling drama that audiences will be gripped and surprised by, but she also puts you in the shoes of Alison, a young Deaf woman.

“I am incredibly proud to make this show with Rose, Catherine and Mammoth Screen. It’s a mainstream crime show, but one that can make a real difference to the audience’s understanding of the Deaf community.”

Ayling-Ellis added: “I am so thrilled to be coming on board for Code of Silence and to get to work with the incredible team at Mammoth Screen.

“When I first read Catherine Moulton’s script it was obvious that her first-hand experiences and understanding has enabled her to write a truly authentic character and I knew I had to be a part of this project. I am so delighted ITV are as excited as we are to bring this to life and I can’t wait to get to started!”