Martin Clunes gets to work on the second series of Manhunt

The show was an instant hit with viewers, with more than 9 million tuning in to the first series.

And Martin Clunes was seen getting to work on set of the second series of ITV’s Manhunt, which he was filming in Bristol on Thursday.

The actor, 58, was seen getting into character as DCI Colin Sutton and he made sure to wear a face mask in between takes of the drama.

Transforming into his character, Martin donned a teal jacket over a cornflower blue shirt, a striped tie, and a grey jumper.

The TV star also sported dark grey trousers and was seen carrying a black backpack over one shoulder while filming his scenes. 

Martin appeared to have been met with fans after filming as he carried a gift bag as he enjoyed a break from set at a nearby cafe. 

ITV show Manhunt focuses on the probe into the murder of 22-year-old Amelie Delagrange in 2004 and sees Clunes star as a Metropolitan Police detective.

Levi Bellfield was jailed in 2008 for Ms Delagrange’s murder and the 2003 murder of Marsha McDonnell, 19, after the two were linked.

He was later convicted of murdering 13-year-old Milly Dowler in 2002 and is serving a whole life prison sentence.

The show received criticism during the first series as the crew filmed at the bus stop where Dowler was last seen alive.

Television bosses were criticised for ‘insensitively’ using the location in Walton-on-Thames where the 13-year-old was snatched by killer Bellfield.

The broadcaster defended the programme at the time, claiming it only refers to Milly’s death and is actually about the investigation into Bellfield’s murder of Miss Delagrange.  

The show later filmed at the exact spot where Ms Delagrange, a French student, was murdered as Martin was pictured on location at Twickenham Green. 

The first series, which consisted of three episodes, received positive reviews from critics and won two BAFTA Cymru awards.