This week, access to two main city centre roads will be blocked at set times for filming of a new BBC feature-length drama called Men Up, starring Alexandra Roach and Iwan Rheon.
The drama will tell the story of one of the world’s first medical trials for the drug that ultimately became Viagra, with several scenes being filmed in Swansea.
Alexandra Roach, from Ammanford, is best known for playing Becky in Utopia and DS Joy Freers in No Offence, whilst Iwan Rheon, from Carmarthen, has become a familiar face after playing Ramsay Bolton in Game of Thrones and Simon Bellamy in E4’s Misfits.
Filming crews were spotted in Victoria Avenue in February, and further filming is set to take place in Cambrian Place this week.
With filming set to take place on Cambrian Place, motorists are being advised the road will be closed from 10 am to 9 pm on Thursday, March 9.
A stretch of Park Street will also be shut to the public overnight on Thursday, March 9, and Sunday, March 12, though a reason for this closure has not been confirmed.
However, pedestrians and emergency services will be able to access the area at all times.
Men Up is inspired by the remarkable true story of one of the world’s first medical trials for the drug that became Viagra, held in Swansea’s Morriston Hospital in 1994.
In the drama, viewers meet four men with one thing in common – impotence.
The drama has been written by Matthew Barry, directed by Ashley Way, and produced by Karen Lewis, with Russell T Davies as one of the executive producers.
“Who knew that one of the first Viagra trials in the world took place in 1994 in Swansea? I’m beyond delighted to be working with Nicola, Russell, and the entire team to bring this extraordinary tale to the screen,” Matthew Barry said previously.
“People hear the word ‘impotence’ and wait for the punchline – but this story is about so much more.
And with an incredible Welsh cast, led by Iwan Rheon and Alexandra Roach, I can’t wait to bring it to the screen.”
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