The witty adaptation of Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman’s apocalyptic comedy about an angel and a demon teaming up to stop the end of the world was filmed in England and Scotland – with Edinburgh standing in for a heavenly, timeless London.
Where was Good Omens filmed?
Good Omens was filmed in England (Bovingdon studios in Hertfordshire) and in Edinburgh, Scotland (standing in for London).
Every Good Omens location, explained
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London – Edinburgh
The angel and demon’s London, including Soho, used the streets of Edinburgh, Scotland.
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The studios – Bovingdon
Heaven, Hell and the main sets were built at studios in Bovingdon, Hertfordshire.
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The Scottish landscapes
Outdoor scenes used locations across Scotland.
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The English countryside
The village of the Antichrist used the English countryside.
Planning a visit
Edinburgh – which doubled for London in the series – is a beautiful, accessible, historic Scottish city.
Good Omens Fun Facts
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Edinburgh plays London The angel and demon’s London used the streets of Edinburgh.
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Built at Bovingdon Heaven and Hell were built at studios in Hertfordshire.
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Pratchett and Gaiman It adapts the novel by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman.
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A promise kept Gaiman made the series partly to honour his late co-author Pratchett.
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An odd-couple pairing The story follows a friendly angel and demon trying to stop Armageddon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Good Omens filmed?
In England (Bovingdon studios in Hertfordshire) and in Edinburgh, Scotland (standing in for London).
What city plays London?
Edinburgh, Scotland.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Edinburgh is an accessible, historic city.
Who wrote Good Omens?
Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman.
Who stars in it?
Michael Sheen and David Tennant.
