The thoughtful sci-fi drama about lifelike household robots – ‘synths’ – who begin to wake up is set in a near-future Britain that looks like today, and was filmed across London and southern England.
Where was Humans filmed?
Humans was filmed across London and southern England – Clerkenwell, Southwark and St Albans.
Every Humans location, explained
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The suburbs – St Albans
The Hawkins family’s town used St Albans, Hertfordshire, near London.
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The city – Clerkenwell and Southwark
The urban scenes used Clerkenwell and Southwark in London.
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The synths’ rendezvous – the Horniman Museum
A key meeting used the Horniman Museum in south London.
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The near-future Britain
The film shows a Britain that looks like today, with synths woven in.
Planning a visit
London – and towns like St Albans – are the show’s real, accessible, everyday-Britain settings.
Humans Fun Facts
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Filmed around London The near-future drama used London and southern England.
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A present-day future The show’s Britain looks like today, but with lifelike robots.
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Based on a Swedish show It adapts the Swedish series Real Humans.
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The synths The story follows household android servants who gain awareness.
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A thoughtful sci-fi The series explores what it means to be human.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Humans filmed?
Across London and southern England – Clerkenwell, Southwark and St Albans.
Is it set in Britain?
Yes – in a near-future Britain that looks like today.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – London and St Albans are accessible.
Is it based on another show?
Yes – the Swedish series Real Humans.
When did it start?
2015.
