A locally-born actress is set to star in a new TV show filmed in Coventry city centre.

Game of Thrones actress Sophie Turner was spotted filming locally last week as empty shops on Hay Lane were transformed into an old-fashioned parade for filming.

The show called 'Joan' is a six-part ITVX drama set in 1980s London and based on the life of notorious jewel thief Joan Hannington.

Turner stars in the title role along with Harry Potter actor Frank Dillane as antique dealer Boisie.

The 27-year-old actress rose to global fame as a teenager after being cast as Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones.

She grew up in Warwickshire near Leamington Spa, attending local schools and the Playbox Theatre company from a young age.

Empty shops on Hay Lane were transformed into an old-fashioned parade for filming (image by Ellie Brown)

Her later roles include Jean Grey in the rebooted X-men franchise and a scene-stealing cameo in teen flick 'Do Revenge.'

Speaking after 'Joan' was announced last year, Turner said: "I'm so excited to be bringing Joan Hannington's fascinating life story to screen in Joan.

"She is one of the most notorious figures in the criminal underworld of London, earning her the nickname "The Godmother."

"A woman who goes between her thriving and daring career as a jewel thief, all whilst trying to get her daughter back from social services, we see a mother in despair swept up in the exhilarating world of crime."

The show was filmed in Coventry for a week (image via Ellie Brown)

The shoot at Hay Lane began on Thursday 8 June and ended on Wednesday (14 June).

Production teams gave the cobbled street an eye-catching vintage makeover and old cars and even a bus were also seen around the area.

Cast members in 1980s outfits could be seen on set as crew moved giant lighting screens to set up different scenes.

The show called 'Joan' is a six-part ITVX drama set in 1980s London (image by Ellie Brown)