Jonas Armstrong and Sophie Rundle film dramatic rescue scenes for new ITV mystery After The Flood

Jonas Armstrong and Sophie Rundle immersed themselves into character while filming dramatic rescue scenes for new ITV mystery After The Flood in Teesside on Thursday.

Robin Hood star Jonas, 42, was seen battling the currents after plunging into the River Tees to rescue a baby strapped in their car seat.

The actor, who portrays a seemingly heroic local man called Lee, certainly threw himself into filming as he swam towards the car seat before dragging it to safety alongside rescue officers. 

Meanwhile, Sophie, 35, who plays PC Joanna Marshall in the drama, was on hand to rescue the tot – with it assumed that a prop baby was used for filming. 

The Peaky Blinders star was in full costume for the scenes, donning a high-vis jacket over black overalls as well as a police cap.

Character: Sophie, 35, who plays PC Joanna Marshall in the drama, was on hand to rescue the tot – with it assumed that a prop baby was used for filming

Action man: Robin Hood star Jonas, 42, was seen battling the currents after plunging into the River Tees to rescue a baby strapped in their car seat

Amid filming the action-packed rescue scenes, the actress was also seen taking a break in between filming.

Sophie was seen having a giggle on set while showing off the prosthetic bump she wears for her pregnant character.

With the stars filming out in the elements in the North of England, they were also seen wrapped up in long, blue padded coats.

Sophie looked rather cosy in her fleece-lined outerwear, with the beauty seen clutching a water bottle while chatting to other team members. 

Sophie plays the lead in ITV mystery After The Flood, in which the discovery of a man’s body after a natural disaster is not all it seems. 

She also stars in the crime thriller alongside her husband Matt Stokoe, 34, and the couple were previously seen shooting scenes together.

In a case of life imitating art, Matt plays Sophie’s character Jo’s husband Pat. 

An onlooker watching them on location in Glossop, Derbyshire, recently said: ‘It’s a beautiful part of the world but there was so much rain that on occasion they had to take a break in filming.

Heroic: The actor, who portrays a seemingly heroic local man called Lee, certainly threw himself into filming as he swam towards the car seat before dragging it to safety alongside rescue officers

Dramatic: Jonas is seen wading into the water to rescue the baby while filming the action scenes

Here I come: A member of the rescue team was seen diving into the water after the car seat

What a scene: The car seat was seen being dragged along by the strong current of the River Tees

I’ve got you: Jonas was seen swimming the baby to the edge with the help of a rescue officer

Team work: Jonas’ character was seen passing the baby to Sophie’s character in the thrilling scene

Thrilling: The actors fully immersed themselves in the rescue scene

Rescued: However, Jonas’ character needed rescuing himself at one point

Saviours: He was seen having a giggle as he was dragged to safety by two burly men

All good: The actor gave the thumbs up as he stood in the chilly water

Job well done: Jonas high-fived a crew member following his scenes

What a day: The Bay star dried off with a blue towel following his water scenes

Relaxed: He appeared happy with his scenes as he took a breather bwteen filming

‘But that didn’t seem to stop the joy on set. Sophie and Matt had some great interaction with each other as they were waiting to shoot their scenes. It was such a relaxed environment and everyone looked like they were enjoying working together.’

Although Sophie’s husband Matt didn’t appear to be filming the recent scenes with her, her co-star Tripti Tripuraneni was also present, playing another police officer.

The six-part drama also features actor Nicholas Gleaves, who was recently spotted on set in a forensic suit. 

While other stars in the drama written by BAFTA nominated writer and actor Mick Ford include Philip Glenister, Lorraine Ashbourne, Jacqueline Boatswain and Anita Adam Gabay.

Safe and sound: Sophie’s was seen handing the baby to another police officer in the show

Let’s get dry: The actress emerged from the river while a co-star clutched the tot

Whoops: At one point the actress displayed her prosthetic bump as she adjusted her costume 

Uniform: The Peaky Blinders star was in full costume for the scenes, donning a high-vis jacket over black overalls as well as a police cap 

Rest: Amid filming the action-packed rescue scenes, the actress was also seen taking a break in between filming

Bumping along nicely: Sophie was seen having a giggle on set while showing off the prosthetic bump she wears for her pregnant character

On set: Sophie was seen chatting to co-stars and crew members between scenes

That’s a wrap: With the stars filming out in the elements in the North of England, they were also seen wrapped up in long, blue padded coats

Keeping warm: Sophie looked rather cosy in her fleece-lined outerwear, with the beauty seen clutching a water bottle while chatting to other team members

Co-stars: Sophie’s co-star Tripti Tripuraneni was also present, playing another police officer

Catch-up: The ladies were seen chatting on set alongside another team member

Lunch time: Jonas, Sophie and Tripti were seen enjoying a lunch break by the river

Fun times: The thespians enjoyed a giggle as they chilled out between scenes

Tasty: Sophie tucked into her lunch while Jonas opted not to eat

Behind the scenes: Things looked rather relaxed as the stars took a break amid the dramatic scenes

An official synopsis for the series reads: ‘After the Flood is a mystery thriller set in a town hit by a devastating flood. 

‘When an unidentified man is found dead in a lift in an underground car park police assume he became trapped as the waters rose, and as the investigation unfolds PC Joanna Marshall, played by Sophie Rundle, becomes obsessed with discovering what happened to him.

‘How did he get in the lift and why does no one know who he is?

‘The mystery unfolds across the series while we also see the real impact of climate change on the lives of residents in this small town. 

‘The floods threaten to expose secrets, and fortunes and reputations are at stake. But how far will people go to protect themselves?’