The TV cameras have filmed at Sunderland University, the Civic Centre car park, Chester-le-Street and the City Tea Rooms.
And we've seen Brenda at the Washington Riding Centre where she is the patron of a charity.
Now's your chance to catch up on these retro images of a star on Wearside - and why not follow all the show's latest news on the Sunderland Echo's dedicated page to the TV drama.