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Little Drummer Girl follows Charlie (played by Florence Pugh) and fellow spy Becker (Alexander Skarsgard) on a trip to eliminate a group of terrorists.

But the first episode of the BBC TV series showed that the couple was romantically involved in the famous Greek Acropolis.

And if the incredible structure represented an incredible setting for the stage, it was not an easy task to achieve.

Sending to the press, including Express.co.uk, Simon Cornwell, executive producer of the spy thriller, explained the truth behind the scene.

While filming at this point of reference, he denied any questions raised to their suggestion of shooting there.

He continued, "No, we were very lucky – there was no controversy when filming at the Acropolis."

However, he later revealed that the team was having problems elsewhere.

He revealed: "There was another archeological site where there was a temporary hiccup that was solved by Laura [Hastings-Smith, producer] Office."

Simon then spoke about working with the government on the set of the series, saying that they were "of incredible support".

Speaking about the event, he said: "Filming on the acropolis was very important.

"And filming at night on the acropolis was a first in two thousand five hundred years since its construction."

But it was not easy, added Simon. "The decision was made at the ministerial level – and even at the prime minister's level," he said.

"But once the Greek government is committed to letting us do it, it has been incredibly favorable."

The producer, who also brought The Night Manager to the screen, then called to film at the emblem: "One of the most incredible nights of my life, if not the most incredible.

Simon had also previously revealed to Express.co.uk that Charlie's character was based on the author's sister, also named Charlie.

Despite this, the producer went on to say that the name was the one where the similarities ended.

He said: "I would not want to criticize his policy, but it may be a little radical and at the same time a little woolly at that time. They have become a little sharper now. "

Charlie's real life is still topical, he continued, saying: "She is part of the RSC [Royal Shakespeare Company].

"And she starred in a very successful show called The Rock Follies in the 1970s."

The Little Drummer Girl continues Sunday at 9 pm on BBC One.