THE stars of Endeavour are a familiar sight on Oxford’s historic streets.

But now fans are being given the chance to take a peek behind-the-scenes of the much-loved detective drama at a new exhibition.

These images were snapped by photographer Natalia Kutsepova during filming last year and have gone on display at the Jam Factory, near Oxford railway station.

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Ms Kutsepova, who lives in the city of South Jordan in Utah, United States, dropped everything to travel to Oxford soon after she first saw an episode of the show.

She said: “I was very late to the party in discovering Endeavour and was affected by it deeply enough to drop everything and fly across the ocean for a chance to photograph the filming.

“Being mildly autistic, I use taking pictures as an effective way both to process my own experiences and to communicate with people, including the people I'm photographing.

“These photos are my way of reflecting on everything that the series gave me - and of showing deep admiration to those who are creating what I think is one of the best, most profound teaching stories in today's mass culture.”

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Showing the actors preparing for takes, relaxing on set and in full flow, Ms Kutsepova was amazed at how up close and personal she could get with the show’s stars.

She had such a good experience that she was back again this August, roaming Oxford’s streets to capture snippets of the drama unfolding.

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She’s struck up a personal relationship with many of the crew, including Shaun Evans who plays the young Endeavour Morse and features in many of the pictures.

The photographer said: Even at the very beginning, when I had little idea of the dos and don'ts of being on set, the Endeavour team was never less than perfectly courteous.

“Getting this close to the action would have been unthinkable in the US, and I'm incredibly grateful for the inside view.

“Shaun Evans in particular has been kind and appreciative all along, finding time to stop by and show his support and encouragement.”

The idea of holding the exhibition at the Jam Factory - which runs until October 29 - was first conceived over a cider at the Hollybush Row venue.

She said the building was a perfect fit because it is 'both rooted in history and forward-looking'.

Using social media, Ms Kutsepova successfully crowdfunded for gallery fees and printing costs from other fans of the show from across the world - even though many will never be able to see it in person.

She has called it 'Endeavourneverland' as a nod to the title of one of the series' episodes but also as a way of describing the process of filming, which she sees as an 'elusive space' where reality and fiction intertwine.

A calender featuring the best shots was produced last year with proceeds given to the charity War Child.

This is something Ms Kutsepova hopes to be able to do again this year.

Prints of the images are available to buy at endeavournever.land/prints