The couple of changes of the vicar hasn't helped, and they obviously
ran out of sensible ideas a while back - there are only six books (plus
a prequel book), so they had to start making up their own stories.
Grantchester axed after 11 seasons reveals ITV
as star Robson Green thanks everyone who's gone
on this 'incredible journey'
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Grantchester will end after its 11th series, ITV has announced.
Grantchester, which first aired in 2014, has been one of the
broadcaster's biggest shows, making a huge star of James Norton,
who played the original vicar, Sidney Chambers, alongside Robson
Green's Geordie Keating for the first four seasons.
Tom Brittney followed as Will Davenport until series nine, with
Rishi Nair joining as Alphy Kottaram in series nine.
In the upcoming series, Robson returns as Geordie with Rishi
Nair as Alphy, Al Weaver as Leonard Finch, Tessa Peake-Jones as
Mrs. C, Kacey Ainsworth as Cathy Keating, Oliver Dimsdale as
Daniel Marlowe, Nick Brimble as Jack Chapman, Bradley Hall as
DC Larry Peters and Melissa Johns as Miss Scott.
Star Robson Green said: "From the very beginning, I have had the
incredible fortune to be part of this extraordinary team of
talented, passionate, and dedicated individuals who have become
more than colleagues. They have become family. I have made
friendships forged through shared laughter, challenges, and
triumphs.
"The bonds we've formed extend far beyond the camera lens, and
I know that they will endure long after the final scene within
the Grantchester world has been filmed.
"Thank you to everyone who has been part of this incredible
journey. Emma Kingsman Lloyd and Daisy Coulam ... from that very
first day you gave me the extraordinary opportunity to be part of
this experience. It has been an honour to share in the magic of
Grantchester, and I am forever grateful for the memories, the
friendships, and the love that this journey has given me. I hope
I made you proud."
Daisy Coulam, writer, series creator and executive producer,
added: "At its heart, Grantchester is a show about the power of
friendship and love. We've been so lucky over the last 11 series
to experience that on and off screen. For over a decade now -
cast and crew (many who've been there since the beginning) have
met each Summer to film. And it's been an absolute joy. Thank you
to James Runcie for entrusting us with his characters. Thank you
to the lovely people of real Grantchester. Thank you to everyone
who's been a part of the show in any way - big or small. I'll
miss you terribly."
Teasing the plot of the final series, ITV says: "It's the heady
Summer of '63, and Alphy is learning more about his past. He
comes to realize that there is a whole other life he could have
led, making him question who he is and what he believes in. He's
also continuing to get to know Meg, the Bishop's daughter...
"Geordie, for once, is positively brimming with bonhomie! He's
learned to weather the storms of life and is enjoying a time of
relative peace. Cathy's happy now that CeCe's Fashion Boutique is
a success, and the kids are old enough to look after themselves!
But then, out of the blue, the Chief Superintendent comes to
Geordie with a beguiling offer. It could be a chance for Geordie
to finally be in charge, but it could also mean an end of his
crime solving days. And his crime solving partnership with
Alphy...
"During a quiet period at the halfway house, Leonard finds himself
with time on his hands, and a chance to take stock of his own life
and whether he's doing enough with it. When one of Daniel's
neighbours becomes ill, Leonard is drawn into helping care for the
neighbour's son Raymond - and discovers a paternal side to himself
he never knew he had."
It's not been revealed yet when the final series will air. Filming
begins this month.
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