Grantchester axed after 11 years as ITV drama films emotional final series

Grantchester has been axed after 11 years - and the cast are already filming its emotional final series. The ITV drama will return for an eleventh series, but it has been confirmed this will be its last.

In the upcoming series, Robson Green will return as Geordie whilst Rishi Nair will be back 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 are all returning.

The first four series of Grantchester saw James Norton play vicar Sidney Chambers. Tom Brittney then took over the lead role, and played Will Davenport until series nine. Rishi Nair then joined as Alphy Kottaram in Series 9 and will continue this series.

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Daisy Coulam, writer, series creator and executive producer, said: "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."

Robson Green, who has been on the show since the start, 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.2

He added: "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."

Rishi Nair shared in his own statement: "It’s been the greatest honour to step into the world of Grantchester and be part of a show with so much heart. Over two seasons - and now as we begin filming our third - I’ve had the privilege of telling stories that mean so much to so many, and I’m deeply thankful for that.

"As we begin filming this final chapter, I do so with a full heart and endless gratitude - for the memories, the friendships, and the incredible journey we’ve shared. To the entire cast and crew - thank you for your unwavering support, love, and warmth that you all bring onto set every day. Working alongside you all, and more importantly getting to know you, has been a true privilege and joy."

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