ITV Grace series 6 confirmed as John Simm returns to filming alongside co-stars

Daily Record

11-05-2025

The crime drama has been a hit with viewers, and now ITV have confirmed that filming for series six has begun, as John Simm, Richie Campbell and Laura Elphinstone are spotted on set.
Filming for the sixth series of ITV's popular crime drama Grace is now underway. John Simm returns as Detective Superintendent Roy Grace, teaming up once again with Richie Campbell as DI Glenn Branson and Laura Elphinstone as DS Bella Moy.
The trio were spotted on set, dressed in their characters' forensic suits and holding a clapperboard, as they began work on four new standalone films based on Peter James' bestselling novels.
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Series six will feature adaptations of Left You Dead, Picture You Dead, and One Of Us Is Dead.
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Zoë Tapper will reprise her role as Cleo Morey, and Brad Morrison will return as DC Nick Nicholl. Guest stars will include Rishi Nair, Ali Khan, Gurjeet Singh, Hannah McClean, Tamla Kari, and Sara Powell, reports the Mirror.
John Simm expressed his enthusiasm for the series, saying: "This is the longest I've been involved in any show! But it's such a joy to do, and to be surrounded by a team like this for large chunks of the year makes it impossible to turn down.
"I'm really looking forward to seeing where Roy's journey goes in this series."
The previous series of Grace concluded on ITV1 and STV last month and is available to stream on ITVX and STV Player, with the first episode consolidating at six million viewers after 28 days.
The show has proven to be a hit, generating 16 million streams on ITVX across all five series, with series five alone accounting for over nine million streams so far. The series was ordered by Director of Drama Polly Hill along with Drama Commissioner Huw Kennair Jones.
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The production is being overseen by Huw for the channel.
Executive Producer Phil Hunter said: "Grace is such a joy to make so we are thrilled at how well received series five was. It's great to be back in Brighton with our brilliant and talented cast and crew to shoot another four episodes this summer."
The first episode of series five saw the team investigating a gruesome murder of an elderly woman in her own home, leading to a shocking revelation of secrets and lies. The killer was finally unmasked at the end of the episode, revealing a significant link to the past.
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In a heartwarming twist, Roy decided to propose to his new partner, who is pregnant with their child, choosing to leave his past behind after his first wife Sandy vanished and was presumed dead. However, viewers are aware that Sandy is very much alive.
Their tender moment was abruptly interrupted by the ringing doorbell. On answering the door, she was met with the horrifying sight of a baby doll in a pram set on fire.
In shock, she called for Roy, who rushed out to investigate but found no one - leaving viewers in suspense over who could have done such a thing.