Granite Harbour set to return for a third series as the BBC drama heads back to Aberdeen
The new three-part series, which will film in Aberdeenshire and Glasgow later this year, is a co-commission between BBC iPlayer, BBC Scotland and BBC One. It will be written by Rob Fraser (Tell Me Everything, Tin Star), Ciara Conway (Whistable Pearl, Holby City) and Writers Guild of Great Britain award-winner Jillian Mannion (River City, Death in Paradise).
The third series sees Sgt Davis Lindo (Romario Simpson) and DCI Lara 'Bart' Bartlett (Hannah Donaldson) investigate a suspicious death in the travelling community at an estate on the outskirts of Aberdeen. As the investigation gets underway, Lindo and Bart must navigate a complicated cross-community romance which uncovers a complex past.
Gavin Smith, Executive Producer, BBC Scotland says: 'We are delighted to be bringing Davis and Bart back in what I'm sure will be their toughest test yet. This Aberdeen set detective drama has attracted new audiences to the BBC and beyond and we look forward to the sparkling granite of the city shining on screen once more.'
Colin McKeown, LA Productions says: 'It's an absolute pleasure to be asked by the BBC to produce a further series of Granite Harbour, to build on the character development we've created so far with our stellar cast. Scotland, and in particular, Aberdeen is a real gem and a place that we, as filmmakers, have really come to love. Our desire is to carry on our journey with our audience and let them share and enjoy what series three of Granite Harbour has to offer.'
Granite Harbour (3x60) was commissioned by Louise Thornton, Head of Commissioning, BBC Scotland and Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama. The executive producers are Gavin Smith for BBC Scotland, Gaynor Holmes for BBC One and Colin McKeown for LA Productions with Donna Molloy (Compulsion, Anthony) producing the third series. Granite Harbour is made by LA Productions for the BBC and BBC Scotland and supported by Screen Scotland.
Granite Harbour joins a growing list of hit BBC series from Scotland, including Shetland, Vigil, Nightsleeper and Rebus as well as forthcoming dramas Half Man, Lockerbie and The Ridge.
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