Grantchester star shares filming update as series comes to an end
Kacey Ainsworth discusses writing an episode of Grantchester
Grantchester star Kacey Ainsworth has shared an emotional update as filming for the final series has come to an end.
Fans were left sobbing when ITV confirmed earlier this year that the beloved show would be returning for a final eleventh series.
The crime drama first aired in 2014, with a tenth season yet to air, though it'll be the penultimate.
Sharing a look at filming with behind-the-scenes selfies with her co-stars and snaps of scripts, Cathy Keating actress Kacey wrote on Instagram: 'On a hot hot day last week we all came together for our final readthru.
'What a joy it is, it has been for the past ELEVEN! Series.
'Thank you @emlyjkl @daisycoupow and everyone @kudostv past and present.
'Cathy has evolved in all ways thank you all for the opportunists you have given me on screen and on the page and to @masterpiecepbs for our international success.'
'I am so sad to see the end of Grantchester. I love it so much. Thank you to everyone involved in such a wonderful programme,' one fan wrote.
Another said: 'I'm so grateful for the longevity of the series. I discovered it during Covid and it's become one of my favorite shows ever. I've even begun reading the books because of it and I'd love to visit the real Grantchester one day. I'll have to cherish all the remaining episodes that much more. Thank you for all your wonderful work on the show!'
A third added: 'I have been watching and loving this show from the very first episode!! Cathy's evolution has been the best throughout the series and you have played her to perfection!! So sad for us viewers but so happy for you and the entire cast and what your futures hold!'
Former EastEnders actress Kacey has starred as Cathy from Grantchester's conception, alongside the likes of James Norton, Robson Greene, and Rishi Nair, who began starring in the series from season nine.
Fans were left sobbing at the news Grantchester was coming to an end, though ITV promised that Geordie (Robson) and Alphy (Rishi) would be 'going out with a bang'.
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.'
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