Huge ITV hit axed after 11 years as drama films emotional final series
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.
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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