ITV BOSSES OFFICIALLY CONFIRM BELOVED CRIME DRAMA GRANTCHESTER WILL COME TO AN END

The beloved crime drama Grantchester will conclude after its 11th series, ITV has confirmed.

With filming set to commence this month, Rishi Nair is returning in the role of vicar Alphy Kottaram. He joins forces with Detective Inspector Geordie Keating, portrayed by Robson Green, to crack crime cases in the quaint village of Grantchester, nestled in Cambridgeshire.

James Norton graced the screen as the original vicar, Sidney Chambers, from 2014 until his departure in 2019. Tom Brittney subsequently filled his shoes as Will Davenport before the baton was passed on to Nair's character.

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Robson Green, 60, 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.

"Emma Kingsman Lloyd (executive producer) and Daisy Coulam (writer and series creator), 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."

Nair, 34, expressed: "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."

In the concluding series, Alphy will delve deeper into his past and continue to familiarise himself with the bishop's daughter, Meg. Meanwhile, the chief superintendent approaches Geordie with an enticing offer that could potentially spell the end of his crime-solving partnership with Alphy.

The programme is adapted from the Grantchester Mysteries novels by James Runcie and was developed for television by Coulman.

2025-07-09T08:27:54Z