Grantchester's Charlotte Ritchie says it's 'painful' to watch show after exit
Charlotte Ritchie, the former star of ITV's hit crime drama Grantchester, has admitted that she finds it difficult to watch the show after her exit, describing the experience as "painful".
The actress who brought Bonnie Davenport to life from season 7 right through to the recent season 9, expressed her feelings to Radio Times.
In the interview she said: "I haven't (watched), only because there's something about watching something after you've left that can be a little bit painful. But I'm so pleased."
Despite her absence from the screen, Charlotte shared her positive impressions of Rishi Nair, the actor who stepped into the shoes of the new Reverend Alphy Kotteram, praising his brilliant work.
She said: "I think he's doing a brilliant job, Rishi [Nair], as the new vicar, and we got to cross over and hang out a bit, which was really nice."
Not missing out on the camaraderie behind the scenes, Charlotte reminisced about interactions with the current cast, including Tom Brittney who has taken the director's chair for some episodes.
She continued: "He's a really nice guy. And Tom [Brittney, who played Reverend Will Davenport], I think, directed some of the episodes, so they've obviously crossed over."
In a nod to the professionalism of her fellow actors, Charlotte expressed her appreciation for the warm environment fostered by the ensemble, highlighting their expertise.
She said: "I mean, you've got some really pro actors there: Kacey [Ainsworth], Tessa [Peake-Jones], Robson [Green] and Al [Weaver], and Tom is so lovely. They're really top notch. So I felt in really good company," she explained, reports Cambridgeshire Live.
"But I think it was time to move on. Although I do miss that wig," she reminisced about the blonde wig she donned for the series, adding, "I didn't want to move on from it."
Charlotte may have bid farewell to Granchester, but she recently reprised her role as Kate Lockwood in the fifth and final season of Netflix's psychological thriller You, bringing the intense journey of serial killer Joe Goldberg to a close in a finale that had fans on the edge of their seats.
The actress joined the cast of Netflix's hit psychological thriller You in 2023, as the show took a dramatic turn to London for its fourth season, which was lauded for its high-octane drama and chic setting.
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