ITV drama Grantchester to end after 11th series
Filming for the final season will begin this month, with Rishi Nair reprising the role of vicar Alphy Kottaram, a clergyman who helps to investigate crimes in the small village of Grantchester, Cambridgeshire, alongside Detective Inspector Geordie Keating, played by Robson Green.
Happy Valley star James Norton starred as the village's vicar, Sidney Chambers, from 2014 to 2019, before Tom Brittney joined as the new vicar, Will Davenport, who was later replaced by Nair's character
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, said: "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 final series, Alphy will learn more about his past and will continue to get to know the bishop's daughter, Meg.
Elsewhere, the chief superintendent comes to Geordie with a tempting offer that could also mean an end to his crime-solving partnership with Alphy.
The show is adapted from the Grantchester Mysteries novels by James Runcie and was developed for TV by Coulman.
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