Beloved ITV crime series AXED after a whopping 11 years on screens as bosses mark 'the end of a golden chapter for drama'
The broadcaster has confirmed Grantchester will officially come to an end as the 11th instalment kicks off filming.
Making its debut in 2014, the show, which also airs on PBS in America, stars Robson Green as Geordie alongside Rishi Nair as Alphy.
Confirming the show's end, 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.
The broadcaster has confirmed Grantchester will officially come to an end as the 11th instalment kicks off filming
'Thank you to everyone who's been a part of the show in any way - big or small. I'll miss you terribly.'
An ITV spokesperson confirmed filming has kicked off the final ever episodes and fans can see them next year.
They've also revealed Al Weaver and Tessa Peake-Jones will reprise their roles as Leonard Finch and Mrs. C, as well as 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.
Paying tribute to Grantchester, Robson 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 and Daisy Coulam....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.'
The 11th series will be set in the heady Summer of '63 as Alphy is learning more about his past.
He comes to realize that there is a whole other life he could have led, making him question who he is and what he believes in. He's also continuing to get to know Meg, the Bishop's daughter.
The 11th series will be set in the heady Summer of '63 as Alphy is learning more about his past
Tom Brittney played fan-favourite Will in Grantchester but departed the series last year in a move that left fans devastated.
He made the decision to leave the show in 2023, explaining that it was 'time for the baton to be passed'.
At the time, one gutted fan took to X to say: 'I'm 29 years old and it's been a while since I cried at a TV show as hard as that.'
Another posted, '#Will and #Geordie's friendship is beautiful. And watching Will leave is the heartbreaking evening I was completely not ready for.'
A third added: 'Wow, Geordie to Will "I love you" and Will "I love you too". And he made Geordie proud every day.'
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