The wait is almost over ‘Grantchester’ fans – the series will return for its eighth series on ITV1 and ITVX in January.
Produced by Kudos (a Banijay UK company), the show stars Robson Green returning as DI Geordie Keating and Tom Brittney as Reverend Will Davenport, for his last series.
Will is the happiest he’s ever been but his world will be rocked by a terrible accident. He’s always preached the word of a compassionate God – but how can he now, when his despair leads him on a dangerous downward spiral?
Geordie has found a new contentment in his relationship with Cathy, but when they are both confronted with shocking announcements at work their happiness is threatened. As Mrs C, Leonard, Jack and Daniel rally around, both Will and Geordie find themselves in unfamiliar, emotional waters and murder is always around the corner.
The eighth series of ‘Grantchester’ will range from Speedway to spies, exploring the lives of invisible women and the very visible problems caused by Leonard’s new vocation which may, once again, find him battling the law. Exploring faith, forgiveness, and redemption – this explosive series tests Will and Geordie to the limit.
Charlotte Ritchie (‘Ghosts’) returns as Bonnie, alongside Tessa Peake-Jones as Mrs C, Al Weaver as Leonard Finch, Kacey Ainsworth as Cathy Keating, Oliver Dimsdale as Daniel Marlowe and Nick Brimble as Jack Chapman. Special guest actors for this series include Shaun Dingwall (‘Top Boy’, ‘Noughts & Crosses’), Jeff Rawle (‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire’, ‘Doc Martin’) and Jemima Rooper (‘Gold Digger’, ‘The Girlfriend Experience’).
The hit series is adapted from the ‘Grantchester Mysteries’ novels by James Runcie. It was developed for television by Daisy Coulam. Writers this series include Richard Cookson (episode one), Helen Black (episode three), Anita Vettesse (episode four) and Richard Cookson and Karla Williams (episode five). The series is directed by Rob Evans, Al Weaver (who makes his directing debut) and Martin Smith.
‘Grantchester’ series 8 starts on Thursday 11th January 2024 at 9pm on ITV and ITVX.
