‘Grantchester’ returns to ITV next week as it enters its eighth series.
Robson Green returns as DI Geordie Keating and Tom Brittney as Reverend Will Davenport, although it’s Brittney’s final series after he recently announced his departure.
The synopsis for the first episode of the new series is:
The body of a 19-year-old biker is found in a field, the day after a charity motorbike race organized by Will. Ron Weller, a mechanic who trains young bikers, his son Jimmy, and many others mourn the loss of a fellow rider. But as Geordie and Will begin to investigate, they realise that beneath the happy surface there are tensions and rivalries.
Geordie is surprised when DCI Wallace questions his longevity in his role. Is Wallace suggesting retirement? Will and Bonnie have settled into married life, They make a good team despite Bonnie’s lack of personal faith. They are expecting their first child together, however parenting is a challenge and clashes over how to parent Ernie throw a spotlight on Will’s anxiety.
Ahead of the first episode, you can see some first-look images in our gallery below:
‘Grantchester’ kicks off series 8 at 9pm Thursday 11th January 2024 on ITV and ITVX.
