Set in the picturesque Cambridgeshire village of Grantchester in the 1950s, the popular detective drama centres around vicar William Davenport and Detective Inspector Geordie Keating who form an unlikely partnership in solving crimes.
Grantchester season 8
We're so excited that the new series of Grantchester has now returned to our screens. Don't worry if you've missed the start of the new episode as you can now catch up on ITVX. The new series begins in 1961 and life is good for the duo.
We were told ahead of the latest series that change could be on the horizon for Will and (spoiler warning) that came true at the end of the first episode. He very tragically had a crash when riding his motorbike shortly after having an argument with his wife Bonnie.
After turning a bend in the road, Will's bike collided with a pedestrian who stepped out into the road, sending Will skidding across the road. Luckily, Will wasn't too badly hurt, but the man he hit was very sadly unresponsive. This tragic incident is set to spark a downward spiral for Will, and we do know that this will be Tom Brittney's final series.
Grantchester Cast
There's a huge cast behind Grantchester, here are just a few of the cast members who have starred in the series over the years.
Robson Green as DI Geordie Keating
The police detectives is best friends with Will and he's married to Cathy with children. Despite their marriage problems in the past, Cathy and Geordie are trying to make a go of their marriage. In series 8, Geordie's job is put at risk as his retirement also looms.
Tom Brittney as the Reverend William Davenport
Replacing James Norton's Sidney Chambers character is Reverend Will Davenport. He has however confirmed that season eight will be his final series.
James Norton as the Reverend Sidney Chambers
We all took a liking to the lovely James Norton after he starred in Grantchester as Reverend Sidney Chambers. James left the show after the fourth season after many of his story lines were tied up.
Charlotte Ritchie as Bonnie Evans
You'll no doubt recognise Charlotte Ritchie from her role as Nurse Barbara Hereward in Call the Midwife. As well as many other acting roles, she is currently starring as Bonnie Evans in Grantchester. When we first meet the character of Bonnie, she is a widow with a child. Now, she is currently pregnant with her second baby whom she's having with Will Davenport.
Tessa Peake-Jones as Mrs. Sylvia Maguire/Chapman
The former Mrs Maguire, she is Rev Will Davenport's housekeeper. A very religious character, she isn't afraid to ruffle feathers and speak up when needed. You may remember Tessa from Only Fools and Horses.
Kacey Ainsworth as Cathy Keating
Cathy is Geordie's wife who has recently started work in a department store. The couple are still trying to work through some difficulties together in the latest season.
Nick Brimble as Jack Chapman
Jack is Sylvia's husband who became a successful businessman after the war following some time working in India.
Al Weaver as Leonard Finch
Leonard Finch is a gay curate who kept his true sexuality hidden until season 6 when he was outed following a holiday with his boyfriend Daniel.
More Grantchester
Catch up with the first few seasons of Grantchester with this box set!
If you love Grantchester, you'll probably love the Grantchester book series, all about the mysteries in the village.
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Lorna White is a Senior Digital Writer at Yours.co.uk. She was previously a writer at Yours Magazine writing features and news stories before joining the digital team. Lorna loves the great British countryside and likes to spend her spare time out and about in her home of Nottinghamshire walking her dog, Pippin.