Tom Brittney, who portrayed the Reverend Will Davenport in six seasons of the ITV detective drama Grantchester, has expressed his devastation upon learning that the long-running series is coming to an end after 11 seasons.
Tom Brittney's Emotional Reaction
In an interview with Radio Times, Brittney shared his heartfelt response to the announcement. "Oh, I was both heartbroken, in the sense of like, it was one of the longest running shows I think that ITV had had in that way," he said. "And so I was very proud of the creators. Because I know after James Norton (who played Reverend Sidney Chambers) left, they were like, 'We'll try and get a new guy, it'll probably fail, but we'll try it,' and so there's no pressure on me to try and keep it going."
The actor added, "And then luckily, it did, and I did six or seven wonderful series of that, and I loved it. It will always be a special place in my heart."
The Series' Legacy
The cosy crime drama, based on James Runcie's collection of novels, first aired in 2014 and has charted the partnership between a Cambridgeshire vicar and a police detective for over a decade. The final series, announced last year, features Robson Green returning as Geordie Keating, alongside Rishi Nair as Alphy, Al Weaver as Leonard Finch, Tessa Peake-Jones as Mrs. C, 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.
Robson Green's Farewell
Robson Green, who plays Detective Inspector Geordie Keating, also shared his sentiments about the show's conclusion. "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," he said. "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."
Viewers can catch up on Grantchester on ITVX.
