Ashley Jensen and Alison O’Donnell reprise their roles as Detectives Ruth Calder and Alison ‘Tosh’ McIntosh. The BBC have announced the return of Shetland, which begins its latest run on Wednesday 6th November. The crime drama’s ninth series continues the story of the new lead detective DI Ruth Calder (Ashley Jensen). She took over from … >
It’s a celebration of the corporation’s commitment to crime stories, looking back across six decades. The BBC have announced a celebratory series of its crime shows, ranging from the incredibly well-known to the obscure, the comic to the dark and brooding. Drawn from six decades of stories, many titles will be preceded by brand new … >
With Ashely Jensen leading the investigations, Shetland is commissioned for 2024 and 2025. Following its successful transition into a post-Jimmy Perez era, after Douglas Henshall left the show, the BBC’s Scottish Isles drama now has its future assured. The BBC have commissioned both Series 9 and 10 of the detective drama Shetland, which is based … >
Detective Inspector Ruth Calder will lead the show for a new six-week run. With Douglas Henshall’s Jimmy Perez leaving the show it’s all change for the Scottish crime drama. For Shetland series 8, Ashley Jensen (Catastrophe, After Life) takes over as the new lead DI Ruth Calder. While she works for the Met, it appears that … >
She takes over from Douglas Henshall, who led the show for seven series. The BBC have announced Ashley Jensen (Catastrophe, After Life) as the new lead detective in Shetland. Originally based on the novels by Ann Cleeves, the show began in 2013 with Douglas Henshall starring as the DI Jimmy Perez, for the show’s first … >
DI Jimmy Perez will bow out at the end of its seventh series. The murder mystery drama series Shetland is due to return next month. However, the BBC have announced that it will be the last series for Douglas Henshall’s DI Jimmy Perez. The actor is leaving the show after nine years to pursue other … >
BBC release a first-look image for Shetland series 6 coming soon to BBC One Award-winning BBC One drama series, Shetland returns this Autumn for a new thrilling six-part tale with Douglas Henshall reprising his role as DI Jimmy Perez alongside series favourites Alison O’Donnell, Steven Robertson, Mark Bonnar, Erin Armstrong, Anne Kidd and Lewis Howden. The … >
Filming has begun on the next season Shetland on location in Shetland, Glasgow and Norway. Douglas Henshall, Alison O’Donnell, Steven Robertson, Mark Bonnar and Julie Graham will all be back in the six new episodes. Adapted from Ann Cleeves celebrated novels, Shetland launched on BBC One in March 2013. Henshall returns as DI Jimmy Perez, with new … >
The first promotional photo has been revealed for ITV’s new drama about a Detective Sergeant living a double-life. Created by Shetland writers Gaby Chiappe and Alex Perrin, The Level began filming earlier this year in Brighton and London, and is described a “high stakes, high intensity thriller”. The six-part series stars Karla Crome (Misfits), Noel Clarke (Doctor Who), Robert James Collier (Downton Abbey) and … >
ITV has announced the cast for its new “high stakes, high intensity thriller” from the writers of Shetland. Set in Brighton, The Level tells the story of a Detective Sergeant living a double-life. The six-part drama stars Karla Crome (Misfits), Philip Glenister (Ashes to Ashes), Laura Haddock (The Inbetweeners Movie), Noel Clarke (Doctor Who), Robert James Collier (Downton Abbey), Lindsey Coulson (Casualty), … >