Production is underway for season 11 of Shetland, with Ashley Jensen and Alison O’Donnell reprising their roles as DI Ruth Calder and DI Alison ‘Tosh’ McIntosh.
The BBC has announced that Steven Robertson, Samuel Anderson, Steven Miller, Anne Kidd, Angus Miller, Conor McCarry, and Eubha Akilade will all return for the next series of the show. These actors play DC Sandy Wilson, Procurator Fiscal Matt Blake, Rev Alan Calder, pathologist Cora McLean, Donnie (Tosh’s partner), PC Alex Grant, and PC Lorna Burns, respectively. Filming for the new episodes will take place in Scotland and the Shetland Islands over the coming months.
Good news for viewers: Lewis Howden will be back as Sergeant Billy McCabe. His fate was uncertain at the end of season ten after he reported his past mistakes to internal affairs, but he’ll be returning for more episodes.
Each season of the TV show Shetland, which is based on Ann Cleeves’ books, centers around a single investigation for Detective Ruth Calder and her team, and the upcoming season 11 will follow that same format.
The new series revolves around an old murder that has lasting consequences for people living today.
A shocking discovery is made when police pull a car from the water: the skeletal remains of an unidentified man are found in the trunk. The investigation begins with trying to find out who owned the car – a well-known doctor who left the area nine years ago amid troubling rumors.
As Calder and Tosh investigate the GP’s troubled past and the impact his death had on his family and friends, they find themselves facing increasingly difficult and risky situations in their search for answers.
The BBC has also announced some of the guest actors who will appear in the new season.
Christine Bottomley, known for her work in Sherwood, will be acting with Kevin Harvey from This City Is Ours and Stella Gonet, a star of Holby City. The cast also includes comedian Gregor Fisher, famous for Rab C Nesbitt, Gavin Mitchell from Crime, and Charlene Boyd of Summerwater.
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BBC commissioning editor Gaynor Holmes hinted that the new season of Shetland will be full of surprises and emotionally gripping stories, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats.
Paul Logue delivers another captivating and immersive story, beautifully set against the stunning backdrop of the Shetland Islands. Alison and Ashley are at the center of a fantastic cast, alongside a host of talented guest stars. The dedicated crew’s skill and enthusiasm are evident throughout, truly showcasing the best of Scotland’s scenery and filmmaking.
Watch the Shetland season 10 trailer below:
You can watch seasons 1 through 10 of Shetland on BBC iPlayer. The Shetland novels by Ann Cleeves are also available for purchase.
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