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Shetland: See the main cast and when to watch as hit BBC show returns

See the main cast and when to watch as the hit BBC show Shetland returns for its eighth series with new faces like Ashley Jensen.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 1, 2023

Shetland season 8 review: Ashley Jensen and Alison O'Donnell have immediate chemistry

Shetland season 8 makes an instant impact as DCI Ruth Calder joins forces with Tosh

WhatToWatch · Nov 1, 2023

How to watch Shetland season 8 online: stream the BBC hit

Here's how you can watch Shetland season 8 online from anywhere

WhatToWatch · Nov 1, 2023

BBC Shetland begins filming in Scotland as Outlander and Guilt cast join eighth series

Shetland is loved by millions of people with the last series averaging 7.2 million viewers across its run - and soon we will get to see the eighth series, which is sure to be another hit.

Glasgow Live · Apr 7, 2023

Vera star Kenny Doughty's famous girlfriend lands role in another Ann Cleeves drama

Weeks after Kenny Doughty quit Vera his girlfriend has started filming on another popular Ann Cleeves ITV drama

Chronicle Live · Apr 5, 2023

Shetland stars tease 'very different' season 8 after Douglas Henshall departure

Ashley Jensen will be playing a new detective named DI Ruth Calder, a native Shetlander who returns to the Isles after 20 years working for the Met in London.

Daily Record · Feb 1, 2023

After Life star Ashley Jensen lands lead role in Shetland after Douglas Henshall quits

After Life and Ugly Betty actress Ashley Jensen will take on the lead role in murder mystery drama Shetland, following Douglas Henshall quitting the show after seven seasons

Daily Mirror · Nov 23, 2022

Shetland reveals new lead after Douglas Henshall's exit from show

ACCLAIMED BBC murder-mystery show Shetland has announced its new lead ahead of the 2023 return – with Douglas Henshall having bowed out as DI…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 23, 2022

Ashley Jensen named as new star of BBC's Shetland and 'can’t wait to work in Scotland again'

The 53-year-old from Annan is best known for Ricky Gervais shows Extras and After Life and internationally for Ugly Betty.

Daily Record · Nov 23, 2022

After Life star to lead hit BBC drama Shetland

The new series, written by Paul Logue, will be filmed in locations on the Shetland Isles and across Scotland from the spring.

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022