Relationships & New Characters

- I've never done a show like this where it's not only likable to the viewer but it's likable to the actor as well.

- Yeah.

- I mean, seriously, it is not a chore.

- I'd do this for free, hanging out with you.

- I wouldn't do it for, I'd need expenses.

- Yeah, it was saying it out loud, that's really good.

- For the flights and the five star hotel, and along with spa.

- Yeah.

- But other than that, yes I would do it for free.

Grantchester is an ensemble piece.

It's full, a gallery of characters who have their own journeys, but it is the relationships that make the show work.

(gentle music) - [Al] With Leonard, he sort of adds a lot of comedy.

- Leonard!

- Nothing.

- Leonard and Mrs.

C., we call them the double act.

They irritate each other in the vicarage.

- Don't let me keep you.

- They have fun together.

She knows about him, but kind of puts it, you know, in a sort of dark cupboard.

- I think we're allowed a stiff handshake.

- He's met someone in Daniel who, they have a partnership, and a friendship, and they've been on a holiday together, Morocco, where two men are allowed to hold hands and stay in the same place.

- How was Bognor?

You had the sun then!

- He's come back with a big smile on his face.

It was very temperate.

- [Child] It's mine, give back my!

- Geordie has been noticing that since Kathy's been working not much is getting done in the house.

- It's the cavalry.

- The arrival of her mother, you don't really know which way it's gonna go.

Geordie's never been very, what shall I say, complimentary about Cathy's mother.

- Ooh!

Can't face the world without my face.

- Suppose there's no avoiding the mother-in-law.

I know when she's around, the mice throw themselves on the traps.

- That is terrible.

So this series, Will still has his vow of celibacy.

Hi.

- Oh, he's better looking than the rest of your boys.

- There is a new character in Ellie, who is a journalist.

- You know, when you, like at school, when you like someone and you kinda tease them, that's how it starts with those two.

- Spreading malicious gossip's how you enjoy yourself, you might wanna have another look at your life.

- Well, at least I make my own stuff up for a living rather than spouting rubbish from some old book.

And I think she poses a bit of a challenge for Will because I don't think he's had somebody quite as confident and self-assured as she is.

- He doesn't morally agree with her techniques and how she gets information, but he also really likes her.