After a decade of presenting puzzling crimes in a small English village, the long-running MASTERPIECE series Grantchester will end with its upcoming 11th season. As the show prepares to wrap up, here’s what we know so far about Grantchester Season 11, including cast updates and what viewers can expect.
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Grantchester Season 11 will be the Final Season
It’s official! MASTERPIECE on PBS has confirmed that the forthcoming Season 11 will mark the last chapter of Grantchester. This final season caps off a remarkable journey that began when Grantchester first premiered on MASTERPIECE Mystery! in 2015. Since then, the series has kept audiences hooked—spanning ten years, countless crimes, and no fewer than three vicars!
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When will Grantchester Season 11 air on MASTERPIECE?
As of now, MASTERPIECE on PBS has not announced an official air date for Grantchester Season 11. Meanwhile, filming is already underway in the prestigious university city of Cambridge and the historic village of Grantchester, just two miles to the south. Fans can look forward to one last visit to the show’s iconic filming locations as Grantchester comes to a close where it all began.
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What happens in Grantchester Season 11?
In Season 11, we return to Grantchester in the summer of 1963—each character standing at a crossroads that will shape their future. Alphy’s growing connection with the bishop’s daughter Meg coincides with more discoveries about his past and the life he might have lived. Will he find the answers he’s been searching for?
Geordie enjoys a period of relative calm with Cathy and their family, but a tempting offer from his commanding officer threatens to upend everything. Will he risk losing the life he loves? Leonard, too, faces quiet yet profound change as caring for a neighbor’s son awakens a paternal side he never knew existed, challenging him to reevaluate his purpose.
With themes of family, forgiveness, faith, and introspection, Grantchester’s last chapter promises self-discovery, hope, and transformation.
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Who’s in the Grantchester Season 11 cast?
Rest easy—everyone you love from Grantchester is back for the final Season 11, ready to bring their stories to a meaningful close. Robson Green returns as Geordie Keating, alongside Rishi Nair as Rev. Alphy Kottaram, 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. And yes, Christie Russell-Brown reprises her role as Meg Grey. Fans can look forward to affecting farewells and the completion of every beloved character’s journey.
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How can I watch Grantchester?
Viewers who support their local public media station can access PBS Passport, an on-demand library of public media programming that includes MASTERPIECE shows. With PBS Passport, you can stream Grantchester Seasons 1 through 10 anytime, on your schedule. You can also watch full episodes of Grantchester on the PBS app.
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Why is Grantchester ending?
As the saying goes, all good things must come to an end—and after 11 heartfelt seasons, Grantchester is ready to take its final bow. “At its heart, Grantchester is a show about the power of friendship and love,” says Daisy Coulam, writer, series creator and executive producer. “We’ve been so lucky over the last 11 series to experience that on and off screen. … It’s been an absolute joy. Thank you to [author] James Runcie for entrusting us with his characters. Thank you to the lovely people of real Grantchester. Thank you to everyone who’s been a part of the show in any way … [We’ll] miss you terribly.”
