When is Shetland on TV? Here's when every episode of Shetland Series 10 will be released
From episode release dates to cast members, here's everything you need to know about Shetland Season 10.
Shetland is returning to our TV screens for series 10, just in time for winter.
Alongside Alison O’Donnell as DI Alison ‘Tosh’ McIntosh, Ashley Jensen will reprise her role as DI Ruth Calder in the new season of the acclaimed BBC crime drama.
Having joined the cast in series eight following the departure of Douglas Henshall, the show has continued to attract audiences from across the world.
Promising more of the drama and mystery fans love, Jensen said: “For me, this series is the best storyline out of the three I’ve been involved in.”
With new episodes now upon us, here is everything you need to know about Shetland Series 10.
When does Shetland start again?
Shetland will return to BBC One at 9pm on Wednesday, November 5.
New episodes will drop every Wednesday, with each to be available on BBC iPlayer from 9pm.
How many episodes are there?
The latest series of Shetland will be made up of six episodes, which will keep fans entertained until the start of December.
Shetland Series 10 episode release dates
If you want exact dates and times, here is the full episode release schedule for the new season:
- Episode 1: Wednesday, November 5 at 9pm
- Episode 2: Wednesday, November 12 at 9pm
- Episode 3: Wednesday, November 19 at 9pm
- Episode 4: Wednesday, November 26 at 9pm
- Episode 5: Wednesday, December 3 at 9pm
- Episode 6: Wednesday, December 10 at 9pm
What is the new season about?
Series 10 of Shetland will follow Calder and Tosh as they are drawn to a remote village following the murder of an elderly woman.
The isolated and close-knit community of Lunniswick - played by the real life village of Levenwick - is rocked by the murder of retired social worker Eadie Tulloch, whose body has been left to the elements for several days. Having not spoken with her son in several years, details of her lonely life begin to emerge.
Speaking about the setting of the new series, O’Donnell said: “The fictional village of Lunniswick is typical of Shetland, scattered houses lining a beach, the neighbours well acquainted with one another and the land they live on.
“It is rich in history, relationships and secrets which I really loved as a central focus of the mystery. There was so much to play with, so much to unpack.”
With Calder and Tosh beginning to suspect the residents of the village are holding back about their relationships with Eadie, they begin to unravel a complicated web of lies which will have unexpected, and personal, consequences.
During the last series of Shetland, Jensen made sure to avoid learning who the killer was before her character did, stating that she enjoyed going on the journey along with the audience.
After spending the lead up to the new series watching crime TV shows, she said: “I was better at working out who the killer was this time around – clearly all my cold crime docudrama research has paid off!”
Shetland Series 10 cast
Jensen and O’Donnell are returning to Shetland for the new series, which will see Calder and Tosh navigating not only a new murder, but a shift in their dynamic.
Following the last season the pair have a solid working relationship and developing friendship, something which is challenged when Tosh’s relationship with Billy, played by series regular Lewis Howden, ends up under the microscope.
Meanwhile, Calder - who is satisfied with her solitary life - becomes intrigued by the estranged son of their current victim.
With plenty of juicy drama promised, here is the full Shetland series 10 cast:
- Ashley Jensen as DI Ruth Calder
- Alison O’Donnell as DI Alison ‘Tosh’ Mcintosh
- Steven Robertson as Sandy
- Lewis Howden as Sgt Billy McCabe
- Samuel Anderson as Procurator Fiscal Matt Blake
- Leigh Biagi as Morag McCabe
- Anne Kidd as Cora McLean
- Conor McCarry as PC Alex Grant
- Steven Miller as Rev Alan Calder
- Eubha Akilade as PC Lorna Burns
- Clive Russell as Arthur Mair
- Ellie Haddington as Lana Mair
- Niall Macgregor as Tom Jameson
- Louise Brealey as Isobel Jameson
- Lila Rose as Jess Jameson
- Greg Mchugh as Colin Waite
- Frances Grey as Gina Powell
- Stephen Mcmillan as David Powell
- Stuart Townsend as Edward ‘Ed’ Tulloch
As series 10 is set in a small village, there are several new guest cast members including Gary Tank Commander star Greg McHugh and Samuel Anderson, who is best known for roles in shows such as Gavin and Stacey.
In addition, Clive Russell will also return to Shetland - but not as audiences may remember. Having made a brief appearance on the show as Adam Markham during its second season, in the new episodes he will play Lunniswick local Arthur Mair.
The “brilliant” guest cast for this season has drawn praise from both of Shetland’s leads.
There will also be appearances from regular cast members such as Anne Kidd, Steven Miller and more.
Shetland will be broadcast on Wednesdays at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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