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Shetland fans, assemble: the BBC crime drama returns for its 10th season, and the police once again have their hands full when an elderly woman is murdered.
"In the isolated hamlet of Lunniswick, the body of the retired social worker Eadie Tulloch has been out in the elements for a number of days,' reads the logline.
"Suspecting the locals are holding back about their relationships with Eadie, Calder and Tosh begin to unravel a complicated web of lies.
"Worse still, there’s a personal link to the case for one of the team, testing loyalty to the limits."
Just another day at the office, then.
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But it's not all doom and gloom, with Tosh and Calder's relationship continuing to strengthen.
"I think Calder and Tosh are really complementary," said Alison O'Donnell. "They have quite distinctive policing styles but between them they've got everything covered.
"I also find their relationship to be down-to-earth and relatable. The comedy flourishes that the writers give us are a lovely counterpoint to the darkness of the drama and we always have a lot of fun with those."
But which returning cast members can you expect to see alongside O'Donnell and Ashley Jensen?
And who are the new faces?
"The guest cast are always outstanding," added O'Donnell. "We are so lucky every single year and this year is no exception.
"It was especially nice this year that most of the cast are playing neighbours from the village and so they very quickly became a big gang and forged friendships among themselves which is always so lovely to see."
Find the full rundown below.
Shetland season 10 cast
- Alison O'Donnell as Alison 'Tosh' McIntosh
- Ashley Jensen as Ruth Calder
- Steven Robertson as Sandy Wilson
- Lewis Howden as Billy McCabe
- Angus Miller as Donnie
- Steven Miller as Alan Calder
- Anne Kidd as Cora McLean
- Conor McCarry as Alex Grant
- Eubha Akilade as Lorna Burns
Read on for more information on the characters in Shetland season 10 and where you've seen the cast before.
Alison O'Donnell plays Alison 'Tosh' McIntosh
Who is Alison 'Tosh' McIntosh? "At the start of this new series, Tosh has really settled into her role as DI," said O'Donnell. "Having reached a maturational threshold during season nine, realising that certain relationships were no longer serving her, she is knuckling down at work and focussing on the things in her life that truly matter.
"Her relationship with Calder is also really blossoming and their working dynamic is well cemented."
What else has Alison O'Donnell been in? Shetland is Alison O'Donnell's most sizeable TV role to date. Before playing Tosh, she was better known for her work on stage, treading the boards in Boys, The Hard Man and Lorca's Yerma.
Ashley Jensen plays Ruth Calder
Who is Ruth Calder? A detective inspector who left London and moved back to her native Shetland full time.
"She’s pretty settled into the police station and her life in Shetland," said Jensen. "She’s unpacked all her boxes and settled into the community – well as much as Ruth Calder ever could.
"She’s now even done a bit of online dating but actually, truthfully, she’s quite happy on her own. Calder doesn’t feel the need to be with a man."
Where have I seen Ashley Jensen before? Many people will know her from After Life with Ricky Gervais, Channel 4 comedy Catastrophe, Ugly Betty starring America Ferrera, crime comedy-drama Agatha Raisin, and sitcom Extras.
Steven Robertson plays Sandy Wilson
Who is Sandy Wilson? Sandy is a dedicated detective constable. His knowledge of the local area and community makes him a key member of the team.
"Sandy finds himself very busy this time around," reads the official synopsis. "Between the ongoing drugs operation that opens the series and the murder of Eadie Tulloch, he is pulled between two major investigations happening at the same time.
"Resources in Lerwick are very much stretched but the real tension comes in the form of the strain on his old friend Billy who knew the murder victim."
What else has Steven Robertson been in? The Scottish actor, who was actually born in Lerwick on the Shetland Islands, has appeared in period drama Harlots, Doctor Who, Being Human and more. He also starred in a radio adaptation of Shetland, playing DI Jimmy Perez himself.
Lewis Howden plays Billy McCabe
Who is Billy McCabe? A reliable and experienced police sergeant.
"This is a really, really strong storyline and it proves especially difficult for Tosh and Billy and their relationship," said Robertson.
"We have to peel back Billy’s history and find out how he is connected to the Eadie Tulloch case... Billy is usually the absolute rock of the team but these circumstances change everything, for everyone."
What else has Lewis Howden been in? Although he is better known for his stage work, Howden has a collection of TV credits including Hope Springs, Taggart and Monarch of the Glen.
Anne Kidd as Cora
Who is Cora? A forensic pathologist. Cora's attention to detail is second to none.
What else has Anne Kidd been in? Her credits include Outlander and One of Us.
Angus Miller plays Donnie Russell
Who is Donnie Russell? Tosh's partner and the father of her child.
What else has Angus Miller been in? Miller appeared in the TV series Teacup Travels. He is more often seen on stage in Scotland (Let the Right One In, Trainspotting, The Belle's Stratagem).
Conor McCarry plays Alex Grant
Who is Alex Grant? A police constable.
What else has Conor McCarry been in? His CV includes The Loch, Outlander and Time.
Eubha Akilade as Lorna Burns
Who is Lorna Burns? Another police constable.
What else has been in? You might recognise her from Find Me in Paris, Eve and The Diplomat.
Steven Miller plays Alan Calder
Who is Alan Calder? A reverend and Ruth's brother.
"After all these years apart, they now have this big sister, little brother bond, which is nice," said Jensen.
What else has Steven Miller been in? You might know him from Casualty and Payback.
Samuel Anderson plays Matt Blake
Who is Matt Blake? The new Procurator Fiscal.
What else has Samuel Anderson been in? You might have watched him in Amandaland and Back to Black.
Shetland season 10 guest stars
- Maria MacDonell as Eadie Tulloch - a retired social worker whose body is found in her garden.
- Adam Rhazali as Will Louden - a local drug dealer who's sat in a car with Calder and Tosh at the beginning of season 10.
- Ian Bustard (Six Four) as Jacob Baker - a fisherman. His vessel is raided by the police.
- Greg McHugh (Fresh Meat, Gary Tank Commander, The A Word) as Colin Waite - a neighbour of Eadie's, from the other side of the village. He checks up on her every now and again, and is the one who finds her body.
- Niall MacGregor (Line of Duty) as Tom Jameson - his house is just a stone's throw from Colin's.
- Louise Brealey (Sherlock, Such Brave Girls) as Isobel Jameson - Tom's wife. She's known Eadie her whole life.
- Lila Rose (Talk to Me) as Jess Jameson - Isobel and Tom's daughter. She's pregnant.
- Ellie Haddington (Motherland) as Lana Mair - Isobel's mum. She has dementia.
- Clive Russell (Game of Thrones) as Arthur Mair - possibly Lana's husband, but it's not yet clear.
- Stephen McMillan (Toxic Town, Boiling Point) as David Powell - another of Eadie's neighbours. He's not long been released from prison.
- Frances Grey (Home Fires, Vanity Fair) as Gina Powell - David's mum. She's very protective of her son.
- Saskia Ashdown (Karen Pirie, Six Four) as Hayley Burnett - she's staying in a local holiday rental with her family.
- Gabriel Akuwudike (The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Hanna) as Chris Burnett - Hayley's husband.
- Havana Mia Ibar Duncan as Chloe Burnett - Hayley and Chris's young daughter.
- Stuart Townsend (Betrayal, Night Stalker) as Ed Tulloch - Eadie's estranged son.
Shetland season 10 will start airing at 9pm on Wednesday 5th November on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. seasons 1-9 are available to stream on iPlayer now. Ann Cleeves's Shetland novels are available to buy.
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