Phyllis Logan has joined the cast of Shetland playing the role of Grace Bain.
The BBC teases: “The new series sees Met Police Detective Inspector Ruth Calder, return to her native Shetland to retrieve the vulnerable witness to a gangland murder. Tosh (Alison O’Donnell) must pause her investigation into a string of mysterious animal deaths to help DI Ruth Calder find the witness before it’s too late.
Gaynor Holmes, commissioning editor for the BBC, said: “We couldn’t be more delighted to see Shetland return with such a stellar cast and a brand new, taut and thrilling murder mystery to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
“We’re very excited to see the show embark on this fantastic new chapter, with its unique blend of haunting atmosphere, rich character and emotional storytelling.”
Shetland season 8 begins on Wednesday November 1st on BBC1 and BBC iPlayer.
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