A BBC star has confirmed the future of the acclaimed TV drama Shetland. However, fans might not be happy with the direction of the show as the new series gets underway . Advertisement 7 Ashley Jensen has played the role of DI Ruth Calder since November last year Credit: BBC 7 The crime drama first made its way onto screens in 2013 Credit: bbc one 7 The star spoke about the success of the show as a new series has received the green light Credit: ITV Ashley Jensen , 55, has played DI Ruth Calder on the popular detective series since she appeared in November 2023.
She joined Alison O'Donnell as DS Alison "Tosh" McIntosh in the eighth series of the crime drama. In the first set of new episodes of Shetland , the pair were forced to look into a disappearance which hit very close to home. The actress was previously invited into the studio on This Morning for a chat with Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley .
Advertisement READ MORE ON SHETLAND BACK WITH A BANG 'This is MAD' declare Shetland fans as new BBC crime drama kicks off STAR QUALITY Harry Potter and Luther stars unite as Shetland announces major cast shake-up Fans waited on tenterhooks for an update, but Ashley could not help but speak about the success of the show. The actress also hinted that some characters might not work out the full mystery behind some of the cases. Ashley admitted: "I keep going on about the scenery — but it's an enigma about the Shetland Isles.
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