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The Latest Breaking News from Ashley Jensen

How to watch the new series of Shetland and from the beginning as Ashley Jensen's DI Ruth Calder takes over after Douglas Henshall’s departure

Shetland series 8 is almost here and you might be wondering how to watch the atmospheric Ann Cleeves drama from the very start

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Why did Douglas Henshall leave Shetland?

Why did Douglas Henshall leave Shetland? As the new series of the popular crime drama arrives, a fan-favourite character is notably absent.

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BBC drama Shetland filming in Glasgow tomorrow and public warned of road closures

Various roads will be closed in the city tomorrow as BBC hit drama Shetland continues filming for their latest series coming to screens at the end of the year.

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Shetland season 8: new detective, cast, plot and everything we know

Shetland season 8 will see Tosh joined by Ashley Jensen's DI Ruth Calder.

WhatToWatch

Shetland stars tease 'very different' season 8 after Douglas Henshall departure

Ashley Jensen will be playing a new detective named DI Ruth Calder, a native Shetlander who returns to the Isles after 20 years working for the Met in London.

Daily Record

Vera star Kenny Doughty's love life off-screen as famous girlfriend revealed

Vera star Kenny Doughty was said to be dating his BBC One drama series Love, Lies and Records co-star Ashley Jensen, whose husband was tragically found dead in 2017

Daily Mirror

After Life star Ashley Jensen lands lead role in Shetland after Douglas Henshall quits

After Life and Ugly Betty actress Ashley Jensen will take on the lead role in murder mystery drama Shetland, following Douglas Henshall quitting the show after seven seasons

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Shetland reveals new lead after Douglas Henshall's exit from show

ACCLAIMED BBC murder-mystery show Shetland has announced its new lead ahead of the 2023 return – with Douglas Henshall having bowed out as DI…

The National (Scotland)

Shetland announces Ashley Jensen as new main character as actress joins BBC drama cast

Ashley will star as DI Ruth Calder, a native Shetlander who returns to the isles after 20 years working for the Metropolitan Police in London in the new series of Shetland.

Glasgow Live

Ashley Jensen named as new star of BBC's Shetland and 'can’t wait to work in Scotland again'

The 53-year-old from Annan is best known for Ricky Gervais shows Extras and After Life and internationally for Ugly Betty.

Daily Record

After Life star to lead hit BBC drama Shetland

The new series, written by Paul Logue, will be filmed in locations on the Shetland Isles and across Scotland from the spring.

The Independent UK

Martin Compston spotted filming new BBC drama in Glasgow pub

Martin Compston was spotted in a Glasgow pub as he films a new BBC drama.

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow filming to begin on new BBC Scotland drama starring Martin Compston this weekend

Mayflies will see the Line of Duty and Vigil star join up with fellow Scottish actors Tony Curran (Your Honour, Outlaw King, Doctor Who) and Ashley Jensen (After Life, Extras).

Glasgow Live

Martin Compston to star in BBC adaptation of Mayflies novel

MARTIN Compston and Tony Curran are to star in a BBC drama adaptation of Andrew O’Hagan’s acclaimed novel Mayflies.

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The Independent UK

Martin Compston and Tony Curran to star in adaptation of Mayflies

The drama will be filmed this autumn in Glasgow and Ayrshire.

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Evening Standard

Top chef and extras star weigh in to back our appeal for the victims

We have raised more than £400,000 with our sister title, The Independent. Together we are part of a larger effort backing the Disasters Emergency Committee

The Independent UK

Ashley Jensen and Angela Hartnett add their support to our Refugees Welcome appeal

More celebrities have backed our campaign to help those fleeing the conflict in Ukraine

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Daily Mirror

Vera actor Kenny Doughty finds 'romance' with former co-star after tragic loss

Actor Kenny Doughty, who is best-known for playing DS Aiden Healy un ITV crime drama series Vera, is said to be in a relationship with his Love, Lies and Records co-star Ashley Jensen

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