magdalene August 3, 2017 Share August 3, 2017 IMO they shouldn't even try to recast Norton's Sidney. Get a new actor playing a new Vicar - they can say Sidney has gone on sabbatical or something, don't kill him off, that would just be more stupid soap opera. Keep the supporting cast but get rid off Geordie. Hire a new police man actor. And concentrate more on the mysteries than on the characters personal lives from now on. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-3517080
treeofdreams August 4, 2017 Share August 4, 2017 Yes, a new actor - the title of the series is Grantchester, not Sidney Chambers. Keep the stories about Grantchester, Sidney leaves and a new vicar arrives, people expect him to solve mysteries the way Sidney did, so he keeps getting pulled into them. I think it would work. But I think they would need to keep Geordie and we could see his adjustment to a new vicar and to working with him instead of Sidney. 7 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-3520467
Kohola3 August 4, 2017 Share August 4, 2017 1 hour ago, treeofdreams said: But I think they would need to keep Geordie and we could see his adjustment to a new vicar and to working with him instead of Sidney. But what are the chances the new vicar would have the incredible crime solving skills? The whole thing would be a real stretch. And honestly, I really forget that the series was named after the town. The town itself is rarely even mentioned. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-3520672
MissLucas August 5, 2017 Share August 5, 2017 The idea to replace Sidney with another sleuthing vicar sounds really odd. Runcie uses Death in Paradise as precedent but the main characters there were crime-solving professionals not amateurs befriending a crime-solving professional and then more or less stumbling along. (It's also a strange thing to suggest since book Sidney does not look like he's going anywhere soon. But then books and show just share the name and not much else anymore.) The ratings seem good so I can see why TPTB want the show to continue but doing so without Norton would be very tricky. Apart from coming up with a halfway realistic scenario of another vicar with a taste for crimes (former DI who tries to find a new calling but has problems letting go - tricky because he can not be as young as Sidney) they would have to strike gold with the casting. I guess they're all praying that Norton does not receive a call from his agent containing the words 'Marvel' or 'DC', he! 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-3521053
Irlandesa August 5, 2017 Share August 5, 2017 3 hours ago, Kohola3 said: But what are the chances the new vicar would have the incredible crime solving skills? Make him a former cop who was driven to God by a terrible case. I mean, sure it's silly to have another vicar with crime solving skills but it's a bit silly to begin with that we had one in the first place. Or that a priest ran around solving crimes in Father Dowling Mysteries. Or that we had a mystery author solving murders wherever she went. Or that a kid of a cop can convince everyone he's psychic and solve mysteries. But they could bring in someone else who solves murders as a hobby while they promote Leonard and have the three of them pal around. As for Sydney, if he doesn't come back, they'll likely say he changed his mind and joined Amanda. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-3521134
treeofdreams August 5, 2017 Share August 5, 2017 (edited) As for Sidney's "incredible crime solving skills", I don't see that they are so incredible. As a vicar he is good at reading people, and understanding people, as another vicar might be. But perhaps I have not been paying enough attention lately, and missed the incredible things he has done. Anyway, I am just trying to think of a way to keep the show going if Norton leaves. I would rather have a show with a new vicar than no show at all. Edited August 5, 2017 by treeofdreams Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-3522232
seacliffsal August 5, 2017 Share August 5, 2017 I would definitely still watch with a different main character. I like Irlandesa's idea about a former cop who became a vicar. Or, even an 'undercover' placement. Sydney is lovely to look at, but I think the show could still go on. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-3522653
dubbel zout August 5, 2017 Share August 5, 2017 I don't see this as a Law & Order–type of program, where characters can be replaced. I want to watch Sidney and Geordie (and James Norton and Robson Green), not some random vicar and detective. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-3522710
statsgirl August 16, 2017 Share August 16, 2017 I've been so turned off by Sidney's and Geordie's behaviour this season, I'd be more likely to tune in with a new vicar. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-3554156
fauntleroy August 30, 2017 Share August 30, 2017 Is Kembleford biking distance from Grantchester? Perhaps Father Brown could do double duty, he might be happy to work with a policeman who appreciates his efforts for a change. 8 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-3594793
Quilt Fairy September 4, 2017 Share September 4, 2017 On 8/30/2017 at 0:38 AM, fauntleroy said: Is Kembleford biking distance from Grantchester? Perhaps Father Brown could do double duty, he might be happy to work with a policeman who appreciates his efforts for a change. I don't think Father Brown would be so willing to overlook Geordie's adulteries. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-3607890
CoderLady October 14, 2017 Share October 14, 2017 On 9/3/2017 at 10:27 PM, Quilt Fairy said: I don't think Father Brown would be so willing to overlook Geordie's adulteries. I can see that causing a few immovable object (Geordie) vs. irresistible force (Father Brown) conversations. It could be very entertaining. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-3722406
AnnieBeez October 15, 2017 Share October 15, 2017 On 9/3/2017 at 10:27 PM, Quilt Fairy said: I don't think Father Brown would be so willing to overlook Geordie's adulteries. He didn't seem to care much about Lady Felicia's. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-3722685
MissLucas October 20, 2017 Share October 20, 2017 Dang, no release date yet - but this looks very interesting! Since it's a limited series it might not mean the end of Grantchester. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-3740025
HoodlumSheep October 21, 2017 Share October 21, 2017 I'd be kinda fine with it ending how it did. I feel like they wrapped things up well enough. i'd honestly love for it to go out while sidney and amanda are officially over and him choosing the church over her. At least that'd make me content. Yes, i'm that petty. Oh well, if it does come back i hope they retool it a bit. And if it doesn't i actually don't think i'll really miss it too much. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-3742809
2727 October 21, 2017 Share October 21, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, HoodlumSheep said: Oh well, if it does come back i hope they retool it a bit. And if it doesn't i actually don't think i'll really miss it too much. Agreed. Even though I liked almost nothing about the last season, I still felt compelled to watch. Hope watching. If it's canceled, I wouldn't miss what it's become but remain nostalgic for early Sidney and Georgia dashing about being clever and solving village crimes. Edited October 21, 2017 by 2727 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-3743017
chitowngirl April 12, 2018 Share April 12, 2018 Yes, there's a Season 4! 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-4230512
dargosmydaddy April 12, 2018 Share April 12, 2018 Well, this was unexpected! Interesting about the plan for future series, too. I wish they'd just promote Leonard instead of finding a new vicar. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-4230539
HoodlumSheep April 13, 2018 Share April 13, 2018 (edited) I don't know how to feel about this. I was kind of happy with what we got as a kinda-finale. Haven't really liked the plot or most of the mains since season 1, and while I appreciated season 3 trying to do some course-correcting...I just don't know :/. If they try to mash sidney and amanda together again and force it on us, I'll probably bail. Edited April 13, 2018 by HoodlumSheep 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-4230965
AllAboutMBTV April 13, 2018 Share April 13, 2018 Even though I had problems with Grantchester seasons 2 and 3 (and McMafia), anything that brings Norton to my TV screen is fine with me. No one looks better in a black vicar's suit. (Maybe they can do another season of Happy Valley, too.) 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-4233817
JudyObscure April 14, 2018 Share April 14, 2018 I like all the regulars, especially Leonard and Mrs. MacGuire. It could be just the two of them bumbling around with Dickens and I'd be happy. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-4235451
AllAboutMBTV June 29, 2018 Share June 29, 2018 There's going to be a new vicar in the dog collar next summer. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-4450695
2727 June 29, 2018 Share June 29, 2018 35 minutes ago, AllAboutMBTV said: There's going to be a new vicar in the dog collar next summer. Interesting, thanks! I won't be that sorry to see Sidney go, truth be told. His years of shenanigans and misery with Amanda have eroded my affection. However, if the new guy means Leonard is gone, I probably won't watch. Nope! 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-4450816
dubbel zout June 29, 2018 Share June 29, 2018 Yeah, I can't say I'll miss the Amanda nonsense, but I'll definitely miss James Norton. 8 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-4451238
AllAboutMBTV June 29, 2018 Share June 29, 2018 Per... some recent photo I saw on Tumblr, Leonard and Mrs. M, er, C. are still on the show. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-4452243
JudyObscure June 29, 2018 Share June 29, 2018 Hmmmph. I love Leonard, Mrs. C. and Geordie, but Sidney was sort of the anchor for me. I even thought his angst ridden relationship with Amanda was interesting. I'll still watch of course. I think the writing has been excellent. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-4452463
Ms Lark June 30, 2018 Share June 30, 2018 Finally, an end to the Sidney/Amanda mess. I liked Tom Brittney in both Outlander and Call the Midwife, so I'm in. A fresh start could be good for the show. We'll see. Glad all the others are still on board, too. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-4454522
Sarah 103 July 10, 2018 Share July 10, 2018 On 4/13/2018 at 2:51 PM, AllAboutMBTV said: Even though I had problems with Grantchester seasons 2 and 3 (and McMafia), anything that brings Norton to my TV screen is fine with me. No one looks better in a black vicar's suit. (Maybe they can do another season of Happy Valley, too.) No one looks better out of the black vicar's suit too. To take a dip in the shallow end of the pool, I totally swooned when he wore that black buttoned down he wore in 3.1. It makes me happy when Sidney is in an undershirt or shirtless. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-4477171
magdalene August 19, 2018 Share August 19, 2018 On 6/28/2018 at 5:43 PM, AllAboutMBTV said: There's going to be a new vicar in the dog collar next summer. Hopefully that means the end of Amanda. I really couldn't stand her and her tedious romance with Chambers. I am willing to give the new actor a shot. More mystery and less cheating by Geordie on his wife, please. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-4602035
sadtvjunkie August 24, 2018 Share August 24, 2018 Wow finally a hot guy will be the star. Hopefully they don't play him like an ass like Sidney was. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-4616995
dargosmydaddy January 1, 2019 Share January 1, 2019 Apparently the new season premieres in less than two weeks in the UK! https://www.independent.ie/style/celebrity/celebrity-news/james-norton-shed-many-tears-filming-his-final-scene-for-grantchester-37625413.html 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-4949009
dargosmydaddy January 9, 2019 Share January 9, 2019 And a promo... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8dxlXPkSzw 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-4967210
dargosmydaddy January 31, 2019 Share January 31, 2019 Same promo as I posted previously, but the blurb underneath mentions that season 4 will start airing in the US on July 14 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7ahs4DXNKM 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-5025374
Pallas July 13, 2019 Share July 13, 2019 And that's now tomorrow, on PBS, at 9/8PM. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-5443618
dargosmydaddy July 23, 2019 Share July 23, 2019 Renewed for a fifth season: https://deadline.com/2019/07/grantchester-pbs-itv-season-five-1202644940/ 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-5470155
dargosmydaddy August 18, 2019 Share August 18, 2019 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/specialfeatures/grantchester-s5-everything-we-know-about-the-new-season/ PBS's "Everything we know about season 5"... it's not particularly enlightening, but this picture is kind of adorable! 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-5535492
Quilt Fairy August 19, 2019 Share August 19, 2019 It's hard to get excited when we won't see it for another year, and it will probably be another 6 episode season. I'll have forgotten about it long before it comes back. Although I have to say: THAT'S LEONARD? 3 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-5535973
Kohola3 August 19, 2019 Share August 19, 2019 23 minutes ago, Quilt Fairy said: Although I have to say: THAT'S LEONARD? Precisely my reaction! 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-5536147
dubbel zout August 19, 2019 Share August 19, 2019 14 minutes ago, Kohola3 said: 38 minutes ago, Quilt Fairy said: Although I have to say: THAT'S LEONARD? Precisely my reaction! I knew he'd look different IRL, but I wasn't prepared for how different! 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-5536267
Pallas August 21, 2019 Share August 21, 2019 On 8/18/2019 at 3:25 PM, dargosmydaddy said: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/specialfeatures/grantchester-s5-everything-we-know-about-the-new-season/ PBS's "Everything we know about season 5"... it's not particularly enlightening, but this picture is kind of adorable! I think Al Weaver looks like the books' Harry Potter, all grown up and back from holiday. The bangs to cover the lightning scar. 2 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-5542056
dargosmydaddy February 2, 2020 Share February 2, 2020 According to this, series 5 of Grantchester premieres on PBS on June 14. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/specialfeatures/masterpiece-mystery-whats-coming-in-2020/ 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-5909178
Pallas February 5, 2020 Share February 5, 2020 On 2/2/2020 at 10:53 AM, dargosmydaddy said: According to this, series 5 of Grantchester premieres on PBS on June 14. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/specialfeatures/masterpiece-mystery-whats-coming-in-2020/ Oh, PBS: in a show featuring an Anglican clergyman, what's this about "the challenge of celibacy?" Getting a little Hot Priest in here, is it? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-5914687
dargosmydaddy April 23, 2020 Share April 23, 2020 (edited) PBS posted a two minute trailer for series 5: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/clips/grantchester-s5-official-preview/?subscriber=true&list_id=general Edited April 23, 2020 by dargosmydaddy 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-6083787
zoey1996 June 13, 2020 Share June 13, 2020 Looking forward to this, tomorrow! 7 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-6180750
deirdra July 2, 2020 Share July 2, 2020 I find Geordie sexier than Sidney & Will. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-6209866
dubbel zout July 2, 2020 Share July 2, 2020 Same here. Robson Green is a silver fox. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-6210167
BlackberryJam July 2, 2020 Share July 2, 2020 Geordie during the affair episodes was NOT hot. 8 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-6210423
dargosmydaddy July 8, 2020 Share July 8, 2020 This was cute: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/clips/grantchester-s5-do-you-know-your-co-star-tessa-peake-jones-al-weaver/ 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-6219814
Kohola3 July 8, 2020 Share July 8, 2020 23 minutes ago, dargosmydaddy said: This was cute: It was! I do like seeing the behind-the-scenes clips. I adore the Doc Martin ones, he is a polar opposite of his character when in real life. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-6219844
mishy July 17, 2020 Share July 17, 2020 If anyone has 56 minutes here's a Grantchester chat and Will and Geordie announce renewal 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/41797-grantchester-in-the-media-all-the-news-you-cant-get-from-mrs-maguire/page/2/#findComment-6234868
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