Full Breakdown
Grantchester Season 11: Series Finale Debuts on PBS
6/15/2026, 2:19:23 AM
Background & Context
The period drama *Grantchester* launched in 2014, set in 1960s Cambridgeshire. It follows DI Geordie Keating (Robson Green) and, from season 9, Rev. Alphy Kottaram (Rishi Nair). ITV announced in July 2025 that season 11 will be the series’ final installment.
Core Event – Final Season Launch
Season 11 premieres Sunday June 14 2026 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on PBS Masterpiece. The eight-episode run airs weekly through August 2, with a full box set released on PBS Passport after the first episode.
Key Figures & Cast
Executive producer Emma Kingsman-Lloyd (Kudos) oversees production. Returning cast includes Robson Green (DI Geordie Keating), Rishi Nair (Rev. Alphy Kottaram), Al Weaver (Leonard Finch), Tessa Peake-Jones (Mrs. Chapman), Kacey Ainsworth (Cathy Keating), and supporting actors Oliver Dimsdale, Nick Brimble, Bradley Hall, Melissa Johns and Christie Russell-Brown.
Timeline of Announcements and Broadcasts
- July 2025 – ITV confirms season 11 as the series finale.
- June 14 2026 – U.S. premiere on PBS Masterpiece; episodes run weekly to August 2.
- January 2027 – UK broadcast on ITV/ITVX.
- Early-mid 2027 – Australian airing on ABC and ABC iview.
Data & Statistics
Grantchester spans 11 seasons (2014-2026). Season 11 comprises eight 60-minute episodes. In the U.S., the season streams on PBS Passport from June 14 2026; Canada mirrors this access. The UK and Australia await 2027 linear broadcasts.
Official Statements & Responses
Executive producer Emma Kingsman-Lloyd said the team is “absolutely delighted to be returning for another series of *Grantchester* adventures.” She added that after eleven series the creators are “bidding a very fond farewell to our favourite crime-fighting duo” and promise “the most ambitious and thrilling series yet.”
Verbatim Quotes
> “We are absolutely delighted to be returning for another series of Grantchester adventures. After eleven incredible series, and the most wonderful experiences with a fantastic cast and crew, we have decided to bid a very fond farewell to our favourite crime fighting duo. Audiences are in for the most ambitious and thrilling series yet — Geordie and Alphy are going out with a bang!” — Emma Kingsman-Lloyd, Executive Producer, Kudos
Why It Matters / Impact
The finale ends a decade-long portrayal of post-war British rural policing and resolves the central partnership between Keating and Kottaram. Plotlines such as Alphy’s reunion with his estranged mother and Geordie’s potential promotion provide narrative closure for long-time viewers.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Tom’s Guide says Canadian viewers can watch season 11 via PBS Passport, while Cinemablend notes PBS is not currently available in Canada and recommends a VPN. For the UK, Tom’s Guide advises waiting for the January 2027 ITV broadcast; Cinemablend suggests a VPN can give immediate U.S. access. PBS has not clarified regional licensing.
What’s Next
After the broadcast window, the full season will be available as a binge-ready box set on PBS Passport. Home-media releases are expected, though dates remain unannounced.
