Shetland returns with historic murder mystery as star hints at exits

Summarised from Edinburgh Live's report · Updated 5 Nov, 23:33 · Archive

BBC crime drama Shetland returns on 12 November with a new series centred on a historic murder case.

BBC crime drama Shetland will return on 12 November on BBC One and iPlayer for its eleventh series. The new season centres on a historic murder uncovered when a car is hauled from the sea, revealing skeletal remains of an unidentified man in the boot. The vehicle is traced back to Dr Raymond Linden, a well-regarded local GP who vanished from the islands nine years prior. As long-buried secrets are disturbed, the shockwaves are felt throughout the community.

Ashley Jensen, who portrays DI Ruth Calder, appeared on BBC's The One Show to discuss the forthcoming series. She revealed that the storyline is 'a real slow burner' that 'starts looking into all these people's lives' with the promise that 'everyone has a secret'. Jensen hinted at changes to her character's circumstances, suggesting that people will 'start to kind of leave her' throughout the series.

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