'Shetland' has been renewed for two more seasons.
Ashley Jensen is set to star in two more seasons of the show
Ashley Jensen is set to return as DI Ruth Calder in seasons nine and ten of the BBC crime drama, and the 54-year-old actress is already looking forward to the challenge.
Ashley said: "I’m thrilled I’ll be returning to the Shetland Isles again to play the wonderfully complex DI Ruth Calder. The reaction to the last series was incredible and I’m excited at the prospect of unravelling more intrigue.
"The Shetland Isles are breath-taking - without a doubt one of the most memorable and unique filming locations I’ve been to. I’m looking forward to jumping on that wee plane again and returning soon."
Alison O'Donnell is also returning as DI Alison 'Tosh' McIntosh, and she "can't wait to see what" where the show goes next.
She said: "I could not be happier that 'Shetland' is returning for two more series and am so excited to get started. I'm really proud of the journey this show has been on and of the way it continues to evolve and grow in exciting and surprising ways.
"That we have managed to grow such a loyal and supportive viewership is a dream come true. Ashley and I just scratched the surface of our dynamic in series eight and I am delighted that we now have the opportunity to build on that."
Meanwhile, Lindsay Salt, the director of BBC Drama, has heaped praise on 'Shetland', observing that it's "loved by fans across the UK and around the world".
She added: "Ashley and Alison’s partnership has taken 'Shetland' from strength to strength and into new exciting territory, which combined with Paul Logue’s captivating scripts will mean there’s plenty more in store as we head back to the Isles."
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