Grantchester FIRST LOOK: Tom Brittney gets into character as Reverend Will Davenport

Grantchester’s Tom Brittney donned a face mask on set as filming for series six of the hit crime drama continued in Cambridge on Monday.

It was announced earlier this month the beloved show would return to screens, with Tom reprising his role as Reverend Will Davenport alongside Robson Green as DI Geordie Keating.

In the dramatic scenes, Tom, 29, donned a white surplice and gold stole as he chatted between takes – before filming a tense scene with Miles Jupp.

Observing COVID-19 regulations, Tom wore a blue face mask as he tapped away on his phone while clad in black robes, while crew members also wore face coverings. 

Guest star Miles donned a navy pinstripe suit for his scenes, which saw the Reverend breaking up a fight between his character and another man outside the church.

A board advising the show’s new COVID-19 regulations was also on display on-set.

Keeping to the new rules, the actors were seen first rehearsing the scenes with masks on before filming commenced. 

Grantchester’s fourth series saw the departure of lead actor James Norton, who played Reverend Sidney Chambers, with Tom now taking over as the village’s new crime-solving vicar.   

Kudos executive producer Emma Kingsman-Lloyd said: ‘In these difficult times we are delighted to be able to film another series of our beloved ‘Grantchester’. 

‘The cast and crew have worked tirelessly to bring the series to the screen and we know the audience are very excited to see what Will, Geordie and the ‘Grantchester’ family have in store for them.’ 

Masterpiece Executive Producer-at-Large Rebecca Eaton added: ‘A charming, good-hearted drama about community is what we all need right now, and that’s exactly what Grantchester is. Welcome back!’   

Tessa Peake-Jones is expected to return as Miss Chapman and Al Weaver will once again play Leonard Finch, while Kacey Ainsworth (Cathy Keating), Oliver Dimsdale (Daniel Marlowe) and Nick Brimble (Jack Chapman) will also reprise their roles .

ITV have also confirmed a number of special guest stars for the series, including Jemma Redgrave, Gary Beadle, Dominic Mafham, Rachael Stirling and Rebecca Front. 

ITV hinted that the new series will first see drama unfold at a holiday camp, saying: ‘In the first episode of the new series, Geordie, Cathy and their family, Will, Leonard and Mrs C take a much needed holiday together. 

‘However, what sets out to be a fun-filled break for everyone at a holiday camp, is interrupted by a tragic death at the resort.   

‘Geordie and Will are left with no choice but to help out, as an investigation into the death begins. As events unfold on the trip, there will be serious repercussions for the rest of the series.’ 

Grantchester was adapted from James Runcie’s Grantchester Mysteries novels, and originally focused on Reverend Sidney Chambers’ crime capers with DI Keating.

However actor James departed the show in 2019, and Tom’s Reverend Davenport now leads the cast.