BBC unveils guest cast list for hit Scottish drama Shetland

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THE BBC has announced the new guest cast for the return of hit crime drama Shetland.

Acclaimed actor Ian Hart and Vincent Regan lead the guest cast alongside series favourites Ashley Jensen and Alison O’Donnell as filming begins on the new series.

Hart, who starred as Professor Quirrell in the first Harry Potter film said: “I’m looking forward to embarking on a Shetland adventure – it’s a place I’ve always wanted to visit and to do so with this incredible drama is wonderful.”Regan meanwhile commented: “I’m thrilled to be joining the cast of Shetland which is such a beloved BBC drama.

The BBC reports that the last series averaged seven million viewers across its run with the drama becoming the second-biggest in Scotland across all channels and streamers, behind Happy Valley.

 

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