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Nov 3, 2021 · Here's why James Norton, who played Sidney Chambers in Grantchester, chose to leave the show after its third season.
Grantchester star James Norton reveals in this Q&A interview why he decided to leave, filming his final scene, saying goodbye to Robson Green, and how he’ll remember his time on the series.
- Masterpiece
James Norton left at the end of Season 3 of Grantchester, but fans are still wondering why he left the show.
He's played much-loved sleuthing vicar Sidney Chambers for three years on ITV’s Grantchester, but for James Norton, it’s time to move on from the genteel drama series.
- Kimberley Bond
- Who Was Sidney Chambers on Grantchester?
- Why Did Sidney Chambers Leave Grantchester?
- How Grantchester Adjusted Without Sidney Chambers
- James Norton's Career Outside of Grantchester
For Grantchester's First Four Seasons, Sidney Chambers Was The Show's Main Character
Reverend Sidney Chambers was Granchester's primary protagonist until Season 4. Sidney served as a Scots Guard officer during World War II and worked alongside Detective Inspector Geordie Keating (played by Robson Green) to solve assorted crimes. The iconic duo developed a friendship not unlike Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson (who may receive their own TV universe now that Sherlock Holmes has entered the public domain). In 1952, sometime after he was ordained, he was made vicar of the church of...
James Norton Understood That Sidney Chambers Story Was Complete
James Norton, who subsequently starred in the British crime drama Happy Valley, said his 2019 departure from Grantchester's castwas due to a "combination of things."His reasoning was that Sidney's relationship with Violet, which led to his emigration to the United States, felt like a "natural conclusion" to the character's storyline. The actor didn't feel compelled to continue Sidney's story, as "there is only so much you can delve into his soul." As an alternative, Norton opted for someone n...
Becoming An Ensemble Series Allowed Grantchester To Focus On Multiple Characters
Grantchester is still running along smoothly as one of the best British crime dramas, but not without a few more changes after Norton's leave. For the most part, fans accepted Brittney replacing Norton as the lead and believed he was a good addition to the cast. Some actually consider William a better vicar to watch on the screen than Sidney. The main difference viewers will discover after Norton leaving is that Grantchester has adapted to being an ensemble piece that equally follows all the...
Norton Has Starred In A Number Of Popular Series and Films Beyond Grantchester
Norton is well missed on Grantchester, but fans can still find him in other projects where he shows off his talents. Most recently, he appeared in the comedy film Ex-Husbands, the biographical drama Rogue Agent and the horror film Things Heard & Seen. He can also be seen in several othertelevision productions in a starring role, such as the British crime drama Happy Valley and HBO's sci-fi series The Nevers. He was also featured in the Season 3 premiere of Black Mirror, "Nosedive," which was...
Jul 14, 2019 · Grantchester returns to PBS on July 14, but the premiere will be a bittersweet one for fans of the British mystery drama. James Norton, who plays sleuthing vicar Sidney Chambers on the show, is ...
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Mar 11, 2022 · As season 7 of Grantchester commences tonight (March 11), we can't help but miss James Norton on our screens.
