Grantchester S8: what time is Grantchester on TV this week & what is set to occur in the episode?

We’re at the halfway point of the latest season of ITV’s hit drama “Grantchester,” starring Tom Brittney and Robson Green, and already we’ve seen a crisis of confidence in Reverand Will Davenport after the fallout from last week’s episode.

For those who haven’t had a chance to watch the last episode, now available on ITVX, or just to refresh those who have had a hectic seven days between episodes, last week saw the reveal that Will Davenport accidentally caused the death of a man named John Mitchell. The episode delves into a story explaining the circumstances surrounding Mitchell's death; while the primary mystery revolves around Mitchell's last day, the legal angles are questionable. 

Will's arrest triggers Geordie's (Robson Green) protective instincts, leading to uncomfortable moments as he downplays the severity of the situation. The show, known for exploring faith seriously, portrays Will's emotional turmoil, highlighting the impact of his actions on his faith, family, and friends. 

The episode also introduced various unresolved plot points, leaving viewers anticipating the future direction of the series, including the fate of Will's mental state and Geordie's impending retirement. With three episodes left after this week’s episode, will this set the stage for Tom Brittney’s exit from the role ahead of the 9th season, currently planned for 2025?

What is the plot of the next episode of ITV’s “Grantchester”?

“An art exhibition at the university seems a good way to cheer Will up with Bonnie being away, and Cathy in particular can see that Will is still struggling to forget the accident and his responsibility for the death of a fellow man - however, the drinks are disrupted by a protest that all seems like harmless hijinks until it is realised that a valuable painting has been stolen during the chaos and one of the college porters is found murdered a little later on.”

“Meanwhile, Leonard is starting to find that managing the halfway house is harder than anticipated and more demanding of his time - he enjoys the challenge though it comes at the expense of his private life, he still spurns Daniel when he encourages him to consider hiring some extra help.”

What time is “Grantchester” on ITV this week?

No football-related delays this week, as “Grantchester” is set to screen on ITV One and ITVX at 9pm on Thursday January 25 2024, with repeats available on demand through ITVX.