Dalgliesh is set to return to Channel 5 this week for its third season, following a double renewal in 2022. Filming took place once again in Northern Ireland and the new series boasts some big-name guest stars.
The upcoming season consists of six episodes in total, divided into three adaptations of PD James's novels. The first story, Death in Holy Orders, will see the titular character journeying to a remote seminary where a body has been discovered after a horrific murder.
The second tale, Cover Her Face, will find the detective probing a murder at the Essex residence of a wealthy family with ties to the British government. The final narrative, Devices and Desires, will have Dalgliesh embarking on an urgent mission to investigate a terrorist threat against a nuclear power station in Kent.
Set in West Sussex in 1979, Death in Holy Orders revolves around the residents of St Anselm's Seminary who are unhappy with their new trustee, Archdeacon Matthew Crampton. He plans to modernise the seminary by selling off its valuable assets - including The Doom, a splendid altarpiece.
The synopsis continues: "After a heated argument in church the next morning, Crampton is found dead at the altar, leading to Commander Dalgliesh and DS Tarrant being called in to investigate."
When does Dalgliesh season 3 start?
Each of the three episodes will be broadcast over two consecutive days each week, with the full episode schedule as follows:
Death in Holy Orders - December 5 and December 6.
Cover Her Face - December 12 and December 13.
Devices and Desires - December 19 and December 20.
Each of the episodes will air at 9pm and are an hour long.
Who is in Dalgliesh season 3?
Bertie Carvel returns as the title character and the 47-year-old British film and theatre actor is otherwise known for his roles in Doctor Foster and The Sister.
He explained how he used the character to help process the death of his mother, telling Radio Times: "Just before we shot Dalgliesh, my mother died and I definitely derived something therapeutic from accessing that.
"I've often thought whether or not that was a selfish thing to do. Did it serve the thing or was it using "It" for my own ends? If you're making a story about somebody in pain and you're processing your pain as part of that, and if it can be helpful for the audience to witness that authentic pain and recognise it, and their own, then it's not self-indulgent, it's therapeutic."
Alistair Brammer portrays Dalgliesh's sidekick DS Daniel Tarrant and the 36 year old star has a musical theatre background.
Phoebe Nicholls, 67, portrays Agatha Betteron and she is known for her roles in Downton Abbey and Eric.
Anton Lesser, 72, plays John Betteron and he is otherwise known for his roles in Game of Thrones and Endeavour.
Claire Goose, 49, stars as Dr Emma Lavenham and she previously played Tina Seabrook in Casualty.
Richard Lintern, 62, stars as Father Sebastian and he is otherwise known for his role in Silent Witness.
Lloyd Owen, 58, who is recognised for his role in the Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, portrays George Gregory.
Other guest stars gracing the screen include Charlie Cain, Andrew Havill, Michael Jenn, Lloyd James, Phoebe Sparrow and Benjamin Cawley.
Dalgliesh airs on Channel 5 this Thursday at 9pm
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