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Alison O’Donnell is leaving 'Shetland,' the BBC's murder mystery drama, after 13 years in the role of Tosh.
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Who
Alison O’Donnell, Gaynor Holmes, Kate Bartlett
What
Alison O’Donnell is leaving 'Shetland,' the BBC's murder mystery drama, after 13 years in the role of Tosh.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:02:18 GMT · 3h 29m ago
Where
Scotland ·
Why
Alison O’Donnell made the decision to depart 'Shetland' to explore other acting opportunities.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
The departure of a long-standing cast member from a popular series like 'Shetland,' which was a top-five BBC Drama in 2025 and is widely watched internationally, marks a significant change for both the production and its global fanbase.
Story chain
4 events in this thread- Culture & Industry2h 50m agoAlison O'Donnell will leave the BBC drama Shetland after 13 years, with her final storyline airing later this year.Open article
- Culture & Industry2h 50m agoAlison O'Donnell, who plays Tosh in the BBC drama Shetland, is leaving the show after 13 years to explore other acting opportunities.Open article
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