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Alison O'Donnell will leave the BBC drama Shetland after 13 years, with her final storyline airing later this year.
Shetland
Who
Alison O'Donnell
What
Alison O'Donnell will leave the BBC drama Shetland after 13 years, with her final storyline airing later this year.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:40:45 GMT · 1h 20m ago
Where
Shetland ·
Why
O'Donnell stated she wants to explore other acting opportunities.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
The departure of Alison O'Donnell, an original cast member and fan favorite, marks a significant change for the long-running BBC crime drama Shetland, potentially affecting its future direction and viewership as it continues to adapt after a previous lead actor's exit.
Story chain
4 events in this thread- Currently Reading1h 20m agoAlison O'Donnell will leave the BBC drama Shetland after 13 years, with her final storyline airing later this year.
- Culture & Industry1h 20m 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
- Culture & Industry1h 59m agoAlison O’Donnell is departing the BBC murder mystery drama "Shetland" after 13 years in the role of Tosh to pursue other acting opportunities.Open article
- Culture & Industry1h 59m agoAlison O’Donnell is leaving 'Shetland,' the BBC's murder mystery drama, after 13 years in the role of Tosh.Open article
Verified Sources & Citations
- HIGHBBChttps://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/2026/shetland-alison-odonnell-to-leave
- HIGHBBChttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yzdq8wl0yo
- HIGHBBChttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yzdq8wl0yo
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