Filming Underway On 'Endeavour' Series Six

Filming is underway on the sixth series of ITV detective drama 'Endeavour'.

Actor Shaun Evans will reprise his leading role as DS Endeavour Morse.

The star is also set to direct the second feature length film of the series.

The show is produced by Mammoth Screen in a co-production with Masterpiece, with each episode being penned by series creator Russell Lewis.

Alongside Mr Evans, the new series will see celebrated stage and screen actor Roger Allam return as DI Fred Thursday, alongside Anton Lesser as CS Reginald Bright, Sean Rigby as DS Jim Strange, James Bradshaw as Dr Max DeBryn, Sara Vickers as Joan Thursday, Abigail Thaw as Dorothea Frazil and Caroline O'Neill as Win Thursday.
 
Following the dissolution of Oxford City Police and the merging with Thames Valley Constabulary at the end of the last series, the latest instalment is set in 1969 and picks up with the team dispersed as they find their feet in their various new roles. However, despite their separation, the tragic murder of DC George Fancy still hangs over them both collectively and individually, with the case remaining unresolved. With their new positions also come new colleagues and responsibilities. Thursday must adjust to working with new boss DI Ronnie Box played by Simon Harrison ('Fearless') and junior DS Alan Jago played by Richard Riddell ('Bodyguard'). Meanwhile, Joan has settled back in Oxford and is training to work in social services under the mentor of new manager Viv Wall played by Alison Newman ('EastEnders').

Creator, Russell Lewis said: "As our story reaches the last year of the 1960s, and mankind makes its giant leap, all at TeamEndeavour look forward to exploring further early chapters in the casebook of Colin Dexter's beloved creation."
 
The new films will be executive produced by Mammoth Screen's Damien Timmer, alongside writer and creator Russell Lewis and WGBH's Rebecca Eaton. Deanne Cunningham will produce the series whilst Johnny Kenton will direct Film 1 and Shaun Evans will direct Film 2.