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Tosh Exits BBC's Shetland Drama
12 Jun
Summary
- Alison O'Donnell, who plays Tosh, is leaving Shetland after 13 years.
- Her final storyline airs later this year in the upcoming six-part series.
- O'Donnell seeks new acting opportunities, calling Tosh 'the greatest gift'.
After 13 years, Alison O'Donnell, who portrays Detective Sergeant Alison 'Tosh' McIntosh in the BBC drama Shetland, is leaving the series. O'Donnell was an original cast member when the crime drama, based on Ann Cleeves' novels, premiered in 2013.
Her departure comes as she seeks to explore new acting ventures. O'Donnell shared that playing Tosh has been a profoundly shaping experience, calling the character and the Shetland isles "like a second home." She is excited for future adventures, aiming to carry her learnings from the show forward.
O'Donnell's final storyline will be featured in the next six-part series, which is currently filming and scheduled for broadcast later this year. Executive producers for BBC Drama and Silverprint Pictures have acknowledged O'Donnell's significant contribution and promised a fitting farewell for the "truly beloved character."
