ITV reveals future of hit crime drama Professor T after four series
ITV have revealed what the future holds for hit crime drama Professor T after four series.
The show stars Ben Miller as Jasper Tempest, a genius criminologist at Cambridge University, who has OCD and an overbearing mother.
Four series have aired – and viewers will be thrilled to learn the programme is returning for a fifth outing.
According to ITV, the new episodes will feature even more complex crimes for Professor T and the police unit.
Examples include a boxing match that takes a bloody turn and a series of inexplicable sudden deaths at an upmarket spa.
Addressing the news, Ben Miller said: “I’m beyond thrilled that we will soon be breaking ground on a fifth series of Professor T.
“Working with such a talented cast and crew is a joy that even a heavy woollen suit can’t stifle, and I can’t wait for audiences to see the treats we’ve got in store for them in Series 4 later this year, when the Professor tackles his most baffling case yet: romance.
“The fact that audiences worldwide have embraced the show so warmly is hugely rewarding, and we’re already brimming with ideas to make Series 5 even more quirky, heartfelt, and surprising.
“Here’s to another season of baffling crime, dreaming spires, and ironing that tweed…”
In addition, Frances de la Tour reprises her role as The Professor’s mum Adelaide Tempest.
Barney White, Sunetra Sarker and Rhian Blundell will respectively return as Detective Dan Winters, DCI Maiya Goswami, and Detective Chloe Highsmith.
Also coming back is Juliet Stevenson as psychologist Dr. Helena Goldberg.
Elsewhere, Olivier Award winner Zoe Wanamaker is among the new cast members.
The accomplished actress played Susan Harper in BBC sitcom My Family from 2000 to 2011.
She will be taking on the role of Adelaide’s sister – and Jasper’s aunt -Zelda Radclyffe.
Fans of the show were shocked by the series three finale which saw Lisa Donkers killed off.
Further adding to the sadness, Lisa had just gotten engaged to Dan Winters.
Although Dan rushed to the scene of the crime, he was too late as the impact of the car proved too much for Lisa to handle.
A viewer wrote online: “Heartbreaking ending. #ProfessorT brilliant performances by cast. Ben Miller is awesome.”
While another added: “#ProfessorT I can’t believe Donkers was killed in last episode.Really upset about that.”
Crime dramas on ITVX
Crime drama buffs have a wide selection of choices on ITVX - here is a selection of some of the programmes available to binge.
- Professor T: Based on a Belgian TV series of the same name, former Death in Paradise lead Ben Miller plays the title character. Professor Jasper Tempest is a criminologist with OCD who helps the police solve crimes. The cast also includes Emma Naomi, Barney White and Andy Gathergood.
- The Beast Must Die: This series follows a mother’s grief for her son, who was killed in an accident. Nicholas Blake’s novel of the same name has been adapted for the programme. Stars include Cush Jumbo, Jared Harris, Billy Howle and Geraldine James.
- Red Eye: Starring Richard Armitage, Jing Lusi and Lesley Sharp star in this six-part thriller, which mostly takes place during an all-night flight between London and Beijing. With dead bodies piling up and a mystery to unravel, the heroes must work fast to get to the truth.
- The Twelve: This Australian drama originally aired as a miniseries in 2022, with the episodes dropping in the UK in February 2023. Four months later, the show was renewed for a second season. Jurassic Park star Sam Neill stars in the leading role of barrister Brett Colby.
- Manhunt: Martin Clunes stars in this drama based on true murder investigations. Series one focused on the death of Amélie Delagrange, which took place in 2004, while the second depicted the search for serial rapist Delroy Grant.
ITV Assistant Drama and Comedy Commissioner, Callum Dziedzic commented: “It’s a real pleasure to bring another series of Professor T to audiences.
“With its gripping crimes, fascinating characters, and captivating cast – led by the brilliant Ben Miller – the show continues to surprise and delight both ardent fans and newcomers alike.
“Over time, it has truly found its own identity beyond the original, and we can’t wait for viewers to see what’s coming in the next chapter.”
Series 4 of Professor T will air later this year on ITV1 and STV and will be available to stream on ITVX and STV Player.