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T10 WHATS UP! July 14 - 20, 2019 sonal lives differ greatly from one another. Yet, with all the differences that separate these men, they somehow manage to look beyond them and focus on what is important: helping oth- ers. The new season of this adap- tation marks the beginning of a new chapter with the introduc- tion of Rev. Will Davenport (Tom Brittney, "Outlander"), a former inner-city chaplain and man of the people who embod- ies the changing post-war world. The hip reverend rides a motorcycle and listens to rock 'n' roll. He is young and does not possess the post-war emo- tional baggage that many oth- ers, including Sidney, struggle with. Much like his fellow man of the cloth, he is considered a "boat-rocker" who embraces the future. The young new vicar is car- ing, confident and self-assured, and he strives for social justice. According to ITV, the original broadcasters of the drama, Will is a man of God but has a bit of the devil inside of him. This di- chotomy, as well as his troubled past, is explored over the course of the new season. How will the skeptical DI Ke- ating draw him into his world of crime-solving? Only time will tell, but what is certain is that the return of "Grantches- ter" marks the end of era as fan favorite Norton moves on to other projects after this season. In a PBS news release, "Mas- terpiece" executive producer Rebecca Eaton said, "It's a bit- tersweet time for 'Grantches- ter' fans, who will be cheering the return of the series but crushed to say goodbye to James." She continued by add- ing that his last episodes are brilliant, and that the audience will be captivated by an inter- esting new vicar. This feeling was echoed by executive producer Diederick Santer, who said: "While I'm sad that these will be James Norton's final episodes, we will make sure he goes out with a bang. We've got exciting plans for where the show is heading and the vicarage won't be va- cant for long." Last time we visited "Grantchester," Norton's Sid- ney Chambers wrote his letter of resignation after losing faith in the church, and he planned to move to London with Amanda (Morven Chris- tie, "The Bay"). Believing that his community needed him now more than ever, he ulti- mately broke Amanda's heart and decided to stay put. Will the crime-fighting vicar find love again or forever stay adrift? Sunday evening has always been important in the history of television. Even when the medium was still in its infancy, the night boasted legendary series such as "Alfred Hitch- cock Presents" and "The Ed Sullivan Show." For decades following these two classics, the night was dominated by Disney specials, but the tide started to change in the 1990s and truly changed in 1999 with the debut of "The Sopranos" on HBO. Since then, Sunday nights have been the time-slot for prestige dramas. From AMC's "Mad Men" and "Breaking Bad" to Showtime's "Home- land" and HBO's "Game of Thrones," a bevy of award- winning dramas have claimed Sunday as their home, ensur- ing they would be on the tip of everyone's tongue throughout the week. Along with the above, PBS's "Masterpiece" has consistently delivered smash hits such as "Sherlock," "Downton Abbey" and now "Grantchester." After a two-year absence, "Grantchester" returns to PBS on Sunday, July 14, for Norton's final season. In the wake of the much-discussed third season, a lot has happened in the Cam- bridgeshire village. Now it's 1956, and change is in the air. There is a new vicar in town and he is shaking things up with his progressive ideas. Will the changing times leave DI Ke- ating behind? Tom Brittney in "Grantchester" continued from page T2 Hot for preacher: James Norton's time in 'Grantchester' comes to an end TV FEATURE