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BBC Shetland Legend Confirms Exit After 13 Years and Teases 'Fitting Farewell'

The BBC drama’s 11th series will give Tosh a final storyline as the show’s audience remains among the broadcaster’s top five dramas.

  • After 13 years on the crime drama Shetland, Actress Alison announced her departure from the series, concluding her tenure as detective Tosh McIntosh.
  • Since the 2013 debut, Donnell portrayed Tosh, describing the role as the "greatest gift an actor could hope for" and allowing the character to grow in depth and maturity.
  • BBC Drama executive producer Gaynor Holmes stated, "Alison has been a pleasure to work with and has truly brought the character of Tosh to life," pledging a fitting farewell.
  • Filming for the 11th series is currently under way, with the final storyline centering on an historic murder that will change the lives of all those connected.
  • Based on award-winning novels by crime writer Ann Cleeves, Shetland remains the number one BBC Drama with audiences in Scotland, filmed in the Shetland Isles.
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Actress Alison O’Donnell to leave Shetland role after 13 years

She plays detective Alison ‘Tosh’ McIntosh in the BBC crime drama.

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Digital Spy broke the news on Friday, June 12, 2026.
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