Robson Green gets into character as DI Geordie Keating while filming Grantchester season 8

Robson Green cut a smart figure when he stepped into the role of DI Geordie Keating while filming Grantchester season eight in Hertfordshire on Thursday.

The 57-year-old actor wore a long camel coat to play the part as he puffed on a cigarette as he strolled the set during intermissions.

Early Doors star Mark Benton, 56, who stars as a police officer, was also seen filming scenes with Robson wearing a traditional uniform.

Robson paired his soft jacket with a white shirt, brown tie and pinstripe suit for the day, and his hair outfit was modified and perfected by assistants on set.

The filming took place on a quiet, leafy street as the detectives got out of a smart police car.

Robson was also seen filming scenes with a horse for the upcoming ITV detective drama, set in the 1950s in the Cambridgeshire village of the same name.

Smoking: The 57-year-old actor wore a long camel coat to play the part as he puffed on a cigarette as he strolled the set during intermissions

Outfit: Robson paired his soft coat with a white shirt, brown tie and pinstripe suit for the day and his hair outfit was modified and perfected by assistants on set

ITV recently confirmed that the beloved crime drama Grantchester, which began in 2014, will return for its eighth series.

Reverend Will Davenport finally got his happily ever after by marrying the newcomer to the village, Bonnie Evans, at the end of series seven.

But according to the synopsis for the new series, Will and his detective buddy, Geordie (Robson), won’t have it easy.

Shooting: Shooting took place on a quiet, leafy street as the detectives got out of a smart police car

Co-stars: Early Doors star Mark Benton, 56, (left) who stars as a police officer, was also seen filming scenes with Robson wearing a traditional uniform

ITV’s synopsis reads: ‘Will is the happiest he’s ever been, but his world will be rocked by a terrible accident. He has always preached the word of a merciful God, but how can he now, when his despair leads him into a dangerous downward spiral?

Geordie has found newfound satisfaction in his relationship with Cathy, but when they are both confronted by shocking announcements at work, their happiness is jeopardized.

“While Mrs. C, Leonard, Jack and Daniel wander, both Will and Geordie find themselves in uncharted, emotional waters and murder is always around the corner.”

Exciting: ITV recently confirmed that crime drama favorite Grantchester, which began in 2014, will return for its eighth series

Plot: Reverend Will Davenport finally got his happily ever after by marrying the newcomer to the village, Bonnie Evans at the end of series seven

Tough: But according to the synopsis for the new series, Will and his detective buddy, Geordie (Robson), won’t have an easy ride

Happy: Robson said in a statement, “It’s so good to be back at Grantchester. A series that only gets better with age

Robson said in a statement: “It’s so good to be back at Grantchester. A series that only gets better with age. Everyone involved is on top of their game and this incredibly charming, likeable, dark and edgy show is an absolute privilege to be a part of.”

Tom Brittney added: “I am absolutely delighted that we are continuing with a new series of Grantchester and that I can continue to play a character I love so much. To be part of a show as beloved as this one, now in its eighth series, is an absolute honor.”

While there is no official release date yet, fans can expect the new series sometime in 2023.

Upcoming: Although there is no official release date yet, fans can expect the new series sometime in 2023

Hurrah! Tom Brittney added: ‘I am absolutely delighted that we are continuing with a new series of Grantchester and that I can continue to play a character I love so much’

Looking ahead: Robson added: ‘Everyone involved is at the top of their game and this incredibly charming, likeable, dark and edgy show is an absolute privilege to be a part of’

Animals: Robson was also seen filming scenes with a horse for the upcoming ITV detective drama, set in the 1950s in the Cambridgeshire village of the same name