Although a retired Scots Guards officer turned Reverand seems entirely plausible, maybe using one’s status as an authority figure in the Anglican Church to help the local Detective Inspector (played by Robson Green) is a stretch of the imagination, and rightfully so. Grantchester is not based on a true story, but rather, a book series published in 2012 by British author James Runcie.
The series, titled, The Grantchester Mysteries, are short stories focusing on the clergyman-detective Canon Sidney Chambers. Currently, there are seven books in the series so far, with the most recent installment being a prequel. However, the books aren’t entirely rooted in fiction. The main character Sidney Chambers is inspired by the author’s father, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, Robert Runcie.
Robert was a member of the Scots Guards who studied for ordination in 1950 after participating in World War II and even encountering a young Margaret Thatcher. Although there is no evidence he ever used his former training to solve mysteries in his community, it’s clear that many people looked up to Robert, including his son.
Is ‘Grantchester’ a True Story? Here’s Why PBS’ Detective Show Seems so Realistic
Source: Maharo News
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