Romance is on the cards in the upcoming fourth series of ITV’s beloved crime drama.
When it comes to reliable crime dramas, ITV’s Professor T is up there with the best of them. After three too-good-to-miss series featuring the OCD-suffering genius criminologist Professor Jasper Tempest (Ben Miller), he’s back for a surprisingly personal fourth instalment – it’s set to be the best series yet.
Ben Miller has said he “can’t wait for audiences to see the treats we’ve got in store for them in series 4, when the Professor tackles his most baffling case yet: romance” – and from the sounds of it, that’s not the half of what’s in store for him. Ahead of Professor’s T‘s eagerly-awaited return to our screens, here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming fourth series, including the plot, cast and how you can watch it.
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What is Professor T about?
The popular crime drama first aired in 2021 and follows the eccentric but brilliant Professor Jasper Tempest (Ben Miller). Professor T as he’s known is the genius criminologist from Cambridge University who has OCD and lives with his overbearing mum, Adelaide (Frances de la Tour).
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His crime-solving skills mean he often assists the police in solving crimes and over the course of three series, we’ve seen him solve a number of challenging cases. He’s also spent time in prison for a crime he didn’t commit!
What will happen in Professor T series 4?
Series 4 is set six months after the shocking series 3 finale. We’d advise you to skip past the next bit if you’re yet to watch series 3 (there’s a spoiler), but essentially, it involved the death of DS Lisa Donckers (Emma Naomi), a police detective but also a former student of Professor T. In series 4, the team must overcome their grief to tackle a dangerous new crime wave that’s making its way through town.
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Aside from solving crime, Professor T has a new musical pursuit and he’s more invested in his lectures than ever. As for his mother, Adelaide, there’s romance on the cards, and the same goes for Professor T’s therapist, Helena Goldbery (Juliet Stevenson), for whom the lines between professional life and personal life become blurred.
Meanwhile, DI Maiya Goswami (Sunetra Sarker) takes charge of the police force with the help of her right-hand man DS Dan Winters (Barney White). With so much personal and professional drama in store, we’ve no doubt it’s going to be another brilliant series!
Ben Miller has said he’s delighted that the show has been such a hit with audiences. “There’s nothing out there quite like Professor T, with its unique mix of complex crimes and captivating characters, all set against the beautiful backdrop of Cambridge; the central enigma being the Professor himself… a mystery I hope to investigate for many seasons to come!” he says.
Who’s starring in Professor T series 4?
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The cast of Professor T series 4 includes:
Ben Miller as Professor Jasper Tempest
Barney White as DS Dan Winters
Frances de la Tour as Adelaide Tempest
Juliet Stevenson as Dr Helena Goldberg
Sunetra Sarker as DI Maiya Goswami
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Is Professor T any good?
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Yes – in fact, it’s been a hit with audiences all over the world, including France, Germany, Estonia and Greece. If you’re a crime drama enthusiast and enjoy something a little on the quirky side, Professor T is well worth a watch – though we’re warning you, it’s quite addictive!
How can I watch Professor T series 4?
ITV hasn’t yet shared an official release date for Professor T series 4, but we do know that will be arriving on our screens at some point this year. As soon as we have a confirmed date, we’ll share it here. In the meantime, you can catch up on the first three series on ITVX.
Will there be a Professor T series 5?
Yes! ITV has already confirmed there will be a fifth series of the beloved crime drama. Announcing the news in February this year, ITV said: “Fans of the smart crime drama are set for further surprises in series five. With six brand new episodes featuring some unexpected new relationships and more complex crimes for the Professor and police unit to tackle; including a boxing match that takes a bloody turn and a series of inexplicable sudden deaths at an upmarket spa, many favourite characters will face some tough choices, and the stakes for Professor T and his team have never been higher.” We can’t wait!