CAMERAS have started rolling for the next series of Broadchurch. 

Comedian Sir Lenny Henry has joined the cast, ITV announced today, along with Coronation Street actor Roy Hudd.

David Tennant and Olivia Colman visited Clevedon, Somerset this morning and it is understood they will be shooting in west Dorset later today. 

Social media has gone in to overdrive after fans spotted filming notices, crew trucks and fake shop fronts in Clevedon. 

Clevedon is used as the filming location for the majority of the external shots, but the show is set in West Dorset, with the Jurassic Coast featuring heavily in the show.

The third series explores the consequences of a serious sexual assault as a Dorset community comes under the scrutiny of Hardy and Miller’s investigation.

Based on a year of research with Dorset-based organisations who specialise in dealing with victims of sexual assault, and police advisors who specialise in investigating crimes of sexual violence, Broadchurch’s final chapter looks at the emotional cost to all of those involved and the irreparable damage to friendships and relationships.

ITV’s former Director of Drama Steve November and Controller of Drama Victoria Fea have commissioned the new series.

“Broadchurch is as ever stylishly written, provocative and thought provoking,” said Victoria. 

“We’re pleased with the direction Chris and Jane have taken this series and the extraordinary cast they’ve assembled.”