The star of ITV’s Grantchester criticised screenwriters and producers in April for constantly portraying faith in a negative light.
James Norton, who plays Reverend Canon Sidney Chambers in the detective drama, said he was proud to play the role of a churchman.
Many believe something
In an interview for the Telegraph ‘Weekend’ magazine, Norton said: ‘The idea of faith isn’t really explored any more on television; now the only real representations of it are either comic, or sinister with exorcisms and weird culty things. But so many people have faith and I enjoy showing that.’
Referring to the character of Sidney, he added: ‘He’s a hero and has a faith and there are lots of good people out there who are the same, so I’m proud to play him.’
