Overview

• On August 10, 2025, Dominic Monaghan posted an Instagram selfie with Dame Patricia Routledge, marking their first public reunion since the series ended in 1998.
• Routledge starred as amateur detective Hetty Wainthropp and Monaghan portrayed her assistant Geoffrey Shawcross across four BBC series from 1996 to 1998.
• Monaghan’s caption celebrated their shared passion for acting and curiosity about life and praised Routledge’s storytelling, wit and enduring style.
• The post garnered enthusiastic comments from followers who fondly recalled the series and applauded Routledge’s distinguished career.
• The reunion underscores the lasting appeal of the cozy BBC crime drama and the strong off-screen bond between its lead stars.