Title: Former Co-Stars of Iconic TV Series Reunite for Selfie 27 Years After Show’s End — Delighting Fans

Dominic Monaghan and Dame Patricia Routledge Reunite 27 Years After ‘Hetty Wainthropp Investigates’
By Amelia Wynne, Showbusiness Reporter | Updated: 16:49 BST, 10 August 2025

[Image 1: Dominic Monaghan and Patricia Routledge smiling in a restaurant selfie]
Caption: Dominic Monaghan, 48, shared a heartwarming reunion selfie with Dame Patricia Routledge, 96, 27 years after their BBC series ended.

Dominic Monaghan delighted fans by posting a selfie with his former co-star Dame Patricia Routledge this week, marking 27 years since their beloved BBC crime drama Hetty Wainthropp Investigates concluded. The show, which aired from 1996 to 1998, starred Routledge as the sharp-witted amateur detective Hetty Wainthropp, with Monaghan making his acting debut as her teenage assistant, Geoffrey Shawcross.

In his Instagram caption, Monaghan wrote: “25 YEARS later! So wonderful to see Dame Patricia. We always shared a love of acting, the natural world, and life’s curiosities. She’s still sharp, stylish, and full of stories. Aging with the class I hope to emulate!” Fans quickly flooded the comments, celebrating the duo’s enduring bond.

[Image 2: Scene from Hetty Wainthropp Investigates featuring Routledge and Monaghan]
Caption: The pair starred in the BBC series from 1996–1998, solving crimes with wit and charm.

Fan Reactions
Enthusiastic responses included:

• “Hetty and Geoffrey reunited! This made my day!”
• “I’m binge-watching the show now—what perfect timing!”
• “Dame Patricia looks incredible! A true icon.”

The series, canceled abruptly after its fourth season, left Routledge frustrated. She previously told The Sun: “We were betrayed by the BBC. They promised a fifth season, but it never came. How rude.”

[Image 3: Patricia Routledge as Hetty Wainthropp in a classic scene]
Caption: Dame Patricia’s portrayal of Hetty earned her widespread acclaim during the show’s run.

Monaghan, later known for Lord of the Rings and Lost, credits Routledge as a mentor. Their reunion highlighted mutual admiration, with fans praising their timeless chemistry. As one comment read: “You taught each other well—true legends!”

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[Image 4: Dominic Monaghan in a recent photo]
Caption: Monaghan has since become a global star but remains nostalgic about his first role.

The reunion serves as a nostalgic nod to a show that blended mystery and humor, proving that even decades later, Hetty and Geoffrey’s charm endures.

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