Fans of All Creatures Great and Small have reason to be excited as the show’s beloved star is set to take on a darker, more suspenseful role in 5’s gripping new thriller, The Rumour. Promising twists, tension and a chilling atmosphere, this fresh new drama marks a bold departure for the actor and a must-watch for thriller enthusiasts.
Here’s your first look at what’s to come.
What is The Rumour about?
In the upcoming Channel 5 drama, Joanna (Rachel Shenton) moves to a quiet town with her young son in the hopes of a fresh start and a peaceful life, but "something more sinister" awaits.
"When she discovers a chilling rumour about a convicted child killer hiding in plain sight, Joanna seizes the chance to bond with the local mums by sharing it – unknowingly unleashing a wave of paranoia and suspicion," the synopsis teases.
"As whispers grow louder and tensions rise, Joanna is swept into a dangerous spiral of secrets and blame. With trust eroding and fear spreading like wildfire, she begins to question not only the town’s past but her own instincts.
"Who can she trust? And what will it cost her to find the truth?"
Does The Rumour have a trailer?
Yes, the trailer for The Rumour introduces us to Joanna (Rachel Shenton), a mother eager to build a new life as she meets the Year 1 mums at the school playground. Keen to make friends, she shares an image on her phone of a notorious child killer who is rumoured to have moved to their town. But what begins as idle gossip quickly spirals out of control - accusations spread, suspicions grow and fingers are pointed at the once respected women of their community when paranoia takes hold.
The tension escalates as Joanna’s young son Alfie becomes caught in the crossfire, placing him in grave danger. Haunting flashes of a burning building and Joanna screaming his name hint at devastating consequences, as the line between truth and rumour threatens to destroy everything around her.
Is The Rumour based on a book?
Yes, The Rumour is a book-to-screen adaptation of Lesley Kara's bestseller of the same name.
AmazonWho's in the cast of The Rumour?
Rachel Shenton, an Academy Award-winning actress for her acclaimed short film The Silent Child and known for her roles in Hollyoaks and All Creatures Great and Small, stars as Joanna, a mother to her young son Alfie.
It also stars Joanne Whalley (Wolf Hall, The White Princess), Emily Atack (Rivals, The Inbetweeners), Samuel Anderson (Amandaland, The History Boys), Ellie Haddington (Motherland, Enola Holmes), Lucy Speed (EastEnders, Unforgotten), Liza Sadovy (A Real Pain, Prime Suspect 3) and Carryl Thomas (Silo, Family Affairs).
Does The Rumour have a release date?
The Rumour starts on Wednesday 10th September at 9pm on Channel 5. There will be five episodes in total.
Arabella Horspool is a Commercial Content Writer for Yours at Bauer Media. She's a bookworm who has watched hundreds of dramas and is passionate about TV, film and theatre. She enjoys cooking, scrapbooking, playing board games and loves going on walks with her three dogs.