CHANNEL 5 REVEALS 2025 DRAMA HIGHLIGHTS, NEW AND RETURNING TITLES

Channel 5 have revealed its slate of new and returning drama series due to air in 2025. Exact transmission details will be confirmed in due course.

THE GOOD SHIP MURDER

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Jack is ready to take a bold step in his relationship with Kate, inviting her for a romantic evening at the opera during their stop in Rome. But the unexpected arrival of Jack’s estranged 18-year-old daughter Mia throws his plans into chaos. Mia is on a mission: with her parents’ divorce looming, she’s determined to reunite them at any cost, even if it means sabotaging Jack and Kate’s blossoming connection.

THE PUZZLE LADY

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The series is based on the best-selling books by American author Parnell Hall and begins when a strange murder takes place in the sleepy market town of Bakerbury. The local police are baffled by a crossword puzzle left on the body.

THE MADAME BLANC MYSTERIES

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The Madame Blanc Mysteries Series 4 (7 x 60’) will return to the wonderful world of Sainte Victoire, packed with unusual antiques and objéts d’art, murder, mystery, sunshine and laughter for a 7-episode series including a Christmas special.

THE AU PAIR

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The Au Pair follows Zoe Dalton (Sally Bretton), who seems to have it all— a successful husband Chris (Kenny Doughty), two adorable stepchildren, Amber and Noah, a thriving tailoring business and a gorgeous countryside home in a picturesque English town. However, all is not as it seems as she experiences marital issues and pressure mounts when her diabetic father, George (David Suchet), moves in next door.

THE RUMOUR

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Joanna moves with her young son, Alfie, to the quiet town of Flinstead, seeking a fresh start. However, she quickly becomes entangled in the lives of local mothers and the unsettling dynamics of the community. When Joanna stumbles upon an online rumour about a child killer living in the town, she uses it to win over the mums at the school gate. As gossip spreads, suspicions build, and Joanna finds herself drawn into a web of secrets and paranoia.

More details on all the titles will be revealed in due course.