FIRST LOOK: THE MADAME BLANC MYSTERIES, CHANNEL 5

Channel 5 announce new six-part drama The Reluctant Madame Blanc, which follows Jean White, a renowned and respected antiques dealer, running a successful business in leafy Cheshire with her husband, Rory.

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We meet Jean on a rainy morning in Manchester, overcome with grief as she learns that Rory has tragically died on his way home from their vintage treasure-trove stomping grounds in the South of France.

Things are about to take a darker turn for poor Jean when she discovers that along with her husband, all of their money has disappeared, their shop re-mortgaged to the hilt and their assets pawned off.

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With the final thousands in their joint account ironically spent on Rory’s funeral, Jean’s life is set adrift…until her solicitor informs her of one thing her beloved did not sell: their cottage in French antiques hub, Saint Victoire.

Sally Lindsay said of the show: "I've always been fascinated by the worlds of antiques and Agatha Christie, so putting the two together and creating the world of St.Victoire with Sue has been an absolute joy. We are so excited to show the audience the stunning sunny locations and beautiful antiques cloaked in a veil of mystery and can't wait for you to see what Jean unravels as she embarks on her new life in the sun."

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Sebastian Cardwell, Channel 5 Deputy Director of Programmes added: “Channel 5’s return to original Drama has been a great success, especially with Sally Lindsay starring in Cold Call in 2019, which was a real hit with our viewers. With a brilliant creative team at the helm, I have no doubt that this series will also have viewers hooked from the very beginning, impatiently waiting for the mystery to unravel in Saint Victoire!”