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UNFORGOTTEN S5 - mon 9pm itv. - TV PACED. NO SPOILERS

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Blondeshavemorefun · 27/02/2023 13:08

I know there is an unforgotten thread going but likely that will hold spoilers for those who binge so i was asked if I would do one for tv pace aka weekly as we all know blondes doesn’t binge 😂

if you can watch weekly and went to chat about each episode and what may happen /who the killer is etc then all welcome

if you want to binge as all will be out 10pm on xitv then post on the other thread

The new investigation happens after the shocking ending of the fourth series of Unforgotten (www.whattowatch.com/watching-guides/everything-you-need-to-know-about-unforgotten-on-netflix) when DCI Cassie Stuart played by Nicola Walker (www.whattowatch.com/features/unforgotten-star-nicola-walker-teases-the-season-4-cold-case) was killed in a horrific road accident.

Not only did Cassie's sudden death leave her family emotionally shattered, her police colleagues are hurting too, not least her detective partner DI Sunny Khan (Sanjeev Bhaskar) with who
m she'd worked with on a number of baffling cold cases.

Now Sunny has a new sleuthing partner for the new six-part season 5, as Cassie has now

been replaced by DCI Jessica James played by Sinéad Keenan, (www.whattowatch.com/features/unforgottens-sanjeev-bhaskar-and-sinead-keenan-on-being-tvs-next-big-cop-duo)

Unforgotten series 5 begins just before DCI Jessica James’ first day in her new job when there's an unforeseen and devastating event involving her family life. Despite this, Jessica is determined to make a good first impression with her new colleagues, but will Jess be in the right frame of mind to fit in with and inspire the team?

The ghost of much-loved former colleague Cassie Stuart looms large over the team and Jess knows there will be big shoes for her to fill. This will need resolve, professionalism and a great spirit if she's to live up to her much-admired and respected predecessor.

The first case for Jess and her team is the discovery of human remains in a newly renovated period property in Hammersmith, West London. But it seems the body has been there a very long time — this looks like a murder dating back to the 1930s, but could the body been disposed of in more recent times?

There are baffling questions that need answering and Jess will need to be at the top of her game.

Can she work with DS Sunny Khan to work out what has happened?
Sanjeev Bhaskar explains: “A body that is found bricked into a chimney breast, stuffed up a chimney, when some renovations taking place, but they have no idea how old this body is, or who it is.

Ini8ally, Jess comes in and says, “Look, we’re not going to do these old cases unless there’s some sort of present impact, because it takes up resources.” So he has to convince her otherwise. And once again, in a similar structural way to the previous series, it is about these disparate antagonists, possible suspects.

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SydneyCarton · 08/03/2023 07:14

I have found that the ITVX app is a bit glitchy on the tv. It works okay on the phone or tablet though.

lazymum99 · 08/03/2023 08:50

@Doihavetowait i watch ITVX through a fire stick on the TV and have never managed a whole program without it buffering or crashing. It is a pathetic streaming platform. They were supposed to make it better from ITV hub. It also has what you are watching far too far down

lazymum99 · 08/03/2023 08:51

Try deleting the app completely and reloading it

KrasiTime · 08/03/2023 08:57

Couldn’t sleep last night & rewatched so 2. I’m definitely not as engaged as previous series.

Doihavetowait · 08/03/2023 09:10

lazymum99 · 08/03/2023 08:51

Try deleting the app completely and reloading it

I’ve done that. Will try again .

BooseysMom · 08/03/2023 10:46

Blondeshavemorefun · 06/03/2023 23:13

Didn't they say she was 34 when died. And son is 24. She's been dead 6yrs so had son at 16 ish

Wonder who dad is

Precious. What name is that - reminds me of the dog in silence of the lambs

So we now know how restaurant couple and druggie are connected

Not sure about French lying man or lord Tony

Good call la - lord Antony

Plot deepens

Surely if sister was the one in the accident then she would have been notified by now

So must be the affair with hubby

So we now know how restaurant couple and druggie are connected

eh what?! I think I missed this..how are they connected? Sorry, always late to the party!

Blondeshavemorefun · 08/03/2023 10:55

@BooseysMom the dead lady was called precious and was the restaurants woman's daughter Tho estranged

The thief /junkie is dead ladies son

So grandson of restaurant lady who is also hitting her husband /partner the chef

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Blondeshavemorefun · 08/03/2023 10:56

Sorry I'm
Crap with names

Also agree lisa f is well known so the neighbour must play a bigger part somehow

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BooseysMom · 08/03/2023 11:02

Blondeshavemorefun · 08/03/2023 10:55

@BooseysMom the dead lady was called precious and was the restaurants woman's daughter Tho estranged

The thief /junkie is dead ladies son

So grandson of restaurant lady who is also hitting her husband /partner the chef

Ah OK, thanks for explaining. I completely missed the fact the druggie/thief is the son of the dead lady. I'm watching ep 2 again.
I'm blaming deafness as I have an ear infection and have to have the subtitles on!

Emotionalsupportviper · 08/03/2023 11:07

Precious. What name is that - reminds me of the dog in silence of the lambs

There used to be a weightlifter called Precious McKenzie, @Blondeshavemorefun . He was tiny - but phenomenally strong. I remember seeing him on the telly - he was on Blue Peter.

www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/weightlifting-legend-precious-mckenzie-86-27659420

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Precious_McKenzie

Emotionalsupportviper · 08/03/2023 11:10

I've just realised (from that wiki link) that Precious is still alive (86) - and I hadn't realised just how tiny he is - 4"9'!

Pemba · 08/03/2023 11:28

Precious is a fairly common African name (female). You might have heard of the character Precious Ramotswe in 'The Ladies no 1 Detective Agency' by Alexander McCall Smith? It was quite popular, there was a whole series and they did a BBC series.

I have an idea names like that are popular in West Africa? Comfort is a similar name, actually the actress who plays Ebele (restaurant woman) for many years played a character named Comfort in Casualty. I think Blessing is another one.

Pemba · 08/03/2023 11:32

Oh I see the weight lifter the pp mentioned, maybe it's unisex then? I think the name sounds more feminine though.

BIWI · 08/03/2023 12:07

We used to have a cleaner who was called Comfort. At the same time, my then-boss had a cleaner called Lenor Smile

Blondeshavemorefun · 08/03/2023 12:35

Yes I R.E.M. her as comfort in casualty

Weird how some names are male and female

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ImJustMadAboutSaffron · 08/03/2023 12:36

Pemba · 08/03/2023 11:28

Precious is a fairly common African name (female). You might have heard of the character Precious Ramotswe in 'The Ladies no 1 Detective Agency' by Alexander McCall Smith? It was quite popular, there was a whole series and they did a BBC series.

I have an idea names like that are popular in West Africa? Comfort is a similar name, actually the actress who plays Ebele (restaurant woman) for many years played a character named Comfort in Casualty. I think Blessing is another one.

I have taught several students named Blessing. I think they are virtue names, rather like Hope, Charity, Faith, Chastity, Felicity etc.

BeachBlondey · 08/03/2023 15:57

Does anyone else think that Sinead Keenan looks like Matt Damon?

ImJustMadAboutSaffron · 08/03/2023 16:07

BeachBlondey · 08/03/2023 15:57

Does anyone else think that Sinead Keenan looks like Matt Damon?

I didn't, but I do now!

TwoMonthsOff · 08/03/2023 18:14

BeachBlondey · 08/03/2023 15:57

Does anyone else think that Sinead Keenan looks like Matt Damon?

Yes ! 🤣

TwoMonthsOff · 08/03/2023 18:15

@BeachBlondey didn’t get it until you said it but yes Matt in a wig

Andanotherone01 · 08/03/2023 22:18

BeachBlondey · 08/03/2023 15:57

Does anyone else think that Sinead Keenan looks like Matt Damon?

Can’t unsee that now 🤣🤣

Blondeshavemorefun · 09/03/2023 14:59

I don't see that at all 😂

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SgtCatherineCawood · 09/03/2023 16:12

I don't see it either @Blondeshavemorefun

Even now I've realised I was thinking of Matt Dillon

Emotionalsupportviper · 09/03/2023 16:15

BIWI · 08/03/2023 12:07

We used to have a cleaner who was called Comfort. At the same time, my then-boss had a cleaner called Lenor Smile

<spits out tea>

😂

Emotionalsupportviper · 09/03/2023 16:22

Pemba · 08/03/2023 11:28

Precious is a fairly common African name (female). You might have heard of the character Precious Ramotswe in 'The Ladies no 1 Detective Agency' by Alexander McCall Smith? It was quite popular, there was a whole series and they did a BBC series.

I have an idea names like that are popular in West Africa? Comfort is a similar name, actually the actress who plays Ebele (restaurant woman) for many years played a character named Comfort in Casualty. I think Blessing is another one.

Maybe it's a name that started off as unisex (or for one sex) and then migrated to both (or to the other)

eg.

Sidney/Sydney used to be a unisex name, like Hilary, Evelyn, Vivian/ Vivienne etc, but then became primarily male(though I see that female Sydneys are making a little resurgence, especially in America).

Shirley was originally a male name, but became almost exclusively associated with females. The only man I can think of with the name was Shirley Crabtree (better known as |Big Daddy") the wrestler.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shirley_Crabtree

(I do love these little excursions on these threads - it's just like sitting at home having a natter.)