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THE RUMOUR - starts 10th sept - wed Thur Fri 9pm ch 5 - TV PACE NO SPOILERS

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Blondeshavemorefun · 03/09/2025 16:19

New 5 part drama

Will it beat Pauline behind the curtain 😂😂😂

Joanna moves to the quiet town of Flinstead with her young son, Alfie – a fresh start in a place that promises peace.

But beneath its quiet surface lies something more sinister.

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.

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?

The story is based on the Sunday Times bestselling book by Lesley Kara,

The cast of The Rumour includes Rachel Shenton (All Creatures Great and Small, For Her Sins, The Strangers Part 1 & Part 2) who stars as Joanna – a mother desperate to outrun her past and protect her future. Also joining the cast is Joanne Whalley (Willow, Wolf Hall, Scandal), Emily Atack (Rivals), Samuel Anderson (Doctor Who, Amandaland), Ellie Haddington (Enola Holmes, Motherland), Lucy Speed (Unforgotten, Afterlife), Liza Sadovy (A Real Pain, Patience, A Small Light) and Carryl Thomas (Emmerdale, Silo, Silent Witness, Eastenders). Rounding out the ensemble cast are Tamzin Griffin, Alex Waldmann and Okezie Morro.

On wed Thur Fri and then not till next week

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purpleme12 · 13/09/2025 18:47

onceuponatimeinneverland · 12/09/2025 21:45

Joanna has to be the nosiest person that ever lived.

😂

purpleme12 · 13/09/2025 18:49

xsquared · 13/09/2025 06:11

When Jo tried to find the rumour online to show to the mums, but.couldnt, do you think it was because it was removed or did she imagine it in the first place?

I reckon it must have been removed. I don't think she imagined it

TobaccoFlower · 13/09/2025 20:06

If I was going to read a letter I wasn't supposed to read I'd lock myself in the bathroom so I didn't get found out. Not sit with my back to an open door. I was scared her husband would walk in!

Blondeshavemorefun · 13/09/2025 20:12

They have no common sense on tv

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Meredusoleil · 13/09/2025 20:16

I don't get why Joanna and Alfie's dad aren't together properly. What actually happened to make her leave?

Blondeshavemorefun · 13/09/2025 20:19

Finally. A recap is out it only for e1 so far

e1

https://reelmockery.com/the-rumour-series-1-episode-1-recap/amp/

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Meredusoleil · 13/09/2025 20:46

I'm seriously creeped out by the mum's older lover. The artist person. The way they acted over Sonia's death as well 🤔

lazymum99 · 13/09/2025 21:06

The story is ridiculous. Joanna is so unlikeable. I actually hope her mother is the murderer. It would serve her right!

ozarina · 14/09/2025 00:02

We started this and stopped it within about 15 mins. I literally have never seen so much shit acting in one place together. The obvious fact that it's filmed not in the UK makes it even more bizarre.

FlibbertyGibbitt · 14/09/2025 07:57

The actress who used to be in Eastenders - Lucy Speed who plays Rachel with the mum in bed ?

Methinks it’s her mum.

Blondeshavemorefun · 14/09/2025 10:12

Yes Rachel the prison guard is Lucy aka Natalie from ee

Michel ex hubby is fingered from Gavin and Stacey

Liz her mum’s partner is Marion the mum in motherland

Fatima was in ee briefly last year as the SOLICESTOR in the Linda case

Queen bee is Emily attack from inbetweeners

so a good female cast

I think it’s Liz as the killer. Imagine that her mums partner 🙀🙀

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Meredusoleil · 14/09/2025 10:26

FlibbertyGibbitt · 14/09/2025 07:57

The actress who used to be in Eastenders - Lucy Speed who plays Rachel with the mum in bed ?

Methinks it’s her mum.

Yes. Could be her. Did have that thought as well.

LIZS · 14/09/2025 10:28

I think it won’t be any of them , but just reveal other buried secrets along the way,

purpleme12 · 14/09/2025 10:44

I think it's Liz

Blondeshavemorefun · 14/09/2025 11:37

purpleme12 · 14/09/2025 10:44

I think it's Liz

Same

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lazymum99 · 14/09/2025 11:38

Surely Liz is far too obvious now with 2 episodes still to go??

Mairzydotes · 14/09/2025 13:06

Liz was using red paint .

So Liz or Joanne's mum are likely culprits for the graffiti on the garage door.

FlibbertyGibbitt · 14/09/2025 15:58

When’s it on next ?

Blondeshavemorefun · 14/09/2025 16:29

Wed

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Blondeshavemorefun · 14/09/2025 16:30

We have the thrill of cold water tonight / new

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itsgettingweird · 14/09/2025 17:46

Blondeshavemorefun · 14/09/2025 16:30

We have the thrill of cold water tonight / new

Oh yes - thankyou. I’d forgotten about that one.

Blondeshavemorefun · 17/09/2025 12:43

E4 tonight
Joanna is obsessed with finding out who Sally is

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Meredusoleil · 17/09/2025 16:58

Blondeshavemorefun · 17/09/2025 12:43

E4 tonight
Joanna is obsessed with finding out who Sally is

Nothing new there then!

Mairzydotes · 17/09/2025 17:02

Rachel Shenton seems to be channel 5's actress of the moment.

I can't help but picture Jill Halfpenny playing the part of Joanna. Perhaps she was unavailable.

xsquared · 17/09/2025 21:20

She is fucking nuts! Now Liz is going to appear in local press and she will be the next dead older lady!