The Rumour (TV series)

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The Rumour
Based onThe Rumour by Lesley Kara
Screenplay byGiula Sandler
Directed byRichard Clark
Starring
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes5
Production
Executive producers
  • Paul Testar
  • Sebastian Cardwell
  • Dixie Linder
  • Nick Marston
  • Rachel Gesua
  • Suzi McIntosh
  • Giula Sandler
ProducerDominic Barlow
Production companies
  • Clapperboard
  • Cuba Pictures
Original release
Network Channel 5
Release10 September 2025 (2025-09-10)

The Rumour is an upcoming British television series starring Rachel Shenton, Emily Atack and Joanne Whalley. It is adapted from the Lesley Kara novel of the same name. It is set to be broadcast on Channel 5 .

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Synopsis

A mother newly moved to a small town thinks she discovers that a child killer is also living there. [1]

Cast

Production

The series is directed by Richard Clark from a screenplay by Giula Sandler adapted from the Lesley Kara novel of the same name. It is produced by Cuba Pictures and Clapperboard in association with Fremantle. Paul Testar, Sebastian Cardwell, Dixie Linder, Nick Marston, Rachel Gesua, Suzi McIntosh as well as Sandler are executive producers. Dominic Barlow is series producer. [2] The novel had originally been optioned by Cuba Pictures in 2018. [3]

The cast is led by Rachel Shenton, Emily Atack and Joanne Whalley. [4] Filming took place in late 2024. [5]

References

  1. ↑ Craig, David (4 December 2024). "All Creatures and Rivals stars team up for new Channel 5 thriller The Rumour". Radio Times. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
  2. ↑ Yossman, K.J. (3 December 2024). "Rachel Shenton, Emily Atack and Joanne Whalley to Star in U.K. Thriller Series 'The Rumour'". Variety. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
  3. ↑ White, Peter (1 November 2018). "'McMafia' Producer Cuba Pictures Developing TV Adaptation Of Lesley Kara's 'The Rumour' After Optioning Debut Novel". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
  4. ↑ Warner, Sam (4 December 2024). "Emily Atack joins Wolf Hall star for next lead TV role after Rivals success". Digital Spy. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
  5. ↑ Considine, Pippa (4 December 2024). "C5 orders thriller from Cuba and Clapperboard". Televisual. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
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