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Series 5.0

The Rumour

20251 season4 ratings

A mum’s fresh start with her son takes a dark turn when a chilling rumour spreads through the town.

Synopsis

A mum’s fresh start with her son takes a dark turn when a chilling rumour spreads through the town.

Episodes

Seasons & episodes

1 season

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

Sep 10, 2025 44 min

Joanna, seeking a fresh start, moves to Flinstead with her son Alfie. While trying to integrate into the community, she inadvertently spreads a rumour that a notorious child killer might be living among them.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

Sep 11, 2025 44 min

With Joanna caught in the chilling rumours, tensions rise and Alfie goes missing. Panic consumes her as she frantically searches, fearing the worst. And on Halloween night, there's a shocking discovery.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

Sep 12, 2025 44 min

The community is left reeling by shocking events, and further revelations shine an even darker light on the town. Joanna is left questioning her allies.

Ensemble

Cast

Rachel Shenton

Rachel Shenton

Joanna

Joanne Whalley

Joanne Whalley

Emily Atack

Emily Atack

Samuel Anderson

Samuel Anderson

Ellie Haddington

Ellie Haddington

Lucy Speed

Lucy Speed

Rachel

Liza Sadovy

Liza Sadovy

Carryl Thomas

Carryl Thomas

Tamzin Griffin

Tamzin Griffin

Alex Waldmann

Alex Waldmann

Okezie Morro

Okezie Morro

Production

The details

Release

2025

Seasons

1 season

Country

United Kingdom

Studio

Cuba Pictures

Spoken languages: English