Channel 5's The Rumour plot, cast, episode count and start time

If you're hunting for a fresh TV series to sink your teeth into, then search no more as a captivating five-part thriller is heading to Channel 5 soon.

The Rumour is set to debut on 5 in September, and draws inspiration from the bestselling novel of the same name by writer Lesley Kara.

Featuring stars such as Emily Atack and Rachel Shenton, the upcoming series has been hailed as a "gripping exploration of how fear and curiosity can take root and how a single whisper can shatter everything".

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Before The Rumour's official launch, we've compiled everything you need to know, including the storyline, complete cast and viewing details....

What is The Rumour about?

The Rumour chronicles the tale of Joanna, a mum who has recently moved in pursuit of a new beginning.

However, she doesn't quite receive what she's anticipated, reports Wales Online.

The official synopsis states: "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?"

Cast

Rachel Shenton leads the ensemble in The Rumour as protagonist Joanna.

Viewers will know the actress from her appearances in All Creatures Great and Small, For Her Sins and The Strangers.

She's accompanied by Scandal's Joanne Whalley, The Inbetweeners and Rivals star Emily Atack, Doctor Who actor Samuel Anderson, Motherland's Ellie Haddington and Lucy Speed from Afterlife.

A Real Pain performer Liza Sadovy and Emmerdale's Carryl Thomas round out the cast, alongside Tamzin Griffin, Alex Waldmann and Okezie Morro.

How to watch

The Rumour premieres on Channel 5 on Wednesday, 10 September at 9PM.

Episode two follows on Thursday, 11 September with the third instalment arriving on Friday, 12 September, both at 9PM.

The programme then continues on Wednesday, 17 September and Thursday, 18 September, with the concluding two episodes broadcasting on Channel 5.

The series will simultaneously be accessible for streaming on My5.

The Rumour launches on 5 on Wednesday, 10 September at 9pm.