THE FUTURE of a hit Channel 5 drama with an ex Corrie legend has been revealed after four series on air.
The much loved crime drama starring is set to return for a fifth series.
The future of a hit Channel 5 drama with an ex Corrie legend has been revealed after four series on air. Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk
Sally Lindsay rose to fame playing Shelley Unwin on Coronation Street Credit: Granada Television
Former actress Sally will once again lead the cast as she reprises her role as amateur sleuth and antiques dealer Jean White.
follows Jean as she helps solve mysteries and deaths in the village of Sainte Victoire in the south of France.
Steve Edge is also returning as her fiancée Dom Hayes alongside co-writer Sue Vincent who stars as glorious Gloria Beaushaw.
Robin Askwith and Sue Holderness also return as Jeremy and Judith Lloyd James along with Alex Gaumond as Chief of Police André Caron.
Her Corrie storylines included an abusive and controlling relationship with Charlie Stubbs Credit: ITV
Sally was delighted that The Madame Blanc Mysteries was renewed for a 5th series Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk
Sally played Emma in the psychological drama Love Rat Credit: Channel 5
Sally Lindsay played Lisa Johnson in the Sky One comedy Mount Pleasant Credit: Sky Living
Returning alongside them is Tony Robinson as Dom’s Uncle Patrick, as Gloria’s dad Trevor, and Stephen Bailey, back to cause trouble as gangster John Marsden.
The synopsis for season 5 reads: “As Jean and Dom plan their wedding, nothing can prepare them for the unseen obstacles that crop up along the way.
“Over the course of the series, a dead body in one of the shows iconic locations, Uncle Patrick hosts the pub quiz of the century at La Couronne.
“Judith and Jeremy face a heart‑wrenching dilemma, and the bodies continue to stack up when someone is found foaming at the mouth in St Victoire Theatre.
“We witness the full, fabulous wrath of John Marsden, and hold our breath to see whether Jean and Dom will finally make it down the aisle.”
playing barmaid Shelley Unwin in the much loved ITV soap from 2001 until she left in 2006.
Her storylines included an ill-fated relationship with Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) and an abusive and controlling relationship with Charlie Stubbs (Bill Ward), who later left her pregnant.
have included Lisa Johnson in the Sky One comedy Mount Pleasant, Alison Bailey in the ITV show Scott & Bailey and divorcee Emma in the
Sally was also a regular panellist on the and has narrated the reality series 22 Kids and Counting since 2021.
Delighted at the return of Sally said: “I’m absolutely thrilled that The Madame Blanc Mysteries is returning for a fifth series.
“The love and loyalty from our audience has been incredible, and we’re so grateful to everyone who keeps coming back to St Victoire with us.
“I’m endlessly proud of this amazing cast who bring so much joy, warmth and mischief to the show and series five is packed with sunshine, escapism and gloriously twisty mysteries.
“It’s lovely to be back, and we can’t wait to share another sun‑drenched adventure.”
The series is currently in production in Gozo and Malta and is set to air later in 2026 on Channel 5.
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