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Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
All Creatures Great and Small star leaves Helen Herriot behind for ominous new role
All Creatures Great and Small star Rachel Shenton is set to appear in a new Channel 5 thriller called The Rumour and fans are already excited to see what's in store. Since the revamped period drama All Creatures Great and Small debuted in 2020, Channel 5 audiences have watched actress Rachel Shenton portray Helen Herriot. Yet this month, it's been revealed that the 37-year-old is stepping away from her role in the fictional village of Darrowby for a more menacing community. Rachel is poised to feature in a brand-new thriller on Channel 5 titled The Rumour, which will broadcast later this year after audiences were treated to some initial preview images last week. Viewers have been offered a brief taste of what they can anticipate from the five-part series as a short teaser has been released on Channel 5's official Instagram. The footage depicts Rachel's character Joanna strolling down the street with her young son Alfie, who reveals that his mobile was confiscated at the post office, reports the Express. Stunned, she halts to confront him and asks: "What do you mean?", though her son doesn't respond as he becomes distracted. Gazing beyond her, he enquires: "What's that on our house?" The camera then sweeps to reveal someone has scrawled in red paint across their garage door 'Rumours Kill'. It didn't take long for viewers to respond to the brief teaser, with numerous fans expressing their enthusiasm about witnessing Rachel in a fresh role. Author Lesley Kara, who penned the novel that inspired the series, remarked: "So exciting! Can't believe my novel is finally coming to the screen!" One excited viewer exclaimed: "I have loved everything she has done, can't wait!" Another shared: "Aww looking forward to this." Another fan chimed in: "Loved the book, so excited for this!" Overjoyed with the clip, another said: "Looking forward to this." Yet another penned: "Ooh ill give this one a watch." While someone else remarked: "Love a Channel 5 drama." The official blurb for the show reveals: "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 series will be available to watch and stream on Channel 5 this autumn.
Daily Mirror
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Emily Atack cancels fly-on-the-wall reality show despite high hopes for series
Emily Atack has decided to scrap plans for a Disney+ reality show that would have documented her motherhood journey. The Inbetweeners star, 35, welcomed her first child, Barney James Garner, with her long-term partner Alistair Garner in June 2024. Although she was initially planning to work on a fly-on-the-wall series chronicling her experiences as a parent, Emily ultimately chose to shelve the project. An insider has claimed: "It's not entirely clear why she didn't pursue the show, particularly as it would have proved very lucrative to be working with the streaming giant. "It would have almost certainly proved very popular with viewers too. But it's fair to say she would have struggled time-wise to fit it in alongside all her other projects and, of course, her most important job of being a mother," they told The Sun. It's certainly true that Emily has not slowed down professionally. The actress is returning for the second series of Disney+ hit drama Rivals and is also teaming up with Danny Dyer to co-host a new game show for ITV. On top of these projects, Emily has been cast in a new Channel 5 thriller called The Rumour, which is being adapted into a TV series from the Sunday Times bestseller by Lesley Kara. She will be starring on the show alongside Joanne Whalley and Rachel Shenton. Lead actress Rachel has spoken about her excitement for the series, saying: "The Rumour is a story of a woman unravelling as she relentlessly pursues the truth. She's very relatable and the cast are amazing. It's lovely to work with so many women." Beyond her busy work schedule, the new mum has been soaking up precious time with her baby boy. Emily recently celebrated Barney's first birthday and made an emotional post about the occasion on Instagram, sharing a series of snapshots from his first year. She posted a picture of Barney sleeping on her chest shortly after he was born, sharing: "Happy 1st birthday to our son Barney James Garner. The Baby Barn Owl. I've dreamt of you my whole life. It was always you. I love you beyond words, our beautiful, BEAUTIFUL boy. You are so cherished my heart could burst." Emily also shared photos from her pregnancy, snaps of her and Alistair opening baby gifts, and sweet pictures of the family cuddling Barney. Last month Emily enjoyed a beach holiday with her family in Mevagissey, Cornwall, where she was seen carrying Barney in a sling while admiring the coastal views. The star previously told The Times that she felt lonely before settling down with Alistair, adding: "I feel like my whole life had been building up to that moment, not just getting a part in that show, but also my personal life. It feels like the stars have aligned. That is genuinely how it feels."
