Name: The Rumour
Released: 2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Rachel Shenton, Joanne Whalley, Samuel Anderson

TV Show · Drama · Thriller

Rachel Shenton (All Creatures Great and Small) stars as Joanna, a mother who moves to a quiet town seeking a fresh start. When she shares some local gossip about a convicted child killer, the whisper inadvertently unleashes a wave of paranoia.

2025 · 43m

Starring Rachel Shenton, Joanne Whalley, Samuel Anderson

Director Richard Clark

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

Joanna moves with her son Alfie for a fresh start. When she spreads a rumour about a child killer living in her new area, it quickly takes hold.
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

When Alfie goes missing, panic consumes Joanna and tensions rise as she frantically searches for him.
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

The community struggles after new discoveries shine a darker light on the town. As doubt grows and secrets emerge, Joanna wonders who her allies are.
EPISODE 4

Episode 4

Joanna fixates on the killer's identity despite Michael revealing he knows she scared a child in London. A prison painting might hold the answers.
EPISODE 5

Episode 5

Joanna reels from the truth as Bea deals with the fallout. Michael warns Bea, unaware that someone is watching them.