Rachel Shenton, best known for playing Helen Herriot in the Channel 5 period drama All Creatures Great and Small, is set to appear in a dramatic new role. The 37-year-old actress will star in the upcoming thriller The Rumour, adapted from Lesley Kara's Sunday Times bestselling novel.
The five-part series follows Joanna, a mother who moves to the quiet town of Flinstead with her young son, Alfie, seeking a fresh start. However, when she shares a rumour about a convicted child killer hiding in the area, she inadvertently triggers a wave of paranoia and suspicion among the local community.
Joining Shenton in the cast are Joanne Whalley, Samuel Anderson, Ellie Haddington, Lucy Speed, Liza Sadovy, Carryl Thomas, Tamzin Griffin, Alex Waldmann, and Okezie Morro. The series is described as 'gripping' and explores how a single whisper can cause everything to crumble.
The Rumour is expected to premiere on Channel 5 this autumn. The announcement comes after Shenton confirmed that filming for the sixth series of All Creatures Great and Small has wrapped. She shared behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram, including images with her newborn son, and praised the cast and crew for their support.
