The fifth series of The Madame Blanc Mysteries airs on Channel 5 tonight at 9.05pm, with Sally Lindsay and Steve Edge returning as Jean White and Dom Hayes as they prepare for their wedding while solving new mysteries.
Wedding plans and new mysteries
The synopsis for the new season teases: "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 show's iconic locations, Uncle Patrick hosts the pub quiz of the century at La Couronne, Judith and Jeremy face a heartwrenching dilemma, and the bodies continue to stack up when someone is found foaming at the mouth in St Victoire Theatre."
The synopsis adds: "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."
Returning cast and guest stars
All the series regulars return, with Lindsay and Edge reprising their central roles. Co-writer Sue Vincent also stars as Gloria Beaushaw, while Robin Askwith and Sue Holderness return as Jeremy and Judith Lloyd James.
They are joined by Alex Gaumond as Chief of Police André Caron, Tony Robinson as Dom's Uncle Patrick, Paul Chuckle as Gloria's dad Trevor, and Stephen Bailey as gangster John Marsden.
Special guest stars include Justin Moorhouse, Brian Capron, Lesley Joseph, Jason Manford, Michael Fenton Stevens, Su Pollard, Louisa Lytton, Frazer Hines, Bonnie Langford and Zoe Lyons.
Fan reception since 2021
The series has captivated audiences since it first aired in 2021. One Rotten Tomatoes user enthused: "Absolutely fabulous mystery series! Lot the characters, the fun, the love, the friendships! NOT focused on violence and blood, but solving puzzles! Top score. Enjoy!"
Another viewer shared: "Love this show for several reasons: the characters are refreshingly different, quirky, and lovable; the setting is beautiful and is a character of the series in itself; and the writing /plots are also quirkily fresh. Hope to see it go on for a long time."
A third added: "If you're looking for gritty and dark murder drama this show isn't for you. To me its kind of a mix of Death in Paradise and Agatha Raisin, but also has its own thing going on. The mysteries are engaging enough, and there are some quite interesting twists, and there is plenty of humour mixed in along the way."
Another viewer commented: "When I watched the first episode of Madame blanc mysteries, I was hooked! ! They are so entertaining. It's obvious the cast gets along really well & the chemistry is great."
The Madame Blanc Mysteries returns to Channel 5 tonight at 9.05pm.
