Thriller enthusiasts are in for a chilling experience with Channel 5's newest series, Number One Fan, which premieres tonight. The show features a stellar cast, including Jill Halfpenny and Sally Lindsay, and centres on Lucy Logan, a beloved morning television presenter.
After Lucy is rescued from a mugging by a woman named Donna, who claims to be her biggest fan, Lucy naively welcomes her into her inner circle. However, it soon becomes evident that Donna harbours a sinister ulterior motive.
What time does Number One Fan start?
The series occupies the prime-time 9pm slot on Channel 5, with the first episode airing tonight, May 4, and concluding at 10pm. It follows the latest episode of Police Interceptors. Subsequent episodes will air at the same time each night, and all episodes will be available on My5.
Who is in the cast of Number One Fan?
Sally Lindsay leads the cast as Donna Hughes, a woman obsessed with her television idol. Lindsay is renowned for her roles as Shelley Unwin in Coronation Street and in The Madame Blanc Mysteries. Jill Halfpenny portrays Lucy Logan, the TV host, known for her performances as Nicola Dobson in Byker Grove and Izzie Redpath in Waterloo Road.
The supporting cast includes Daniel Adegboyega as Shawn Logan, Dean Andrews as Stewart Jones, and Sharlene Whyte as Mel. Harvey Rhys-Conway plays Jacob Logan, Erin Shanagher is Jane Shelley, Tiffany Gray takes on Tabbie Marwell, and Ben Stevenson Langley portrays Ben Hughes. Additional cast members are Freddie Dawson as Vince, Sushil Chudasama as Tommy, Bryan Quinn as Ruairi, and James O'Driscoll as Cillian Carr.
How many episodes are in Number One Fan?
The series consists of four hour-long episodes, airing consecutively over the week:
- Episode 1: Monday, May 4
- Episode 2: Tuesday, May 5
- Episode 3: Wednesday, May 6
- Episode 4: Thursday, May 7
What is Number One Fan about?
The series opens by introducing Lucy Logan, the country's hottest TV star, who hosts a successful morning show and boasts a massive social media following. Her seemingly perfect life takes a dark turn when she encounters Donna. While walking through a car park, a mugger snatches Lucy's handbag, but Donna intervenes and saves the day. As a token of gratitude, Lucy invites Donna to visit her on set. However, Donna soon becomes a constant presence, and as Lucy inadvertently fuels Donna's obsession, her actions grow increasingly sinister and menacing.
