“This New 5-Part Thriller Starring All Creatures Great and Small’s Star Is a Ruthless, Mind-Bending Dark Storm — Like Gone Girl on Steroids and Broadchurch with a Sinister Darker Edge — That Dives Deep into a Twisted Small-Town Nightmare to Shatter Your Mind and Haunt Your Dreams — Already Haunting the Screens of Over 2 Million Viewers Worldwide, Who Call It ‘Unputdownable’ and ‘The Darkest Thriller of the Year.’”! If you thought Gone Girl and Broadchurch set the bar for chilling suspense and small-town secrets, this new 5-part thriller will blow you away. Starring All Creatures Great and Small’s lead, it plunges deep into a dark, twisted nightmare where fear spreads like wildfire and trust shatters in an instant. Based on Lesley Kara’s bestselling novel, the series reveals how one whispered rumor about a child killer can ignite a community’s darkest fears—and destroy lives. With heart-stopping twists and an atmosphere so tense you won’t breathe easy, it’s no surprise over 2 million viewers worldwide are already hooked, calling it “unputdownable” and “the darkest thriller of the year.” Prepare yourself for a ruthless, mind-bending storm that will haunt your dreams long after the credits roll.

“The Rumour” — The Ruthless New 5-Part Thriller Starring All Creatures Great and Small’s Rachel Shenton That’s Shattering Minds and Haunting Screens This Fall

If you thought Gone Girl and Broadchurch set the bar for chilling suspense and small-town secrets, The Rumour is here to blow it sky-high. This gripping new five-part thriller stars Rachel Shenton (All Creatures Great and Small) as Joanna, a mother seeking a fresh start in the quiet town of Flinstead with her young son, Alfie. But when a terrifying rumour about a convicted child killer lurking in plain sight spreads through the community, Joanna unwittingly ignites a wildfire of paranoia, suspicion, and shattered trust.

Based on the Sunday Times bestselling novel by Lesley Kara, The Rumour masterfully explores how fear and curiosity can take root—and how a single whispered secret can unravel everything. As tensions rise and the whispers grow louder, Joanna finds herself trapped in a dangerous spiral of secrets and blame, questioning not only the town’s dark past but her own instincts. Who can she trust? And what will it cost to uncover the truth?

With heart-stopping twists, razor-sharp writing, and an atmosphere so thick with tension you won’t be able to look away, The Rumour is already haunting the screens of over 2 million viewers worldwide. Fans call it “unputdownable” and “the darkest thriller of the year,” praising its ruthless, mind-bending narrative and spine-chilling suspense.

Joining Rachel Shenton is a powerhouse cast including Joanne Whalley (Willow, Wolf Hall), Emily Atack (Rivals), Samuel Anderson (Doctor Who), Ellie Haddington (Enola Holmes), Lucy Speed (Unforgotten), and many more, bringing depth and intensity to this twisted tale of secrets, lies, and the price of trust.

Created and executive produced by Giula Sandler (The House Across the Street, White House Farm) and directed by Richard Clark (Doctor Who, War of the Worlds), The Rumour perfectly captures the eerie charm of a small town hiding deadly secrets beneath its peaceful surface.

Set to air this autumn on Channel 5, this thriller is a must-watch for fans of dark, psychological dramas and anyone who loves to unravel mysteries that keep you guessing until the very last scene.

Prepare yourself for a ruthless storm of suspense, betrayal, and dark truths in The Rumour — a chilling, addictive series that will haunt your dreams long after the credits roll.