The Madame Blanc Mysteries, the cosy crime-drama featuring Sally Lindsay, has announced its guest stars for the fourth season.
The Channel 5 series follows antiques dealer and amateur sleuth Jean White (Lindsay) in the wake of the death of her husband, Rory. Whilst attempting to uncover the truth regarding his passing, Jean also investigates various other mysteries with the help of the local community.
Following three successful seasons and a trilogy of Christmas specials, the line-up for the fourth season has now been unveiled, with Paul Chuckle, Les Dennis and Stephen Bailey all returning to the show after previous appearances.
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Additionally, there will be a host of stars making their debut on the series, with Samantha Power, Charlie Condou, Richard Blackwood, Danny Hatchard, Graeme Hawley, Lorraine Burroughs, and Edward MacLiam all signed up to appear in guest roles.
Furthermore, Steve Edge will return as Dom Hayes as his character navigates a romance with Jean, while Sue Vincent, Alex Gaumond and Tony Robinson will reprise their roles as Gloria, André and Uncle Patrick respectively.
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“I am very proud to say that yet again Sainte-Victoire has attracted a plethora of brilliant guest stars,” said Lindsay in a statement. “We have been blown away with how their talent has lifted our scripts off the page.
“We also welcome back some of our beloved semi-regulars to have fun in the sunshine with all the regular gang. We can't wait for you to meet our brand-new characters [and] catch up with what our permanent residents are up to, as well as working out six brand new mysteries with Jean.”
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Lindsay, who created the show alongside Vincent, recently spoke about the prospect of reprising her role as Shelley Unwin - which she played for five years before departing in 2006 - on Coronation Street, sharing that it was “not for [her]”.
“It has been many years now and I've got my own show and I produce as well, so it's probably not for me,” said the actor. “But I absolutely think it's the best thing ever for people to go back, because it's like another world. It's a great job.”
The Madame Blanc Mysteries airs on Channel 5.
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