There's a brand new thriller called The Au Pair starting tonight on Channel 5, and it sounds every bit as intense and chaotic as the BBC's beloved show Doctor Foster.
According to the synopsis (via Radio Times), when Zoe Dalton's husband Chris suggests that they get an au pair to help with her elderly father and the step-children, she thinks it might ease the burden of juggling it all.
Enter Sandrine, who is capable and settles in quickly – although things suddenly start to shift in the family home in the Cotswolds.
According to the episode one description, Sandrine has "a secret agenda" – but who knows where that might lead...
The Au Pair has a packed-out and recognisable cast, led by Beyond Paradise and Green Wing star Sally Bretton who plays the character of Zoe Dalton. The role of her husband is taken on by Kenny Doughty (ITV's Vera), while the mysterious Sandrine is played by Ludmilla Makowski (from Netflix hit Lupin).
TV legend David Suchet, probably best known for playing Agatha Christie's detective Hercule Poirot, also has a role as Zoe's father.
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The Channel 5 thriller will begin on Monday, March 10, in the prime-time 9pm slot. Its four episodes will then air across consecutive nights, with the final episode being broadcast on March 13.
It's been a big year so far for drama on Channel 5. Downton Abbey star Allen Leech recently lead a new thriller series called The Vanishings, and we've had a first look at a brand new detective drama fronted by Jason Watkins, called Catch You Later, ahead of its highly-anticipated release.
Watkins also has a new documentary series coming soon to the channel, where he will delve into the history of the Tower of London and "uncover the truth behind tales surrounding the fortress, including exciting revelations about how Jason’s own ancestors are connected to the Tower".
The Au Pair starts on March 10 at 9pm on Channel 5.
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