Number One Fan cast as soap legends lead Channel 5's new thriller
Number One Fan is a new thriller which follows a TV star named Lucy who is saved from a mugging by a mysterious woman.
www.walesonline.co.ukHere’s the latest at-a-glance:
- Jill Halfpenny and Sally Lindsay are set to star in Channel 5’s new thriller Number One Fan, a four-part drama about a TV morning-show host and a mysterious admirer. Filming wrapped in Spain, with a 2026 air date planned on Channel 5.[1][5]
- First-look materials and press coverage in early 2026 highlighted a tense, suspenseful premise focused on obsession and the world of daytime television, drawing notable attention from industry press and fans of both actors.[5][6]
- Recent coverage has noted the pair’s strong on-screen dynamic and anticipation around the show’s twisty relationship between the lead TV host and her enigmatic supporter, Donna, played by Lindsay, with audiences also noting the project’s timely themes around stalking and privacy.[9][1]
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