Looking for your next TV must-watch? The Rumour is Channel 5's gripping five-part thriller based on the bestselling novel of the same name by writer Lesley Kara.
Starring Rachel Shenton, Emily Atack and Joanne Whalley, this gripping show is already lighting up our groupchats with all kinds of intrigue and theories.
The official synopsis reads: "Joanna moves to the quiet town of Flinstead with her young son, Alfie - a fresh start in a place that promises peace. But beneath its quiet surface lies something more sinister.
When she discovers a chilling rumour about a convicted child killer hiding in plain sight, Joanna seizes the chance to bond with the local mums by sharing it - unknowingly unleashing a wave of paranoia and suspicion.
As whispers grow louder and tensions rise, Joanna is swept into a dangerous spiral of secrets and blame. With trust eroding and fear spreading like wildfire, she begins to question not only the town's past but her own instincts. Who can she trust? And what will it cost her to find the truth?"
Intriguing, right? The show debuted on Wednesday, 10 September at 9pm, and was followed by episode two on Thursday, 11 September at 9pm and episode three on Friday, 12 September at 9pm.
So, when can we expect the next instalments in the series? Read on to find out when the next episode will air, as well as a full episode guide.
When is the next episode of The Rumour on?
The next episode of The Rumour airs on Wednesday 17 September at 9pm.
This will be the fourth episode in the series.
The episode summary reads: "Joanna's obsession with uncovering Sally McGowan's identity spirals out of control."
The fifth and final episode then airs on Thursday 18 September at 9pm.
How to watch The Rumour
The Rumour will air live on Channel 5 at 9pm on Wednesday 17 September and then Thursday 18 September at 9pm.
After airing on Channel 5, the episodes are then added to channel5.com, where they can be watched on-demand.
The Rumour TV release schedule
- Episode 1 - Wednesday 10 September at 9pm (already aired)
- Episode 2 - Thursday 11 September at 9pm (already aired)
- Episode 3 - Friday 12 September at 9pm (already aired)
- Episode 4 - Wednesday 17 September at 9pm
- Episode 5 - Thursday 18 September at 9pm
For more info on each episode, see below:
Episode 1: "While trying to integrate locally, mum Joanna inadvertently spreads a terrible rumour."
Episode 2: "With Joanna caught in the chilling rumours, tensions rise and Alfie goes missing."
Episode 3: "As suspicion mounts, secrets start to unravel, and Joanna is left questioning."
Episode 4: "Joanna's obsession with uncovering Sally McGowan's identity spirals out of control."
Episode 5: "In the dramatic finale of the gripping drama, Joanna reels from a devastating truth as her family faces the fallout. When Alfie disappears, a search leads to a fiery reckoning."
The Rumour airs on Channel 5 and, later, on channel5.com.
