Channel 5 confirm third series of ‘The Madame Blanc Mysteries’

Third series of crime drama The Madame Blanc Mysteries has been announced by Channel 5 in partnership with Acorn Media Enterprises.

The seven-part series sees renowned and respected antique dealer, Jean White, return with her expertise in the world of antiquities proving to be the key to solving a series of murders and mysteries against the backdrop of the beautiful French village of Sainte Victoire.

The second run of The Madame Blanc Mysteries returned to Channel 5 in December 2022, with a Christmas Special, with the series itself continuing in January 2023. The series continued its success averaging a strong 2.1 million viewers with 10% share of the audience.

Series creator, Sally Lindsay reprises her role of Jean White and again joins forces with Sue Vincent who returns as Gloria Beaushaw, to co-write the series.

Also reprising their roles are Steve Edge as local taxi-driver and sidekick Dom Hayes, Robin Askwith and Sue Holderness as eccentric married couple and manor owners Jeremy and Judith Lloyd James. Lastly, Alex Gaumond is back as Chief of Police André Caron.

Also making a return to Sainte Victoire for series three is Tony Robinson, returning as Dom’s light-fingered Uncle Patrick who made his first appearance in the series two Christmas special. Further casting announcements will be made in the coming months.

Sally Lindsay:

“We are absolutely thrilled to be returning to the sunshine and giving you another mystery packed series of Madame Blanc. I am truly humbled by the love for our show and can’t wait to give you lots more adventures. See you in St. Victoire!”

Filming is currently underway, with the Christmas special set to air on Acorn TV and Channel 5 in 2023, while the rest of the season will continue in 2024.