Rachel Shenton discusses in detail her forthcoming thriller, The Rumour, a chilling and suspenseful venture.

In the heart of Budapest, Hungary, the filming of the five-part thriller "The Rumour" took place, serving as a stand-in for the suburban town of Flinstead. The series, based on the bestselling novel by Lesley Kara, is set to air on Channel 5 starting on Wednesday, September 10 at 9 pm.

The story revolves around Joanna, a character played by Rachel Shenton, who moves from London to the quiet suburbs of Flinstead. Joanna becomes embroiled in a fraught domestic, small-town drama when she discovers a rumour about a woman named Sally McGowan living in Flinstead under a new identity.

Rachel Shenton finds the role of Joanna appealing and mentions that she can relate to certain aspects of the character. In contrast, her previous role as Helen Herriot in "All Creatures Great and Small" showcases a more grounded, emotional, and supportive character. While both roles share aspects of emotional depth and relational complexity, Joanna in "The Rumour" finds herself in a tense drama, while Helen embodies warmth and stability in a rural setting.

Joanna's quest to uncover the truth behind the rumour results in devastating consequences for the community and herself. However, the article does not provide information on how far Joanna goes in her quest. It's also worth noting that there is no specific character revealed as Joanna's ally in the series.

The cast of "The Rumour" includes Rachel Shenton and other actors, but she has not shared notes from her soap opera days with Lucy, a fellow actor from "EastEnders."

Tune in to Channel 5 on the scheduled dates to follow Joanna's journey in "The Rumour." The schedule for subsequent episodes is as follows: Thursday, September 11 and Friday, September 12, and the remaining two episodes will air on Wednesday, September 17 and Thursday, September 18.