The Madame Blanc Mysteries: Everything we know about series 4 and Jean and Dom's romance
By Helen Fear | Tue Dec 17 2024The Madame Blanc Mysteries returns this December with a Christmas special catching up with Jean and Dom in Sainte Victoire, but what do we know about a series 4?
In the festive episode, which airs on Channel 5 on Christmas Eve, amateur sleuth Jean investigates when a puppeteer is brutally murdered at the bustling Christmas market.
As Jean investigates the death, she is helped by her sidekick and love interest Dom... And, as well as solving crimes, the pair make the next step in their relationship.
But what happens next? Is there a series 4 of The Madame Blanc Mysteries, and when will it start? Here's everything we know so far.
Is there a series 4 of The Madame Blanc Mysteries?
There's good news for fans of the sun-rich cosy drama. Channel 5 has confirmed that there will be a series 4 of The Madame Blanc Mysteries.
Sally Lindsay will return to Sainte Victoire as antique dealer and sleuth Jean White in the upcoming new series. And she'll be joined by other cast favourites, including Steve Edge as Dom, Alex Gaumond as Caron, Sue Holderness stars as Judith, and Robin Askwith as Jeremy.
In series 4, Jean - with her growing reputation as a crime-solving expert and her deep knowledge of antiques - teams up with Police Chief Inspector André Caron to unravel another set of baffling mysteries.
As more cases emerge and an old friend reappears, will Jean and Dom be able to keep their relationship intact amid the chaos?
'A brand new season of sunshine, laughs and antiques'
Talking about the upcoming series 4 of The Madame Blanc Mysteries, actress Sally Lindsay said: "I think if you had told me five years ago when I came up with the idea of Madame Blanc that, in the not too distant future, our show would be not only a hit in the United Kingdom but America, Australia, Canada (to name but a few), I would have been astounded. But, amazingly, it is!
"Our team could not be more thrilled to bring you a brand new season of sunshine, laughs and antiques. All the gang are back with some more fantastic surprise guests visiting St. Victoire and we can't wait for you all to enjoy soon."
Andy Morgan, Executive Producer of Clapperboard, added: "The return of Madame Blanc for season four proves just how hugely popular a show it is.
"The new series will deliver even more gripping mysteries and unexpected twists from our amazing cast, alongside a host of fantastic guest stars."
When is series 4 of The Madame Blanc Mysteries?
Channel 5 recently revealed that series 4 of The Madame Blanc Mysteries is expected to air on Channel 5 and My5 in spring 2025.
In August 2024, they confirmed that the crime drama had been recommissioned.
A statement read: "The Madame Blanc Mysteries Series 4 will return to the wonderful world of Sainte Victoire, packed with unusual antiques and objéts d’art, murder, mystery, sunshine and laughter for a 7-episode series including a Christmas special."
When did Jean and Dom get together?
Jean and Dom got together at the end of The Madame Blanc Mysteries series 3 after keeping us guessing for a while.
After several seasons of will-they-won't-theys, the pair shared a heartfelt confession at the end of series three.
In the Christmas special, Dom is thrilled when Jean invites him to stay over, something he has dreamed about ever since their first kiss.
In series 4, Jean and her sidekick Dom are continuing to quietly navigate their blossoming but still secret romance.
Who is in the cast of series 4?
The Madame Blanc Mysteries series 4 will see creator Sally Lindsay return as Jean White. She'll be navigating a fledgling romance with her sidekick Dom Hayes, played by Steve Edge.
Co-writer Sue Vincent will reprise her role as mechanic Gloria Beaushaw, while Robin Askwith and Sue Holderness star as eccentric married couple Jeremy and Judith Lloyd James.
Alex Gaumond is back as Chief of Police André Caron. Meanwhile, Tony Robinson returns as Dom's Uncle Patrick, a petty thief turned pub landlord. Paul Chuckle completes the cast as Trevor, Gloria's dad. So far, he's only been in three episodes - appearing in one episode per series.
Channel 5 has not yet revealed who will guest stars in the series 4.
How many series of The Madame Blanc Mysteries are there?
There have been three series of The Madame Blanc Mysteries so far, with a fourth on the way.
There has also been two Christmas specials, which kicked off series 2 and series 3 in 2022 and 2023 respectively. Series 4 also starts with a festive edition on Christmas Eve 2024.
How many episodes is series 4?
The Madame Blanc Mysteries series 4 will be seven episodes long, including the Christmas Eve festive special.
Each episode will be 60 minutes long, and will air on Channel 5 and My5.
How can I watch The Madame Blanc Mysteries?
The Madame Blanc Mysteries series 1 to 3 are no longer available to watch for free on My5.
Currently you are able to watch The Madame Blanc Mysteries streaming on Acorn TV, AcornTV Amazon Channel, Acorn TV Apple TV, or buy it as download on Amazon Video, and Apple TV.
