WATERTOWN, NY (July 9, 2024) – Creator and co-writer Sally Lindsay (Coronation Street) stars in the contemporary drama series The Madame Blanc Mysteries as antiques dealer Jean White, who finds herself a widow and nearly bankrupt following her husband’s sudden death. Heading to their last remaining asset, a cottage in the fictional French antiques hub of Sainte Victoire, Jean begins to seek the truth about her husband’s circumstances, while encountering the colorful locals in the process.
Cast members portraying the locals of Sainte Victoire includes Steve Edge (Starlings, Phoenix Nights) as Dom, an extremely affable resident cab driver and handy man; Sue Holderness (Only Fools and Horses) as terrible flirt and local gossip purveyor Judith; and Robin Askwith (Confessions) as Jeremy, Judith’s adoring husband. Series co-writer Sue Vincent (Mount Pleasant, Shameless) takes on the role of Gloria, a fast friend to Jean.
The Madame Blanc Mysteries will premiere on WPBS-TV Sundays at 7:00 pm, starting July 14, 2024. The series will also be available to stream via WPBS Passport online or with the free PBS app, beginning July 1, 2024.
Episode 1 (Sunday July 14, at 7 pm)
Jean White is devastated when her husband Rory suffers fatal car accident in France.
Episode 2 (Sunday, July 21 at 7 pm)
Jean learns from police chief Caron that her ring has been sent away as evidence, and that there is little to do regarding threats from Rory’s mistress.
Episode 3 (Sunday, July 28 at 7 pm)
Judith and Jeremy’s 80s-themed wedding anniversary party takes a gnarly turn when an attendee is discovered dead.
Episode 4 (Sunday, August 4 at 7 pm)
When an elderly man is killed during a home robbery, Caron is confused to discover that only one piece was taken amongst the many art valuables. Meanwhile, Charlie from the pawn shop has been accused of selling forgeries-but she insists they were not fakes when she sold them. Asked for her advice on both matters, Jean starts to realize the crimes could be related.
Episode 5 (Sunday, August 11 at 7 pm)
Shortly after Jean and Dom attend a lecture on sacred relics at Sainte Victoire’s Catholic church, the priest is stabbed in the back with a crucifix and the relic stolen. Dom and Jean head to Lourdes to meet with a reliquary expert and friend of Jean’s, who happens to be a rather unorthodox nun. Back at the pub, Celine is having mother-in-law troubles.
Episode 6 (Sunday, August 18 at 7 pm)
Just as it seems Jean and Dom’s relationship may be moving towards romance, his estranged wife reappears in town after a long absence and wants to make amends with her family. Meanwhile, Jean finally has the ring back from the police, but she’s not the only one who was eager to get her hands on it. Will Rory’s femme fatale make Jean her next victim?
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