The Madame Blanc Mysteries: Acorn TV releases series trailer
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The Madame Blanc Mysteries was a Channel 5 hit when it first launched and season two is on the way in early 2023. For the first time, antiques dealer Jean White (played by Sally Lindsay) stars in a festive-themed murder mystery. Actress Sally spoke to Express.co.uk and other press about her reaction to the Christmas special.
Christmas has arrived in the beautiful town of Sainte Victoire and Jean is looking forward to spending it with new friends.
Dom’s (Steve Edge) Uncle Patrick (Tony Robinson) is coming to stay and he is a reformed career thief, but he finds the inhabitants of Sainte Victoire have plenty to tempt him back to his old ways.
He even steals Celine’s (Margeaux Lampley) precious music box – the last memory she has of her father.
Meanwhile, Jeremy (Robin Askwith) and Judith (Sue Holderness) attempt to make a Christmas grotto but it does not go to plan.
Creator Sally said she was excited to bring her favourite time of year into her beloved series.
She told Express.co.uk and other press: “I think Christmas telly is like a gift to the nation, I think it’s that present isn’t it?
“Creating my own Christmas special was just so exciting because it’s all the factors I like in Christmas.
“There are Christmas trees, there are decorations, there’s a huge murder mystery plot in there as well.
“But there’s a lot of Christmas emotion, there’s a choir, there are presents, it’s all there.”
She teased a “fabulously feel-good ending” and there was a festive feel despite the series being set in a sunny climate.
She said: “It’s set in the sunshine, there’s no snow, there are no woolies.
“You don’t need them in the South of France in winter but it’s got a very real Christmassy feel, down to the music, which has been bespokely made for this particular episode.”
Sally said she had “really gone to town on it” and she was “very excited about the result”.
She said: “I’m beside myself with it, I love it, I’m really chuffed and we did film it in 40 degrees in Malta so, you know, all hail to that.
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“One of the standout moments was when I walked into the square for the first time and I saw it dressed.
“I’ve got to say there was a lump in my throat because there was a 35-foot tree there in front of this beautiful church.
“It was like a world that would have been in my head, there’s something quite profound about that.
“I still can’t quite get over how amazing the art departments are.”
As the executive producer, Sally pitched the Christmas special thinking it would be perfect for Madame Blanc.
Jean has settled in the square and viewers will be catching up with her eight months later at Christmas.
Sally will be spending her own Christmas with her mum this year, having not been able to spend it with her for the past three years.
She said: “I’m going up to Manchester this Christmas which is amazing, we are so excited.
“We really go to town in this house at Christmas.”
The Madame Blanc Mysteries Christmas special airs on December 22 on Channel 5, at 8pm.
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