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www.dailymail.co.ukHere are the latest updates on Jill Halfpenny and Sally Lindsay.
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Jill Halfpenny and Sally Lindsay are starring in a new Channel 5 drama called Number One Fan, a four-part thriller set in the world of daytime TV. Filming wrapped in Spain and the show is slated to air in 2026. [Sources include RadioTimes, Digital Spy, and The Daily Mail coverage.]
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The premise centers on a beloved morning show host who is saved from an attack by a devoted fan, with Lindsay playing the obsessive admirer. The series has generated significant buzz for its tense dynamic between the two leads.
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Reception to the casting has been largely positive, with outlets highlighting the “powerhouse pairing” of Halfpenny and Lindsay, though some reviews note mixed reactions to the pacing of the thriller.
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Related coverage notes that Halfpenny’s recent projects include a Paramount+ series, and both actresses have continued to work in prominent UK drama roles since leaving long-running soaps.
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