If you’ve got a Missed Call-sized hole in your evenings following the four-part thriller’s conclusion, don’t worry, because Channel 5 isn’t making you wait long for another nail-biter to add to your line-up.
Echoing Baby Reindeer, Number One Fan is a psychological drama which will have you on the edge of your seat. It centres around a beloved TV presenter who ends up running into an adoring fan. The pair seemingly get off on more than the right foot, but will their sudden friendship grow or deteriorate into something far more sinister? And who will come out the other side unscathed?
The four-episode series – created by Marcus Fleming and Rachel Kilfeather – is set to take to our screens on Monday, 5th May at 9pm and continue each night through Thursday, 7th May.
And just you wait until you see the cast, the line-up including some of our favourite TV actors.
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The full cast of Number One Fan:
- Jill Halfpenny as Lucy Logan
- Daniel Adegboyega as Shawn Logan
- Sally Lindsay as Donna
- Dean Andrews as Stewart Jones
- Sharlene Whyte as Mel
- Erin Shanagher as Jane Shelley
- Tiffany Gray as Tabbie
- Ben Stevenson-Langley as Ben Hughes
- Freddie Dawson as Vince
- Harvey Rhys Conway as Jacob
Meet the cast of Number One Fan
Jill Halfpenny as Lucy Logan
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Who is Lucy Logan? Presenter of Morning show ‘Lucy Live,’ Lucy is one of the nation’s sweethearts, but is also ruthlessly ambitious.
What else has Jill Halfpenny been in? You’ll probably recognise Jill Halfpenny from Eastenders and Waterloo Road. She’s also starred in After The Flood, Daddy Issues and The Cuckoo.
Daniel Adegboyega as Shawn Logan
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Who is Shawn Logan? Lucy’s husband.
What else has Daniel Adegboyega been in? You may’ve seen Daniel Adegboyega in Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale, The Tower or The Restoration at Grayson Manor.
Sally Lindsay as Donna
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Who is Donna? Donna is an obsessed fan of Lucy’s.
What else has Sally Lindsay been in? You’ll recognise Sally Lindsay from Coronation Street, The Madame Blanc Mysteries alongside Scott and Bailey.
Dean Andrews as Stewart Jones
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Who is Stewart Jones? An exiled presenter.
What else has Dean Andrews been in? Dean Andrews is best known for Last Tango in Halifax, Ashes to Ashes and Life on Mars.
Sharlene Whyte as Mel
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Who is Mel? Lucy’s manager.
What else has Sharlene Whyte been in? You may’ve spotted Sharlene Whyte in We Hunt Together, The Doll Factory and Sherwood.
Erin Shanagher as Jane Shelley
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Who is Jane Shelley? Another show host.
What else has Erin Shanagher been in? Erin Shanagher is best known for starring in The Bay and you may’ve spotted her in Coronation Street or Emmerdale too.
Number One Fan airs on Channel 5 from Monday, 4th May 2026 to Thursday, 7th May, 2026 at 9pm. It will also be available on Channel 5’s catch-up service.
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