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www.dailymail.co.ukHere’s the latest on Jill Halfpenny and Sally Lindsay.
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Jill Halfpenny and Sally Lindsay are linked to Channel 5’s thriller Number One Fan, a four-part drama set in the world of daytime TV. Filming reportedly wrapped in Spain, with a 2026 Channel 5 air date announced by multiple outlets. [Evidence: Radio Times piece and Digital Spy coverage][1][4]
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The series centers on a beloved morning show host whose life is upended after a brutal attack, as she’s rescued by a devoted admirer who turns out to have darker motives. Lindsay plays Donna, the obsessive admirer, while Halfpenny plays Lucy, the presenter.[4][1]
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News outlets in early 2026 highlighted the pair’s casting as a “powerhouse pairing” for Number One Fan, with anticipation around the show's suspenseful premise and strong TV drama pedigree.[2][5][4]
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Related coverage notes that Halfpenny’s recent work includes the Paramount+ series Girl Taken, while Lindsay has continued to appear in various UK dramas, underscoring their ongoing high-profile status in British television.[3][1]
If you’d like, I can pull a quick summary of what to expect from Number One Fan’s plot twists and character dynamics, or compile a short timeline of their public comments and press coverage about the project.[1][4]