The Madame Blanc Mysteries
Jean White is an antiques dealer who runs a successful business with her husband, Rory. But when he suddenly dies and leaves her nearly penniless, Jean relocates to their one remaining asset - a cottage in French antiques hub Saint Victoire - and begins investigating Rory's mysterious death.
Seasons
1. Episode 1
Air Date: 2021-10-16
Antiques dealer Jean White finds her life turned upside down when she learns her husband Rory has died on his way home from the south of France, all of their money has disappeared, their shop is remortgaged to the hilt and their assets pawned off.
2. Episode 2
Air Date: 2021-10-23
An elderly woman believes that a precious treasure holds the key to finding her missing brother, who was kidnapped by the Nazis during the Second World War, and Jean seeks Dom's help to reunite the siblings. Meanwhile, Madame Blanc continues to watch Jean from a distance.
3. Episode 3
Air Date: 2021-10-30
Judith and Jeremy throw a 1980s themed 35th wedding anniversary party. Jeremy's brother and sister-in-law, Harry and Cressida, and Judith's sister, Mary attend the party.
4. Episode 4
Air Date: 2021-11-06
Albert Gilbert is left unconscious by robbers when a rare painting is stolen from his home and Caron calls upon Jean for her expertise in the investigation of the theft. Meanwhile, at Charlie and Simone's pawn shop, a local man demands his money back on a fake painting.
5. Episode 5
Air Date: 2021-11-13
Caron enlists Jean and Dom's help when a valuable relic from the local church is stolen, and priest Father Donadieu is discovered murdered. Meanwhile, the Connors have an eventful week when Niall's mother Niamh pays a visit and it quickly becomes apparent that she and Celine are not on amicable terms.
6. Episode 6
Air Date: 2021-11-20
Dom’s wife Georgina returns with outwardly heartfelt declarations of love for him, but he becomes suspicious of her motives. Jean begins preparations to leave Sainte Victoire, but her plans are interrupted by a late-night intruder in her cottage.
1. Christmas Special
Air Date: 2023-12-22
Eccentric married couple and manor owners Judith Lloyd James and Jeremy Lloyd James have arranged for Jean, local taxi driver Dom Hayes, Chief of Police André Caron and Gloria Beaushaw to attend a murder mystery night at an old friend’s hotel. Judith explains that the hotel has a spooky history. A terrible storm starts, and heavy rain pounds the isolated hotel. During the evening, the murder mystery becomes a night of actual murder as someone is killed. With several suspects trapped together in the hotel, can Jean find who is responsible and discover who the killer is? Will this answer the mystery to the ghostly goings on at Hotel Sanguinet?
2. Ocean
Air Date: 2024-01-04
Judith and Jeremy have leant their boat Rita to a group of marine biologists. Whilst diving, tragedy soon strikes when one of the marine biologists, Gary, goes into cardiac arrest in the water. Caron enlists Jean's help to investigate Gary's death.
3. Duel
Air Date: 2024-01-11
It's early morning in Sainte Victoire and Gloria lets her dog Douglas out, unwittingly leading him to the discovery of a lifeless body with a fencing foil protruding from his chest, and in possession of an extremely rare diamond encrusted cufflink.
4. Jackal
Air Date: 2024-01-18
When an innocent lady is shot at the bus stop across the road from La Couronne, Caron is surprised to see her holding a shopping bag from Jean's shop.
5. Fashion
Air Date: 2024-01-25
In the sizzling world of fashion, Violet Oliver, the trendsetting designer, is releasing her brand-new Phoenician collection. Judith, buzzing with excitement, offers the grand Chateau as the backdrop for Violet and her husband Pascal's fashion spectacle.
6. Kidnap
Air Date: 2024-02-01
Judith's friend Nancy is shockingly kidnapped at Judith's surprise birthday party. Soon a photo arrives of Nancy bound with tape, a menacing knife pressed against her neck...
7. Windows
Air Date: 2024-02-08
Patrick tells Jean that 30 years ago he was responsible for identifying Sonny, a man sentenced to 30 years in prison. Can Jean solve a mystery before Sonny returns to take revenge?
1. Christmas Special 2024
Air Date: 2024-12-24
After a puppeteer's death on Christmas Eve, Jean suspects foul play and investigates those close to him.
2. Beach Club
Air Date: 2025-03-20
Antoine Lefevre, the CEO of a major company, goes missing, but not for long. Jeremy and Judith find his body in a dinghy while on a jet ski ride. There's a bag is tied over his head, and two rare coins placed on his eyes.
3. Inheritance
Air Date: 2025-03-27
After Charlie's Aunt Fifi is fatally poisoned, Jean discovers that she owned valuable antiques and collectibles - potentially making Charlie an heir - and must unmask the killer.
4. Bad Education
Air Date: 2025-04-03
After night watchman Thomas is assaulted during a break-in at The Ste Victoire library, Jean is determined to find the assailant who also damaged a precious bronze statue.
5. The Blueprint
Air Date: 2025-04-10
Jean and Dom head to Malta for a workholiday as Jean is hired to verify a historic blueprint. Gloria and her father tackle a pair of fraudsters.
6. Antique Antics
Air Date: 2025-04-17
After an antiques TV show presenter dies in mysterious circumstances, Jean is determined to clear the name of her old friend David who becomes implicated in her murder.
7. Where Eagles Dare
Air Date: 2025-04-24
Jean investigates after a man with a jewelled eagle trinket is attacked in Ste Victoire.
8. Christmas Special 2025
Air Date: 2025-12-23
Murder, jealous lovers, precious antiques, a ticking bomb, twists and turns. This is Jean's toughest challenge yet - can she save the day?
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Rating
6.9/10
Release Date
2021-10-16
Episodes
28 (4 seasons)
Status
Returning Series
Cast
Production Companies
Clapperboard Studios
Saffron Cherry Productions