The Madame Blanc Mysteries Christmas Special First Look

Acorn TV’s captivating hit crime drama, The Madame Blanc Mysteries, created by and starring Sally Lindsay (Cold Call, Mount Pleasant), returns with a two-part Christmas Special on Monday, December 15 and Monday, December 22, respectively, in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

In addition, it was announced that John Thomson (Cold Feet, Coronation Street), Kacey Ainsworth (Grantchester, EastEnders), Raji James (Hollyoaks, The Man Who Fell to Earth), and Manjinder Virk (Trigger Point, Midsomer Murders) are joining the ensemble cast for the festive Special.

The Madame Blanc Mysteries Christmas Special First Look

In the all-new Christmas Special, Jean, Dom, Judith, and Jeremy attend an exclusive Christmas Eve event at the Musée de Sainte Victoire. Jean is invited to authenticate a newly acquired treasure—a rare Ormolu box once owned by Marie Antoinette.

But the festive mood turns dark when Jean discovers a ticking bomb hidden inside. With just 90 minutes until detonation, the museum is sealed shut, the security guard is dead, and the race is on.

Aurielle apologises to Ellie for George's behaviour.

Jean and the gang must crack the code and defuse the bomb before time runs out. This is Jean’s most perilous challenge yet—can she save the day?

Sally Lindsay returns as Jean White, joined once again by Steve Edge as Dom Hayes, Sue Holderness and Robin Askwith as Judith and Jeremy Lloyd-James, Alex Gaumond as Chief of Police André Caron, Sue Vincent as Gloria Beaushaw, and Tony Robinson as Uncle Patrick – all reprising their beloved roles in the Christmas Special.

George greets Jeremy.

“This is our homage to the classic Christmas film. It stands alone as a plot but has all your favourite characters in a very extraordinary situation,” said creator, co-writer, and executive producer Sally Lindsay.

“It is a very ambitious concept, but we are beyond thrilled with how it has come out. In fact, I actually cannot wait for all our wonderful fans to watch it. A very Merry Christmas from all of us in Ste. Victoire.”

Dom, Jean, Judith and Jeremy  have a drink at the Museum party.

The Madame Blanc Mysteries, an Acorn TV Original Series, was created by Sally Lindsay with Sue Vincent serving as series co-writer. Clapperboard (The Game, The Good Ship Murder) and Saffron Cherry Productions (The World According to Grandpa) co-produce with Acorn Media Enterprises (Acorn TV) on board as international distributor, holding exclusive rights worldwide except for the UK and Northern Ireland.

The Christmas special is directed by Dermot Boyd (The Worst Witch). Myf Hopkins (Little Disasters, The Castaways) is producer, while Mike Benson, Andy Morgan, and Dermot Boyd serve as executive producers for Clapperboard alongside Sally Lindsay and Caroline Roberts-Cherry for Saffron Cherry. Sue Vincent co-wrote the episodes alongside Sally Lindsay.

Dr Ali and Sangita watch Jean open the jewellery box.
The Madame Blanc Mysteries Christmas Special First Look
Jean gazes at Marie Antoinette's jewellery box.