Unforgotten is returning to ITV1 and ITVX for its fifth series. The cold case drama, written and produced by Chris Lang, will star Sinéad Keenan as DCI Jessica James following the exit of Nicola Walker and her character DCI Cassie Stewart. You can read more about Nicola's exit here.
A synopsis reads: "The series opens with the clock ticking down to DCI James’s first day in her new job with an unforeseen and devastating introduction to her family life. Determined to make a good first impression with her new colleagues, will Jess be in the right frame of mind to deliver and inspire the team?
"And inevitably how will the ghost of much-loved former colleague Cassie Stuart haunt her? After all, Cassie will be big shoes for her to fill. Does she have the resolve, professionalism and spirit to live up to her much-admired and respected predecessor? Jess's first case is the discovery of human remains in a newly renovated period property in Hammersmith, London. But how long have they been there and is this a murder dating back to the 1930s or has the body been disposed of in more recent times?"
Read more: Unforgotten: Why did Nicola Walker quit and what happened to her character Cassie?
So when does Unforgotten start and how many episodes are there? Here's everything you need to know.
When does Unforgotten series 5 start?
The fifth season will kick off on ITV1 and ITVX at 9pm on Monday, February 27. The first instalment is one hour long.
How many episodes of Unforgotten series 5 are there?
All four previous seasons have been made up of six episodes each, and series five will be no different with six new hour-long instalments. The second episode of Unforgotten will air at 9pm on Monday, March 6. But, Unforgotten will be available as a complete series on ITVX after the first episode has aired on ITV1.
Unforgotten series 5 starts on Monday, February 27 at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX. For more showbiz and television stories get our newsletter here.
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