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Number One Fan: star Sally Lindsay and director Paul Wilmshurst on 5’s psychological thriller

Number One Fan: star Sally Lindsay and director Paul Wilmshurst on 5’s psychological thriller

By DQ
May 7, 2026

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Star Sally Lindsay and director Paul Wilmshurst delve into 5’s Number One Fan, revealing how its obsession-fuelled story, morally ambiguous characters and shifting perspectives keep viewers on edge.

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