Blue Murder returns for series five

Published: Wednesday, 4 July 2007, 3:22PM

In her first role since Coronation Street, Tina O’Brien is to appear in the new series of ITV’s Blue Murder.

Tina will be guest-starring as Amy Kirkland, the girlfriend of a murdered rock star, who becomes a prime suspect for DCI Janine Lewis played by Caroline Quentin.

Titled ‘This Charming Man’, the episode is one of a series of six currently being filmed on location in Manchester. Janine’s team come face to face with the seedy late-night antics of the music world, its stars, their egos, managers and hangers-on.

Ian Kelsey, Paul Loughran and Nicholas Murchie reprise their roles as DI Richard Mayne, DS Butchers and DS Shap.

Belinda Everett joins the regular cast as Kat, a young, feisty detective who quickly fits in with the friendly banter of the team.

As the series develops we learn more about the personal lives and loves of the team. Richard finds himself supporting Janine in her home life as well as at work as she struggles to cope following the departure of ex-husband Pete.

As the situation develops, Janine finds herself making some tough decisions about her future in the police force.

Stay tuned to find out exactly when the new episodes will be on TV