The Good Ship Murder cast, plot, filming locations explained: All about Channel 5 drama
FANS of murder mystery drama are going to love The Good Ship Murders.
The Channel 5 series - which brings with it a star cast - follows an investigation into the death of a passenger on a Mediterranean cruise.
Who is in The Good Ship Murder cast?
Catherine Tyldesley as Kate Woods
Former Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley leads the cast as the fiercely ambitious and newly promoted First Officer on the ship, Kate Woods.
Away from The Good Ship Murder and Catherine started her career as Abi Peterson in Emmerdale in 2010.
In 2007 she starred as Iris Moss in the BBC drama Lilies.
The actress’ other television credits include Shameless, Holby City, Trollied and Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps.
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In 2019 she took part in Strictly, where she was partnered by Johannes Radebe.
Shayne Ward as Jack Grayling
Joining Catherine is her former Coronation Street co-star Shayne Ward, who co-leads the star-studded cast.
The actor plays former detective Jack Grayling, who is living his dream of becoming a cabaret singer on board a luxury Mediterranean cruise ship.
Speaking to about his character, and the Corrie connection with Catherine, he said: "Our characters in The Good Ship Murder are so far removed from Aidan and Eva in Corrie, so that was really exciting for us.
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"But I absolutely love being on screen with Cath — what you see there is a genuine friendship. I felt like it couldn’t have been a better team!"
Meanwhile, actor Shayne shot to fame after he won The X Factor in 2005.
However, he ditched the singing career to become an actor.
Claire Sweeney as Beverley Carnell
The Corrie link doesn't stop with Catherine and Shayne, as fellow Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney is also part of the cast.
In The Good Ship Murder, she plays Beverley Carnell - the ship's entertainment director.
Actress Claire got her big break came when she landed the part of Lindsay Corkhill in Brookside in 1991.
The soap star joined Corrie in April 2023 as Tyrone's real mum Cassie Plummer.
The other cast includes:
- Geoffrey Breton as Piers de Vreese
- Jane Slavin as Paulette
- Tommaso Basili as Nero De Wolfe
- Olivia Marie Fearn as Cecile Ray
- Cosh Omar as Chafiq Harrak
- Olivia Fenton as Ella Jones
- Manuel Cauchi as Luca Di Marco
What is The Good Ship Murder about?
The Good Ship Murder follows former detective Jack Grayling who is living his best life working as an entertainer on a cruise ship.
There he meets First Officer Kate Woods, a woman in a man’s world, with plenty to prove.
Life on the ship is exciting and glamorous but there are jealousies, rivalries and deep divides hidden below the surface.
Things take a turn for the worst when the ship docks at its first port of call, only for a passenger to be found murdered.
This tragedy is followed by more murders and unlikely duo Jack and Kate must join together to solve the mysteries.
Where was The Good Ship Murder filmed?
The Good Ship Murder was filmed on board a real life cruise ship, that sets sail from Southampton every month.
Shooting took place on a ship called the MSC Virtuosa.
The impressive vessel boasts ten dining venues, 21 bars, and 5 swimming pools,
Antonio Paradiso, MSC Cruises’ UK & Ireland Managing Director, told the cruise ship's website: “This new series with Channel 5 will bring the magnificence of MSC Virtuosa into living rooms across the country, giving viewers an inside look into life onboard one of our world-class ships.
"The audience will not only be captivated by the thrilling storyline of The Good Ship Murder but the impressive and innovative array of features guests of all ages enjoy.”
When does The Good Ship Murder start?
The Good Ship Murder will set sail TONIGHT (October 13, 2023) at 9pm.
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The eight-part drama will continue at the same time every Friday night.
You can also watch episodes on the streaming platform, My5.