Jo Joyner leads emotional teaser for Channel 5 thriller For Her Sins

Those difficulties are exacerbated by the arrival of Emily (Rachel Shenton), a charismatic stranger who appears at first to be a welcome new friend, but secretly she is plotting Laura's downfall. The question is: why?

Check out an exclusive first look at For Her Sins here:

The synopsis teases: "We see Laura led down an increasingly dangerous path as Emily nurtures Laura’s neuroses about her ability as a mother, fuels tensions in her marriage and reignites an old flame from Laura’s past.

"But Laura is hiding something too… and these two women are bound by a shared secret, one they have both tried to keep buried. But nothing stays a secret forever."

Upon signing on to For Her Sins, Joyner said: "There is such a contradiction with the character of Laura, so focused and organised in her work life and yet chaotic and insecure with her home life. I feel it really resonates."

Shenton added: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be part of [For Her Sins]. Jo Rogers has created such a dark and compelling story that has two women at its centre, I loved it and couldn’t put it down. I can’t wait to bring Emily to life – she’s wild."

And what's better – we finally have a confirmed release date for the four-part drama. The new series will premiere on Monday 5^th June at 9pm on Channel 5, with the episodes expected to air across the week.

For Her Sins begins Monday 5^th June, 9pm on Channel 5 and My5. Check out more of our Drama coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on.

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