The popular mystery series, ‘The Good Ship Murder,’ is back with a new Christmas episode. However, things start off a bit gloomy, as Jack and Kate are still separated after Jack left the ship.
It’s not long before they’re reunited, however.
After a ship passenger dies on a trip to a monastery in Alicante, the detectives must team up to find the killer.
But can they catch the killer — and find their way back to one another romantically?
I’m so excited for The Good Ship Murder Christmas Special in 2025! Here’s what I’ve found out about it – I’ll tell you when and where you can watch it, and who from the cast is coming back for the holidays.
The Good Ship Murder Christmas special 2025 release date: When will it air?
The Good Ship Murder 2025 Christmas special will air on Saturday 27th December at 9pm on 5.
The Good Ship Murder Christmas special 2025 cast: Who stars?
The confirmed cast is as follows:
- Shayne Ward plays Jack Grayling
- Catherine Tyldesley plays Kate Woods
- Zak Douglas plays Jamil Al-Rashid
- Geoffrey Breton plays Piers De Vreese
- Ross Adams plays Colin Smallwood
- Kiza Deen plays Frankie Johnson
- James Barriscale plays Captain Marlowe
- Yuna Shin plays Dr. Sharon Tan
- Lesley Dunlop plays Carole Merryweather
- Joelle Dyson plays Donna Branning
- Luis Soto plays Father Rodriguez
- Gary Lucy plays Jason Agnew
- Rebecca Harland plays Bernie Campbell
- Greta Holland plays Sister Thomasina
- Michelle Holmes plays Eve Fontaine
The Good Ship Murder Christmas special 2025 plot: What will happen?
This year’s Christmas episode of The Good Ship Murder takes place in Alicante, where a woman named Donna arrives on board. She says she’s seriously ill and is traveling with her close friend, Bernie.
The story starts with Donna meeting Gary on a cruise, and hoping for a Christmas miracle, she decides to visit a secluded monastery, according to the official description.
She encounters Rodriguez, a secretive priest, and Thomasina, a puzzling nun. However, the festive atmosphere quickly changes when Bernie is discovered dead.
Jack is now playing music at a rundown bar after losing his job on the ship. However, the murder at the monastery brings Kate back into his orbit.
Will they “rekindle their romance” – and will Jack return to the ship, just in time for Christmas?
Is there a trailer for The Good Ship Murder Christmas special 2025?
There is no trailer yet – but if it does arrive, we’ll pop it right here.
Want to see this content?
I’m having trouble seeing this content because of a security check from Google reCAPTCHA. Apparently, I need to sign out of Contentpass first to get it to display properly.
The Good Ship Murder 2025 Christmas special will air on Saturday 27th December at 9pm on 5.
Don’t miss “The Good Ship Murder”! Add it to your watchlist on the TopMob app – download now to get daily TV recommendations and exclusive content.
Authors
Abby Robinson is the Drama Editor at TopMob, where she writes about TV dramas and comedies. Before joining TopMob, she was a TV writer for Digital Spy and a content writer for Mumsnet. Abby holds a degree and a postgraduate diploma in English Studies.
Read More
- The Most Jaw-Dropping Pop Culture Moments of 2025 Revealed
- Ashes of Creation Rogue Guide for Beginners
- 3 PS Plus Extra, Premium Games for December 2025 Leaked Early
- Where Winds Meet: How To Defeat Shadow Puppeteer (Boss Guide)
- Best Controller Settings for ARC Raiders
- Where Winds Meet: Best Weapon Combinations
- TikToker Madeleine White Marries Andrew Fedyk: See Her Wedding Dress
- Jim Ward, Voice of Ratchet & Clank’s Captain Qwark, Has Passed Away
- Kylie Jenner Makes Acting Debut in Charli XCX’s The Moment Trailer
- Superman’s Breakout Star Is Part of Another Major Superhero Franchise
2025-12-16 13:35