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Vera actor teams up with Death in Paradise star in huge career move


's Kenny Doughty has landed a new role in Channel 5's upcoming drama, The Au Pair, following his departure from the ITV show. The series will also feature Sir David Suchet, best known for his role as Poirot, and Sally Bretton from Beyond Paradise and Death in Paradise.

The plot revolves around Zoe Dalton (Sally Bretton), who appears to have it all - a successful husband Chris (Kenny Doughty), two lovely stepchildren, a thriving tailoring business, and a stunning home in an idyllic English town. As pressure mounts, Zoe reluctantly hires an Au Pair, Sandrine (Ludmilla Makowski), whose arrival triggers unsettling changes in the household, hinting at hidden agendas and long-concealed truths. ITV captioned its post: "Secrets are revealed when a family decides to hire extra help... Sir @David_Suchet, Sally Bretton, and @kennydoughty join the new compelling drama, ‘The Au Pair’, coming soon to @channel5_tv.

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