New Channel 5 fact-based drama Maxine follows the story of Maxine Carr as she moved to the town of Soham for a fresh start with her boyfriend Ian Huntley. 

On a weekend visit back home to see her mother, Maxine wakes up to the news of the disappearance of Soham schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman.

As her boyfriend Ian is questioned, Maxine returns to give a false alibi for Ian, leading dark secrets to come to the surface. 

Finding herself stuck in a manipulative relationship, Maxine struggles to come to terms with the truth of who her boyfriend really is which sees her become one of the most hated women in the UK.

The drama is based on the true crime story of the Soham Murders that took place in 2002 and shocked the local Suffolk community. 

Maxine's full cast list: 

  • Maxine Carr: Jemma Carlton
  • Ian Huntley: Scott Reid
  • Brian Farmer: Steve Edge
  • Jane Kerrigan: Natalie Britton
  • Shirley: Kate O'Toole
  • DCS Chris Stevenson: David Ryan
  • Lynda Huntley: Lesley Conroy
  • Howard Gilbert: Shane Nestor
  • DCI Andy Hebb: Barry John Kinsella
  • Matt Tapp: Steve Gunn
  • DCI Nikki Harris: Catriona Loughlin

How to watch Maxine

Maxine will be available to watch on Channel 5 and My 5, starting on Monday, October 10 at 9pm. 

Altogether there are three episodes airing over the next three days at the same time starting on Monday.