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THE GOOD SHIP MURDER FRIDAY, 8PM, CHANNEL 5 DRAMA

Matthew Wolfenden was nervous about returning to the life of a jobbing actor after leaving his role as Emmerdale fan favourite David Metcalfe in 2023. But he was soon swapping the Yorkshire Dales for the open ocean when he landed a guest gig in Channel 5's The Good Ship Murder! As the second series continues, the star plays charming interior designer Nathan Dymond, who strikes up a connection with cruise director Colin Smallwood (Ross Adams). Could it be true love - or is their relationship destined for choppy waters? In an exclusive interview, Matthew, 44, tells TV Times why he was delighted to jump aboard the sun-soaked crime drama...

What can you reveal about Nathan?

On the outside, he appears to be this likeable, sweet-natured guy who has recently split from his boyfriend. He was supposed to be on the cruise with his ex-partner, but he's gone on his own, and he's kind of on the lookout for love. But all is not quite as it appears...