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5 unveils the cast for their reimagining of Monarch of the Glen

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Including Julia Brown, Chris Fulton, Rishi Nair and more!



5 has unveiled the cast for their brand new reimagining of Monarch of the Glen, a rich, romantic and humorous family saga rooted in legacy, love and survival, returning to the Scottish Highlands for a new generation.


The series will see Julia Brown play high-flying London lawyer Isla Campbell, who finds herself back at her family's crumbling Highland estate for her estranged father's funeral, expecting to be gone in days.


Instead, she discovers she has inherited a million-pound debt, a bank closing in, and a brother, Alasdair, played by Chris Fulton, refusing to let go of their ancestral home.


Under the same roof for the first time in years, brother and sister must find a way to save the struggling estate before time runs out and they lose it for good.



On joining Monarch of the Glen, Julia Brown said "I’m so excited to be stepping into the world of Monarch of the Glen and bringing Isla Campbell to life. Isla is ambitious, sharp and fiercely independent, but returning home to Scotland forces her to confront her past, her family and a future she never expected. I am so, so proud to be joining such a talented cast and cannot wait to bring this heartfelt story to audiences."



Further casting includes Ewan Miller as gamekeeper and family friend Ewan, and Rishi Nair as businessman Daniel. 



Phyllis Logan stars as Morag, with John Gordon Sinclair as longtime family lawyer Fergus and Gordon Kennedy as stockman Angus.


On joining Monarch of the Glen, Phyllis Logan said "Monarch of the Glen holds such a special place in people’s hearts, so it’s a real privilege to be part of its return. The scripts are full of wit, warmth and wonderful characters, and I’m delighted to be working alongside this brilliant cast and crew. It will be great fun to welcome audiences back to Scotland."


Monarch of the Glen promises to transport us to the stunning Scottish Highlands each week, introducing a rich ensemble of unforgettable new characters. This family saga promises heart, humour and romance, bound together by breathtaking landscapes, roaring hearths, and the people who call this wild corner of the world home.


The series is created, written and executive produced by Jeremy Brock, with Stephen Greenhorn joining as writer for episode for, and Meriel Sheibani-Clare as writer for episode five.


Made by Ecosse Films, who made the original series, and MASTERPIECE PBS, in association with Northern Ireland Screen and distribution partner Banijay Rights, Monarch of the Glen will be produced by Alex Boyd, Robert Bernstein and Douglas Rae, directed by Tom Vaughan, who also executive produces alongside Rob Darnell and Adam Duncan for Ecosse Films, and Susanne Simpson for MASTERPIECE.


Monarch of the Glen will air in 2027 on 5

 
 
 

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