5 UNVEILS CAST FOR BRAND NEW MONARCH OF THE GLEN SERIES

Starring Julia Brown, Chris Fulton, Ewan Miller, Rishi Nair, plus Phyllis Logan, John Gordon Sinclair and Gordon Kennedy. 

5 has today announced the cast for its fresh reimagining of the iconic series 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 (World on Fire, Karen Pirie) as 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 (Bridgerton, Outlander), 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.   

Further casting includes Ewan Miller (High Value Target, The Gray House) as gamekeeper and family friend Ewan, and Rishi Nair (Grantchester, The Marlow Murder Club) as businessman Daniel.  Phyllis Logan (Downton Abbey, A Taste for Murder) stars as Morag, with John Gordon Sinclair (Gregory’s Girl, World War Z) as longtime family lawyer Fergus and Gordon Kennedy (Robin Hood, The Diplomat) as stockman Angus.     

Monarch of the Glen will 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.   

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.”   

Phyllis Logan added:  "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 (6 x 60’) is produced by Ecosse Films, makers of the original Monarch of the Glen series, and MASTERPIECE PBS, in association with Northern Ireland Screen and distribution partner Banijay Rights, the global sales arm of media and entertainment group, Banijay Entertainment.  The series was commissioned by Deputy Chief Content Officer and Head of Scripted, Paramount UK, Sebastian Cardwell, alongside Paul Testar, Commissioning Editor, 5.   

The series is created, written and executive produced by Jeremy Brock (A Very Royal Scandal, The Last King of Scotland, Mrs Brown). Stephen Greenhorn (Sunshine on Leith, Dept. Q, River City) joins as writer for episode 4, and Meriel Sheibani-Clare (The Crown) as writer for episode 5. Tom Vaughan (Doctor Foster, Victoria) serves as director and executive producer.   Producers are Alex Boyd (How to Get to Heaven from Belfast), Robert Bernstein & Douglas Rae (Monarch of the Glen, The Trial of Christine Keeler, The Great Escaper, Fleming) alongside executive producers Rob Darnell and Adam Duncan for Ecosse Films. Susanne Simpson is the executive producer for MASTERPIECE. 

Production for the new series is currently taking place in Scotland and Northern Ireland. 

The series is expected to air on 5 and MASTERPIECE PBS in 2027 with further details to be announced in due course. 

 For more information please contact: Hannah Allan  hannah.allan@paramount.com

About 5   

5 is the home of award-winning content from the UK’s third largest commercial PSB, a culmination of the creative transformation of Channel 5 over more than a decade. 5 is part of the Paramount Skydance Corporation. Through a mix of live TV channels and bingeable boxsets, the free-to-air service allows UK audiences to watch or stream the breadth of programming from the 5-branded portfolio, the dedicated preschool brand Milkshake!, and a wide selection from the wider Paramount family of brands, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV Entertainment Studios, Paramount+ and more.  In keeping with its PSB remit, 5 tells the story of modern Britain by reflecting the lives of people across the UK, featuring well-known faces and fresh new talent. Its programme roster spans original UK drama, premium factual, true crime, science, news & current affairs and kids’ content, which continue to attract critical acclaim.    

Recent wins include ‘Favourite Broadcaster/Streaming Service’ at the 2026 TV Choice Awards; ‘Channel of the Year’ at the 2025 Edinburgh TV Awards; BAFTA Television and RTS Awards for the documentary White Nanny, Black Child in 2024; along with a BAFTA nomination for Endurance Race to the Pole. Factual hit The Yorkshire Vet and the broadcaster’s series on air fryers also won RTS Yorkshire awards, while Michael Palin received the Radio Times Special Judges Award for his Channel 5 documentaries.   

About Ecosse Films 

Ecosse Films is a multi award-winning production company that has produced over 300 hours of television, including the iconic original Monarch of the Glen; Mistresses, which was also adapted into a US remake for ABC; Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond for Sky; and the BBC/HBO Max miniseries The Trial of Christine Keeler. Ecosse’s most recent feature, The Great Escaper starring double Academy Award winners Sir Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson, was the highest grossing British independent film of 2023.

About MASTERPIECE   

With 83 Primetime Emmys® and 20 Peabody Awards, MASTERPIECE programs have been essential Sunday night viewing for millions of fans for over 50 years. Susanne Simpson is the Head of Scripted Content and Executive Producer. Series funding for MASTERPIECE is provided by Viking Cruises, Raymond James, The MASTERPIECE Trust, and public television viewers. Produced for PBS by GBH Boston, MASTERPIECE is known for hits such as All Creatures Great and Small, Sherlock, Downton Abbey and Wolf Hall, and beloved classics such as Upstairs Downstairs, Prime Suspect, The Forsyte Saga and Poldark. For more information, please visit pbs.org/masterpiece and follow us on social media @masterpiecepbs. 

About Banijay Rights 

Leading global distributor, Banijay Rights, represents a world-class, multi-genre portfolio of over 225,000 hours of standout programming. Handling the distribution for media and entertainment group, Banijay Entertainment, the division specialises in the exploitation of premium scripted and non-scripted brands to broadcasters worldwide.   Representing quality, excellence and experience in the business of linear and non-linear television and ancillary activity across all platforms, Banijay Rights’ catalogue encompasses a host of top titles from Banijay’s 130+ in-house labels, and a number of third-party producers, spanning drama, comedy, entertainment, factual, reality, family, formats and theatrical.   Delivering high-quality IP, which was born locally and travels globally, the distributor offers the best stories told the best way. Its landmark brands include Survivor, Big Brother, MasterChef, Peaky Blinders, Rogue Heroes, Marie Antoinette, Grantchester, Deal or No Deal, Home and Away, Mr Bean and Black Mirror.   Built on independence, creative freedom, entrepreneurialism and commercial acumen, Banijay Rights operates under the direction of Chief Executive Officer, Cathy Payne.