Monarch of the Glen reboot announced by 5 and Masterpiece PBS
Channel 5 and Masterpiece PBS have officially announced the full cast and released first look images from their brand-new reboot of the beloved Scottish Highland drama, Monarch of the Glen.
Channel 5 and Masterpiece PBS have officially announced the full cast and creative team for their brand-new reboot of the beloved Scottish Highland drama, Monarch of the Glen.
Key Highlights of the Monarch of the Glen Reboot
Star-Studded Lead Cast: Julia Brown (World on Fire) stars as London lawyer Isla Campbell alongside Chris Fulton (Bridgerton) as her brother, Alasdair.
Supporting Cast: Features ensemble performances from Phyllis Logan (Downton Abbey), John Gordon Sinclair (Gregory’s Girl), Ewan Miller, Rishi Nair, and Gordon Kennedy.
Production & Release: Produced by Ecosse Films and MASTERPIECE PBS, the 6-part series is currently filming in Scotland and Northern Ireland, with an expected broadcast in 2027.
Creative Team: Created, written, and executive produced by Jeremy Brock (The Last King of Scotland), with Tom Vaughan (Doctor Foster) directing.
Plot & Cast Announcement
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
Rishi Nair (Grantchester, The Marlow Murder Club) as businessman Daniel
Phyllis Logan (Downton Abbey, A Taste for Murder) as Morag
John Gordon Sinclair (Gregory’s Girl, World War Z) as longtime family lawyer Fergus
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.
Cast Statements
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.”
Production & Broadcast Details
Monarch of the Glen ($6 \times 60’$) 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.
Commissioning & Production Credits
Commissioners: Commissioned by Deputy Chief Content Officer and Head of Scripted, Paramount UK, Sebastian Cardwell, alongside Paul Testar, Commissioning Editor, 5.
Writing Team: 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.
Director: Tom Vaughan (Doctor Foster, Victoria) serves as director and executive producer.
Producers: 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.
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