Grantchester, Bridgerton and Downton Abbey stars announced for new Monarch Of The Glen reboot

GRANTCHESTER, Bridgerton and Downton Abbey stars have been confirmed for the new Monarch of the Glen reboot. The Sun previously told of Channel 5‘s upcoming reimagining of the hit comedy drama. Julia Brown is set to lead Channel 5’s Monarch of the Glen as Isla Campbell Credit: Channel 5 Chris Fulton – who has appeared in Bridgerton – plays Isla’s brother Alasdair Credit: Channel 5 It will hope to emulate All Creatures Great and Small, with a remake of that show enjoying success on Channel 5 after a BBC run from 1978 to 1990. The new Monarch of the Glen stars Julia Brown, who plays high-flying London lawyer Isla Campbell. Sign up for the TV newsletter Thank you! Isla returns to her family’s crumbling Highland estate for her estranged father’s funeral. Unfortunately for her, she inherits a million-pound debt and pressure from the bank. More on Monarch Of The Glen Downton Abbey alum Phyllis Logan is playing Margo Credit: Channel 5 Grantchester’s Rishi Nair is set to star as a businessman named Daniel Credit: Channel 5 John Gordon Sinclair plays Fergus, the longtime family lawyer Credit: Channel 5 The original Monarch of the Glen aired from 2000 to 2005 Credit: BBC Chris Fulton – who portrayed Sir Phillip Crane in Bridgerton – plays Isla’s brother Alasdair, who refuses to let go of the family’s ancestral home. Now under the same roof for the first time in years, the siblings must find a way to save the struggling estate – or lose it forever. Grantchester‘s Rishi Nair stars as businessman Daniel and Downton Abbey star Phyllis Logan plays the role of Morag. Rounding out the cast are Ewan Miller as gamekeeper and family friend Ewan, Gordon Kennedy as stockman Angus and John Gordon Sinclair as Fergus, the longtime family lawyer. Most read in TV Discussing the series, 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.” While 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.” The original iteration followed young restaurateur Archie MacDonald (Alastair Mackenzie) and his attempts to restore his Scottish Highlands childhood home. Other cast members included Dawn Steele, Richard Briers, Tom Baker, Susan Hampshire, Julian Fellowes and Martin Compston. Comment now