Channel 5’s new psychological thriller The Heights is a gripping adaptation of Louise Candlish’s novel
Channel 5 viewers can stay up for a brand new nail-biting psychological thriller with a star-studded forged (Picture: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Photographs)
Channel 5 has unveiled a gripping new psychological thriller starring Anna Friel.
The six-part collection, The Heights, is tailored from Louise Candlish’s best-selling novel and can characteristic Anna, 49, within the lead function of Ellen. Presently in manufacturing and scheduled to broadcast on Channel 5 later this 12 months, the drama is billed as a “nail-biting, psychological thriller exploring the ability of maternal love and the way grief can blur the strains between justice and revenge”.
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Alongside Anna, the forged consists of newcomer Equipment Redding, who portrays her on-screen son Lucas, Peaky Blinders star Conrad Khan as Lucas’ new pal Kieran, Christy’s Diarmuid Noyes as ex-husband Vic, DCI Banks star Stephen Tompkinson as Ratcliffe, Line of Obligation star Mark Stobbart as Justin and The right way to Get to Heaven from Belfast star Charis Agbonlahor as Prisca.
Rounding out the ensemble are Malory Towers star Natasha Raphael as Freya, Pleasure star Yasmine Odofin as Jade and Legislation and Order: Particular Victims Unit star Jolly Abraham as DI Wilson.
DCI Banks star Stephen Tompkinson additionally joins the line-up (Picture: ITV)
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A synopsis for the brand new collection reveals: “Ellen, performed by Anna Friel is fortunately dwelling in London, a working mum, dedicated to her household and fiercely protecting of her youngsters. However when her teenage son Lucas, performed by newcomer Equipment Redding, brings new pal Kieran, performed by Conrad Khan residence, cracks began appearing in Ellen’s household life.
“Kieran is impolite, reckless and manipulative – main Lucas astray, losing his promise. As Lucas falls deeper below Kieran’s affect, Ellen turns into more and more determined to guard him – however a devastating tragedy leaves her consumed by grief, rage and a rising obsession with the reality. Leaping between the previous and current day, household secrets and techniques and lies unravel on this thrilling new collection.”
Opening up about her involvement within the programme, Anna stated: “Actually excited to be diving into this world, to work with our good director Dominic and great crew. We have now such a robust artistic staff, and I hope we make one thing shifting and entertaining.”
In the meantime, creator Louise Candlish, who additionally serves as Government Producer on the present, spoke concerning the adaptation of her novel: “I could not be happier to see The Heights tailored for five by the good staff at Clapperboard. Anna Friel is without doubt one of the most interesting appearing abilities of our technology and for her to be headlining as Ellen is actually a thrill.”
Elsewhere, Sebastian Cardwell, Deputy Chief Content material Officer at Channel 5, commented: “We’re thrilled to carry this adaption of Louise Candlish’s best-selling novel to UK screens. The Heights is a key a part of 5’s 2026 drama slate and we’re so happy to have Anna Friel main a stellar forged.”
The Heights involves Channel 5 later this 12 months.
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