Gaynor Faye - The Inheritance

Gaynor Faye to star as Sian in The Inheritance, a new 4-part thriller for Channel 5 from Lonesome Pine Productions and Peer Pressure.

The Inheritance follows the story of three siblings, Daniel, Sian and Chloe, who are left reeling after the unexpected death of their Father, Dennis. When it turns out they are not left anything in the will, they embark on a dangerous journey to figure out whether his death was truly a tragic accident, or whether it was in fact murder. So, a family who look harmonious and loving start to show the cracks borne of years of secrets and jealousy. Secrets are exploded, relationships ripped apart, and lives lost as the siblings try desperately to claw back their inheritance and make sense of what is happening around them…asking the question, is blood really thicker than water?

Channel 5 have announced that they have greenlit four-part primetime thriller The Inheritance (4 x 60’) from Lonesome Pine Productions and Peer Pressure. The series was ordered for Channel 5 by Paul Testar, Commissioning Editor, Drama, Channel 5 and Paramount+. Executive Producers are Lesley Douglas and Aschlin Ditta for Lonesome Pine, Richard Cook and Angela Squire for Peer Pressure and Herbert L. Kloiber, James Copp for Night Train Media, and Adam Barth for Eccho Rights. Eccho Rights will handle international sales for the title. BAFTA nominated Aschlin Ditta (Doc Martin, The Catherine Tate Show, French Film) also penned the series, and acclaimed Director Aku Louhimies (Unknown Soldier, Rebellion) is also on board.

Paul Testar, Commissioning Editor, Drama, Channel 5 and Paramount+ said: “I’m excited to work with the talented teams at Lonesome Pine and Peer Pressure to bring this compelling story to Channel 5. With an exceptional ensemble cast, The Inheritance is a brilliant addition to the channel’s ever-expanding drama slate and will have viewers on the edge of their seats. I’m looking forward to seeing it air later on this year.”

Lesley Douglas, Founder, Lonesome Pine Productions added: “The Inheritance is a drama that reveals the fragile structure of a family when confronted by the truth of their own past. The consequences of which will be devastating. We are thrilled at the cast who have come together to bring these characters to life, and working with Channel 5 and Peer Pressure has been a brilliantly creative experience.”

Richard Cook and Angela Squire, Directors, Peer Pressure commented: “It has been a joy working with the creative team at Lonesome Pine and Channel 5 to develop The Inheritance from a germ of an idea which we believe will resonate with many viewers. It is testament to Aschlin Ditta’s compelling scripts, which jump off the page, that we have been able to attract such an outstanding and high profile cast and creatives, in particular the hugely talented Director Aku Louhimies who will bring THE INHERITANCE to screen in a very exciting and immersive way which will have the audience hooked, night after night. Filming in Ireland as England is a perfect reflection of Peer Pressure’s DNA and sensibilities.”

Filming for the series begins in February and is expected to air on Channel 5 in 2023.