The cast and expected air date for the reboot of a much-loved TV favourite has been revealed.
Production company Ecosse Films is behind the revived version of Monarch of the Glen, which originally aired from 2000 to 2005 and followed the comedic and dramatic happenings of a Highland estate in Scotland.
The reboot is being produced by Ecosse Films in partnership with Masterpiece PBS.
Julia Brown, known for her role in Karen Pirie, will take the lead as Isla Campbell, a London lawyer who returns to the Highlands for her estranged father’s funeral and discovers she has inherited a million-pound debt.
We’re excited to share first looks at the fresh reimagining of the series, Monarch of the Glen, coming in 2027! When Isla Campbell goes home to the Highlands for a funeral, she doesn’t plan to stay. But things don't always go as planned... For more info: https://t.co/NPS0z9YT8u
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Channel 5 confirms Monarch of the Glen reboot cast and air date
Ms 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."
Alongside Ms Brown, Chris Fulton (Bridgerton) will play her brother Alasdair, and Ewan Miller (High Value Target) will appear as Ewan, the estate’s gamekeeper and a close family friend.
Other notable cast members include Phyllis Logan (Downton Abbey) as Morag, Rishi Nair (The Marlow Murder Club) as businessman Daniel, John Gordon Sinclair (Gregory’s Girl) as family lawyer Fergus, and Gordon Kennedy (The Diplomat) as Angus, the stockman.
Ms Logan said: "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 series, also produced by Ecosse Films, was based loosely on the Highland Novels by Sir Compton Mackenzie and aired on BBC One for seven series, spanning 64 episodes.
The first five series focused on Archie MacDonald, a young restaurateur trying to revive his family’s Highland estate.
In the later series, the plot shifted to Paul Bowman, the new laird, and his attempts to modernise the estate.
The reboot will offer a fresh, female-led perspective on the beloved story, with production currently taking place in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
It will be broadcast on 5 and Masterpiece PBS and is expected to air in 2027.
Classic TV shows revived for new series
Monarch of the Glen is one of many TV shows that have been revived for new series in recent months and years.
British crime drama television series Bergerac originally aired on BBC One from 1981 until 1991.
However, it was rebooted last year, with a second series commissioned in April 2025 and a third series officially announced in recent weeks.
Children's classic Balamory was also brought back this year after more than two decades.
Originally airing over four series from 2002 to 2005, it centres on a fictional small island community off the west coast of Scotland and deals with its residents and their issues.
In September 2024, the BBC announced that the show would be revived for a two-series run of twenty episodes, which premiered on CBeebies earlier this year.
In May 2026, the BBC announced that Balamory had been commissioned for two more series, which would take it up to eight in total.
In other reboot news, ITV has confirmed its revival of classic gameshow Name That Tune will air next year.
It will be the first time it has been seen on screens for 29 years, with presenter Alison Hammond set to host the brand-new series.
The show last appeared on UK television in 1998, when it was briefly revived by Channel 5 and presented by Jools Holland.
ITV’s new version will challenge contestants to identify famous songs in a series of high-energy rounds.
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Tracks will span generations and genres, all leading up to a dramatic finale.
The show's band will also be performing in the new UK version, made up of a group of elite musicians who have performed with some of the world’s biggest stars, including Adele and The Spice Girls.
What classic TV show would you like to see come back for a reboot? Let us know in the comments.
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