Two beloved stars from All Creatures Great and Small are set to appear in a gripping new psychological drama on Channel 5. The Fortune, which also features Poldark's Eleanor Tomlinson, will premiere on June 2.
What Is The Fortune About?
Channel 5 describes the series as "a gripping, psychological drama that asks: what if your past isn't what you think it is?" The story follows Amanda Blakefield (Eleanor Tomlinson), whose happy life with her husband Jimmy (Matthew Lewis) and son Luke (James Younger) is shattered when she inherits a fortune from a stranger. As she delves into the mysterious Worrall family, secrets unravel and her world turns upside down.
Cast and Characters
- Eleanor Tomlinson as Amanda Blakefield
- Matthew Lewis as Jimmy Blakefield
- Callum Woodhouse as Anthony Worrall
- Denis Lawson as patriarch Martin Worrall
- Rebecca Front as Fiona Worrall
- Stephen Tompkinson, Paula Wilcox, Danielle Walters, and Nina Wadia in supporting roles
Behind the Scenes
When the series was announced, Paul Testar, commissioning editor at Channel 5, said: "The Fortune explores the fragility of family and the ripple effects of long-buried truths, all anchored by a brilliant cast led by Eleanor Tomlinson." He added that it is a drama "that promises to keep audiences hooked from the very first minute."
Fan Reactions
Viewers have expressed excitement on social media, with one commenting: "I love this cast!" Another said: "Will be amazing." A third added: "Can't wait for this. Looks brilliant from the trailers. And what a stellar cast." One fan remarked: "ACGAS legends reunite."
When to Watch
The Fortune airs at 9pm on June 2 on Channel 5.
