Anna Friel to star in London-set thriller ‘The Heights’

First-look images have been released for ‘The Heights’, a new six-part psychological revenge thriller starring Anna Friel. The series is an adaptation of Louise Candlish’s 2021 novel and will air on Channel 5 in the UK.

Set in London, the story follows Ellen, a protective mother whose life is disrupted when her teenage son, Lucas, falls under the influence of a manipulative friend named Kieran. Following a devastating tragedy, Ellen becomes consumed by grief and an obsession with uncovering the truth.

The production is a Clapperboard Studios project, distributed internationally by Fox Entertainment Global. The cast includes Kit Redding, Conrad Khan, Stephen Tompkinson, Mark Stobbart, and Diarmuid Noyes. The series is directed by Dominic Leclerc and written by Simon Tyrrell.