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Channel 5's 'The Feud' Debuts, Turning Suburban Tensions Into High-Stakes Drama

The six-part series, created by Aschlin Ditt, explores how a neighborhood dispute spirals into dangerous secrets, with episodes airing over two consecutive weeks.

Ray Fearon and Jill Halfpenny star in Channel 5’s new domestic noir drama The Feud
Jill Halfpenny as Emma Barnett (Photo: Simon Rogers/Lonesome Pine Productions/Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited)
The Feud begins on Channel 5 this week (Photo: Channel 5 )

Overview

  • The Feud premiered on Channel 5 on April 14, 2025, with the first three episodes airing nightly this week and the final three next week, also available for streaming on My5.
  • Created by Aschlin Ditt, the show transforms a routine kitchen extension dispute into a gripping narrative of paranoia, obsession, and hidden dangers.
  • Jill Halfpenny and Rupert Penry-Jones lead the cast as Emma and John Barnett, with support from Larry Lamb, Ray Fearon, and Amy Nuttall.
  • Filmed in Newcastle upon Tyne, the series makes use of real suburban locations in Benton, Heaton Park, and Jarrow to enhance its authenticity.
  • Commissioning editor Paul Testar emphasized the series' focus on elevating everyday neighborly conflicts into extraordinary, suspense-filled drama.