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.
- 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.
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