These are the families who will feature in the new series.These are the families who will feature in the new series.
These are the families who will feature in the new series.

Meet the ordinary Washington people behind new Channel 5 'docu-soap' The Estate: Life Up North

A new documentary-soap set in Washington will delve into the lives of ‘ordinary people’ following their dreams and challenges.
By Poppy Kennedy
Published 22nd Oct 2020, 15:51 GMT
Updated 24th Oct 2020, 09:05 GMT

The new four-part series, which will air on Tuesday evenings on Channel 5, follows the dreams and challenges of six vibrant people in Washington.

Here are the people behind the six stories the new series will follow:

Mark and David, who are known as Dad and Daddy to adopted sons Kai and Christopher, are now planning their wedding while expanding their business, Woofs and Scruffs.

1. Mark and David Potts-Brown

Mark and David, who are known as Dad and Daddy to adopted sons Kai and Christopher, are now planning their wedding while expanding their business, Woofs and Scruffs. Photo: The Estate: Life Up North

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Les, 77, moved to the North East 50 years ago and has become a well-loved local in Washington and is often found calling the bingo at North Biddick Social Club.

2. Les Barber

Les, 77, moved to the North East 50 years ago and has become a well-loved local in Washington and is often found calling the bingo at North Biddick Social Club. Photo: The Estate: Life Up North

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Sharon opened Zig Zags, a clothes alteration business and had to take on a number of staff, including her daughter Georga, to keep up with demand.

3. Sharon and Georga Johnstone

Sharon opened Zig Zags, a clothes alteration business and had to take on a number of staff, including her daughter Georga, to keep up with demand. Photo: The Estate: Life Up North

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Grandparents Billy and Sheila were close to retiring when their daughter passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind two-year-old Shanice. Now aged 19, Shanice is competing for Gold in the British Gymnastics championships.

4. Billy, Sheila and Shanice Davidson

Grandparents Billy and Sheila were close to retiring when their daughter passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind two-year-old Shanice. Now aged 19, Shanice is competing for Gold in the British Gymnastics championships. Photo: The Estate: Life Up North

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