House of Guinness Filmed at Penrhyn Castle – Bangor
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* New Drama Series: A new drama series is being created about the Guinness family and their brewery.
* Focus: The series begins after the death of Sir Benjamin Guinness in 1868 and follows his four children - Arthur, Edward, Anne, and Ben – as they inherit the brewery.
* Comparisons: The series is being compared to shows like Succession, The Crown, and Peaky Blinders. It’s described as a blend of fact and fiction.
* Filming Locations: Filming primarily took place in North Wales and England’s North West, as modern Dublin doesn’t resemble 1868 Dublin.
* Castle Locations: Penrhyn Castle was chosen as a filming location due to its parallels with the Guinness family’s original home, Ashford Castle in Ireland. Both castles were built to appear older, a common trend for wealthy industrialists of the Victorian era.
* The Story: the series explores the challenges faced by the young Guinness heirs as they take over a hugely successful business.