Fans of Succession will agree there's nothing more gripping than watching a family dynasty drama play out on our screens. Enter House of Guinness, which is set to be our next TV obsession.
The brainchild of Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, the show will chart the story of the infamous Guinness family who owned the world-renowned brewery. But we can also expect plenty of scandal, debauchery and tension centred around one of Ireland's most prestigious families.
Speaking to Netflix's Tudum, Steven Knight said: 'It’s the extraordinary story of a family who happens to be the inheritors of the biggest brewery in the world. They’re young and are given the task of taking on this incredibly successful brand,' adding 'The first priority is: Don’t screw it up. And the second priority is to make Guinness even bigger.'
Without further ado, here's what we know about the real Lady Henrietta St Lawrence...
Who is Lady Henrietta St Lawrence?
Lady Henrietta St Lawrence was the wife of Captain Benjamin Lee Guinness, the youngest Guinness brother, who she married in 1881 at Howth Castle. Prestigious in her own right, Lady Henrietta was born to The Right Honourable Thomas St Lawrence and Lady Emily De Burgh.
On the 6th of September 1881, she married Benjamin Lee Guinness, in Dublin, Ireland. They went on to have two children, Kenelm in 1887 and Nigel in 1893, before she lost her husband in 1900, aged 67.
Who plays Lady Henrietta St Lawrence in House of Guinness?
Lady Henrietta St Lawrence is portrayed by Elizabeth Dulau in the Netflix show. She is best known for her roles in Wicked, Andor and Maternal, and she has also appeared in stage productions including Klippies and The Bleeding Tree. Her husband Benjamin Lee Guinness is depicted by Fionn O'Shea, who you may recognise from Normal People.
Speaking about her role in a previous interview with Country and Town House, Dulau said: 'This is going to be a great series looking back into the history of the Guinness family. That was a lovely set to be on, and it’s going to produce a really classy show. I sadly can’t say much more than that… '
When is The House of Guinness on Netflix?
The wait is over! House of Guinness is available to watch on Netflix now. All eight episodes are available to stream, so you just need a Netflix subscription to watch them.
Alice Hall is the Staff Writer at Grazia UK. She was previously a Junior Features Writer for The Daily Telegraph. At Grazia, she writes news and features about pop culture, dating, health, politics and interiors.