Channel 4's The Inheritance start date confirmed and fans don't have long to wait

Channel 4 is set to unveil its latest game show sensation The Inheritance, featuring Elizabeth Hurley and Rob Rinder.

13 individuals are drawn to an opulent manor, vying for a slice of wealth bequeathed by The Deceased, a fabulously wealthy character brought to life by Elizabeth Hurley, who has left behind a fortune and a game filled with her own brand of mischief.

The challenge of securing the inheritance is steeped in complexity, as The Deceased was known for her playful yet devious nature, crafting a game that demands shrewdness and strategy from the participants.

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Robert Rinder, donning the hat of Executor and legal advisor, and familiar face from ITV's Good Morning Britain, will enforce the conditions laid out in The Deceased's will.

Contestants must band together to fulfil The Deceased's last wishes, tackling a series of taxing tasks designed to probe their integrity, effort, and willingness to engage in cutthroat competition for their rightful share, reports the Daily Star.

In a tantalising twist, only one contestant can pocket the cash from each completed task, necessitating a battle of wits to persuade the rest why they alone should walk away with the earnings.

The Inheritance promises to be a flamboyant showdown of intelligence, determination, charm, and treachery, where it's not merit that secures the prize but the ability to outmanoeuvre, outcharm, and outwit opponents.

Echoing the sentiments of The Deceased: "They say all is fair in love and war, but whoever said that didn't have an inheritance to fight over."

The Inheritance is set to kick off on Sunday, August 31 on Channel 4, with a trio of episodes airing weekly and available for streaming on All 4.

The premiere episode launches on Sunday, August 31 at 9pm, followed by the second episode on Monday, September 1 at 9pm, and the third on Tuesday, September 2 at 9.30pm. The 12-part game show has been eagerly anticipated since its announcement earlier in the year.

Channel 4's Head of Reality and Entertainment, Steve Handley, commented: "The Inheritance isn't just a battle of strategy, alliances, and inevitable betrayals - it's a cocktail of drama, jeopardy, and outright mischief that Reality fans love."

Handley also expressed his excitement, saying: "I can't wait to see how our players handle the challenges, the twists, and a few sneaky surprises."

The Inheritance on Channel 4, watch or stream from Sunday, August 31 at 9pm