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Birdsong

Birdsong
★ 7.0/10•2012•1h 24m•Drama•War & Politics
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As an English soldier fights in the horrific trenches of northern France, he is haunted by the memories of his forbidden love affair with a French woman.

Abi Morgan · Writer

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 24m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJan 22, 2012

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E1

Episode 1

As Stephen Wraysford fights in the terrifying death-filled trenches of northern France, he is haunted by memories of Isabelle Azaire, the woman with whom he had an illicit and all-consuming affair during a summer in France before the war.

Jan 22, 2012

Episode 2 - Episode 2E2

Episode 2

As Stephen Wraysford recovers from his injuries and prepares for a major offensive, he is still haunted by the legacy of his affair with Isabelle Azaire. Amidst the horror of the trenches, Stephen unexpectedly finds comfort in his friendship with Jack Firebrace, who shows him that there is a future worth fighting for.

Jan 29, 2012

Actors

Eddie Redmayne

Eddie Redmayne

Stephen Wraysford

Clémence Poésy

Clémence Poésy

Isabelle Azaire

Matthew Goode

Matthew Goode

Captain Gray

Joseph Mawle

Joseph Mawle

Jack Firebrace

Richard Madden

Richard Madden

Captain Weir

Thomas Turgoose

Thomas Turgoose

Private Tipper

Misi Dunai

Riley

George MacKay

George MacKay

Private Douglas

Simon Nehan

Simon Nehan

Evans

Rory Keenan

Rory Keenan

Private Brennan

Daniel Cerqueira

Daniel Cerqueira

Shaw

Nicholas Moss

Nicholas Moss

RSM Price

Marie-Josée Croze

Marie-Josée Croze

Jeanne

Matthew Aubrey

Matthew Aubrey

Private Byrne

Paul Rattray

Paul Rattray

Tyson

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