Birdsong

6.9
20121h 24m

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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.

Seasons

2 Episodes • Premiered 2012

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.

Still image for Birdsong season 1 episode 1: Episode 1

1. 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.

Still image for Birdsong season 1 episode 2: Episode 2

2. 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.

Cast

Photo of Eddie Redmayne

Eddie Redmayne

Stephen Wraysford

Photo of Clémence Poésy

Clémence Poésy

Isabelle Azaire

Photo of Matthew Goode

Matthew Goode

Captain Gray

Photo of Joseph Mawle

Joseph Mawle

Jack Firebrace

Photo of Richard Madden

Richard Madden

Captain Weir

Photo of Thomas Turgoose

Thomas Turgoose

Private Tipper

Photo of George MacKay

George MacKay

Private Douglas

Photo of Rory Keenan

Rory Keenan

Private Brennan

Photo of Nicholas Moss

Nicholas Moss

RSM Price

Photo of Matthew Aubrey

Matthew Aubrey

Private Byrne

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