Fair rating?Birdsong· Season 1 · Episode 1
Episode 1
Stephen and Isabelle start an illicit affair, with ends up having huge consequences for them both. Years later in 1916, Stephen finds himself serving on the Western Front in the very place where he experienced his great love. He meets Jack Firebrace, a tunneller who ends up helping him endure the ravages of war and enables him to make peace with his feelings for Isabelle, who he is set to meet again.
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+0.0vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.5
2012First airedJanuary 22, 2012
Guest stars
Rory Keenanas Private Brennan
Matthew Aubreyas Private ByrneMisi Dunaias Riley
Thomas Turgooseas Private Tipper
Paul Rattrayas Tyson
Daniel Cerqueiraas Shaw
Simon Nehanas Evans
Piroska Molnáras Marguerite
Nicholas Mossas RSM Price
Isabella Gomezas Madame Bérard
George MacKayas Private Douglas
Bálint Antalas Hunt
Sean McKenzieas Turner
Patrice Thibaudas Monsieur BérardCrew
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