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Sunset Song

Series Overview

A young woman in rural Scotland faces hardship after hardship as she struggles to keep her family farm going through personal losses and the devastation of World War I.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedMiniseries
Original Network
BBC Two
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 6 Episodes

43 min per episode

Air Date Window

1971 – 1971

Premiered: Fri, Mar 26, 1971

Created By
Bill Craig

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Fri, Apr 30, 1971

Season 1, Episode 6: “The Song”

'Everything I had ever loved and desired went out to the madness beyond the hills on that ill road that flung its evil white ribbon down into the dusk.'

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Moira Armstrong

Screenplay & Story

Bill Craig, Lewis Grassic Gibbon

Original Score & Music

Herbert Chappell

Director of Photography

Stuart Wyld

Producers

Pharic Maclaren

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Lewis Grassic Gibbon

Department Leadership Roster

Pharic Maclaren

Producer

Bill Craig

Writer

Moira Armstrong

Moira Armstrong

Director

Herbert Chappell

Original Music Composer

Stuart Wyld

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sunset Song.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunset Song

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What is Sunset Song about?

A young woman in rural Scotland faces hardship after hardship as she struggles to keep her family farm going through personal losses and the devastation of World War I.

How many seasons does Sunset Song have?

Sunset Song comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Sunset Song?

Key cast members in Sunset Song include Vivien Heilbron, Victor Carin, Derek Anders, Anne Kristen, John Grieve.

Who created or directed Sunset Song?

Sunset Song was developed and directed by Moira Armstrong.