The Wingless Bird
Series Overview
On the eve of World War I, Agnes Conway manages both the business and the problems of her troubled family. She finds the strength to break class barriers and help her sister Jessie marry a good boy from a family of dockside toughs. Is she strong enough to break them again when Charles Farrier, a gentleman, courts her over his parents' opposition? Agnes faces an added dilemma when she finds her heart divided between Charles and his soldier brother Reginald.
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1 Season • 3 Episodes
60 min per episode
1997 – 1997
Premiered: Sun, Jan 12, 1997
Catherine CooksonLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Part 3”
Charles has tuberculosis, but recovers enough to marry Agnes. They move to the Hall when Colonel and Mrs Farrier die, and look after the estate while Reg is at war. Reg survives the war, but is badly injured, and refuses to face the outside world. Reg plans to sign the Hall over to Charles and Agnes, but soon Agnes again faces tragedy.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Wheatley
Catherine Cookson, Alan Seymour
Colin Towns
Fred Tammes
Mark Day
Ray Marshall, Keith Richardson
Department Leadership Roster
David Wheatley
Director
Alan Seymour
Writer
Ray Marshall
Producer
Colin Towns
Original Music Composer
Fred Tammes
Director of Photography
Mark Day
Editor
Ashley Wilkinson
Production Design
Charlotte Holdich
Costume Design
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What is The Wingless Bird about?
On the eve of World War I, Agnes Conway manages both the business and the problems of her troubled family. She finds the strength to break class barriers and help her sister Jessie marry a good boy from a family of dockside toughs. Is she strong enough to break them again when Charles Farrier, a gentleman, courts her over his parents' opposition? Agnes faces an added dilemma when she finds her heart divided between Charles and his soldier brother Reginald.
How many seasons does The Wingless Bird have?
The Wingless Bird comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Wingless Bird?
Key cast members in The Wingless Bird include Claire Skinner, Edward Atterton, Anne Reid, Julian Wadham, Elspet Gray.
Who created or directed The Wingless Bird?
The Wingless Bird was developed and directed by David Wheatley.