Bibliograph

Birdsong, a WTTV Working Title Television/Masterpiece co-production in association with NBC Universal for the BBC ; screenplay by Abi Morgan ; producer, Lynn Horsford ; director Philip Martin

Type

Label

Birdsong, a WTTV Working Title Television/Masterpiece co-production in association with NBC Universal for the BBC ; screenplay by Abi Morgan ; producer, Lynn Horsford ; director Philip Martin

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

Not rated

Main title

Birdsong

Oclc number

784993111

resource.otherEventInformation

Originally broadcast by BBC1, Jan. 22 and 29, 2012

Responsibility statement

a WTTV Working Title Television/Masterpiece co-production in association with NBC Universal for the BBC ; screenplay by Abi Morgan ; producer, Lynn Horsford ; director Philip Martin

Runtime

165

Summary

The story of Stephen Wraysford, a young Englishman who arrives in Amiens in Northern France to stay with the Azaire family and falls desperately in love with Isabelle Azaire. They begin an illicit and all-consuming affair, but the relationship falters. Years later, Stephen finds himself serving on the Western Front in the very area where he experienced his great love. He must learn to endure the ravages of war and make peace with his feelings for Isabelle

Technique

live action

Contributor