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Status: Ended
Network: ITV1
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 4.5/10
The Wingless Bird
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.
This production, originally released in 1997, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 4.5 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Claire Skinner
Agnes Conway
Edward Atterton
Charles Farrier
Anne Reid
Alice Conway
Julian Wadham
Reginald Farrier
Elspet Gray
Grace Farrier
Michelle Charles
Jessie Conway
Helen Morland
Nan Henderson
Daniel Casey
Robbie Felton
Seasons
Miniseries
3 Episodes • Aired 1997-01-12
Three-part Catherine Cookson period melodrama, following the fortunes of three very different families - the Conways, who own a sweet shop, the altogether grander Farriers and the infamous Feltons.
