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The Passing Bells
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The Passing Bells

2014-11-03 · 30 min / episode · ★ 7.5

Drama · War & Politics

At the outbreak of World War I, two teenage boys - one German and one British - defy their parents to sign up. An epic historical drama spanning the five years of the First World War, as seen through the eyes of two ordinary young soldiers.

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Creators
Tony Jordan
Production companies
Red Planet Pictures, Apple Film Production, Telewizja Polska, BBC Worldwide
Countries
United Kingdom, Poland
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Patrick GibsonPatrick GibsonThomas
Jack LowdenJack LowdenMichael
Felix AuerLanzo
Adam LongAdam LongAnthony
Wilf ScoldingWilf ScoldingFreddie
Charles FurnessStefan
Johnny GibbonJohnny GibbonRudi
Sabrina BartlettSabrina BartlettKatie
Jennifer HennessyJennifer HennessySusan
Brian FletcherBrian FletcherDerek

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