TV series
The Passing Bells
2014, English, on BBC One. Created by Tony Jordan.
Shared hopes. Shared sorrows.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 5
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 2014
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Where to watch The Passing Bells
The Passing Bells is streaming on Britbox in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E5: Episode 5
Aired 7 November 2014
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Tony JordanCreator
- Patrick GibsonThomas · 5 ep
- Jack LowdenMichael · 5 ep
- Felix AuerLanzo · 5 ep
- Adam LongAnthony · 5 ep
- Wilf ScoldingFreddie · 5 ep
- Charles FurnessStefan · 5 ep
- Johnny GibbonRudi · 5 ep
- Sabrina BartlettKatie · 5 ep
- Jennifer HennessySusan · 5 ep
- Brian FletcherDerek · 5 ep
- Jordan MurphyBen · 5 ep
- Erika KaarJoanna · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 3 November 2014
- Last aired
- 7 November 2014
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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The Passing Bells: quick answers
Is The Passing Bells worth watching?
The Passing Bells doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of The Passing Bells are there?
The Passing Bells has 1 season and 5 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is The Passing Bells finished?
Yes. The Passing Bells ended in 2014, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Passing Bells on?
The Passing Bells is streaming on Britbox in India. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
The Passing Bells parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Passing Bells yet.
What shows are like The Passing Bells?
If you liked The Passing Bells, try War and Remembrance, Band of Brothers, Masters of the Air.
Who created The Passing Bells?
The Passing Bells was created by Tony Jordan and stars Patrick Gibson, Jack Lowden, Felix Auer.