TV series
Death and Nightingales
2018, English, on BBC Two. Created by Allan Cubitt.
Fermanagh, Irish countryside, 1885. On her 23rd birthday, Beth, who lives on a remote farm with Billy Winters, her tyrannical stepfather, whom she can barely stand, prepares to flee from such a suffocating life with the help of the seductive Liam Ward, without being aware that her decision will unearth deeply buried secrets a long time ago.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2018
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Latest episode
S1 E3: Episode 3
Aired 12 December 2018
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Allan CubittCreator
- Matthew RhysBilly Winters · 3 ep
- Ann SkellyBeth Winters · 3 ep
- Jamie DornanLiam Ward · 3 ep
- Valene KaneCatherine Winters · 3 ep
- Charlene McKennaMercy Boyle · 3 ep
- Francis MageeMickey Dolphin · 3 ep
- Sean McGinleyBishop Donnelly · 3 ep
- Martin McCannFrank Blessing · 3 ep
- Michael SmileyDummy McGonnell · 3 ep
- Des McAleerJim Rutledge · 3 ep
- Ciaran FlynnGerry Boyle · 3 ep
- Aoibheann MullanYoung Beth · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 28 November 2018
- Last aired
- 12 December 2018
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-MA
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What Death and Nightingales is based on
Death and Nightingales is based on Death and Nightingales, a 1992 novel by Eugene McCabe, published by Vintage Books.
Novel · 1992
Death and Nightingales
By Eugene McCabe
Published by Vintage Books
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Death and Nightingales: quick answers
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How many seasons of Death and Nightingales are there?
Death and Nightingales has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Death and Nightingales finished?
Yes. Death and Nightingales ended in 2018, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Death and Nightingales on?
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Death and Nightingales parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Death and Nightingales is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Death and Nightingales?
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Who created Death and Nightingales?
Death and Nightingales was created by Allan Cubitt and stars Matthew Rhys, Ann Skelly, Jamie Dornan.
What is Death and Nightingales based on?
Death and Nightingales is based on Death and Nightingales, a 1992 novel by Eugene McCabe, published by Vintage Books.