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Season 1 – Three Little Birds

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Set in 1957, post-Windrush, sisters Leah and Chantrelle and their virtuous, bible-loving acquaintance, Hosanna, board a cruise ship from Jamaica bound for a new life in England, lured to the UK in search of new beginnings.

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Liz Shannon Miller Consequence 03/15/2024
A character-driven look at a period and place I for one didn't know much about, but found fascinating to discover. Go to Full Review Vicky Jessop London Evening Standard 11/28/2023
4/5
Cast, script; it’s all masterfully done, and if Henry’s plotting is sometimes a little too indulgent when it comes to his use of flashbacks (interesting as they are, they bog down the action rather), who can blame him? Go to Full Review Ellen E Jones Guardian 11/06/2023
2/5
Three Little Birds exhibits deep reverence for its characters, but it doesn’t really seem to know them. And while respect for the Windrush generation is entirely appropriate, it doesn’t lend itself to a satisfying, engaging television drama. Go to Full Review Carolyn Hinds Mediaversity Reviews 03/24/2024
A
Three Little Birds spotlights the Windrush Generation and recognizes Caribbean immigrants’ outsized contributions to British culture. Go to Full Review Britany Murphy Muses of Media 03/15/2024
4/5
Equal parts heart-wrenching and heartwarming, Three Little Birds is a must-watch series. Go to Full Review Andrew Osborne culturevulture.net 03/14/2024
While the storytelling is often formulaic, it’s nevertheless buoyed by its effective performances and real-world inspirations, making it easy enough to root for the likable characters. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Lenny Henry

Creator

Yazmin Belo

Hosanna Drake

Rochelle Neil

Leah Whittaker

Javone Prince

Aston Brahms

Saffron Coomber

Chantrelle Brahms

Bobby Gordon

Shelton Powell

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 22, 2023 Leah and her sister Chantrelle are on a mission bringing their friend Hosanna from Jamaica to Britain to potentially marry their brother Aston; Leah hopes to find work in Dudley while Chantrelle has accepted a job as a live-in nanny near London. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 22, 2023 Leah and Hosanna are met with hostility as they settle in Dudley and the two question if they can build a life in the town when tensions rise. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 22, 2023 Leah's life in Dudley is complicated by blossoming romance; Hosanna and Aston take a big step forward; Chantrelle's big audition unearths alarming truths. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 22, 2023 Leah and Hosanna race against the clock on a risky cross-country journey to save a distressed Chantrelle. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 22, 2023 Leah fights for Shelton on a work trip but may have left it too late; Chantrelle struggles with her trauma; a confession leaves Hosanna torn. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 22, 2023 Leah is saddled with a colossal problem when a devastating debacle leaves Hosanna's wedding hanging in the balance. Details

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Three Little Birds — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Charles McDougall, Darcia Martin, Yero Timi-Biu
Creator
Lenny Henry
Executive Producer
Lucy Bedford, Kate Crowe, Russell T. Davies, Angela Ferreira, Diederick Santer, Nana Hughes, Lenny Henry, Charles McDougall
Screenwriter
Lenny Henry, Avril E Russell, Carol Russell
Network
ITV
Genre
Drama, History
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Oct 22, 2023