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The Four Feathers

War drama about a British army officer who is branded a coward after resigning his post before his regiment is shipped out to Sudan in 1884. Starring Heath Ledger and Kate Hudson.

England, 1884. When British officer Harry Faversham resigns right before his regiment is sent to fight in Sudan, three friends and his fiancee each award him with a white feather to symbolize his cowardice. Disowned by his father, renounced by his fiancee and disgraced in society, Harry is determined to prove his bravery. Thrilling adventure based on the classic novel.

2 hours

Last on

Fri 28 Dec 201216:30
BBC Two

Credits

DirectorShekhar Kapur
Harry FavershamHeath Ledger
Jack DurranceWes Bentley
EthneKate Hudson
Abou FatmaDjimon Hounsou
TrenchMichael Sheen
Aunt MaryAngela Douglas
WilloughbyRupert Penry-Jones
'Vicar' CastletonKris Marshall
General FavershamTim Pigott-Smith
Col SutchJames Cosmo
ProducerPaul Feldsher
ProducerRobert Jaffe
ProducerStanley R Jaffe
ProducerMarty Katz
WriterMichael Schiffer
Director of photographyRobert Richardson
ComposerJames Horner
WriterHossein Amini
ActorMichael Sheen

Broadcasts

  • Mon 26 May 200821:00
    BBC Two England, Wales (Analogue), Northern Ireland (Analogue) & Northern Ireland only
  • Mon 26 May 200822:00
    BBC Two Scotland
  • Sun 24 Oct 201018:00
    BBC Two England & Northern Ireland only
  • Sun 17 Jun 201214:30
    BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Fri 28 Dec 201216:30
    BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire