Main content
This programme is not currently available on BBC iPlayer

Private Peaceful

Wartime drama. Two rural brothers' boisterous bond becomes tested when they are called up to fight in the First World War.

Wartime drama adapted from the Michael Morpurgo novel. Brothers Charlie and Tommo Peaceful grow up in poverty without their father in a quiet Devon village. Both are in love with their childhood friend Molly, but it's older brother Charlie who wins her. When the First World War breaks out, Tommo enlists and is sent to the front in Flanders, with Charlie following his little brother to the trenches soon after.

1 hour, 32 minutes

Last on

Sat 11 Nov 201723:25
BBC Two except Wales

Credits

Charlie PeacefulJack O'Connell
Tommo PeacefulGeorge MacKay
The ColonelRichard Griffiths
Sergeant HanleyJohn Lynch
Grandma WolfFrances de la Tour
Hazel PeacefulMaxine Peake
Molly MonksAlexandra Roach
Young CharlieHero Fiennes-Tiffin
Young TommoSamuel Bottomley
Recruiting SergeantAnthony Flanagan
General HaigDavid Yelland
Big Joe PeacefulKyle Summercorn
DirectorPat O'Connor

Broadcasts

  • Sun 24 Jan 201623:30
    BBC One except Scotland & Scotland HD
  • Mon 25 Jan 201600:25
    BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only
  • Sat 11 Nov 201723:25
    BBC Two except Wales

Related Links