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Brooklyn

Drama set in the 1950s about an Irish immigrant who lands in Brooklyn and finds romance, before her past catches up with her, and she must choose between two countries and two men.

When Eilis is given an opportunity to emigrate to New York, she jumps at the chance for a better life, even if it means leaving her family and home. Desperately homesick at first, Eilis soon finds romance in Brooklyn, but when a family emergency forces her back to Ireland, she finds herself torn between her personal freedom and family responsibilities.

1 hour, 40 minutes

Last on

Thu 15 May 202519:30
BBC Four

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Music Played

  • Michael Brook

    Brooklyn

  • Michael Brook

    Packing For The Voyage

  • Michael Brook

    Seasick

  • Michael Brook

    Arriving In America

  • Michael Brook

    Homesick

  • Michael Brook

    Letter From Home

  • Ruth Brown

    5-10-15 Hours

  • Michael Brook

    Brooklyn

  • Michael Brook

    Rose Dies

  • Michael Brook

    Mourning

  • Michael Brook

    Getting Married

  • Michael Brook

    Rose's Grave

  • Michael Brook

    The Pull of Home

  • Michael Brook

    Brooklyn

  • Michael Brook

    Eilis Wavers

  • Michael Brook

    Confrontation

Credits

Eilis LaceySaoirse Ronan
Jim FarrellDomhnall Gleeson
MaurizioMichael Zegen
TonyEmory Cohen
Father FloodJim Broadbent
Miss McAdamMary O'Driscoll
Mrs KehoeJulie Walters
NancyEileen O'Higgins
PattyEmily Bett Rickards
Mr FiorelloPaulino Nunes
MaryMaeve McGrath
Mrs FiorelloEllen David
DianaEve Macklin
PriestHugh Gormley
Miss KellyBrid Brennan
Mrs BradyEmma Lowe
Rose LaceyFiona Glascott
Mary LaceyJane Brennan
George SheridanPeter Campion
GeorginaEva Birthistle
SheilaNora-Jane Noone
DorothySamantha Munro
Miss FortiniJessica Pare
Mr RosenblumAlain Goulem
Frankie DoranIarla O'Lionaird
DoloresJenn Murray
DirectorJohn Crowley

Broadcasts

  • Sun 18 Mar 201820:50
    BBC One
  • Sun 16 Dec 201820:00
    BBC Two
  • Boxing Day 201801:35
    BBC Two
  • Sat 3 Aug 201922:20
    BBC One except Wales & Wales HD
  • Sat 3 Aug 201923:10
    BBC One Wales & Wales HD only
  • Sat 10 Aug 201900:20
    BBC One except Wales & Wales HD
  • Thu 10 Dec 202020:00
    BBC Four
  • Sat 23 Apr 202222:05
    BBC Scotland
  • Thu 2 Jun 202223:40
    BBC One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Scotland, Scotland HD, Wales & 1 more
  • Fri 3 Jun 202200:10
    BBC One Scotland, Scotland HD, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Wales & 1 more only
  • Sat 10 Sep 202221:00
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Thu 13 Jul 202322:40
    BBC One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Wales & Wales HD
  • Thu 13 Jul 202323:10
    BBC One Northern Ireland HD, Wales HD, Wales & Northern Ireland only
  • Mon 4 Mar 202400:20
    BBC One except Scotland & Scotland HD
  • Mon 4 Mar 202400:50
    BBC One Scotland & Scotland HD only
  • Sun 10 Mar 202421:00
    BBC Three
  • Sun 11 May 202522:30
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Scotland
  • Thu 15 May 202519:30
    BBC Four

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Based on Colm Tóibín's novel, a young Irish immigrant finds romance in 1950s Brooklyn

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