
Bomb Girls(2012)
Focusing on a group of women working in a munitions plant during World War II, this ensemble drama depicts the dangers and new experiences they face.


The story of a bustling and glamorous five star hotel at the centre of London society and a world at war.

Steven Mackintosh
Richard Garland

Olivia Williams
Lady Priscilla Hamilton

Hermione Corfield
Emma Garland

Jamie Blackley
Freddie Hamilton

Edward Bluemel
Toby Hamilton

Matt Ryan
Joe O'Hara

Kara Tointon
Betsey Day

Mark Benton
Dennis Feldman

Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù
Sonny Sullivan
The Halcyon is a drama, war & politics series that first aired in 2017 exploring themes of london, england, hotel, world war ii, period drama, costume drama, 1940s. Created by Sharon Hughff, it stars Steven Mackintosh, Olivia Williams, Hermione Corfield. The story of a bustling and glamorous five star hotel at the centre of London society and a world at war.
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