Catherine Cookson's The Wingless Bird

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• Season 1 Episode 3: EPISODE: 3

  Agnes and Charles finally tie the knot, but the news of his parents' death casts a shadow over their honeymoon, forcing them to take over the running of the Hall. Meanwhile, the Great War takes a grim toll, as Robbie is reported missing in action and Reg sustains horrific injuries during a foolhardy attack on enemy lines. His spirit broken by his disfigurement, Reg is determined to lead an isolated and lonely life : and it takes another tragedy to bring him round. Final part of the Catherine Cookson melodrama, starring Claire Skinner, Edward Atterton, Julian Wadham, Anne Reid and Frank Grimes

• Season 1 Episode 2: EPISODE: 2

  Agnes and Charles' relationship deepens - despite her initial misgivings - and it isn't long before they're preparing to elope. However, when Arthur gets wind of their plan, he flies into a rage and takes up his gun in the hope of putting a stop to their silly games - a situation that threatens to end in tragedy. Second part of the Catherine Cookson melodrama, starring Claire Skinner, Edward Atterton, Julian Wadham, Anne Reid and Frank Grimes

• Season 1 Episode 1: EPISODE: 1

  Three-part Catherine Cookson period melodrama, following the fortunes of three very different families - the Conways, who own a sweetshop, the altogether grander Farriers and the infamous Feltons. As 1913 draws to a close, Charles Farrier's romantic interest in shopgirl Agnes Conway makes him the butt of his sister and elder brother's teasing. And although the attraction is clearly mutual, Agnes soon has more pressing things on her mind as a family crisis erupts which sets her young sister at odds with her hot-tempered father. Starring Claire Skinner, Edward Atterton, Julian Wadham, Anne Reid and Frank Grimes