Small Island

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Running Time: 60 minutes (approx)

Andrea Levy's award-winning story of Jamaicans and Londoners involved in World War Two. London 1948: Hortense joins Gilbert her new husband in England where he is lodging with Queenie Bligh. The women have both married in unpromising circumstances. As Hortense remembers her life in Jamaica and the love she had for Michael and his betrayal of her, Queenie also remembers her night of passion with the same Michael when her husband was away at war. Will they uncover the secret they share?

When is Small Island next on TV?

In the UK... it's next showing on BBC 1 December 6th, 9:00pm and on BBC HD December 6th, 9:00pm. See more...

Main Cast

Image for Naomie HarrisNaomie Harris
Benedict Cumberbatch
Ruth Wilson
Image for Hugh QuarshieHugh Quarshie
Ashley Walters
David Oyelowo
Image for Stephen TompkinsonStephen Tompkinson
Nadine Marshall
Image for Don GiletDon Gilet
Lyndsey Marshal

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