David Oyelowo
Gilbert
Series
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Synopsis
“War, romance, infidelity and social unrest.”
Follow three intricately connected stories of Jamaicans and Londoners involved in World War Two. Hortense yearns for a new life away from rural Jamaica, Gilbert dreams of becoming a lawyer, and Queenie longs to escape her Lincolnshire roots. Hope and humanity meet stubborn reality as we trace the tangled history of Jamaica and the UK.
Episodes
Season 1
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1. Episode OneNow viewing2009-12-061h 30m5.0London 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 love is a luxury neither can afford. As Hortense remembers her life in Jamaica and the profound 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. Initially suspicious of each other, will they uncover the secret they share?
2. Episode Two2009-12-131h 30m5.0The emotional and moving climax to the stories of Hortense, Queenie and Gilbert whose lives entwine in post Second World War London.
Hortense begins her new life in England and soon learns it is not the golden land she hoped it would be. She and Gilbert suffer racism and ignorance, but in adversity they discover new qualities in each other and begin to fall in love. Queenie is shocked when her husband Bernard returns to her after years away. When she goes into labour and has a baby by a mysterious father, the lives of all four are changed forever.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
Ashley Walters
Michael
Benedict Cumberbatch
Bernard
Naomie Harris
Hortense
Ruth Wilson
Queenie
Shaun Parkes
Winston
Hugh Quarshie
Narrator
Roger Sloman
Mr. Todd
Availability
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No legal streaming, rental or purchase options for Small Island were reported for this region.
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FAQ
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Is Small Island available to watch online?
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How many seasons does Small Island have?
Small Island has 1 season and 2 episodes.
When did Small Island first air?
Small Island first aired in 2009.
Is Small Island still running?
Small Island's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Small Island?
Small Island is classified as Drama.