Aired Sunday 18 February, 11:00pm - 1:10amon BBC Two HD

Benediction (2021)

Biography / Historical drama / War / Gay/lesbian

Soldier Siegfried Sassoon returns from World War I and becomes a vocal critic of the government's continuation of the war. Adored by the stars of London's literary world, Sassoon's experiences inspire him to write poetry about the horrors of battle.

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USA
United Kingdom
Cast and crew
  • Terence DaviesDirector
  • Jack LowdenYoung Siegfried Sassoon
  • Peter CapaldiSiegfried Sassoon
  • Simon BealeRobbie Ross
  • Jeremy IrvineIvor Novello
  • Calam LynchStephen Tennant
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