Life After Life
TV Show · Drama · Fantasy

Award-winning playwright, Bash Doran, known for 'The Looming Tower', and 'Traitors' has created an adaptation of Kate Atkinson's celebrated novel, 'Life After Life'. The series tells the story of Ursula Todd, who dies one night in 1910 before she can draw her first breath. On that same night however, Ursula is born and survives. The story follows Ursula as she must navigate each new life, through a critical era which spans two world wars, an encounter with Hitler and other major life events.

2022 · 51m
Starring Thomasin McKenzie, Sian Clifford, James McArdle
Director John Crowley

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Episode 1
    Ursula's birth sparks a thrilling journey as she dies and is reborn time and time again. In a country on the brink of change, she navigates through childhood in rural England.
    42 min
  • EPISODE 2
    Episode 2
    Ursula visits a psychiatrist to help with her dark thoughts and disturbing dreams. A memorable birthday has shocking repercussions, and help comes from an unexpected place.
    42 min
  • EPISODE 3
    Episode 3
    Following a whirlwind romance, Ursula struggles to adapt to married life with Derek. A desire for independence leads Ursula to spend the summer in Germany, and war grows closer.
    42 min
  • EPISODE 4
    Episode 4
    Ursula grapples with life and death during the Blitz. As the future of England hangs in the balance, Ursula attempts to save Teddy, and the country, from an inevitable fate.
    42 min

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Cast & Crew

  • Thomasin McKenzie
    Ursula
  • Sian Clifford
    Sylvie
  • James McArdle
    Hugh
  • Jessica Hynes
    Mrs Glover
  • Ron Cook
    Dr Fellowes
  • Sean Delaney
    Teddy
  • Lesley Manville
    Narrator
  • John Crowley
    Director
  • Kate Ogborn
    Producer
  • Tessa Ross
    Producer
  • Juliette Howell
    Producer

About

Life After Life

Drama

Award-winning playwright, Bash Doran, known for 'The Looming Tower', and 'Traitors' has created an adaptation of Kate Atkinson's celebrated novel, 'Life After Life'. The series tells the story of Ursula Todd, who dies one night in 1910 before she can draw her first breath. On that same night however, Ursula is born and survives. The story follows Ursula as she must navigate each new life, through a critical era which spans two world wars, an encounter with Hitler and other major life events.

Information

Studio
House Productions Ltd
Released
2022
Rated
Caution
Region of Origin
United Kingdom
© 2022 House Productions

Languages

Original Audio
English (United Kingdom)
Audio

English (United Kingdom) (AAC, ⁨Dolby 5.1⁩)

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