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The Halcyon

The Halcyon

Description: `The Halcyon' is an eight-part drama series set in 1940s London, featuring an all-star cast including Steven Mackintosh, Olivia Williams, Kara Tointon, Matt Ryan, Hermione Corfield and Mark Benton, with music written by multi award-winner Jamie Cullum. The story is framed around a glamorous five star hotel, in the heart of the city, during a time of war. London life during World War II is portrayed through the relationships, politics, families and work of the characters, across the social scale.
Genre: Drama, War
Year Released: 2017
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 8
First episode air date: January 2, 2017
Production Locations: London, England
Network: ITV
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