Benediction

2021Rated6.12h 17mDrama, History, War

Poet Siegfried Sassoon survived the horrors of fighting in the First World War and was decorated for his bravery, but became a vocal critic of the government's continuation of the war when he returned from service. Adored by members of the aristocracy as well as stars of London's literary and stage world, he embarked on affairs with several men as he attempted to come to terms with his homosexuality.

Starring: Jack Lowden, Peter Capaldi, Simon Russell Beale

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Cast

  • Jack LowdenSiegfried Sassoon
  • Peter CapaldiSiegfried Sassoon (Older)
  • Simon Russell BealeRobbie Ross
  • Jeremy IrvineIvor Novello
  • Calam LynchStephen Tennant
  • Tom BlythGlen Byam Shaw
  • Kate PhillipsHester Gatty
  • Gemma JonesHester Gatty (Older)
  • Geraldine JamesTheresa Thornycroft
  • Ben DanielsDr. Rivers

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