Twenty Thousand Streets Under the Sky

BBC Four Ended Drama • Romance • History

1 Season · 3 Episodes · Premiered December 29, 2023 · Ended April 21, 2005

A story of unrequited love set in 1930s London, against the backdrop of grimy streets and public houses.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

3 episodes

E01

Episode 1

Tue, Apr 19 2005 8:00 PM GMT+0000 50 min

The Midnight Bell pub is the scene of desperate longing as barman Bob pursues an infatuation with streetwalker Jenny.

E02

Episode 2

Wed, Apr 20 2005 8:00 PM GMT+0000 50 min

What led Jenny, a loyal domestic servant, into prostitution?

E03

Episode 3

Thu, Apr 21 2005 8:00 PM GMT+0000 50 min

Timid Ella worships Bob from afar - could the feeling be mutual?

Cast

Bryan Dick

Bryan Dick as Bob

Zoe Tapper

Zoe Tapper as Jenny

Sally Hawkins

Sally Hawkins as Ella

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