Three Little Birds

TV Mini Series
2023
TV-MA

IMDb RATING

7.1/10

853

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

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A life-affirming drama, written by Sir Lenny Henry inspired by his mother's stories about leaving Jamaica in the 1950s for Great Britain. Follows sisters Leah and Chantrelle and their friend... Read allA life-affirming drama, written by Sir Lenny Henry inspired by his mother's stories about leaving Jamaica in the 1950s for Great Britain. Follows sisters Leah and Chantrelle and their friend Hosanna starting a new life in England.A life-affirming drama, written by Sir Lenny Henry inspired by his mother's stories about leaving Jamaica in the 1950s for Great Britain. Follows sisters Leah and Chantrelle and their friend Hosanna starting a new life in England.

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IMDb RATING

7.1/10

853

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

3,872

5,057

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Won 1 BAFTA Award
- 3 wins & 1 nomination total

Episodes6

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TopTop-rated 1 season 2023

• 2023

Yazmin Belo

Hosanna Drake

• 2023

Saffron Coomber

Chantrelle Brahms

• 2023

Javone Prince

Aston Brahms

• 2023

Bobby Gordon

Shelton Powell

• 2023

Arthur Darvill

Mr. Ernest Wantage…

• 2023

Tierney Turner

Saleh Whittaker

• 2023

Malachi Hall

Caleb Whittaker

• 2023

Shay Descartes

Gideon Whittaker

• 2023

Michelle Fox

Siobhan

• 2023

Leemore Marrett Jr.

Ephraim Whittaker

• 2023

Amy Beth Hayes

Diana Wantage…

• 2023

Susan Lawson-Reynolds

Momma Gladys

• 2023

Nigel Boyle

Dougie

• 2023

Shobu Kapoor

Mrs. Biswas

• 2023

Shvorne Marks

Bernadette

• 2023

Lenny Henry

Remuel Drake

• 2023

Elliott Spilling

James Wantage

• 2023

User reviews18

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10nunusdessertswithsoul

The Ancestors

It reminds me of the stories that my mom and other older family members would talk about. They were from Arkansas and Louisiana who migrated to Oakland, Alameda California in the 1950's.

Black people of African descent have the SAME experience no matter where they came from; Caribbean or United States.

Also, the white (European) HATE that was and continues to be prevalent this world especially against Black people of African descent.

But as the world can see by watching this series , which is so fantastic that Black people continue to rise and be the beautiful, strong, determined people they/we are.

8politik-69932

The next call the midwife!

Sensational. I just love the film sets, costumes, acting and scripts. I am seriously binge watching this series! Filmed in the black country with an accurate description of why it is called the black country. Set in the windrush era, this series shares history of what life was like for Caribbean immigrants relocating to the UK. A story that I wanted to hear with superb characters. The film sets and cars, shops and homes look authentically 1950s. And wow Dudley zoo features! Not to be missed. I hope the series continues and the characters develop. No hidden ethnic agendas here, pure history and its beautifully done!

10fhccqyrx

Very well done all involved

I didn't know if I would be able to watch this. After the first episode I was so saddened. I grew up in Birmingham in the 50's and 60's and never became aware that black people were treated this badly. I was young and oblivious. Of cause in later years everyone became aware. My parents did not discriminate against people of colour. I took all my friends home and all were treated the same. That memory makes me proud. I ended up watching all of the series and was left wanting more. So please Lenny, don't leave us hanging. It was amazing. I'd like it to be like call the midwife and just keep going and going.

10hannahdeller

Entertaining and informative drama

I love this series, and think most people would learn something about the lives of the people who emigrated here. Somehow it manages to balance real life and drama to make a watchable and enjoyable series. It is of course heartbreaking at times and sadly some of the views held by people in this drama are not that far removed from some people still today. However it makes the characters so joyful, resilient and fun that it is by no means a struggle to watch and the human spirit shines through. It is beautifully set and the costumes are fantastic. I really hope for another series featuring some of these wonderful characters.

Good Job Sir Lenny!

9gazferg

Three Little Birds Soars High

Three Little Birds is a triumph! Created by Lenny Henry the story set in the late 50s in Britain is well crafted and comes across as an authentic production for the period. All of the actors involved give superb performances enhanced by the direction and strong dialogue. Stand outs for me were the costumes, sets and props reinforcing the period of the story. Despite the challenges faced by the main ensemble of characters in the story, there's still a promise of hope and joy. Migration stories are important to tell and Three Little Birds is a valuable contribution to the story of Jamaican migration to the UK. Highly recommended.