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Brooklyn

Drama set in the 1950s about an Irish immigrant who lands in Brooklyn and finds romance, before her past catches up with her, and she must choose between two countries and two men.

When Eilis is given an opportunity to emigrate to New York, she jumps at the chance for a better life, even if it means leaving her family and home. Desperately homesick at first, Eilis soon finds romance in Brooklyn, but when a family emergency forces her back to Ireland, she finds herself torn between her personal freedom and family responsibilities.

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1 hour, 40 minutes

Last on

Thu 15 May 2025 19:30
BBC Four

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Music Played

  • Michael Brook

    Brooklyn

  • Michael Brook

    Packing For The Voyage

  • Michael Brook

    Seasick

  • Michael Brook

    Arriving In America

  • Michael Brook

    Homesick

  • Michael Brook

    Letter From Home

  • Ruth Brown

    5-10-15 Hours

  • Michael Brook

    Brooklyn

  • Michael Brook

    Rose Dies

  • Michael Brook

    Mourning

  • Michael Brook

    Getting Married

  • Michael Brook

    Rose's Grave

  • Michael Brook

    The Pull of Home

  • Michael Brook

    Brooklyn

  • Michael Brook

    Eilis Wavers

  • Michael Brook

    Confrontation

Credits

Eilis Lacey Saoirse Ronan
Jim Farrell Domhnall Gleeson
Maurizio Michael Zegen
Tony Emory Cohen
Father Flood Jim Broadbent
Miss McAdam Mary O'Driscoll
Mrs Kehoe Julie Walters
Nancy Eileen O'Higgins
Patty Emily Bett Rickards
Mr Fiorello Paulino Nunes
Mary Maeve McGrath
Mrs Fiorello Ellen David
Diana Eve Macklin
Priest Hugh Gormley
Miss Kelly Brid Brennan
Mrs Brady Emma Lowe
Rose Lacey Fiona Glascott
Mary Lacey Jane Brennan
George Sheridan Peter Campion
Georgina Eva Birthistle
Sheila Nora-Jane Noone
Dorothy Samantha Munro
Miss Fortini Jessica Pare
Mr Rosenblum Alain Goulem
Frankie Doran Iarla O'Lionaird
Dolores Jenn Murray
Director John Crowley

Broadcasts

  • Sun 18 Mar 2018 20:50
    BBC One
  • Sun 16 Dec 2018 20:00
    BBC Two
  • Boxing Day 2018 01:35
    BBC Two
  • Sat 3 Aug 2019 22:20
    BBC One except Wales & Wales HD
  • Sat 3 Aug 2019 23:10
    BBC One Wales & Wales HD only
  • Sat 10 Aug 2019 00:20
    BBC One except Wales & Wales HD
  • Thu 10 Dec 2020 20:00
    BBC Four
  • Sat 23 Apr 2022 22:05
    BBC Scotland
  • Thu 2 Jun 2022 23:40
    BBC One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Scotland, Scotland HD, Wales & 1 more
  • Fri 3 Jun 2022 00:10
    BBC One Scotland, Scotland HD, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Wales & 1 more only
  • Sat 10 Sep 2022 21:00
    BBC Two except Scotland
  • Thu 13 Jul 2023 22:40
    BBC One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Wales & Wales HD
  • Thu 13 Jul 2023 23:10
    BBC One Northern Ireland HD, Wales HD, Wales & Northern Ireland only
  • Mon 4 Mar 2024 00:20
    BBC One except Scotland & Scotland HD
  • Mon 4 Mar 2024 00:50
    BBC One Scotland & Scotland HD only
  • Sun 10 Mar 2024 21:00
    BBC Three
  • Sun 11 May 2025 22:30
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Scotland
  • Thu 15 May 2025 19:30
    BBC Four

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BBC Films: Brooklyn

Based on Colm Tóibín's novel, a young Irish immigrant finds romance in 1950s Brooklyn

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