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Three Little Birds

  • TV Mini Series
  • 2023
  • TV-MA
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
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Yazmin Belo, Saffron Coomber, and Rochelle Neil in Three Little Birds (2023)
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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.

  • Creator
    • Lenny Henry
  • Stars
    • Rochelle Neil
    • Yazmin Belo
    • Saffron Coomber
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    838
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,948
    1,288
    • Creator
      • Lenny Henry
    • Stars
      • Rochelle Neil
      • Yazmin Belo
      • Saffron Coomber
    • 17User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 3 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Rochelle Neil
    Rochelle Neil
    • Leah Whittaker
    • 2023
    Yazmin Belo
    • Hosanna Drake
    • 2023
    Saffron Coomber
    • Chantrelle Brahms
    • 2023
    Javone Prince
    • Aston Brahms
    • 2023
    Bobby Gordon
    Bobby Gordon
    • Shelton Powell
    • 2023
    Arthur Darvill
    Arthur Darvill
    • Mr. Ernest Wantage…
    • 2023
    Tierney Turner
    • Saleh Whittaker
    • 2023
    Malachi Hall
    • Caleb Whittaker
    • 2023
    Shay Descartes
    • Gideon Whittaker
    • 2023
    Michelle Fox
    Michelle Fox
    • Siobhan
    • 2023
    Leemore Marrett Jr.
    Leemore Marrett Jr.
    • Ephraim Whittaker
    • 2023
    Amy Beth Hayes
    Amy Beth Hayes
    • Diana Wantage…
    • 2023
    Susan Lawson-Reynolds
    Susan Lawson-Reynolds
    • Momma Gladys
    • 2023
    Nigel Boyle
    Nigel Boyle
    • Dougie
    • 2023
    Shobu Kapoor
    Shobu Kapoor
    • Mrs. Biswas
    • 2023
    Shvorne Marks
    Shvorne Marks
    • Bernadette
    • 2023
    Lenny Henry
    Lenny Henry
    • Remuel Drake
    • 2023
    Elliott Spilling
    • James Wantage
    • 2023
    • Creator
      • Lenny Henry
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    User reviews17

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    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.
    10ChinaDragonLi8

    Powerful reminder of Windrush....a sensational first series

    Absolutely loved this series and hope they make season 2. This was a powerful, moving and in several scenes, very upsetting to watch how these lovely people were racially and physically abused....it was so sad to watch and I am ashamed that a lot of people in this country were so discriminatory The actors were all marvellous, the storylines well scripted and the costumes simply fantastic I am so glad I watched this series as it educated me how the Windrush generation were treated Sir Lenny Henry created and wrote this and am so impressed as it was so well made - really well done everyone indeed!!
    10g_head1

    Painful reminder

    This is a painful reminder of what the Windrush generation experienced. The sad thing about this series is it wasn't based on fiction. The acting was actually brilliant, the story line was interesting and gripping. The sad thing about it is elements of this film still exist today.

    Two sisters Leah and Chantrelle and their acquaintance Hosanna catch a steamboat from Saint Ann Parish in Jamaica to the United Kingdom, arriving in London's Notting Hill before moving to the Midlands.

    In December 2020, it was announced ITV had commissioned Three Little Birds from Lenny Henry, who would write and executive produce the six-part fictionalisation of his mother Winifred's stories. Russell T Davies was attached to the project as a script consultant and executive producer. Also set to executive produce were Angela Ferreira of Douglas Road Productions, Lucy Bedford of Tiger Aspect Productions, and Diederick Santer of BritBox International

    Can't wait for the next series.
    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!
    6rlda-38329

    Pretty good

    Watched mainly for when it occurred. The soundtrack was excellent, nightclubs scenes dancing were good. The casting was excellent. The storyline was interesting, and while a bit depressing, the prejudice storyline, was integral too,as it wasn't any different in England than the USA. The wardrobe ,and the zoo were excellent, had that vibe from the 50's. The church scenes and the conversations were so familiar, as I worked with many and even attended church with them,. The culture felt so familiar. The sexual harassment was so sad. One down side it seemed, was the lesbian relationship was shoehorned in make the show politically correct. That seems to be the norm though anymore. Hoping there is a second season.

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      • February 1, 2024 (United States)
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