Philomena
Drama recounting the true story of Philomena Lee who, decades after being forced to give up her infant son, enlists the help of an investigative journalist to track him down.
Drama recounting the true story of Philomena Lee, a Catholic woman who gives birth out of wedlock in 1950s Ireland. Abandoned by her family, she is forced to live in an abbey, where the nuns sell her infant child for adoption. Philomena keeps her secret for 50 years before eventually enlisting the help of jaded journalist Martin Sixsmith in tracking down her estranged son.
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Martin
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Philomena
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Birth
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Laundry
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Adoption
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Drive To Roscrea
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Reminiscence
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Philomena
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Landing In Usa
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Discovering Michael
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Mary
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Confession
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Sister Hildegarde
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Farewell
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Airport
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Philomena Lee | Judi Dench |
| Martin Sixsmith | Steve Coogan |
| Mary | Mare Winningham |
| Sally Mitchell | Michelle Fairley |
| Jane | Anna Maxwell Martin |
| David | Charles Edwards |
| Sister Hildegarde | Barbara Jefford |
| Mother Barbara | Ruth McCabe |
| Pete Olsson | Peter Hermann |
| Sally Mitchell | Michelle Fairley |
| Director | Stephen Frears |
| Writer | Jeff Pope |
| Writer | Steve Coogan |
Broadcasts
Fri 26 Feb 2016 21:00- Sat 20 May 2017 21:00
- Sat 24 Feb 2018 22:00大象传媒 Two except Northern Ireland
- Sat 29 Dec 2018 21:00
Sat 20 Jul 2019 22:20- Sat 27 Jul 2019 00:20大象传媒 One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Wales & Wales HD
- Sat 27 Jul 2019 00:25大象传媒 One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
- Sat 21 Dec 2019 22:55
- Sun 14 Jun 2020 22:35大象传媒 One except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
- Sun 14 Jun 2020 23:35大象传媒 One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
- Sat 20 Jun 2020 22:50
- Fri 23 Apr 2021 23:35大象传媒 One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Wales & Wales HD
- Sat 24 Apr 2021 00:05大象传媒 One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
- Sat 24 Apr 2021 00:10大象传媒 One Wales & Wales HD only
Sat 11 Jun 2022 21:55- Sun 19 Jun 2022 22:30
- Thu 17 Nov 2022 21:00
- Mon 20 Mar 2023 23:45大象传媒 One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Wales & Wales HD
- Tue 21 Mar 2023 00:15大象传媒 One Wales & Wales HD only
- Thu 25 Apr 2024 22:20
大象传媒 Films: Philomena
A compelling narrative and heart-breaking story that ultimately celebrates life.