Small Island_
"War, romance, infidelity and social unrest."
Follow three intricately connected stories of Jamaicans and Londoners involved in World War Two. Hortense yearns for a new life away from rural Jamaica, Gilbert dreams of becoming a lawyer, and Queenie longs to escape her Lincolnshire roots. Hope and humanity meet stubborn reality as we trace the tangled history of Jamaica and the UK.
Network
BBC One
Episodes
2
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
Small Island has 1 season with 2 episodes spanning 2009.
David Oyelowo →
Year context
Small Island first aired 17 years ago in 2009.
CAST (8)
SEASONS (1 season, 2 episodes)
SEASON 1
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
2
Episodes
Ended
Status
NETWORKS (1)
BBC One
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Small Island about?
Follow three intricately connected stories of Jamaicans and Londoners involved in World War Two. Hortense yearns for a new life away from rural Jamaica, Gilbert dreams of becoming a lawyer, and Queenie longs to escape her Lincolnshire roots. Hope and humanity meet stubborn reality as we trace the tangled history of Jamaica and the UK.
How many seasons does Small Island have?
Small Island has 1 season with 2 episodes total.
Who stars in Small Island?
The cast of Small Island includes David Oyelowo, Ashley Walters, Benedict Cumberbatch, Naomie Harris, Ruth Wilson.
What is the rating of Small Island?
Small Island has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 16 votes on TMDB.
Is Small Island still running?
Small Island has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Drama
