The Passing Bells_
"Shared hopes. Shared sorrows."
At the outbreak of World War I, two teenage boys - one German and one British - defy their parents to sign up. An epic historical drama spanning the five years of the First World War, as seen through the eyes of two ordinary young soldiers.
Created By
Tony Jordan
Network
BBC One
Episodes
5
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
The Passing Bells has 1 season with 5 episodes spanning 2014.
Rating
With a 7.6/10 rating from 19 votes, The Passing Bells is considered highly rated.
Year context
The Passing Bells first aired 12 years ago in 2014.
CAST (10)
Patrick Gibson
Thomas
Jack Lowden
Michael
FA
Felix Auer
Lanzo
Adam Long
Anthony
Wilf Scolding
Freddie
CF
Charles Furness
Stefan
Johnny Gibbon
Rudi
Sabrina Bartlett
Katie
Jennifer Hennessy
Susan
Brian Fletcher
Derek
SEASONS (1 season, 5 episodes)
SEASON 1
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
5
Episodes
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Tony Jordan
NETWORKS (1)
BBC One
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Passing Bells about?
At the outbreak of World War I, two teenage boys - one German and one British - defy their parents to sign up. An epic historical drama spanning the five years of the First World War, as seen through the eyes of two ordinary young soldiers.
How many seasons does The Passing Bells have?
The Passing Bells has 1 season with 5 episodes total.
Who created The Passing Bells?
The Passing Bells was created by Tony Jordan.
Who stars in The Passing Bells?
The cast of The Passing Bells includes Patrick Gibson, Jack Lowden, Felix Auer, Adam Long, Wilf Scolding.
What is the rating of The Passing Bells?
The Passing Bells has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on 19 votes on TMDB.
Is The Passing Bells still running?
The Passing Bells has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (2)
Drama
War & Politics