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The Wingless Bird

6.319971 seasonTV SeriesDrama

On the eve of World War I, Agnes Conway manages both the business and the problems of her troubled family. She finds the strength to break class barriers and help her sister Jessie marry a good boy from a family of dockside toughs. Is she…

DirectorDavid Wheatley
WriterAlan Seymour
ProducersRay Marshall·Keith Richardson

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Part 1
Jan 12, 1997
E2
Part 2
Jan 19, 1997
E3
Part 3
Jan 26, 1997

Cast · Directed by David Wheatley

CSClaire Skinner
Claire Skinner
Agnes Conway
EAEdward Atterton
Edward Atterton
Charles Farrier
ARAnne Reid
Anne Reid
Alice Conway
JWJulian Wadham
Julian Wadham
Reginald Farrier
EGElspet Gray
Elspet Gray
Grace Farrier
MC
Michelle Charles
Jessie Conway
HM
Helen Morland
Nan Henderson
DCDaniel Casey
Daniel Casey
Robbie Felton
AOAnne Orwin
Anne Orwin
Ma Felton
DLDinsdale Landen
Dinsdale Landen
Colonel Hugh Farrier

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The Wingless Bird — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Wingless Bird?

The Wingless Bird is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, BritBox and Britbox in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Wingless Bird on Netflix?

No, The Wingless Bird is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and BritBox.

Is The Wingless Bird on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Wingless Bird is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Wingless Bird for free?

The Wingless Bird is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV and Plex in Canada.

How many seasons are in The Wingless Bird?

The Wingless Bird has 1 season in total (3 episodes). The series concluded in 1997.

Are all episodes of The Wingless Bird out yet?

Yes — all 3 episodes across 1 season of The Wingless Bird are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Wingless Bird?

No — The Wingless Bird ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is The Wingless Bird based on a book?

Yes — The Wingless Bird is based on a book or novel.