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The Passing Bells

7.620141 seasonTV SeriesDramaWar & Politics

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.

DirectorBrendan Maher
WriterTony Jordan
ProducersNick Pitt·Andrew Chapman

Where to watch

Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Nov 3, 2014 2.0
E2
Episode 2
Nov 4, 2014
E3
Episode 3
Nov 5, 2014
E4
Episode 4
Nov 6, 2014
E5
Episode 5
Nov 7, 2014

Cast · Directed by Brendan Maher

PGPatrick Gibson
Patrick Gibson
Thomas
JLJack Lowden
Jack Lowden
Michael
FA
Felix Auer
Lanzo
ALAdam Long
Adam Long
Anthony
WSWilf Scolding
Wilf Scolding
Freddie
CF
Charles Furness
Stefan
JGJohnny Gibbon
Johnny Gibbon
Rudi
SBSabrina Bartlett
Sabrina Bartlett
Katie
JHJennifer Hennessy
Jennifer Hennessy
Susan
BFBrian Fletcher
Brian Fletcher
Derek

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The Passing Bells — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Passing Bells?

The Passing Bells isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Passing Bells on Netflix?

No, The Passing Bells is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Passing Bells on Amazon Prime Video?

The Passing Bells isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Passing Bells for free?

The Passing Bells isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

How many seasons are in The Passing Bells?

The Passing Bells has 1 season in total (5 episodes). The series concluded in 2014.

Are all episodes of The Passing Bells out yet?

Yes — all 5 episodes across 1 season of The Passing Bells are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Passing Bells?

No — The Passing Bells ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.