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Life After Life

Drama, Science-Fiction · 2022 · Rated 7.1/10

Last aired: S1 E4, Episode 4 · 2022-04-19

Life After Life tells the vivid story of the alternate lives of Ursula Todd, who dies one night in 1910, only to be born and survive on the same night. She finds herself time and again, living and dying in different circumstances only to be reborn into a new, alternative iteration of life once more. Her journey spans two World Wars and an encounter with Hitler.

Cast

Thomasin McKenzie Ursula Todd

Sian Clifford Sylvie Todd

James McArdle Hugh Todd

Jessica Hynes Mrs. Glover

Isla Johnston Ursula Todd, 10 Years

Lesley Manville Narrator

Jessica Brown Findlay Izzie Todd

Ron Cook Dr. Fellowes

Sean Delaney Teddy Todd

Harry Michell Maurice Todd

Patsy Ferran Pamela Todd

John Hodgkinson Dr Kellet

Joshua Hill Derek Oliphant

Laurie Kynaston Jimmy Todd

Season 1

E1 Episode 1 2022-04-19 · 52 min Ursula's birth sparks a thrilling journey as she dies and is reborn time and time again. In a country on the brink of change, she navigates through childhood in rural England.

E2 Episode 2 2022-04-19 · 54 min Confused by her nightmares and constantly anxious, Ursula confides in Sylvie that she thinks she's already died lots of times. Sylvie persuades Hugh to let Ursula visit a psychiatrist in London to help with her dark thoughts and disturbing dreams, chaperoned by her Aunt Izzie. When Ursula turns 16, her birthday has shocking repercussions - and help comes from an unexpected place.

E3 Episode 3 2022-04-19 · 56 min Following a whirlwind romance Ursula struggles to adapt to married life with Derek. A desire for independence leads Ursula to spend the summer in Germany, and war grows closer.

E4 Episode 4 2022-04-19 · 55 min Ursula grapples with life and death during the Blitz. As the future of England hangs in the balance, Ursula attempts to save Teddy, and the country, from an inevitable fate.

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