| The Halcyon | |
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| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | Charlotte Jones |
| Written by | Charlotte Jones Jack Lothian Martha Hillier Sarah Dollard |
| Directed by | Stephen Woolfenden Rob Evans Justin Hardy Philip John |
| Composer | Samuel Sim |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Sharon Hughff Jack Lothian Andy Harries |
| Producer | Chris Croucher |
| Production locations | London, England |
| Editors | Crispin Green Dominic Strevens Paul Endacott |
| Running time | 47–48 minutes |
| Production company | Left Bank Pictures |
| Original release | |
| Network | ITV |
| Release | 2 January – 20 February 2017 |
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The Halcyon is a British television period drama broadcast on ITV which began airing on 2 January 2017. It was created and written by Charlotte Jones. The series focused on examining World War II London from 'a new perspective',[1] and was set in 1940 at a five-star hotel "at the centre of London Society and a world at war",[2] aiming to show London life "through the prism of war and the impact it has on families, politics, relationships and work across every social strata."[3] Steven Mackintosh and Olivia Williams play major roles. The first episode was broadcast on 2 January 2017,[4] and the series concluded on 20 February 2017.[5]
The series was cancelled after one series.[6]
- ^ Harp, Justin (3 December 2015). "ITV may have found its next Mr Selfridge with a new drama set at a glamorous '40s hotel". Digital Spy. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
- ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (3 December 2015). "ITV Checks into Period Hotel Drama 'The Halcyon' From Left Bank Pictures". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
- ^ "The Halcyon—Synopsis". ITV. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
- ^ Bley Griffiths, Eleanor (22 December 2016). "What time is The Halcyon on TV?". Radio Times. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
- ^ "Series 1 – Episode 8". Radio Times. 9 February 2017. Retrieved 9 February 2017.
- ^ "Digital Spy". Digital Spy. 9 March 2017. Retrieved 10 March 2017.