The Halcyon

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The Halcyon

2017- 2017

1 Seasons

8 Episodes

6.3(49 votes)

Canceled

Drama

War & Politics

Overview

The story of a bustling and glamorous five star hotel at the centre of London society and a world at war.

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Cast & Crew

17 members

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Annabelle Apsion

Lillian Hobbs

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Mark Benton

Dennis Feldman

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Jamie Blackley

Freddie Hamilton

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Edward Bluemel

Toby Hamilton

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Alex Boxall

Tom

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Nick Brimble

Skinner

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Michael Carter

Wilfred Reynolds

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Lauren Coe

Kate Loughlin

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Hermione Corfield

Emma Garland

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Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù

Sonny Sullivan

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Gordon Kennedy

Robbie

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अक्षय कुमार

Adil Joshi

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Matt Ryan

Joe O'Hara

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Kara Tointon

Betsey Day

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Liz White

Peggy Taylor

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Steven Mackintosh

Richard Garland

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Olivia Williams

Lady Priscilla Hamilton

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