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Harriet

The story of Harriet Tubman, chronicling her escape from slavery and transformation into a leading abolitionist fighter, who freed hundreds of slaves in the years before the American Civil War.

1 hour, 56 minutes

On TV

Tuesday 22:45
BBC One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Scotland & Scotland HD

Music Played

  • Suspekt

    23 Kroner / Solfar

  • The Minions

    Universal Fanfare

  • Nina Simone

    Sinnerman

Credits

Harriet Tubman Cynthia Erivo
William Still Leslie Odom Jr
Gideon Brodess Joe Alwyn
Ben Ross Clarke Peters
Rit Ross Vanessa Bell Calloway
Reverend Green Vondie Curtis-Hall
Marie Buchanon Janelle Monae
Writer Gregory Allen Howard
Writer Kasi Lemmons
Director Kasi Lemmons

Broadcasts

  • Wed 28 Sep 2022 22:40
    BBC One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Scotland, Scotland HD, Wales & 1 more
  • Wed 28 Sep 2022 23:10
    BBC One Wales & Wales HD only
  • Wed 28 Sep 2022 23:45
    BBC One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
  • Thu 20 Oct 2022 21:00
    BBC Four
  • Wed 26 Oct 2022 23:45
    BBC Three
  • Thu 9 Feb 2023 22:50
    BBC Four
  • Mon 21 Oct 2024 23:05
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Tue 22 Oct 2024 22:00
    BBC Three
  • Sun 27 Oct 2024 23:00
    BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
  • Mon 13 Oct 2025 23:00
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Thu 12 Mar 2026 00:00
    BBC One except HD, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Scotland, Scotland HD & 2 more
  • Tuesday 22:45
    BBC One except HD, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Scotland & Scotland HD
  • Tuesday 23:15
    BBC One Scotland & Scotland HD only
  • Tuesday 23:45
    BBC One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only

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