Looking for Alaska

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After a tragedy, Miles and his friends try to make sense of what they’ve been through.

After an unexpected tragedy, Miles and his new friends attempt to make sense of what they’ve been through.

Teenager Miles “Pudge” Halter enrols in boarding school to try to gain a deeper perspective on life. He falls in love with Alaska Young and finds a group of loyal friends. But after an unexpected tragedy, Miles and his friends attempt to make sense of what they’ve been through.

Series 1

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The BBC East region started on 1st May 1959 as part of the BBC Television Service, before becoming BBC One East.

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Looking for Alaska: Series 1: Now Comes the Mystery - Henry Ward Beecher

Now Comes The Mystery - Henry Ward Beecher

Now Comes the Mystery - Henry Ward Beecher

BBC Three - Looking for Alaska, Series 1, Now Comes the Mystery - Henry Ward Beecher

Culver Creek grapples with a devastating tragedy. A possible clue leads to more questions.

Culver Creek grapples with a devastating tragedy, and a potential clue only leads to more questions.

The students are called into the gymnasium for an impromptu assembly the next day when The Eagle announces some shocking news. The student body is hit hard by the news and try to piece together clues. 

Looking for Alaska: Series 1

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Teenager Miles 'Pudge' Halter enrolls in boarding school to try to gain a deeper perspective on life. He falls in love with Alaska Young and finds a group of loyal friends. But after an unexpected tragedy, Miles and his friends attempt to make sense of what they’ve been through.

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