Black Narcissus

Technical Replacement

BBC Northern Ireland region started on 19th April 1955 as part of the BBC Television Service, before becoming BBC One Northern Ireland.

BBC One Northern Ireland

Drama: Classic & Period

A group of nuns travel to a Himalayan palace with a dark past.

The sisters of St Faith travel to the mysterious palace of Mopu, high in the Himalayas. Mopu’s dark past begins to haunt the nuns, forcing them to confront their deepest desires.

Series 1

The BBC South region started on 5th January 1961 as part of the BBC Television Service, before becoming BBC One South.

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The BBC West region started on 1st September 1957 as part of the BBC Television Service, before becoming BBC One West.

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The BBC South West region started on 20th April 1961 as part of the BBC Television Service, before becoming BBC One South West.

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Simulcast of BBC One Scotland in high definition. From 14/01/2013

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Simulcast of BBC One Northern Ireland in high definition. From 24/10/2012

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The BBC North East & Cumbria region started in 1959 (tbc) as part of the BBC Television Service, before becoming BBC One North East & Cumbria.

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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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Simulcast of BBC One Wales in high definition. From 29/01/2013

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Simulcast of network BBC One in high definition. From 03/11/2010

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Formerly part of a wider BBC One South East region that included London and part of the South region. Separated from BBC One London 2001-09-03 following reorganisation of the South East region.

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Gemma Arterton

Alessandro Nivola

Aisling Franciosi

Rosie Cavaliero

Karen Bryson

Patsy Ferran

Nila Aalia

Kulvinder Ghir

Gina McKee

Jim Broadbent

Amanda Coe

Charlotte Bruus Christensen

DNA Films

FX Productions

Black Narcissus: Series 1: Episode 3

Episode 3

BBC One - Black Narcissus, Series 1, Episode 3

At St Faith's, Clodagh struggles to stop conflict and sin - with tragic consequences.

As Dilip and Kanchi are discovered together, Clodagh and Ruth clash over Mr Dean. All the nuns must confront their desires - with tragic consequences.

Sister Adela and Father Roberts prove unlikely allies for Ruth, forcing Clodagh to impose strict order or risk losing control of the convent, as well as herself. But events escalate as Dilip Rai and Kanchi are discovered together, with dramatic consequences. Om’s baby brother becomes seriously ill, and fingers are pointed in all directions. As Clodagh keeps vigil, Ruth flees the palace. In the resulting tragedy, the nuns have no choice but to return to Darjeeling.

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