The Big Battalions

The Big Battalions (1992)

EndedScripted showDrama

An epic saga of faith and fanaticism that moves between the heart of England, the Holy Land and the ancient hinterlands of Ethiopia. It weaves together the stories of three families – Christian, Muslim and Jewish. The Big Battalions shows how their destinies become entwined by the extreme forces associated with different religions.

Edward Hoyland, the Archdeacon of Birmingham wants power and loves publicity. When his ambitions are thwarted his life is irrevocably changed and he comes face to face with his faith. His wife, Martha, embittered by his self-interest, is forced to confront the conflict of her marriage and faith when she becomes the victim of a kidnapping.

Network
Scheduleevery Thursday

Last Episode

Episode 5
Season 1Episode 565 min

Episode 5

Edward and Martha face up to the failure of their marriage and his loss of faith, while Lizzie's loyalty to Edward is tested. In Ethiopia, Yared returns to his former calling.

Dec 17, 1992

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E05Episode 5Dec 17, 1992
S01E04Episode 4Dec 10, 1992
S01E03Episode 3Dec 3, 1992
S01E02Episode 2Nov 26, 1992
S01E01Episode 1Nov 19, 1992
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Cast

Alexander Siddig

Alexander Siddig

plays Yousef
Brian Cox

Brian Cox

plays Edward Hoyland
Juliet Aubrey

Juliet Aubrey

plays Susan
Jane Lapotaire

Jane Lapotaire

plays Martha Hoyland
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Characters

Yousef

Yousef

played by Alexander Siddig
Edward Hoyland

Edward Hoyland

played by Brian Cox
Susan

Susan

played by Juliet Aubrey
Martha Hoyland

Martha Hoyland

played by Jane Lapotaire
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