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The Mercy

Colin Firth and Rachel Weisz star in the story of British amateur sailor Donald Crowhurst, who attempted to circumnavigate the world solo in 1969 and whose controversial voyage ended in tragedy.

21 days left to watch

1 hour, 34 minutes

Last on

Last Monday 00:40
BBC One Scotland & Scotland HD only

Music Played

  • Jóhann Jóhannsson

    The Good Ship Teignmouth Electron

  • Jóhann Jóhannsson

    Radio

  • Jóhann Jóhannsson

    A Sparrow Lighted Upon Our Shoulder

  • Jóhann Jóhannsson

    The Radiant City

  • Jóhann Jóhannsson

    Into The Wide and Deep Unknown

  • Jóhann Jóhannsson

    A Pile Of Dust

  • Jóhann Jóhannsson

    Good Morning Midnight

Credits

Rodney Hallwarth David Thewlis
Donald Crowhurst Colin Firth
Rachel Crowhurst Eleanor Stagg
Clare Crowhurst Rachel Weisz
Director James Marsh
James Crowhurst Kit Connor
Writer Scott Z Burns
Ronald Hall Mark Gatiss
Mr Best Ken Stott

Broadcasts

  • Fri 11 Dec 2020 21:00
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Sat 12 Dec 2020 21:00
    BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
  • Sat 25 Sep 2021 20:35
    BBC Two
  • Sun 21 May 2023 00:15
    BBC One except Scotland & Scotland HD
  • Sun 21 May 2023 01:00
    BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only
  • Mon 1 Apr 2024 23:40
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Sun 9 Nov 2025 00:15
    BBC One except HD, Scotland & Scotland HD
  • Sun 9 Nov 2025 00:45
    BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only
  • Sun 20 Sep 2026 23:40
    BBC One except HD, Scotland & Scotland HD
  • Last Monday 00:40
    BBC One Scotland & Scotland HD only

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