Wings 1977
What is Wings?
Wings is a television series first released in 1977. Catalogued under Drama, Action & Adventure, War & Politics.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1977
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 25
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 2, 1977
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, War & Politics
- Updated
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Wings is a television series first released in 1977. Catalogued under Drama, Action & Adventure, War & Politics. Produced and broadcast by BBC One. Current status: Ended. Spans 2 seasons and 25 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A blacksmith-turned-pilot battles class prejudice while soaring into WWI aerial combat.”
- Authentic portrayal of WWI pilots
- Strong lead performance by Tim Woodward
- Engaging mix of drama and aerial action
- Period pacing may feel slow to modern viewers
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven war dramas set in the early days of aerial combat.
The series contains wartime violence and class conflict, making it suitable for mature audiences.
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When did the series originally air?
It aired on BBC television from 1977 to 1978.
Who plays the lead character?
Tim Woodward portrays Alan Farmer, a young blacksmith turned fighter pilot.
What is the setting of the series?
The show is set during World War I, focusing on the Royal Flying Corps.
How many series did it run?
It ran from 1977 to 1978 on the BBC.
What genre does the series belong to?
It is a drama series with action, adventure, and war‑politics elements.
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