Birdsong is the story of Stephen Wraysford, a young Englishman who arrives in Amiens in Northern France to stay with the Azaire family and falls desperately in love with Isabelle Azaire. They begin an illicit and all-consuming affair, but the relationship falters. Years later, Stephen finds himself serving on the Western Front in the very area where he experienced his great love. He must learn to endure the ravages of war and make peace with his feelings for Isabelle.

Title from container. Based on the novel "Birdsong" by Sebastian Faulks. Originally broadcast on the PBS network as single episodes of a television series in 2011. Special features: The love story; behind the scenes; the war story.