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The Vigil

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• Drama

• 1998
• Justin MacGregor
• 86 mins

Summary

Set in 1994, a group of young people drive from Lethbridge to Seattle for Kurt Cobain's vigil.

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rolenameSimonDamon Scott JohnsonNickDonny LucasMurrayAllan FranzJaseTrevor WhiteMegTahina AwanCassandraJane SpenceBrianBrendan BeiserGeorgeWilliam MacDonaldLethbridge WaitressSheila McCormackBanff WaitressClaire Querée

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rolenameDirectorJustin MacGregorWriterJustin MacGregorProducerClaire QueréeDirector of photographyJim WallaceEditorReg HarkemaProduction designerGraham Twomey

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News & features about The Vigil

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  Who sings the Vigil theme song?
  
  Everything you need to know about the song that opens each episode of the BBC One thriller's third season.

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  How a defiant silent vigil for children killed in Gaza gave rise to an Oscar nominee
  
  Children No More spotlights vigils held in Israel for the innocent children killed by the ongoing attacks in Gaza – we spoke exclusively to its director Hilla Medalia.

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  Where is Vigil season 2 filmed?
  
  The BBC thriller returns for a second outing - and this time, the threat is coming from the sky.

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  Vigil season 2 ending explained: Who committed the Dundair killings?
  
  A tense finale saw the guilty parties uncovered... *WARNING - CONTAINS FULL SPOILERS FOR VIGIL SEASON 2*

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  Vigil season 2 review: A new setting makes this a somewhat generic thriller
  
  The second season of Vigil is well executed and the two leads are dynamic as ever, but without the submarine, this show lacks a clear USP.

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  Emmerdale's Charles holds vigil for Reuben ahead of Charity's discovery
  
  A big bombshell awaits.

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  Where was Vigil filmed in Scotland?
  
  Everything you need to know about the filming locations for the gripping submarine-set drama.

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  BBC confirms altered Monday TV schedule including Queen vigil
  
  A service and vigil for the late Queen Elizabeth II will be broadcast live from Scotland on BBC One.

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  Vigil star addresses shocking death scene in Vigil episode 1: "He’s still got more to give"
  
  The nuclear submarine drama got off to an explosive start with its first episode... **WARNING: SPOILERS FOR EPISODE ONE**

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  Vigil: 7 questions we have after episode 5
  
  The penultimate instalment answered some of the biggest mysteries – but there are still plenty more questions going into next week's finale...

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  Vigil's Lorne MacFadyen knew he was the traitor as soon as he was cast
  
  "I found keeping the secret really fun."

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  Vigil villain Lorne MacFadyen talks "righteousness" behind Doward's plans
  
  "You treat them as a human being and see their world through their eyes." **WARNING: SPOILERS**

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  Vigil teases tense confrontation for the BBC drama in pictures for episode 4
  
  Silva and Glover clash as the acclaimed drama continues.

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  Vigil episode 6 review: Fitting finale for the superb submarine drama
  
  The final episode provided plenty of answers and some brilliant spectacle.

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  Vigil episode 1 recap: Major star killed off in opening episode
  
  Series writer Tom Edge breaks down the huge death in the series opener as part of our episode one recap.

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  Vigil release date: Latest news on BBC One thriller from makers of Line of Duty
  
  Everything you need to know about the star-studded submarine drama, including the cast, trailer and plot detals.

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  Vigil star confirms season 2 "conversations" as writer hints at sequel twist
  
  Anjli Mohindra says a follow-up to the hit BBC One series could be "on the horizon" following a "nail-biting" finale.

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  Vigil star Anjli Mohindra: “We haven’t even scratched the surface yet”
  
  Mohindra, who plays medical officer Tiffany Docherty, has promised plenty more twists to come.

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  Suranne Jones says Vigil is a "boys-y thriller" with two female leads
  
  The Doctor Foster actress plays a police detective investigating a suspicious death aboard a submarine.

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  Vigil and Bodyguard star Anjli Mohindra to write TV drama biopic of Princess Sophia Duleep Singh
  
  "Sophia Duleep Singh’s real life story packs a punch," says the Doctor Who actress.

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  Vigil viewers hooked after episode 1: "What more could a viewer ask for?"
  
  *Contains spoilers for Vigil episode one*

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  Amy and Prentice clash plus another major death
  
  The submarine drama delivered another action-packed instalment tonight: here's our recap of everything that happened in episode two.

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  Vigil writer speaks out on twist after major character death in first episode
  
  The new BBC One drama got off to a very dramatic start... **WARNING: Major spoilers for Vigil episode one ahead**

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  Suranne Jones submarine drama Vigil confirms premiere date and reveals new images
  
  The submarine drama starring Suranne Jones, Martin Compston and Rose Leslie will air two episodes during the August bank holiday.

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