Small Prophets Soundtrack Season 1 (2026) Guide
Small Prophets is a British fantasy-dramedy series created by Mackenzie Crook that follows Michael Sleep (Pearce Quigley), a lonely man paralyzed by grief seven years after the mysterious disappearance of his girlfriend, Clea. Seeking answers to move on with his life, Michael teams up with his friend Kacey (Lauren Patel) and his father Brian (Sir Michael Palin) to follow an ancient alchemical recipe from an old journal, growing future-predicting magical spirits called homunculi in rainwater jars inside his suburban shed. This critically acclaimed BBC Two series brilliantly blends the mundane nature of suburban life with supernatural whimsey, exploring themes of hope, loss, and the extraordinary things hiding in plain sight.
Created and directed by Mackenzie Crook (Detectorists), the BBC Two fantasy-dramedy Small Prophets balances gentle British suburban melancholy with whimsical folk mysticism. The six-part series follows grieving widower Michael Sleep (Pearce Quigley), who enlists his neighbor Kacey (Lauren Patel) and eccentric father Brian (Sir Michael Palin) to brew future predicting homunculi in jars of rainwater inside his garden shed. Crook infuses the quiet cul-de-sac of Marvin Gardens with a distinct acoustic identity, turning folklore and garden alchemy into an emotionally poignant meditation on grief and renewal.
Vintage pop gems, 60s psychedelia, and alternative rock classics punctuate Michael's bizarre suburban experiments. The tracklist weaves through generations of British and international hits, featuring Shocking Blue's 1969 pop smash "Venus," 60s British psychedelic rock band Nirvana with "I Believe In Magic," and Bananarama's new wave collaboration with Fun Boy Three on "Really Saying Something." Other key placements include Art Garfunkel's emotive classic "Bright Eyes," bluegrass traditional "Nine Pound Hammer," and Modest Mouse's 2004 indie-rock anthem "Float On."
Episode 1 Songs (Feb 9, 2026)
Since his partner Clea went missing seven years ago, Michael Sleep's life has been on hold. But a mystical recipe in an old journal promises answers he’s been longing for.
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Scene Context: Lyrics: I know we're older now And lost again Down at the cul-de-sac you left, my friend. Will you come back, come back again? I put the kettle on The wise man's song for you
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Scene Context: Music playing at the store
Episode 2 Songs (Feb 9, 2026)
Michael converts his shed into an alchemist's laboratory, but Clive is getting suspicious. Kacey invites Michael to the pub, where he says too much about his mysterious experiment.
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I Believe In Magic
Episode 3 Songs (Feb 9, 2026)
Michael witnesses a crime and is questioned by the police. Meanwhile, Clive obsesses about a black rabbit, and Kacey visits Marvin Gardens and is shocked by what she sees.
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Really Saying Something
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Bright Eyes
Episode 4 Songs (Feb 9, 2026)
Clive is seething when a truckload of steaming horse manure is dumped in front of Michael's house. Kacey comes round to help bury the jars and asks Michael about the hoarded boxes.
Episode 5 Songs (Feb 9, 2026)
Strange things are happening in Marvin Gardens, and they're starting to attract unwanted attention. It's time for Kacey and Michael to exhume the prophets from their pile of manure.
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Nine Pound Hammer
Little Grasscals
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Old Enough
Episode 6 Songs (Feb 9, 2026)
The prophets are looking sick, Michael hasn't asked his questions, and all hell has broken loose in Marvin Gardens. It seems like the end of the line — or the start of a new adventure.
The emotional heart of the series belongs to songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Amelia Baker, who records as Cinder Well. Personally chosen by Mackenzie Crook after he fell in love with her doom-folk sound, Baker composed the original score and contributed the haunting opening theme, "The Wise Man's Song," as well as "Old Enough." With Hen House Studios issuing the official Small Prophets score album, viewers can finally enjoy the full recordings of these bespoke themes. Explore the complete Small Prophets Season 1 soundtrack guide on SeekerTune to browse episode tracklists, listen to audio previews, and track release dates.
Main Cast
- Pearce Quigley Michael Sleep
- Lauren Patel Kacey
- Mackenzie Crook Gordon
- Shola Adewusi Olive
- Paul Kaye Roy
- Riana Duce Kaitlin Thorncroft
Official Trailer
Soundtrack Crossovers
Complete Soundtrack List - All Songs Played in Every Episode
| Episode | Song Title | Artist |
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| E1 | The Wise Man's Song (Original Theme from Small Prophets) | Cinder Well |
| E1 | Venus | Shocking Blue |
| E2 | I Believe In Magic | Nirvana |
| E3 | Really Saying Something | Bananarama |
| E3 | Bright Eyes | Art Garfunkel |
| E5 | Nine Pound Hammer | Little Grasscals |
| E5 | Old Enough | Cinder Well |
| E6 | Float On | Modest Mouse |
Frequently Asked Questions
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