
Trespasses Soundtrack Season 1 (2025) Guide
Set against the turbulent backdrop of 1970s Northern Ireland during the Troubles, Trespasses follows Cushla Lavery, a passionate young Catholic schoolteacher who spends her nights working in her family's pub outside Belfast. Her life takes a dangerous turn when she crosses paths with Michael Agnew, an older, married Protestant barrister known for defending IRA suspects. Despite the deep sectarian divides, the crushing social expectations, and the escalating political violence around them, the two are drawn into an intense and illicit love affair. As paranoia seeps into every corner of their daily lives, their forbidden relationship becomes a quietly explosive catalyst that tests the boundaries of loyalty, family, and survival in a fractured community.
Adapted from Louise Kennedy’s Women’s Prize-shortlisted bestselling novel, Trespasses brings the turbulent landscape of 1975 Northern Ireland to life in a gripping four-part drama for Channel 4 and PBS Masterpiece. Set against the escalating sectarian conflict of the Troubles, the series follows Cushla Lavery (Lola Petticrew), a spirited young Catholic primary school teacher who divides her days between guiding her pupils and working late shifts in her family’s local pub outside Belfast. Her world changes irrevocably when she meets Michael Agnew (Tom Cullen), an older, charismatic Protestant barrister renowned for defending political prisoners. Featuring a magnetic performance by Gillian Anderson as Cushla’s fragile mother, Gina, their illicit and passionate romance unfolds in a town suffocating under army checkpoints, neighborhood surveillance, and sudden violence—where crossing unspoken community borders carries devastating consequences.
The sonic identity of Trespasses blends authentic 1970s jukebox nostalgia with a deeply haunting original score composed by BAFTA winner David Holmes (Killing Eve, Ocean's Eleven) alongside Northern Irish composer Brian Irvine. Anchored by the ethereal, traditional-infused vocal performances of Irish singer RÓIS on standout tracks like "Cushla's Theme" and "Bluebells" the instrumental music mirrors the claustrophobic dread and tender intimacy of the period. Working in tandem with music supervisor Catherine Grimes, the episodic soundtrack also pulses with era-defining needle drops heard across the Lavery family pub, car radios, and living room turntables—from Dusty Springfield’s soulful yearning on "I Close My Eyes and Count To Ten" and Horslips’ seminal Celtic rock anthem "King of the Fairies," to the poignant grit of Thin Lizzy’s "Spirit Slips Away," Frankie Valli, Olivia Newton-John, and acclaimed folk balladeer Lisa O'Neill.
Episode 1 Songs (Nov 9, 2025)
Against the backdrop of the Troubles, young Catholic teacher Cushla falls for a married Protestant barrister.
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I Close My Eyes and Count To Ten
Scene Context: Cushla drives a red car through a 1975 Belfast-area town, passing a church and a group of soldiers before arriving at The Anchor Bar.
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Rock Me Gently
Andy Kim
Scene Context: Cushla prepares to leave the house but discovers her mother, Gina, unconscious at the kitchen table.
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King of the Fairies
Horslips
Scene Context: Gerry and Cushla drive to a party while listening to music. They are intercepted and questioned by a military checkpoint.
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Scene Context: Cushla and Michael meet at Michael's flat, kiss, and spend the night together.
Episode 2 Songs (Nov 10, 2025)
Cushla and Michael's secret affair deepens but dangerous politics are closing in. Meanwhile, Davy's troubles grow.
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Our Day Will Come
Scene Context: Cushla purchases lingerie in preparation for a meeting with Michael. The two engage in intimate banter while in bed together.
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Roxette
Dr. Feelgood
Scene Context: Cushla visits Tommy McGeown in his bedroom and presents him with a creme egg as a gift.
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Scene Context: Children participate in dancing at a school disco event.
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The Night Chicago Died
Paper Lace
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Billy Don't Be a Hero
Paper Lace
Scene Context: Cushla and Gerry dance at the school disco. Later, Cushla kisses Michael outside the event.
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The Shadow Of Your Smile
Scene Context: Michael and Cushla listen to a record in a flat. Michael then puts on a cardigan, and they engage in conversation.
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Love Song
Scene Context: Michael and Cushla check into a hotel in Dublin under the names "Mr. and Mrs. Lavery" and proceed to explore the city.
Episode 3 Songs (Nov 11, 2025)
Cushla and Michael fall deeper amid danger - until she discovers he's lied to her. Michael promises honesty, but just as they commit, tragedy shatters everything.
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Spirit Slips Away
Scene Context: Cushla views Michael on television at a pub, locates his address in a telephone directory, and drives to his residence.
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Half Forgotten Daydreams
John Cameron
Scene Context: Cushla and Michael are present at a house party. Michael introduces Cushla to the guests and discusses his son's legal issues with Mrs. Coyle.
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When I Move to the Sky
Scene Context: Playing piano in the livingroom
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I'd Rather Be the Devil
Scene Context: Cushla reads a book to Michael in a playful manner. Michael crawls toward her and they kiss passionately.
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Norma, Act I: Casta Diva
Vincenzo Bellini , Ann De Renais
Scene Context: Cushla attends a wedding with Gerry, where Gerry notices Martin Gallagher, who appears to be aware of Cushla's personal circumstances.
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You're Such a Good Looking Woman
Joe Dolan
Scene Context: At the wedding reception, Cushla and Gerry observe Martin Gallagher. Martin subsequently engages Cushla in a tense conversation on the dance floor.
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Shipwreck Blues (feat. Chris Barber's Jazz & Blues Band)
Ottilie Patterson
Scene Context: Cushla is drinking alone with background music playing.
Episode 4 Songs (Nov 12, 2025)
A grieving Cushla confides in Gerry and Gina, and goes in search of the truth, leading to a shocking climax that unites the family.
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Scene Context: The opening credits montage depicts Cushla's distress, her injury to her hand during running, and Gerry's subsequent treatment of the wound.
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My Autumn's Done Come
Scene Context: Gerry provides comfort to a crying Cushla, and they discuss their relationship, a man at the lough, and Michael's quote about "freedom over fear."
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Something's On Your Mind
BEATRICE
Scene Context: The scene displays art pieces at Michael's funeral wake, including a sculpture plaque dedicated to "Penny Fielding." In the present day, Older Cushla encounters adult Davy McGeown.
Trespasses (Original Score)
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Trespasses (feat. RÓIS)
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Frustrated Actor
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The Egg (feat. RÓIS)
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Mixed Marriages
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The Anchor (feat. RÓIS)
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I Just Want a Life
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Irish Class
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Cornered Rats
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Jude the Obscure
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Master Bates
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Tarred and Feathered
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Bluebells (feat. RÓIS)
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Michael Is Dead
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Somebody's Watching
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Cushla's Theme (feat. RÓIS)
SeekerTune serves as the comprehensive music companion for Trespasses Season 1, cataloging every licensed track and instrumental piece featured across all four episodes. Whether you are searching for an upbeat pub song playing in the background of a tense encounter, identifying the melancholic acoustic melody behind an emotional closing scene, or exploring the complete 16-track original score album by David Holmes and Brian Irvine, our verified guide delivers exact timestamps, contextual scene descriptions, 30-second audio previews, and direct streaming links for Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon. Bookmark this page to explore the full musical tapestry behind one of the most evocative period dramas of the year.
Main Cast
- Gillian Anderson Gina
- Lola Petticrew Cushla
- Tom Cullen Michael
- Martin McCann Eamonn
- Gerard McCarthy Jim
- Thomas Finnegan Barry Cole
- Hilda Fay Mrs. Coyle
- Barry Ward Victor
- Emily Taaffe Betty
- Jenn Murray Marian
Official Trailer
Complete Soundtrack List - All Songs Played in Every Episode
| Episode | Song Title | Artist |
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| E1 | I Close My Eyes and Count To Ten | Dusty Springfield |
| E1 | Rock Me Gently | Andy Kim |
| E1 | King of the Fairies | Horslips |
| E1 | Into the Mystic | Van Morrison |
| E2 | Our Day Will Come | Frankie Valli |
| E2 | Roxette | Dr. Feelgood |
| E2 | Tiger Feet | Mud |
| E2 | The Night Chicago Died | Paper Lace |
| E2 | Billy Don't Be a Hero | Paper Lace |
| E2 | The Shadow Of Your Smile | Stan Getz, Astrud Gilberto |
| E2 | Love Song | Olivia Newton-John |
| E3 | Spirit Slips Away | Thin Lizzy |
| E3 | Half Forgotten Daydreams | John Cameron |
| E3 | When I Move to the Sky | Sister Rosetta Tharpe |
| E3 | I'd Rather Be the Devil | John Martyn |
| E3 | Norma, Act I: Casta Diva | Vincenzo Bellini, Ann De Renais |
| E3 | You're Such a Good Looking Woman | Joe Dolan |
| E3 | Shipwreck Blues (feat. Chris Barber's Jazz & Blues Band) | Ottilie Patterson |
| E4 | Old Note | Lisa O'Neill |
| E4 | My Autumn's Done Come | Lee Hazlewood |
| E4 | Something's On Your Mind | BEATRICE |





