2020s

Soundtracks of Television: ‘The Woman in the Wall’

The Woman in the Wall Soundtrack - Every Song in the BBC One Series on Paramount+ and Showtime

The Woman in the Wall soundtrack includes music by Cocteau Twins, Goat and Philomena Begley. This info article contains spoilers and song details for Joe Murtagh’s BBC One series on Paramount+ and Showtime. Visit the Soundtracks of Television section for more Vague Visages music guides.

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The Woman in the Wall stars Ruth Wilson as Lorna Brady, a traumatized Irish woman who sleepwalks. Daryl McCormack co-stars as Colman Akande, a Dublin detective. The storyline follows Lorna as she becomes immersed in a murder mystery. Composers David Holmes (Ocean’s Eleven) and Brian Irvine (Ordinary Love) scored the BBC One series; music supervisor Matt Biffa (Sex Education) picked the featured needle-drops. Here’s every song in The Woman in the Wall.

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The Woman in the Wall Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 1 “Back to Life”

The Woman in the Wall Soundtrack on BBC One, Paramount+ and Showtime - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 1

  • Look at Me, What Do You See” by Jay & The Americans (00:03): Lorna wears white and walks into her home. The Woman in the Wall soundtrack song plays from a speaker system. Lorna observes a knife lodged into a religious painting.
  • Baby You’re Crazy” by Richard Myhill (00:12): Lorna enters a pub. She wears a black jacket and looks around. The music fades as Lorna smokes a cigarette.
  • In the Room Where You Sleep” by Dead Man’s Bones (00:13): A bar scene continues. Music plays from the speaker system. Lorna orders an adult beverage.
  • Aikea-Guinea” by Cocteau Twins (00:14): Lorna reads a text message at a bar. She consumes another drink. The Woman in the Wall soundtrack song continues as Lorna reunites with a former classmate named Michael (Mark Huberman).
  • “Let It Burn” by Goat (00:26): The track accompanies a travel sequence. Colman drives a vehicle. He thinks about his past experiences with Father Percy (Stephen Brennan).
  • The Way Old Friends Do” by Philomena Begley (00:50): Lorna roams around her home after a murder. She picks up an axe and cuts a hole in a wall. The track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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The Woman in the Wall Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 2 “Show Thyself”

The Woman in the Wall Soundtrack on BBC One, Paramount+ and Showtime - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 2

  • “Everyday Sunshine” by Daniel Edwardson (00:08): Lorna sighs while visiting a store. The Woman in the Wall soundtrack song plays from the speaker system. Lorna wears a black jacket.
  • “Just Like U Said It Would B” by Sinéad O’Connor (00:46): Lorna visits a bar. She reads “The Irish Journal” on her phone while eating. Music plays in the background.

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The Woman in the Wall Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 3 “Knock Knock”

The Woman in the Wall Soundtrack on BBC One, Paramount+ and Showtime - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 3

  • “Abide with Me” by Cast (00:06): The Woman in the Wall soundtrack song is featured during an interior scene. Choir members perform the tune. Father Keith (Rory Corcoran) speaks to his congregation.
  • “I’m Not Awake Yet” by Rory Gallagher (00:57): The track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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The Woman in the Wall Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 4 “The Cruelty Man”

The Woman in the Wall Soundtrack on BBC One, Paramount+ and Showtime - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 4

  • “Mother Sky” by Can (00:05): Lorna exits a building. The Woman in the Wall soundtrack song continues as she walks past a man wearing a brown coat. Lorna talks to Sergeant Massey.
  • “All of the People” by Grian Chatten (00:55): Colman looks at files. The music continues during a transition scene. Colman meets with Lorna.
  • “Dream Baby Dream” by Suicide (00:58): Colman shows a death certificate to Lorna. He speaks about his alleged death. The track scores the episode’s final moments and end credits.

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The Woman in the Wall Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 5 “Ex Gratia”

The Woman in the Wall Soundtrack on BBC One, Paramount+ and Showtime - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 5

  • “Do You Miss Me” by Mimi Allen (00:05): Aidan cooks during a kitchen scene. The Woman in the Wall soundtrack song plays from a speaker system. Aidan sits down to eat.
  • “Dear Doom” by Horslips (00:10): Lorna travels with Colman during a car scene. Music plays from the speaker system. Lorna drinks soda and chews gum.
  • “TBA” by TBA (00:10): A car scene continues. Lorna rubs her eyes as country music plays. She talks to Colman about her mental health.

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The Woman in the Wall Soundtrack: Every Song in Season 1, Episode 6 “A Little Resurrection”

The Woman in the Wall Soundtrack on BBC One, Paramount+ and Showtime - Every Song in Season 1, Episode 6

  • “The Magdalene Song” by Sinéad O’Connor (00:52): Aidan exits a building. Lorna follows behind him. The Woman in the Wall soundtrack song scores the episode’s end credits at 00:58:00.

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.