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Testament of Youth Season 1 Episodes

1980-1980
1 Season
PBS
Drama

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A dramatization of Vera Brittain's 1933 autobiography 'Testament of Youth'---a memorial to a generation devastated by WWI--- chronicles her experiences as a nurse in London and Malta and at the front lines in France. It opens with 18-year-old Vera, the genteel daughter of a paper-mill owner, nurturing 'hopes of escaping from provincial young ladyhood.' Her plan is to attend Oxford. This originally aired on 'Masterpiece Theatre.'

Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

5 Episodes 1980 - 1980

Episode 1

Sun, Nov 30, 1980 60 mins

A five-part dramatization of Vera Brittain's 1933 autobiography. In Part 1, war is a remote prospect as 18-year-old Vera (Cheryl Campbell) dreams of escaping the stuffiness of her parents' house and attending Oxford. Mr. Brittain: Emrys James.

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Episode 2

Buxton 1914

Sun, Dec 7, 1980 60 mins

Vera (Cheryl Campbell) decides to become a nurse and Roland (Peter Woodward) is sent to the front. Edward: Rupert Frazer. Mr. Brittain: Emrys James.

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Episode 3

Sun, Dec 14, 1980 60 mins

Part 3. Vera (Cheryl Campbell) is anxiously awaiting Roland's Christmas visit. Roland: Peter Woodward. Edward: Rupert Frazer.

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Episode 4

Sun, Dec 21, 1980 60 mins

Part 4. Vera (Cheryl Campbell) requests to be sent to a hospital at the French front. Edward: Rupert Frazer. Sister Milroy: Frances Tonelty.

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Episode 5

Sun, Dec 28, 1980 60 mins

The war is over and a shattered Vera (Cheryl Campbell) returns to Oxford. Winifred: Joanna McCallum. Mrs. Brittain: June Wenham. Mr. Brittain: Emrys James.

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