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When We Go to War Season 1 Episodes

  • 2015-2015
  • 1 Season
  • Drama
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Focuses on the impact World War I has on a middle New Zealand, Pakeha family and a Maori brother and sister. This spectacular drama cuts between life at home, Gallipoli and Egypt. The series begins in a time of optimism and hope, on the eve of war. New Zealand has one of the highest living standards in the world, is part of the mighty British Empire and few can foresee the horrors soon to come.

Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

6 Episodes 2015 - 2015

Episode 1

Bea's Letter

44 mins

We meet nurse Bea Smith at a military hospital in Alexandria. At the same hospital is her lecturer from Otago Medical School where she was studying to become a doctor. A scandal ended her chance to become a doctor and she became a nurse and then off to war.

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Episode 2

Manaaki's Letter

44 mins

This episode begins in Egypt with Manaaki writing his letter and moves to the landings at Gallipoli. Flashbacks to Auckland touch on tribal lands and the feelings of the Maori about the war.

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Episode 3

Harry's Letter

44 mins

Charles clashes with Harry when he returns to Gallipoli, Cissy is seduced by an admirer, and Manaaki and Harry go 'over the top' with tragic results.

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Episode 4

Awa's Letter

44 mins

Manaaki fights a recurring nightmare, John takes his guilt out on James, and Richard finds an unlikely ally in Awa.

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Episode 5

Charles' Letter

44 mins

Charles is shaken by the horror of war and entrusts Violet with a letter exposing the truth. Meanwhile, war hero Manaaki is questioned in relation to a murder.

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Episode 6

Cissy's Letter

45 mins

As rumours of a Gallipoli evacuation spread, Charles, Manaaki and Bea start making plans for the future.

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