Testament of Youth - Miniseries

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Buxton 1913

1 - Buxton 1913

Air Date: November 4, 1979

In 1913, eighteen year old Vera Brittain tries to convince her stuffy, Conservative parents to allow her to attend Oxford, while war looms on the horizon.

Buxton 1914

2 - Buxton 1914

Air Date: November 11, 1979

Working hard at Oxford, Vera decides to contribute to the war effort by becoming a nurse, while Roland heads abroad to fight for his country.

1915

3 - 1915

Air Date: November 18, 1979

As the war continues to rage, Vera receives devastating news from all sides, which forces her to reconsider her future.

1917

4 - 1917

Air Date: November 25, 1979

After another loss, Vera retreats into nursing, but the demands of her parents, and yet more tragedy, begin to overwhelm her.

1918

5 - 1918

Air Date: December 2, 1979

Vera returns to Oxford, where she strikes up a friendship with a fellow student, before beginning to concentrate on writing.