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.
Title | Testament of Youth |
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Year | 1979 |
Genre | Drama |
Country | United States of America |
Studio | BBC One |
Cast | Cheryl Campbell, Emrys James, Jane Wenham, Peter Woodward, Rosalie Crutchley, Rupert Frazer |
Crew | Jonathan Powell (Producer) |
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Keyword | world war i, miniseries, based on memoir or autobiography, 1910s |
First Air Date | Nov 04, 1979 |
Last Air date | Dec 02, 1979 |
Season | 1 Season |
Episode | 5 Episode |
Runtime | 48:14 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb: | 6.00/ 10 by 1.00 users |
Popularity | 3.653 |
Language | English |