Miniseries (1979)

Buxton 1913
8.0

November 4, 1979 • 52m

In 1913, eighteen year old Vera Brittain tries to convince her stuffy, Conservative parents to allow her to attend Oxford, while w...Read more

Buxton 1914
8.0

November 11, 1979 • 53m

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
8.0

November 18, 1979 • 55m

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

1917
8.0

November 25, 1979 • 55m

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

1918
8.0

December 2, 1979 • 55m

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