Two young men from the country join the army and leave for World War I.
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7 Episodes
Best of Friends
E1
Best of FriendsOn the eve of World War I in Australia, childhood friends Walter Gilchrist and Billy Mackenzie (Scott McGregor, Scott Burgess) have little idea of the impact that the world's events will soon have upon their lives.
Girl On the Night Mail
E2
Girl On the Night MailCombat's grim realities soon burst their patriotic bubble as they endure the onslaught of enemy gunfire, endless bloodshed and trench warfare's horror.
The Day the Light Went Out
E3
The Day the Light Went Out
Your Country Needs You
E4
Your Country Needs YouWhile in Sydney, Billy falls in love with Frances's best friend Diana.
Soldiers of the King
E5
Soldiers of the KingAs the war escalates, Billy is shocked to learn that he will be sent to Gallipoli, Frances and a pregnant Diana flee to the estate of Robert Gillen.
Hands Across the Sea
E6
Hands Across the SeaWhile Billy endures warfare at Gallipoli, Frances makes a decision that has tragic consequences.
The Last Day of the Year
E7
The Last Day of the YearAs the battle of Gallipoli ends, Walter is sent on a dangerous mission and is captured by the Turkish army.
Cast of Miniseries
Scott McGregorWalter Gilchrist
Scott BurgessBilly Mackenzie
Sigrid ThorntonFrances
John AllenReg Hurst
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