Series follows the very different lives of Jan Leigh, a poor but studious young country lad and Diana Gayelorde-Sutton, the equally single minded daughter of a rich landowner, from the 1920s through to post-war Britain.
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10 Episodes
Part One - August 1930
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Part One - August 1930When John Leigh arrives in Devon to live with his relatives, little does he realise how his life is to change - and all because of a chance meeting with Diana Gayelorde-Sutton.
Part Two
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Part TwoJan sets out to learn the qualities required of a gentleman in order to impress Diana. But, his plans for the future seem destined to fail.
Part Three - June 1933
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Part Three - June 1933Two years have passed and Jan leaves Devon to work on a Fleet Street newspaper. He soon finds that the experience he gains is not confined merely to his journalistic talents.
Part Four - June 1934
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Part Four - June 1934Just when he least expects it, Jane idyllic days with Diana are brought to an end. He accepts an assignment abroad-only to find the past catching up with him.
Part Five - May 1937
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Part Five - May 1937Jan's life seems to be taking a turn for the better; it appears that nothing can stand in his way. Or so he thinks.
Part Six - October 1939
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Part Six - October 1939With the outbreak of the SecondWorld War, Jan leaves 'Sennacharib' and discovers that by coming to terms with the past he is able to look forward to the future.
Part Seven - November 1940
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Part Seven - November 1940Posted to a quiet desk job near his home, Jan enjoys two years of happily married bliss. Suddenly his military duties change and dramatically alter the course of his life.
Part Eight - June 1943
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Part Eight - June 1943Jan's return to France proves to be a shattering experience - in more ways than one.
Part Nine
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Part NineBack in England, Jan makes a last attempt to put his life into some sort of order. But fate has yet another card up her sleeve.
Part Ten - May 1944
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Part Ten - May 1944Jan is sent on his final, most dangerous mission of the war - the repercussions of which are almost too much to bear.
Cast of Season 1
Jenny SeagroveDiana Gayelord-Sutton
Kevin McNallyJan (John) Leigh
Patsy KensitYoung Diana
Gillian Raine
Fred BryantUncle Luke
Stephen J DeanYoung Jan
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