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Miniseries

10 episodes · 12th January 1984

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.

Episodes

Episode 1

Part One: August 1930

When John Leigh arrives in Devon to live with his relatives, little does he realise how his life is about to change – and all due to a chance meeting with Diana Gayelorde-Sutton.

Episode 2

Part Two: 1931

Jan sets out to learn the qualities required of a gentleman in order to impress Diana. However, his plans for the future seem destined to fail.

Episode 3

Part Three: June 1933

Two 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.

Episode 4

Part Four: June 1934

Just when he least expects it, Jan's idyllic days with Diana are brought to an end. He accepts an assignment abroad, only to find the past catching up with him.

Episode 5

Part Five: May 1937

Jan's life seems to be taking a turn for the better; it appears that nothing can stand in his way. Or so he thinks.

Episode 6

Part Six: October 1939

With the outbreak of the Second World War, Jan leaves 'Sennacharib' and discovers that by coming to terms with the past, he is able to look forward to the future.

Episode 7

Part Seven: November 1940

Assigned to a quiet desk job near his home, Jan enjoys two years of happy married bliss. However, his military duties abruptly change and dramatically alter the course of his life.

Episode 8

Part Eight: June 1943

Jan's return to France proves shattering – in more ways than one.

Episode 9

Part Nine: Fall 1943

Back in England, Jan makes a last-ditch attempt to put his life into some sort of order. But fate has yet another card up her sleeve.

Episode 10

Part Ten: May 1944

Jan is sent on his final, most dangerous mission of the war — the repercussions of which are almost too much to bear.