Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: BBC One
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 7.5/10
Testament of Youth
Overview
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.
This production, originally released in 1979, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, War & Politics genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.5 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama and War & Politics.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Cheryl Campbell
Vera Brittain
Emrys James
Mr. Brittain
Jane Wenham
Mrs Brittain
Peter Woodward
Roland Leighton
Rosalie Crutchley
Miss Penrose
Rupert Frazer
Edward Brittain
Michael Troughton
Victor Richardson
June Tobin
Seasons
Miniseries
5 Episodes • Aired 1979-11-04
No season overview provided for this season.
