Fortunes of War
Series Overview
English literature lecturer Guy Pringle and his wife Harriet navigate the early years of WWII in Bucharest. They become involved in anti-fascist politics and are forced to flee as the war escalates, crossing paths with various characters along the way.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 7 Episodes
60 min per episode
1987 – 1987
Premiered: Sun, Oct 11, 1987
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 7: “The Middle East: January 1943”
As Guy struggles to cope with his presumed loss of Harriet, Boulderstone starts his painful and slow road to recovery. Harriet makes a new friend and rediscovers old ones as she takes in the sights of Damascus. Upon discovering that Guy thinks she's dead, Harriet rushes back to Egypt.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Cellan Jones
Suzan Harrison, Olivia Manning
Richard Holmes
David Feig
Tariq Anwar
Betty Willingale
Department Leadership Roster
Tariq Anwar
Editor
Richard Holmes
Original Music Composer
David Feig
Director of Photography
Betty Willingale
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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18+: 18+ Restricted to Adults.
International Certification Matrix
18+ Restricted to Adults.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fortunes of War
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What is Fortunes of War about?
English literature lecturer Guy Pringle and his wife Harriet navigate the early years of WWII in Bucharest. They become involved in anti-fascist politics and are forced to flee as the war escalates, crossing paths with various characters along the way.
How many seasons does Fortunes of War have?
Fortunes of War comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Fortunes of War?
Key cast members in Fortunes of War include Kenneth Branagh, Emma Thompson, Charles Kay.
Who created or directed Fortunes of War?
Fortunes of War was developed and directed by James Cellan Jones.