To Serve Them All My Days
“The BBC's classic story of an English schoolmaster's life of tragedy and triumph between the wars”
Series Overview
To Serve Them All My Days is a 1980-81 British television drama serial, adapted by Andrew Davies from R. F. Delderfield's 1972 novel of the same name. David Powlett-Jones, a shell-shocked World War I veteran, becomes a teacher at an elite English boarding school, Bamfylde. The drama explores his personal growth, relationships, and evolving views on society over his 20-year career at the school.
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1 Season • 13 Episodes
50 min per episode
1980 – 1981
Premiered: Fri, Oct 17, 1980
Andrew DaviesLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 13: “Part Thirteen”
David revels in his new life as headmaster and husband, but Christine struggles to find her place at Bamfylde. Howarth makes a telling final request, and a letter reveals the imminent loss of another dear friend.
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Clip from To Serve Them All My Days (1980, sub ENG)
Type: Clip • Published 2020-05-15
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew Davies
R.F. Delderfield, Andrew Davies
Kenyon Emrys-Roberts
Neil Pittaway
Ken Riddington
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Riddington
Producer
Andrew Davies
Writer
Kenyon Emrys-Roberts
Original Music Composer
Neil Pittaway
Editor
Reg Samuel
Costume Design
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12: Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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What is To Serve Them All My Days about?
To Serve Them All My Days is a 1980-81 British television drama serial, adapted by Andrew Davies from R. F. Delderfield's 1972 novel of the same name. David Powlett-Jones, a shell-shocked World War I veteran, becomes a teacher at an elite English boarding school, Bamfylde. The drama explores his personal growth, relationships, and evolving views on society over his 20-year career at the school.
How many seasons does To Serve Them All My Days have?
To Serve Them All My Days comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in To Serve Them All My Days?
Key cast members in To Serve Them All My Days include John Duttine, Frank Middlemass.
Who created or directed To Serve Them All My Days?
To Serve Them All My Days was developed and directed by Andrew Davies.