Testament of Youth
“A time when war overshadowed everything but hope”
Series 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.
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1 Season • 5 Episodes
48 min per episode
1979 – 1979
Premiered: Sun, Nov 4, 1979
Jonathan PowellLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 5: “1918”
Vera returns to Oxford, where she strikes up a friendship with a fellow student, before beginning to concentrate on writing.
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Cast & Creators
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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
Geoffrey Burridge
Jane Booker
Tricia George
Hazel Douglas
Victor Lucas
Joanna McCallum
Susan Bovell
Denis Carey
Jill Cowles
Janet Davies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Powell
Vera Brittain, Betty Willingale
Jonathan Powell
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Jonathan Powell
Producer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Testament of Youth about?
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.
How many seasons does Testament of Youth have?
Testament of Youth comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Testament of Youth?
Key cast members in Testament of Youth include Cheryl Campbell, Emrys James, Jane Wenham, Peter Woodward, Rosalie Crutchley.
Who created or directed Testament of Youth?
Testament of Youth was developed and directed by Jonathan Powell.