Air date: 1979-11-04

Runtime: 52 min

In 1913, eighteen year old Vera Brittain tries to convince her stuffy, Conservative parents to allow her to attend Oxford, while war looms on the horizon.

Air date: 1979-11-11

Runtime: 53 min

Working hard at Oxford, Vera decides to contribute to the war effort by becoming a nurse, while Roland heads abroad to fight for his country.

Air date: 1979-11-18

Runtime: 55 min

As the war continues to rage, Vera receives devastating news from all sides, which forces her to reconsider her future.

Air date: 1979-11-25

Runtime: 55 min

After another loss, Vera retreats into nursing, but the demands of her parents, and yet more tragedy, begin to overwhelm her.

Air date: 1979-12-02

Runtime: 55 min

Vera returns to Oxford, where she strikes up a friendship with a fellow student, before beginning to concentrate on writing.