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The very different lives of Jan Leigh, a poor but studious young country lad, and Diana Gayelorde-Sutton, the equally single minded daughter of a rich landowner, from the 1920s through to post-war Britain.

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Season 1

  • Part One: August 1930
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    Part One: August 1930

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/12/1984

    When John Leigh arrives in Devon to live with his relatives, little does he realise how his life is about to change – and all due to a chance meeting with Diana Gayelorde-Sutton.

    Director: David Tucker

    Writer: Andrew Davies

  • Part Two: 1931
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    Part Two: 1931

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/19/1984

    Jan sets out to learn the qualities required of a gentleman in order to impress Diana. However, his plans for the future seem destined to fail.

    Director: David Tucker

    Writer: Andrew Davies

  • Part Three: June 1933
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    Part Three: June 1933

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/26/1984

    Two years have passed and Jan leaves Devon to work on a Fleet Street newspaper. He soon finds that the experience he gains is not confined merely to his journalistic talents.

    Director: David Tucker

    Writer: Andrew Davies

  • Part Four: June 1934
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    Part Four: June 1934

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/2/1984

    Just when he least expects it, Jan's idyllic days with Diana are brought to an end. He accepts an assignment abroad, only to find the past catching up with him.

    Director: David Tucker

    Writer: Andrew Davies

  • Part Five: May 1937
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    Part Five: May 1937

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/9/1984

    Jan's life seems to be taking a turn for the better; it appears that nothing can stand in his way. Or so he thinks.

    Director: David Tucker

    Writer: Andrew Davies

  • Part Six: October 1939
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    Part Six: October 1939

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/16/1984

    With the outbreak of the Second World War, Jan leaves 'Sennacharib' and discovers that by coming to terms with the past, he is able to look forward to the future.

    Director: Richard Stroud

    Writer: Andrew Davies

  • Part Seven: November 1940
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    Part Seven: November 1940

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/23/1984

    Assigned to a quiet desk job near his home, Jan enjoys two years of happy married bliss. However, his military duties abruptly change and dramatically alter the course of his life.

    Director: Richard Stroud

    Writer: Andrew Davies

  • Part Eight: June 1943
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    Part Eight: June 1943

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/1/1984

    Jan's return to France proves shattering – in more ways than one.

    Director: Richard Stroud

    Writer: Andrew Davies

  • Part Nine: Fall 1943
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    Part Nine: Fall 1943

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/1/1984

    Back in England, Jan makes a last-ditch attempt to put his life into some sort of order. But fate has yet another card up her sleeve.

    Director: Richard Stroud

    Writer: Andrew Davies

  • Part Ten: May 1944
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    Part Ten: May 1944

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/15/1984

    Jan is sent on his final, most dangerous mission of the war — the repercussions of which are almost too much to bear.

    Director: Richard Stroud

    Writer: Andrew Davies