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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,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    To Serve Them All My Days Season 1 Episode 1 - Part One
    7.8/10(27 votes)

    #1 - Part One

    S1:E1

    During WWI, an injured and shell-shocked David Powlett-Jones applies to teach history at an English boys' public school, but he's concerned about whether a lower-class product of the Welsh mines can fit in.

    Director:Ronald Wilson
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. To Serve Them All My Days Season 1 Episode 2 - Part Two
    7.7/10(25 votes)

    #2 - Part Two

    S1:E2

    On a holiday in Wales, David meets Beth, a vivacious young nurse from Swansea who literally sets her cap at him. After months of corresponding, David invites Beth to visit Bamfylde for the Founders' Day festivities.

    Director:Ronald Wilson
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. To Serve Them All My Days Season 1 Episode 3 - Part Three
    7.5/10(23 votes)

    #3 - Part Three

    S1:E3

    David faces his wedding day with Howarth's gruff encouragement. Beth settles happily into life at Bamfylde, but David becomes agitated over a confrontation with Carter and a wealthy board member.

    Director:Ronald Wilson
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. To Serve Them All My Days Season 1 Episode 4 - Part Four
    7.4/10(21 votes)

    #4 - Part Four

    S1:E4

    The twins arrive, and David gets an opportunity to shine as a substitute housemaster. Beautiful Julia Darbyshire takes a teaching post at Bamfylde, but she finds the atmosphere stifling and the isolation unbearable.

    Director:Ronald Wilson
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. To Serve Them All My Days Season 1 Episode 5 - Part Five
    7.7/10(19 votes)

    #5 - Part Five

    S1:E5

    David takes over Havelock House for good and makes a curious choice for house captain. Everything goes well until Winterbourne, a Havelock boy, goes missing.

    Director:Ronald Wilson
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. To Serve Them All My Days Season 1 Episode 6 - Part Six
    7.2/10(17 votes)

    #6 - Part Six

    S1:E6

    Stumbling about the moors, David finds a reason to return to Bamfylde and carry on. Five years later, sustained by his teaching and friendships with Herries and Howarth, he resumes his writing.

    Director:Ronald Wilson
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. To Serve Them All My Days Season 1 Episode 7 - Part Seven
    7.2/10(15 votes)

    #7 - Part Seven

    S1:E7

    When Herries announces his retirement, Carter and David square off in the competition for the new headmaster's position. Julia's gentle persuasion helps David overcome his reticence to love again but she declares that she will never return to Bamfylde.

    Director:Peter Jefferies
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. To Serve Them All My Days Season 1 Episode 8 - Part Eight
    7.2/10(15 votes)

    #8 - Part Eight

    S1:E8

    As Alcock takes charge and Herries bows out, the contrast between the two men is stark. The new headmaster proves to be interested in economy and sanitation above all else.

    Director:Peter Jefferies
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. To Serve Them All My Days Season 1 Episode 9 - Part Nine
    7.4/10(16 votes)

    #9 - Part Nine

    S1:E9

    Outraged by Alcock's campaign to interrogate boys he suspects of ""unhealthy friendships"", David lashes out and Carter moves on. David becomes fascinated with Christine, a feisty upper-class socialist and politician who despises Bamfylde.

    Director:Peter Jefferies
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. To Serve Them All My Days Season 1 Episode 10 - Part Ten
    7.5/10(16 votes)

    #10 - Part Ten

    S1:E10

    Alcock arranges a formal board hearing to air his grievances against David. Despite the risk, David continues to take time away to support Christine's political career. At the hearing, Alcock issues an ultimatum.

    Director:Terence Dudley
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. To Serve Them All My Days Season 1 Episode 11 - Part Eleven
    7.3/10(17 votes)

    #11 - Part Eleven

    S1:E11

    The masters bid farewell to Alcock in their own unique ways. David becomes the heir apparent to the headmastership, but Herries cautions David that the job won't be handed to him.

    Director:Terence Dudley
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. To Serve Them All My Days Season 1 Episode 12 - Part Twelve
    6.9/10(15 votes)

    #12 - Part Twelve

    S1:E12

    Preliminaries to World War II have started. To David's delight and amazement, Christine shows up at Bamfylde to enroll a new student. A trip home to Wales for a family death stirs David's emotions about his divided loyalties. The German threat looms over everything.

    Director:Peter Jefferies
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. To Serve Them All My Days Season 1 Episode 13 - Part Thirteen
    7.6/10(19 votes)

    #13 - Part Thirteen

    S1:E13

    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.

    Director:Peter Jefferies
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Part One" is the best rated episode of "To Serve Them All My Days" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 27 votes. Directed by Ronald Wilson and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/17/1980. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Part Two".