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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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- E1 Part One: August 1930Next upJan 12, 1984 · 55 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Stephen J Dean (Young Jan), Patsy Kensit (Young Diana), Jack Watson (Uncle Mark), Iain Anders (Uncle Reuben), Fred Bryant (Uncle Luke), June Marlow (Aunt Thirza), Gillian Raine (Drip), Elizabeth Bennett (Mrs Gayelorde-Sutton)
- E2 Part Two: 1931Jan 19, 1984 · 55 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Stephen J Dean (Young Jan), Patsy Kensit (Young Diana), Jack Watson (Uncle Mark), Iain Anders (Uncle Reuben), Fred Bryant (Uncle Luke), June Marlow (Aunt Thirza), Gillian Raine (Drip), Elizabeth Bennett (Mrs Gayelorde-Sutton)
- E3 Part Three: June 1933Jan 26, 1984 · 55 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Fred Bryant (Uncle Luke), June Marlow (Aunt Thirza), Elizabeth Bennett (Mrs Gayelorde-Sutton), Kevin McNally (Jan Leigh), Jenny Seagrove (Diana Gayelorde-Sutton), Fulton Mackay (Blackier), Jonathan Lynn (Twining), Claire Toeman (Madeleine)
- E4 Part Four: June 1934Feb 2, 1984 · 55 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Iain Anders (Uncle Reuben), Fred Bryant (Uncle Luke), June Marlow (Aunt Thirza), Gillian Raine (Drip), Yves Aubert (Yves de Royden), Kevin McNally (Jan Leigh), Jenny Seagrove (Diana Gayelorde-Sutton), Fulton Mackay (Blackier)
- E5 Part Five: May 1937Feb 9, 1984 · 55 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Jack Watson (Uncle Mark), Gillian Raine (Drip), Elizabeth Bennett (Mrs Gayelorde-Sutton), Harold Innocent (Mr Gayelorde-Sutton), Kevin McNally (Jan Leigh), Jenny Seagrove (Diana Gayelorde-Sutton), Jonathan Lynn (Twining), John Wilson (Peters)
- E6 Part Six: October 1939Feb 16, 1984 · 55 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Gillian Raine (Drip), Kevin McNally (Jan Leigh), Jenny Seagrove (Diana Gayelorde-Sutton), Christina Barryk (Mary), Lynne Miller (Alison Hill), Christopher Good (Alistair), Adam Norton (Lt Starkey), Kathryn Gant (Yvonne)
- E7 Part Seven: November 1940Feb 23, 1984 · 55 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Gillian Raine (Drip), Kevin McNally (Jan Leigh), Jenny Seagrove (Diana Gayelorde-Sutton), Lynne Miller (Alison Hill), Christopher Good (Alistair), Adam Norton (Lt Starkey), Yves Beneyton (Raoul de Royden), Jeffry Wickham (Col Ackerley)
- E8 Part Eight: June 1943Mar 1, 1984 · 55 min
Synopsis
Jan's return to France proves shattering – in more ways than one.
Guest stars: Yves Aubert (Yves de Royden), Kevin McNally (Jan Leigh), Jenny Seagrove (Diana Gayelorde-Sutton), Yves Beneyton (Raoul de Royden), Christopher Banks (Antoine), Jean Boissery (Rance), Anna Korwin (Concierge)
- E9 Part Nine: Fall 1943Mar 1, 1984 · 55 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Jack Watson (Uncle Mark), Fred Bryant (Uncle Luke), June Marlow (Aunt Thirza), Gillian Raine (Drip), Elizabeth Bennett (Mrs Gayelorde-Sutton), Yves Aubert (Yves de Royden), Kevin McNally (Jan Leigh), Jenny Seagrove (Diana Gayelorde-Sutton)
- E10 Part Ten: May 1944Mar 15, 1984 · 55 min
Synopsis
Jan is sent on his final, most dangerous mission of the war — the repercussions of which are almost too much to bear.
Guest stars: Kevin McNally (Jan Leigh), Jenny Seagrove (Diana Gayelorde-Sutton), Yves Beneyton (Raoul de Royden), Rachel Farley (Yvonne), Philip McGough (Simon), Gertan Klauber (Roger), Daniel André Pageon (Lancier), Christophe Le Bozec (Cyclist)
Cast & crew
Created by Andrew Davies, R.F. Delderfield
