Episodes
1. Part One - August 1930
January 12, 1984
55 min
When John Leigh arrives in Devon to live with his relatives, little does he realise how his life is to change - and all because of a chance meeting with Diana Gayelorde-Sutton.
2. Part Two
January 19, 1984
55 min
Jan sets out to learn the qualities required of a gentleman in order to impress Diana. But, his plans for the future seem destined to fail.
3. Part Three - June 1933
January 26, 1984
55 min
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.
4. Part Four - June 1934
February 2, 1984
55 min
Just when he least expects it, Jane idyllic days with Diana are brought to an end. He accepts an assignment abroad-only to find the past catching up with him.
5. Part Five - May 1937
February 9, 1984
55 min
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.
6. Part Six - October 1939
February 16, 1984
55 min
With the outbreak of the SecondWorld War, Jan leaves 'Sennacharib' and discovers that by coming to terms with the past he is able to look forward to the future.
7. Part Seven - November 1940
February 23, 1984
55 min
Posted to a quiet desk job near his home, Jan enjoys two years of happily married bliss. Suddenly his military duties change and dramatically alter the course of his life.
8. Part Eight - June 1943
March 1, 1984
55 min
Jan's return to France proves to be a shattering experience - in more ways than one.
9. Part Nine
March 1, 1984
55 min
Back in England, Jan makes a last attempt to put his life into some sort of order. But fate has yet another card up her sleeve.