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The Camomile Lawn

The Camomile Lawn

★ 5.8/10•1992•1h 0m•MA 15+•Drama
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The Camomile Lawn is a 1992 British miniseries based on Mary Wesley's novel of the same name, following five cousins and their family in Cornwall as they navigate the start of World War II. The story is framed by a funeral in 1984, which prompts the characters to recall their experiences during the war, including love, loss, and secrets.

Ken Taylor · Writer

Peter Hall · Director

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateMar 5, 1992

Episodes

Episode 1 - Part 1E160m

Part 1

August 1939, The Cuthbertsons and their 10-yr old cousin Sophy are in Cornwall for their annual holiday. Sophy does the 'Terror Run' for the first time, despite her misgivings about the Coastguard's hut. The only talk is of war.

Mar 5, 1992

Episode 2 - Part 2E260m

Part 2

The family separate when war is declared. Oliver joins the army, while Polly takes a job at the Home Office. Calypso marries for money, and Sophy is sent to boarding school. The war brings liberation to some. What happened to Sophy in Cornwall?

Mar 12, 1992

Episode 3 - Part 3E360m

Part 3

Richard gets pneumonia, and Helena and Sophy return to Cornwall. Helena reaches an understanding with Monica. Calypso fulfills her side of the bargain with Hector. Sophy tells Walter what happened to Penrose the coastguard

Mar 19, 1992

Episode 4 - Part 4E460m

Part 4

The family react differently to Walter's death. Richard comes to London. Calypso and Richard visit Sophy at school in Cambridge. Oliver and Hector meet in N.Africa. The twins' posting upsets Polly. Calypso gets a telegram. Monica and the General grow closer, with serious consequences.

Mar 26, 1992

Episode 5 - Part 5E560m

Part 5

Sophy runs away from school, only to find that Helena and Polly have gone to Cornwall. Max hears that his son Pauli has died in Dachau - or has he? Hector is a POW. Richard dies. Calypso gives birth during an air raid, with Sophy as midwife. 1984. Sophy and Calypso meet in Cornwall for Max's funeral. Sophy hides from Pauli. Oliver arrives late for the funeral, in a rainstorm. At the wake, Calypso reveals that she grew to love Hector after all. Will Sophy and Oliver resolve their issues?

Apr 2, 1992

Actors

Felicity Kendal

Felicity Kendal

Helena

Claire Bloom

Claire Bloom

Sophy (older)

Jennifer Ehle

Jennifer Ehle

Calypso

Richard Johnson

Richard Johnson

Oliver (older)

Rebecca Hall

Rebecca Hall

Sophy

James Gaddas

James Gaddas

Tony

Nicholas Le Prevost

Nicholas Le Prevost

Hamish / Hector

Paul Eddington

Paul Eddington

Richard

Oliver Cotton

Oliver Cotton

Max

Virginia McKenna

Virginia McKenna

Polly (older)

Trudy Weiss

Trudy Weiss

Monika

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