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When We Go to War

When We Go to War

★ 8.0/10•2015•1h 0m•14•Drama
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A historical saga, it tells the story of six young men and women who, in 1914, are full of plans and dreams for the future. Cutting between life at home, Gallipoli and Egypt, this spectacular drama begins in a time of optimism and hope, on the eve of war.

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateApr 26, 2015

Episodes

Episode 1 - Bea's LetterE160m

Bea's Letter

We meet nurse Bea Smith at a military hospital in Alexandria. At the same hospital is her lecturer from Otago Medical School where she was studying to become a doctor. A scandal ended her chance to become a doctor and she became a nurse and then off to war.

Apr 26, 2015

E260m

Manaaki's Letter

This episode begins in Egypt with Manaaki writing his letter and moves to the landings at Gallipoli. Flashbacks to Auckland touch on tribal lands and the feelings of the Maori about the war.

Apr 26, 2015

Episode 3 - Harry's LetterE360m

Harry's Letter

Charles clashes with Harry when he returns to Gallipoli. Cissy is seduced by an admirer. George breaks James' heart. Manaaki and Harry go over the top' with tragic results.

May 3, 2015

Episode 4 - Awa's LetterE460m

Awa's Letter

Manaaki fights a recurring nightmare. John takes his guilt out on James. Richard finds an unlikely ally in Awa.

May 10, 2015

Episode 5 - Charles' LetterE560m

Charles' Letter

Charles is shaken by the horror and stupidity of war and entrusts Violet with a letter exposing the truth. Meanwhile, returned war hero Manaaki is questioned in relation to murder.

May 17, 2015

Episode 6 - Cissy's LetterE660m

Cissy's Letter

As rumours of a Gallipoli evacuation spread, Charles, Manaaki and Bea start making plans for the future. Meanwhile back home, Awa and Cissy find their circumstances are changed forever.

May 24, 2015

Actors

Esther Stephens

Esther Stephens

Bea Smith

Shavaughn Ruakere

Shavaughn Ruakere

Awa Kokiri

Ido Drent

Ido Drent

Charles Smith

Freya Milner

Freya Milner

Cissy Smith

Tom O'Sullivan

Tom O'Sullivan

Dr William Chambers

Leith Towers

Leith Towers

James Smith

Andrew Grainger

Andrew Grainger

John Smith

Sylvia Rands

Sylvia Rands

Hettie Smith

Gareth Williams

Gareth Williams

Richard Smith

Sophia Huybens

Sophia Huybens

Violet Penrose

Alex Tarrant

Alex Tarrant

Manaki Kokiri

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