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Fortunes of War 1987

★ 6.3/10 Drama 1 seasons · 7 eps Ended
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What is Fortunes of War?

Fortunes of War is a television series first released in 1987. Catalogued under Drama.

Type
TV series
Year
1987
Status
Ended
Episodes
7
Runtime
60 minutes
First aired
Oct 11, 1987
Networks
BBC One
Genres
Drama
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80 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.5/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.7/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Drama
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Fortunes of War is a television series first released in 1987. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by BBC One. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 7 tracked episodes.

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“An English lecturer and his wife navigate early World War II politics in Bucharest.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features a BBC television adaptation of Olivia Manning's novels
  • Stars Kenneth Branagh as Guy Pringle
Keep in mind
  • Characters are forced to flee as the war escalates
  • Involves navigating dangerous anti-fascist politics

Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas set during the early years of the Second World War.

The series contains dramatic themes related to the escalation of the Second World War and anti-fascist politics.

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What is Fortunes of War?

It is a 1987 BBC television adaptation of Olivia Manning's cycle of novels.

Who stars in the series?

Kenneth Branagh stars as Guy Pringle.

What is the profession of Guy Pringle?

He is a lecturer in English literature.

Where does the story begin?

The story begins in Bucharest during the early part of the Second World War.

What challenges do the main characters face?

They become involved in anti-fascist politics and are forced to flee as the war escalates.

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