Testament of Youth 1979
“A time when war overshadowed everything but hope”
What is Testament of Youth?
Testament of Youth is a 1979 television series transmitted on BBC2. It is a dramatization of Vera Brittain's 1933 autobiography of the same name, which serves as a memorial to a generation devastated by World War I.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 5
- Runtime
- 48 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 4, 1979
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Drama, War & Politics
- Updated
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Testament of Youth is a 1979 television series transmitted on BBC2. It is a dramatization of Vera Brittain's 1933 autobiography of the same name, which serves as a memorial to a generation devastated by World War I.
The series follows Vera, the daughter of a paper-mill owner who hopes to attend Oxford and escape provincial young ladyhood. It chronicles her experiences serving as a nurse in London, Malta, and at the front lines in France during a time when war overshadowed everything but hope.
Should you watch it?
“A dramatization of Vera Brittain's autobiography chronicling her experiences as a nurse during World War I.”
- Based on the 1933 autobiography by Vera Brittain
- Follows a protagonist's journey from provincial life to the front lines
- Covers diverse nursing locations including London, Malta, and France
- The narrative focuses on a generation devastated by war
Watch it if you are interested in the personal experiences of women serving as nurses in WWI.
The tone is that of a memorial to a devastated generation, focusing on war and politics.
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