Fortunes of War 1
1987-10-11 | Drama | 7 episodes1 Season
Episode
The Balkans: September 1939 (1987)
Set in the Balkans 1939. Newly weds Guy and Harriet Pringle journey to Bucharest where Guy is a lecturer of English Literature. Impoverished Prince Yakimov arrives in the city and struggles to find financial support, but a temporary job as a Fleet Street journalist could save him from destitution. Harriet befriends bourgeoisie Bella and members of the British Legation.
Directed By
- James Cellan Jones
Writer
- Alan Plater
Romania: January 1940 (1987)
Commander Sheppey holds a clandestine meeting to organise the destruction of the River Danube. Guy feels guilty about not being on active service and is determined to do something productive. Harriet and Guy encounter an old friend who is in desperate need of their assistance.
Directed By
- James Cellan Jones
Writer
- Alan Plater
Romania: June 1940 (1987)
The fascist Iron Guard increase their power and the British fall out of favour with the Romanians. Tension mounts as the fascists take over and the Pringles, with the help of Clarence Lawson, try to smuggle Sasha out to safety.
Directed By
- James Cellan Jones
Writer
- Alan Plater
Greece: October 1940 (1987)
A despondent Harriet arrives in Athens and is overjoyed to see a familiar face. Yakimov and Harriet both pleased to find employment at the British Information Office. When Athens comes under enemy fire, a cigarette during the blackout results in a tragedy.
Directed By
- James Cellan Jones
Writer
- Alan Plater
Egypt: April 1941 (1987)
After their unceremonious arrival in Cairo, Guy and Harriet are forced to stay in an old brothel. Guy struggles to find work when it emerges that an old adversary is in charge of the English School. The Germans close in and Simon experiences the harsh realities of war.
Writer
- Alan Plater
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