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When We Go to War

When We Go to War

142015•1h 0m•10.0/10
Drama

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10.0/10(0)

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.

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Production

Jump Film and Television

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

April 26, 2015

Last Aired

May 24, 2015

Networks

TV One

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Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Bea's Letter
E1
Bea's Letter
Air date: 2015-04-26
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.
E2
Manaaki's Letter
Air date: 2015-04-26
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.
Harry's Letter
E3
Harry's Letter
Air date: 2015-05-03
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.
Awa's Letter
E4
Awa's Letter
Air date: 2015-05-10
Manaaki fights a recurring nightmare. John takes his guilt out on James. Richard finds an unlikely ally in Awa.
Charles' Letter
E5
Charles' Letter
Air date: 2015-05-17
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.
Cissy's Letter
E6
Cissy's Letter
Air date: 2015-05-24
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.

Cast

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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