My Brother Jonathan

PG1985•50m•6.0/10

Drama

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6.0/10(2)

Chronicles the lives of brothers Jonathan and Harold Dakers, in the Black Country, focusing on their close bond and the challenges they face, particularly during World War I.

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Production

BBC

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Status

Ended

First Aired

August 12, 1985

Last Aired

September 9, 1985

Networks

BBC Two

Created By

James Andrew Hall

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Part 1

Air date: 1985-08-12

After Jonathan Dakers learns of the death of his father, he reminisces about his childhood.

Part 2

Air date: 1985-08-19

Due to financial constraints resulting from his father's death, Jonathan is unable to continue his training to be a surgeon, and Harold quits Cambridge for medical school.

Part 3

Air date: 1985-08-26

Jonathan performs a life-saving tracheotomy on a young girl with Diphtheria.

Part 4

Air date: 1985-09-02

Summer 1914: With World War I on the horizon, Harold enlists as a Captain and is posted to the Dardanelles. Though eager to serve, Jonathan is exempt. Morse confides that he has repeatedly proposed to Rachel but been turned down; he claims she is in love with Jonathan.

Part 5

Air date: 1985-09-09

Jonathan and Edie wed after World War II breaks out. Mrs Dakers refuses to believe that Harold has been killed in action.