When We Go to War

Season 1

2015 · 6 episodes · 6h 0m in all

Episodes

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   1. Bea's Letter

   26 Apr 2015 · 60 min

   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.

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   2. Manaaki's Letter

   26 Apr 2015 · 60 min

   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.

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   3. Harry's Letter

   3 May 2015 · 60 min

   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.

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   4. Awa's Letter

   10 May 2015 · 60 min

   Manaaki fights a recurring nightmare. John takes his guilt out on James. Richard finds an unlikely ally in Awa.

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   5. Charles' Letter

   17 May 2015 · 60 min

   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.

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   6. Cissy's Letter

   24 May 2015 · 60 min

   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.