To Serve Them All My Days
The BBC's classic story of an English schoolmaster's life of tragedy and triumph between the wars
October 17, 1980 1 Seasons
★ 7.8 (4 votes)
Drama
Overview
To Serve Them All My Days is a 1980-81 British television drama serial, adapted by Andrew Davies from R. F. Delderfield's 1972 novel of the same name. David Powlett-Jones, a shell-shocked World War I veteran, becomes a teacher at an elite English boarding school, Bamfylde. The drama explores his personal growth, relationships, and evolving views on society over his 20-year career at the school.
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Seasons & Episodes
Top Cast
John Duttine
David Powlett-Jones
Frank Middlemass
Algy Herries
Status: Ended
Network: BBC One
Created By: Andrew Davies
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