Testament of Youth

Vera Brittain's world falls to pieces around her as, one by one, the young men of her circle are caught up in the Great War.

Episode List

S1 • E1

In 1913, Vera Brittain tries to convince her parents to allow her to attend university, while war looms on the horizon.

S1 • E2

Working hard at Oxford, Vera decides to contribute to the war effort, while Roland heads abroad to fight for his country.

S1 • E3

As the war continues to rage, Vera receives devastating news from all sides, which forces her to reconsider her future.

S1 • E4

After another loss, Vera retreats into nursing, but the demands of her parents, and yet more tragedy, begin to overwhelm her.

S1 • E5

Vera returns to Oxford, where she strikes up a friendship with a fellow student, before beginning to concentrate on writing.

Vera Brittain

Mr. Brittain

Mrs. Brittain

Roland Leighton

Edward Brittain

Miss Penrose

Poetry Spoken By

Victor Richardson

Geoffrey

Sister Hope Milroy