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To Serve Them All My Days

To Serve Them All My Days

To Serve Them All My Days

1980 1 Seasons 13 Episodes ⭐ 7.8 Drama

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.

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.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Part One

During WWI, an injured and shell-shocked David Powlett-Jones applies to teach history at an English boys' public school,

EP 2

Part Two

On a holiday in Wales, David meets Beth, a vivacious young nurse from Swansea who literally sets her cap at him. After m

EP 3

Part Three

David faces his wedding day with Howarth's gruff encouragement. Beth settles happily into life at Bamfylde, but David be

EP 4

Part Four

The twins arrive, and David gets an opportunity to shine as a substitute housemaster. Beautiful Julia Darbyshire takes a

EP 5

Part Five

David takes over Havelock House for good and makes a curious choice for house captain. Everything goes well until Winter

EP 6

Part Six

Stumbling about the moors, David finds a reason to return to Bamfylde and carry on. Five years later, sustained by his t

EP 7

Part Seven

When Herries announces his retirement, Carter and David square off in the competition for the new headmaster's position.

EP 8

Part Eight

As Alcock takes charge and Herries bows out, the contrast between the two men is stark. The new headmaster proves to be

EP 9

Part Nine

Outraged by Alcock's campaign to interrogate boys he suspects of ""unhealthy friendships"", David lashes out and Carter

EP 10

Part Ten

Alcock arranges a formal board hearing to air his grievances against David. Despite the risk, David continues to take ti

EP 11

Part Eleven

The masters bid farewell to Alcock in their own unique ways. David becomes the heir apparent to the headmastership, but

EP 12

Part Twelve

Preliminaries to World War II have started. To David's delight and amazement, Christine shows up at Bamfylde to enroll

EP 13

Part Thirteen

David revels in his new life as headmaster and husband, but Christine struggles to find her place at Bamfylde. Howarth m

Popular Cast

Jonathan Duttine

Jonathan Duttine

David Powlett-Jones

Frank Middlemass

Frank Middlemass