Series198050 min / epEndedGB 12

To Serve Them All My Days

The BBC's classic story of an English schoolmaster's life of tragedy and triumph between the wars

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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Production

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Scope

1 season

13 episodes

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Cast

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Featured Cast

Jonathan Duttine

David Powlett-Jones

Frank Middlemass

Algy Herries

Crew

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R.F. Delderfield

Novel

Writing

Ken Riddington

Producer

Production

Andrew Davies

Writer

Writing

Kenyon Emrys-Roberts

Original Music Composer

Sound

Neil Pittaway

Editor

Editing

Reg Samuel

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Clip from To Serve Them All My Days (1980, sub ENG)

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Season 1

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13 episodes • 1980

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TMDB Score

7.8

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Certification

GB 12

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