The Camomile Lawn
★ 5.8•1992•1 Seasons•
Drama
The Camomile Lawn is a 1992 British miniseries based on Mary Wesley's novel of the same name, following five cousins and their family in Cornwall as they navigate the start of World War II. The story is framed by a funeral in 1984, which prompts the characters to recall their experiences during the war, including love, loss, and secrets.
Top Cast
Felicity Kendal
Helena
Claire Bloom
Sophy (older)
Jennifer Ehle
Calypso
Richard Johnson
Oliver (older)
Rebecca Hall
Sophy
James Gaddas
Tony
Nicholas Le Prevost
Hamish / Hector
Paul Eddington
Richard
Oliver Cotton
Max
Virginia McKenna
Polly (older)
Trudy Weiss
Monika
Episodes
1. Part 1
60mAugust 1939, The Cuthbertsons and their 10-yr old cousin Sophy are in Cornwall for their annual holiday. Sophy does the 'Terror Run' for the first time, despite her misgivings about the Coastguard's hut. The only talk is of war.
Aired: 3/5/1992
2. Part 2
60mThe family separate when war is declared. Oliver joins the army, while Polly takes a job at the Home Office. Calypso marries for money, and Sophy is sent to boarding school. The war brings liberation to some. What happened to Sophy in Cornwall?
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