When We Go to War
★ 8.0•2015•1 Seasons•
Drama
A historical saga, it tells the story of six young men and women who, in 1914, are full of plans and dreams for the future. Cutting between life at home, Gallipoli and Egypt, this spectacular drama begins in a time of optimism and hope, on the eve of war.
Top Cast
Esther Stephens
Bea Smith
Shavaughn Ruakere
Awa Kokiri
Ido Drent
Charles Smith
Freya Milner
Cissy Smith
Tom O'Sullivan
Dr William Chambers
Leith Towers
James Smith
Andrew Grainger
John Smith
Sylvia Rands
Hettie Smith
Gareth Williams
Richard Smith
Sophia Huybens
Violet Penrose
Alex Tarrant
Manaki Kokiri
Episodes
1. Bea's Letter
60mWe meet nurse Bea Smith at a military hospital in Alexandria. At the same hospital is her lecturer from Otago Medical School where she was studying to become a doctor. A scandal ended her chance to become a doctor and she became a nurse and then off to war.
Aired: 4/26/2015No Preview
2. Manaaki's Letter
60mThis episode begins in Egypt with Manaaki writing his letter and moves to the landings at Gallipoli. Flashbacks to Auckland touch on tribal lands and the feelings of the Maori about the war.
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