Esther Stephens
Bea Smith
When We Go to War (2015)
Season 1
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.
Released April 26, 2015
Episode 60 min
14+
Genres: Drama
Keywords: tmdb.world-war-i, tmdb.miniseries, tmdb.gallipoli-campaign, mdblist.imdb-tv-mini-series, mdblist.has-trailer, imdb.tv-mini-series, imdb.new-zealand-historical-setting + 5 more, imdb.world-war-one, imdb.social-history, imdb.british-empire, imdb.1910s, imdb.20th-century
Watch Providers: Amazon Prime Video, The Roku Channel, Hoopla, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Production Companies: Jump Film and Television
Network: TV One
Country: New Zealand
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Bea's Letter
We 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.
April 26, 2015, midnight
S1E2 - Manaaki's Letter
This 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.
April 26, 2015, midnight
S1E3 - Harry's Letter
Charles clashes with Harry when he returns to Gallipoli. Cissy is seduced by an admirer. George breaks James' heart. Manaaki and Harry go over the top' with tragic results.
May 3, 2015, midnight
S1E4 - Awa's Letter
Manaaki fights a recurring nightmare. John takes his guilt out on James. Richard finds an unlikely ally in Awa.
May 10, 2015, midnight
S1E5 - Charles' Letter
Charles is shaken by the horror and stupidity of war and entrusts Violet with a letter exposing the truth. Meanwhile, returned war hero Manaaki is questioned in relation to murder.
May 17, 2015, midnight
S1E6 - Cissy's Letter
As rumours of a Gallipoli evacuation spread, Charles, Manaaki and Bea start making plans for the future. Meanwhile back home, Awa and Cissy find their circumstances are changed forever.
May 24, 2015, midnight
Network: TV One
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 60 min.
Released: April 26, 2015
Last Air Date: May 24, 2015, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR / 14+
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