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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Air Date: 1980-10-17
During WWI, an injured and shell-shocked David Powlett-Jones applies to teach history at an English boys' public scho...
Air Date: 1980-10-24
On a holiday in Wales, David meets Beth, a vivacious young nurse from Swansea who literally sets her cap at him. Afte...
Air Date: 1980-10-31
David faces his wedding day with Howarth's gruff encouragement. Beth settles happily into life at Bamfylde, but David...
Air Date: 1980-11-07
The twins arrive, and David gets an opportunity to shine as a substitute housemaster. Beautiful Julia Darbyshire take...
Air Date: 1980-11-14
David takes over Havelock House for good and makes a curious choice for house captain. Everything goes well until Win...
Air Date: 1980-11-21
Stumbling about the moors, David finds a reason to return to Bamfylde and carry on. Five years later, sustained by hi...
Air Date: 1980-11-28
When Herries announces his retirement, Carter and David square off in the competition for the new headmaster's positi...
Air Date: 1980-12-05
As Alcock takes charge and Herries bows out, the contrast between the two men is stark. The new headmaster proves to ...
Air Date: 1980-12-12
Outraged by Alcock's campaign to interrogate boys he suspects of ""unhealthy friendships"", David lashes out and Cart...
Air Date: 1980-12-19
Alcock arranges a formal board hearing to air his grievances against David. Despite the risk, David continues to take...
Air Date: 1981-01-02
The masters bid farewell to Alcock in their own unique ways. David becomes the heir apparent to the headmastership, b...
Air Date: 1981-01-09
Preliminaries to World War II have started. To David's delight and amazement, Christine shows up at Bamfylde to enro...
Air Date: 1981-01-16
David revels in his new life as headmaster and husband, but Christine struggles to find her place at Bamfylde. Howart...