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To Serve Them All My Days

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.

Created By

Andrew Davies

Status

Ended

Original Name

To Serve Them All My Days

First Air Date

October 17, 1980

Last Air Date

January 16, 1981

Seasons

1

Episodes

13

Language

English

Networks

BBC One

S01E13

Part Thirteen

David revels in his new life as headmaster and husband, but Christine struggles to find her place at Bamfylde. Howarth makes a telling final request, and a letter reveals the imminent loss of another dear friend.

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