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.

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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
Episode Runtime	50min
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United Kingdom, Australia
Production Companies	Australian Broadcasting Corporation BBC
Networks	BBC One

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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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