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To Serve Them All My Days (1980)

TV Series ★ 7.8 50 min

Drama

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.

Andrew Davies Creator Andrew Davies Writer

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Released
October 17, 1980
Runtime
50 min
IMDb
tt0080298
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Cast

Jonathan Duttine Jonathan Duttine David Powlett-Jones Frank Middlemass Frank Middlemass Algy Herries

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Frequently asked questions

What is To Serve Them All My Days about?
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.
Who created To Serve Them All My Days?
To Serve Them All My Days was created by Andrew Davies.
Who stars in To Serve Them All My Days?
To Serve Them All My Days stars Jonathan Duttine, Frank Middlemass.
When was To Serve Them All My Days released?
To Serve Them All My Days is a 1980 drama series.
Where can I watch To Serve Them All My Days?
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