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Fortunes of War (1987–1987) — drama · war on BBC One
About Fortunes of War
Fortunes of War ended on November 22, 1987, on BBC One.
This British mini-series, which first aired in October 1987, was a seven-part drama based on Olivia Manning's book. It depicted the experiences of Guy and Harriet Pringle during the early years of World War II, focusing on their time in Bucharest as the war broke out in 1939. The series followed their journey as they escaped from Romania to Greece and then to Egypt, highlighting the upheaval and chaos of wartime Europe and the Middle East.
The show starred Kenneth Branagh as Guy Pringle and Emma Thompson as Harriet Pringle. It also featured Alan Bennett, Anthony Calf, Charles Kay, Clifford Rose, Diana Hardcastle, and Greg Hicks. The series was a drama and war genre production with an episode runtime of 60 minutes.
Fortunes of War episode schedule
7 aired
Aired · 7
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| November 22, 1987 | S1·E7 | January 1943 |
| November 15, 1987 | S1·E6 | Autumn 1942 |
| November 8, 1987 | S1·E5 | April 1941 |
| November 1, 1987 | S1·E4 | October 1940 |
| October 25, 1987 | S1·E3 | June 1940 |
| October 18, 1987 | S1·E2 | January 1940 |
| October 11, 1987 | S1·E1 | September 1939 |
Fortunes of War cast
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Kenneth Branaghas Guy Pringle -
Emma Thompsonas Harriet Pringle -
Alan Bennettas Lord Pinkrose -
Anthony Calfas Mortimer -
Charles Kayas Dobson -
Clifford Roseas Professor Gracey -
Diana Hardcastleas Edwina Little -
Greg Hicksas Aidan Pratt -
Harry Burtonas Sasha Drucker -
James Villiersas Inchcape - MDMark Drewryas Dubedat
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Robert Stephensas Castlebar -
Ronald Pickupas Prince Yakimov -
Rupert Gravesas Simon Boulderstone