Episode #1.4 (26 Mar. 1992)

Polly is unnaturally calm when a telegram arrives informing of Walter's death whereas Calypso breaks down. Having had sex at last with Oliver - and almost getting caught by Hector - she is ... See full summary »

Director:

Peter Hall

Writers:

Ken Taylor (dramatisation), Mary Wesley (novel)

Stars:

Felicity Kendal, Nicholas Le Prevost, Rebecca Hall

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Felicity Kendal	...	Helena
Nicholas Le Prevost	...	Hamish / Hector
Rebecca Hall	...	Sophy
James Gaddas	...	Tony
Jennifer Ehle	...	Calypso
Polly Adams	...	Sarah
Claire Bloom	...	Sophy (older)
Oliver Cotton	...	Max
Tara Fitzgerald	...	Polly
Rosemary Harris	...	Calypso (older)
Paul Eddington	...	Richard
Trudy Weiss	...	Monika
John Elmes	...	James
Vivienne Ritchie	...	Iris
Virginia McKenna	...	Polly (older)

Storyline

Polly is unnaturally calm when a telegram arrives informing of Walter's death whereas Calypso breaks down. Having had sex at last with Oliver - and almost getting caught by Hector - she is now pregnant by her husband. Polly accuses her of selfishness,claiming that Walter's death has spoilt her cousin's hedonistic,promiscuous war. Helena and Max move into a house in London together but Helena is rattled when Richard comes to stay,waxing lyrical about his new life with Monika. Calypso,however,is impressed and asks him to be her child's god-parent.She has a letter from Hector,on war service in North Africa where he has mer Oliver,also an officer. Both men got on surprisingly well and Hector announces that he wants to plant trees on his return. Soon after though comes news that he is missing in action. Polly decides to give up her relationship with the twins after surviving an accident and Max gets a call to say that Monika has attempted suicide after being accused of being a spy.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 March 1992 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Zed, Channel Four Television, Australian Broadcasting Commission

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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Last show of the series.

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