Testament of Youth(1979)
A time when war overshadowed everything but hope
Testament of Youth Synopsis
A dramatization of Vera Brittain's 1933 autobiography Testament of Youth—a memorial to a generation devastated by WWI—chronicles her experiences as a nurse in London and Malta and at the front lines in France. It opens with 18-year-old Vera, the genteel daughter of a paper-mill owner, nurturing "hopes of escaping from provincial young ladyhood." Her plan is to attend Oxford.
Testament of Youth (1979) is a drama and war & politics series that premiered on November 4, 1979, spanning 1 season and 5 episodes. It stars Cheryl Campbell, Emrys James, Jane Wenham and Peter Woodward. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1979-11-04
- Last aired:
- 1979-12-02
Testament of Youth Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cheryl Campbell
as Vera Brittain
Emrys James
as Mr. Brittain
Jane Wenham
as Mrs Brittain
Peter Woodward
as Roland Leighton
Rosalie Crutchley
as Miss Penrose
Rupert Frazer
as Edward Brittain
Michael Troughton
as Victor Richardson
- June Tobin
June Tobin
Geoffrey Burridge
Jane Booker
Tricia George
Hazel Douglas
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Testament of Youth Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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Testament of Youth – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Testament of Youth?
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How many seasons of Testament of Youth are there?
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Testament of Youth has 1 season and 5 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on November 4, 1979.
Is Testament of Youth still running?
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No. Testament of Youth is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on December 2, 1979.
Who is in the cast of Testament of Youth?
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Testament of Youth (1979) stars Cheryl Campbell, Emrys James, Jane Wenham, Peter Woodward and Rosalie Crutchley. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Testament of Youth any good?
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Testament of Youth (1979) is rated 7.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama and war & politics series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.