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When We Go to War

When We Go to War

When We Go to War

2015 1 Seasons 6 Episodes ⭐ 8.0 Drama

A historical saga, it tells the story of six young men and women who, in 1914, are full of plans and dreams for the future. Cutting between life at home, Gallipoli and Egypt, this spectacular drama begins in a time of optimism and hope, on the eve of war.

A historical saga, it tells the story of six young men and women who, in 1914, are full of plans and dreams for the future. Cutting between life at home, Gallipoli and Egypt, this spectacular drama begins in a time of optimism and hope, on the eve of war.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Bea's Letter

We meet nurse Bea Smith at a military hospital in Alexandria. At the same hospital is her lecturer from Otago Medical S

EP 2

Manaaki's Letter

This episode begins in Egypt with Manaaki writing his letter and moves to the landings at Gallipoli. Flashbacks to Auck

EP 3

Harry's Letter

Charles clashes with Harry when he returns to Gallipoli. Cissy is seduced by an admirer. George breaks James' heart. Man

EP 4

Awa's Letter

Manaaki fights a recurring nightmare. John takes his guilt out on James. Richard finds an unlikely ally in Awa.

EP 5

Charles' Letter

Charles is shaken by the horror and stupidity of war and entrusts Violet with a letter exposing the truth. Meanwhile, re

EP 6

Cissy's Letter

As rumours of a Gallipoli evacuation spread, Charles, Manaaki and Bea start making plans for the future. Meanwhile back

Popular Cast

Esther Stephens

Esther Stephens

Bea Smith

Shavaughn Ruakere

Shavaughn Ruakere

Awa Kokiri

Ido Drent

Ido Drent

Charles Smith

Freya Milner

Freya Milner

Cissy Smith

Tom O'Sullivan

Tom O'Sullivan

Dr William Chambers

Leith Towers

Leith Towers

James Smith

Andrew Grainger

Andrew Grainger

John Smith

Sylvia Rands

Sylvia Rands

Hettie Smith

Gareth Williams

Gareth Williams

Richard Smith

Sophia Huybens

Sophia Huybens

Violet Penrose

Alex Tarrant

Alex Tarrant

Manaki Kokiri