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Episodes: All (4)

Season: 1
Year: 1997


Season 1


Season 1, Episode 1: Part One

Original Air Date—9 October 1997
In flashback to 1920's Britain, Nicholas Jenkins reminisces about his school days, where he met Widmerpool and Jean.

Season 1, Episode 2: Part Two

Original Air Date—16 October 1997
Jenkins reconnects with Stringham and Widmerpool and meets Quiggan. Widmerpool is articled to a solicitor but intends to go into business and politics as well.

Season 1, Episode 3: The War

Original Air Date—23 October 1997
Nicholas joins up to fight WWII. He is assigned to assist now-Major Widmerpool. Priscilla leaves her husband to live with Odo Stevens. When Widmerpool is promoted, Nicholas is transferred to Major Pennistone's Polish liaison staff. Femme fatale Pamela Flitton uses men and throws them away; her contempt sends Stringham into the secret service. She becomes engaged to Widmerpool and tells Nicholas that Widmerpool is responsible for Stringham's death.

Season 1, Episode 4: Post War

Original Air Date—30 October 1997
Ten years after the end of WWII, Quiggin starts a literary magazine. Pamela leaves MP Widmerpool for X Trapnel but eventually returns. As the 1960's progress, Widmerpool becomes college chancellor and winds up servant to a cult, Jean & Bob's daughter becomes a film star, and Nicholas' acquaintances continue to pass away.

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