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Episode 22 October 2023

In 1914, despite her father's opposition, Vera Brittain is determined to attempt the entrance examination for Sommerville College Oxford to pursue her literary dreams. Her brother Edward supports her plan, as does his good friend Roland who shares Vera's passion for poetry. Hiding their love from their families, Vera and Roland's plans of a future together is cruelly frustrated by the declaration of the First World War. When the young men sign up for duty, Vera cannot sit idly by and volunteers as a nurse.

Source: BBC 2