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Diana

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The very different lives of Jan Leigh, a poor but studious young country lad, and Diana Gayelorde-Sutton, the equally single minded daughter of a rich landowner, from the 1920s through to post-war Britain.

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2.5 / 5

12th January 1984 - 15th March 1984
Director
Richard Stroud
Writer
R.F. Delderfield
Top Cast
Jenny SeagroveKevin McNallyPatsy Kensit
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Part One - August 1930 Still
Part One - August 1930
12th January 1984

Episode 1

When John Leigh arrives in Devon to live with his relatives, little does he realise how his life is to change - and all because of a chance meeting with Diana Gayelorde-Sutton.

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Part Two
19th January 1984

Episode 2

Jan sets out to learn the qualities required of a gentleman in order to impress Diana. But, his plans for the future seem destined to fail.

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Part Three - June 1933
26th January 1984

Episode 3

Two years have passed and Jan leaves Devon to work on a Fleet Street newspaper. He soon finds that the experience he gains is not confined merely to his journalistic talents.

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Part Four - June 1934
2nd February 1984

Episode 4

Just when he least expects it, Jane idyllic days with Diana are brought to an end. He accepts an assignment abroad-only to find the past catching up with him.

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Part Five - May 1937
9th February 1984

Episode 5

Jan's life seems to be taking a turn for the better; it appears that nothing can stand in his way. Or so he thinks.

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Part Six - October 1939
16th February 1984

Episode 6

With the outbreak of the SecondWorld War, Jan leaves 'Sennacharib' and discovers that by coming to terms with the past he is able to look forward to the future.

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Part Seven - November 1940
23rd February 1984

Episode 7

Posted to a quiet desk job near his home, Jan enjoys two years of happily married bliss. Suddenly his military duties change and dramatically alter the course of his life.

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Part Eight - June 1943
1st March 1984

Episode 8

Jan's return to France proves to be a shattering experience - in more ways than one.

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Part Nine
1st March 1984

Episode 9

Back in England, Jan makes a last attempt to put his life into some sort of order. But fate has yet another card up her sleeve.

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Part Ten - May 1944
15th March 1984

Episode 10

Jan is sent on his final, most dangerous mission of the war - the repercussions of which are almost too much to bear.