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When We Go to War

When We Go to War

2015 - 2015

Bea's Letter

26th April 2015
Episode 1
We meet nurse Bea Smith at a military hospital in Alexandria. At the same hospital is her lecturer from Otago Medical School where she was studying to become a doctor. A scandal ended her chance to become a doctor and she became a nurse and then off to war.

Manaaki's Letter

26th April 2015
Episode 2
This episode begins in Egypt with Manaaki writing his letter and moves to the landings at Gallipoli. Flashbacks to Auckland touch on tribal lands and the feelings of the Maori about the war.

Harry's Letter

3rd May 2015
Episode 3
Charles clashes with Harry when he returns to Gallipoli. Cissy is seduced by an admirer. George breaks James' heart. Manaaki and Harry go over the top' with tragic results.

Awa's Letter

10th May 2015
Episode 4
Manaaki fights a recurring nightmare. John takes his guilt out on James. Richard finds an unlikely ally in Awa.

Charles' Letter

17th May 2015
Episode 5
Charles is shaken by the horror and stupidity of war and entrusts Violet with a letter exposing the truth. Meanwhile, returned war hero Manaaki is questioned in relation to murder.

Cissy's Letter

24th May 2015
Episode 6
As rumours of a Gallipoli evacuation spread, Charles, Manaaki and Bea start making plans for the future. Meanwhile back home, Awa and Cissy find their circumstances are changed forever.
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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.

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Full Cast
Esther Stephens Image

Esther Stephens

Bea Smith

Shavaughn Ruakere Image

Shavaughn Ruakere

Awa Kokiri

Ido Drent Image

Ido Drent

Charles Smith

Freya Milner Image

Freya Milner

Cissy Smith

Tom O'Sullivan Image

Tom O'Sullivan

Dr William Chambers

Leith Towers Image

Leith Towers

James Smith

Andrew Grainger Image

Andrew Grainger

John Smith

Sylvia Rands Image

Sylvia Rands

Hettie Smith

Gareth Williams Image

Gareth Williams

Richard Smith

Sophia Huybens Image

Sophia Huybens

Violet Penrose

Alex Tarrant Image

Alex Tarrant

Manaki Kokiri

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