As has been said in the many comments below, without doubt, one of THE greatest drama serials of all time. Beautifully written, superbly directed and of course several magnificent performances from a hugely talented cast. John Duttine must take pride of place, but not far behind are Herries and Howarth. And a mention too for Charles Kay as Alcock! All three of PJ's 'women' were fascinating and well-rounded characters. All very different too! There were so many incredibly poignant scenes and moments. I remember watching this in 1980 as a hugely ambitious and hot-headed 21 year-old. Just fresh from MGS and Cambridge. And this series had a huge effect on me. It was the first time I can remember shedding a tear or two at a drama, and it surprised me! Worked 25 years in the television industry and I like to think I took PJ's good-natured impetuosity into the workplace. Got me into trouble at times, just like him!! But all in all, it's been wonderful to watch this all again 34 years later. From Herries' 'All Rise', right through to Kenyon Emrys-Roberts' achingly moving closing music, I loved every single minute. Thank you so much for taking the trouble to post.
Thank you very much and congratulations for this excellent tvseries that generates nostalgia for the now distant era of British society and school life that is characterized, among others, the high prevalence of distinction, elegance and the refined manners that seems to have disappeared or decreased strongly today
Generalravon, thank you for presenting these lovely videos. I appreciate, too, the introduction to the historical writings of R. F. Delderfield. All new to me. So much food for thought and visual and aural beauty. And yet another opportunity to admire the music of Kenyon Emrys-Roberts. Thank you. Now I'm off for some of that titillating gin and wry observation.
I cannot thank you enough for this. I have just finished watching this wonderful series. I remember much of it when it was screened on tv in 1980, particularly the wonderful performance by John Duttine and some excellent supporting cast,
Thank you so much for several lovely evenings me and my husband had watching this series while the babe was sleeping. I did not know it before, my husband found it here and we both just loved it! Thank you again!
a piece of nostalgia,well written,well acted and produced and a credit to all involved. this series deserves a repeat,today we have many channels,i am sure that bbc4,or yesterday,could run the series..
Thank you and God bless whomever posted the series. I never saw it before and I've so enjoyed it. Someday I want to visit the United Kingdom, our Mother Ship. Again, thank you so very much.
Thank you generalravon. I could try to explain why I have enjoyed watching this series all over again............but I think you know, it simply stands to reason. Thank you again.
This is my first time watching this series. Much like Brideshead; Downton Abbey; The Thorn Birds; Shogun; I, Claudius: here is another piece of classic television in the Miniseries category. I thoroughly enjoyed it!~ The very handsome John Duttine is the type of man I would marry and be content living with, and in a boarding school. Can anyone suggest any other =classic= Miniseries? Especially from the 70s and 80s-and British TV? Thanks very much! Ta.
I believe that the lot of us who were lucky enough to have a parent who would turn the channel during primetime to PBS, should consider ourselves quite fortunate.~
Thank you for making this curiously moving series available here. I recall it from its first outing on telly, but it easily merits re-watching. The book is also good - though I defy any reader to banish the familiar features of Herries and Howarth from their mind's eye if they have seen this series first; but as they're played so endearingly and well, who would want to? If you feel low at having no more episodes to watch, why not pop up to Howarth's room for some gin and wry observation?
One of the best mini-series, if not the best series of all time, I first saw it on PBS when I was a teen-ager & have never forgotten it, all these poignant, memorable, extraordinary scenes stay w/ u in ur memory & it seems to have the same effect on most people when they see it. Amazing, amazing series.
i watched this series when it was shown back in the 80's,i watched it all again this week at it was fantastic,thanks for sharing it.brilliant. diolch, thank you.
wonderfully written and well acted! alas...it's sad to have it come to an end. i read the book years ago. perhaps i'll pick it up again. thank you ever so much for uploading...
Thank you very much for this excellent TV series. Superb acting, the setting (down to the smallest detail) and the argument that leaves a lesson of much value in the current time .. Generates seasons besides nostalgia, values and educational models when they ruled the respect, courtesy, impeccable presentation . etc. This video should be seen by many people today.Deshacer cambios
I can't think of another series that's moved me as much as this one. Where else can you see such splendid examples of courage, character, integrity, loyalty and the best of humanity? We all need a Howarth and Herries in our lives!
This production will be watched many years from now. You are etched into history with your character and you looked the part as an RAF Flight Lieutenant. I bet it was fun being on that period set. Good work.
Fabulous, thanks for loading. Deals with many issues and is very well done, but inevitably somehow simplifies it all,. If only we might collectively learn the lessons of these dramatic interpretations of parts of our history we might even now, be able to improve life collectively for us and more importantly for those with less material advantage and opportunity than we have.
I heard about this series on a discussion group elsewhere and thought I'd give it a try. I was hooked right from the first episode and have loved every minute of this series. Thank you for posting it.
my mom and I have been enjoying this for the last few weeks. Earlier I had ordered an old VHS of Serve Them.;on ebay,,but tape was faulty..so sent back. then I discovered it here. WoW thanks to generalravon for posting uploading all these. How does one..meaning you do that...you got a dvd or tape or what. Whatever, thanks Borgmaster
The best single series period drama ever made. Alan Mcnaughtan as Howarth just about took the honours for an unbelievable performance but John Duttine, Charles Kay, Frank Middlemass (perfect as Herries plays the character created from the book) and Neil Stacy were all great. Susan Jameson as Christine Forster was the only weak link
Missed the series on TV first time round. Getting married and starting a new (Lifetime) job - as it transpired. Heard on Radio 4 Extra recently and wanted to flesh out the bones. So that's 13 episodes at around an hour each I won't be getting back at the end. Sod it. Time well used. Thanks....
@streetwhereulive David has 3 loves in the series, Beth Julia and Christine. Julia Darbyshire played by Kim Braden is in ep4, 6,7 and 8. David asks her to marry him but she refuses and goes to the US
Thanks for posting all that, I just made it to the end. Really enjoyed the school stories, Howarth, Herries and the rest. The side plot about David's love life, not so much. Christine having what seems to be a complete transformation of personality doesn't make much sense. I also can't figure out why in 20 years, only two teachers (David and Herries) seem to have any sort of romantic life. One would expect the younger teachers to also have wives or girlfriends. Still a good show.
Andrew Ongais I did not know the impact it would have for some no, but I enjoyed it very much all the same. Shame series like these never get aired anymore.
@@genefoad Thank you so much Gene for helping to make this superb timeless drama. Very compelling viewing. Certainly reminds me of my own school too that I attended in the late 1980's to mid 1990's . I understand there's a few potential uncredited subtle links between them, that Mr Delderfield lifted some concepts for when he wrote this, as he apparently knew a staff member at my old school during the 40's and 50's. The BBC drama pleasingly keeps these background links; "Founders Oak" being one, so I understand! The accurate background themes of the two wars too! Shame this is unlikely to be ever aired again on mainstream tv. It probably wouldn't pass the modern sanitised "tick boxes" now I'm afraid! Hope you acting career is still going strong! Best wishes
@@davidhartley8252 Thank you so much for your kind comments. Agreed, it would be unlikely to air now. Maybe with a few heavy cuts + 'warning'? That is very interesting about the influences and background links, and that you have a connection to them as well!. Thanks you again for you well wishes and commenting!
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As has been said in the many comments below, without doubt, one of THE greatest drama serials of all time. Beautifully written, superbly directed and of course several
magnificent performances from a hugely talented cast. John Duttine must take pride of place, but not far behind are Herries and Howarth. And a mention too for Charles Kay as Alcock! All three of PJ's 'women' were fascinating and well-rounded characters. All very different too!
There were so many incredibly poignant scenes and moments. I remember watching this in 1980 as a hugely ambitious and hot-headed 21 year-old. Just fresh from MGS and Cambridge. And this series had a huge effect on me. It was the first time I can remember shedding a tear or two at a drama, and it surprised me! Worked 25 years in the television industry and I like to think I took PJ's good-natured impetuosity into the workplace. Got me into trouble at times, just like him!!
But all in all, it's been wonderful to watch this all again 34 years later. From Herries' 'All Rise', right through to Kenyon Emrys-Roberts' achingly moving closing music, I loved every single minute. Thank you so much for taking the trouble to post.
Thank you very much and congratulations for this excellent tvseries that generates nostalgia for the now distant era of British society and school life that is characterized, among others, the high prevalence of distinction, elegance and the refined manners that seems to have disappeared or decreased strongly today
Thanks for posting, thoroughly enjoyed watching this classic and brilliant TV series. British drama at its very best.
Generalravon, thank you for presenting these lovely videos. I appreciate, too, the introduction to the historical writings of R. F. Delderfield. All new to me.
So much food for thought and visual and aural beauty. And yet another opportunity to admire the music of Kenyon Emrys-Roberts.
Thank you. Now I'm off for some of that titillating gin and wry observation.
I cannot thank you enough for this. I have just finished watching this wonderful series. I remember much of it when it was screened on tv in 1980, particularly the wonderful performance by John Duttine and some excellent supporting cast,
Thank you so much for several lovely evenings me and my husband had watching this series while the babe was sleeping. I did not know it before, my husband found it here and we both just loved it! Thank you again!
a piece of nostalgia,well written,well acted and produced and a credit to all involved. this series deserves a repeat,today we have many channels,i am sure that bbc4,or yesterday,could run the series..
Absolutely fabulous. Bedbound and this has filled time beautifully for me. Am bereft it is now finished. Thank you so much!
Thank you for posting the whole series; most moving and heartening at once.
Thank you and God bless whomever posted the series. I never saw it before and I've so enjoyed it. Someday I want to visit the United Kingdom, our Mother Ship. Again, thank you so very much.
Thank you generalravon. I could try to explain why I have enjoyed watching this series all over again............but I think you know, it simply stands to reason. Thank you again.
This is my first time watching this series. Much like Brideshead; Downton Abbey; The Thorn Birds; Shogun; I, Claudius: here is another piece of classic television in the Miniseries category. I thoroughly enjoyed it!~
The very handsome John Duttine is the type of man I would marry and be content living with, and in a boarding school.
Can anyone suggest any other =classic= Miniseries? Especially from the 70s and 80s-and British TV? Thanks very much!
Ta.
I watched this with my father when it was first on Masterpiece Theatre in the early 80s.
I believe that the lot of us who were lucky enough to have a parent who would turn the channel during primetime to PBS, should consider ourselves quite fortunate.~
Thank you so much for uploading this. I watched it right through. Great to see it again.
Thank you so much for taking the trouble to upload this magnificent series, which I have had great pleasure watching in its entirety.
thank you
made me happy
made me sad
wish made for TV programs were all this good
Thanks so much for posting this, enjoyed more than words can say, more than when I watched it years ago,
Thank you for making this curiously moving series available here. I recall it from its first outing on telly, but it easily merits re-watching. The book is also good - though I defy any reader to banish the familiar features of Herries and Howarth from their mind's eye if they have seen this series first; but as they're played so endearingly and well, who would want to? If you feel low at having no more episodes to watch, why not pop up to Howarth's room for some gin and wry observation?
What a shame that they do not make miniseries of this caliber any more!!!
One of the best mini-series, if not the best series of all time, I first saw it on PBS when I was a teen-ager & have never forgotten it, all these poignant, memorable, extraordinary scenes stay w/ u in ur memory & it seems to have the same effect on most people when they see it. Amazing, amazing series.
i watched this series when it was shown back in the 80's,i watched it all again this week at it was fantastic,thanks for sharing it.brilliant. diolch, thank you.
wonderfully written and well acted! alas...it's sad to have it come to an end. i read the book years ago. perhaps i'll pick it up again. thank you ever so much for uploading...
Thank you very much for this excellent TV series. Superb acting, the setting (down to the smallest detail) and the argument that leaves a lesson of much value in the current time .. Generates seasons besides nostalgia, values and educational models when they ruled the respect, courtesy, impeccable presentation . etc. This video should be seen by many people today.Deshacer cambios
Some thanks should go to Andrew Davies...
A lot, actually. He improved on the source material in significant ways.
Thanks so much for posting, I truely enjoyed the series.
I can't think of another series that's moved me as much as this one. Where else can you see such splendid examples of courage, character, integrity, loyalty and the best of humanity? We all need a Howarth and Herries in our lives!
Been watching this for past two weeks, an ep an evening. Id forgotten just good a series it was!Thanks for posting, enjoyed it very much. :)
Thank you for uploading.. It is really good to see this, I played Boyer 5:00
This production will be watched many years from now. You are etched into history with your character and you looked the part as an RAF Flight Lieutenant. I bet it was fun being on that period set.
Good work.
Al Gilmore Thank you for your kind words . One of my very earliest roles!
@Glinkling Smearnops True!
Fabulous, thanks for loading.
Deals with many issues and is very well done, but inevitably somehow simplifies it all,. If only we might collectively learn the lessons of these dramatic interpretations of parts of our history we might even now, be able to improve life collectively for us and more importantly for those with less material advantage and opportunity than we have.
I heard about this series on a discussion group elsewhere and thought I'd give it a try. I was hooked right from the first episode and have loved every minute of this series. Thank you for posting it.
my mom and I have been enjoying this for the last few weeks. Earlier I had ordered an old VHS of Serve Them.;on ebay,,but tape was faulty..so sent back. then I discovered it here. WoW thanks to generalravon for posting uploading all these. How does one..meaning you do that...you got a dvd or tape or what. Whatever, thanks Borgmaster
The best single series period drama ever made. Alan Mcnaughtan as Howarth just about took the honours for an unbelievable performance but John Duttine, Charles Kay, Frank Middlemass (perfect as Herries plays the character created from the book) and Neil Stacy were all great. Susan Jameson as Christine Forster was the only weak link
John Duttine, my lifetime crush ! ♥️ He was also in 'Jesus of Nazareth' another fantastic series.
I was about 18 when this came out. I've fancied Belinda Lang ever since :)
I have read the book yearly since 1984.
Can anyone suggest any other =classic= Miniseries? Especially from the 70s and 80s-and British TV?
Hear hear..
..and don't forget to take an ashtray..
Missed the series on TV first time round. Getting married and starting a new (Lifetime) job - as it transpired. Heard on Radio 4 Extra recently and wanted to flesh out the bones. So that's 13 episodes at around an hour each I won't be getting back at the end. Sod it. Time well used. Thanks....
wonderful, they dont make them like this anymore
Brilliant and so enjoyable need some more :)
@streetwhereulive David has 3 loves in the series, Beth Julia and Christine. Julia Darbyshire played by Kim Braden is in ep4, 6,7 and 8. David asks her to marry him but she refuses and goes to the US
Do you think Boyer made it thru' to 1945?...
I hope I did!
@@genefoad We all hope so, too! : )
Thanks for posting all that, I just made it to the end. Really enjoyed the school stories, Howarth, Herries and the rest. The side plot about David's love life, not so much. Christine having what seems to be a complete transformation of personality doesn't make much sense. I also can't figure out why in 20 years, only two teachers (David and Herries) seem to have any sort of romantic life. One would expect the younger teachers to also have wives or girlfriends. Still a good show.
Howarth said early on that school masters should resolve themselves to the bachelor life.
Boyer doesn't look old enough for 1940
I was 27 when I played the role, but thank you.
Andrew Ongais I did not know the impact it would have for some no, but I enjoyed it very much all the same. Shame series like these never get aired anymore.
@@genefoad Thank you so much Gene for helping to make this superb timeless drama. Very compelling viewing. Certainly reminds me of my own school too that I attended in the late 1980's to mid 1990's . I understand there's a few potential uncredited subtle links between them, that Mr Delderfield lifted some concepts for when he wrote this, as he apparently knew a staff member at my old school during the 40's and 50's. The BBC drama pleasingly keeps these background links; "Founders Oak" being one, so I understand! The accurate background themes of the two wars too! Shame this is unlikely to be ever aired again on mainstream tv. It probably wouldn't pass the modern sanitised "tick boxes" now I'm afraid! Hope you acting career is still going strong! Best wishes
@@davidhartley8252 Thank you so much for your kind comments. Agreed, it would be unlikely to air now. Maybe with a few heavy cuts + 'warning'? That is very interesting about the influences and background links, and that you have a connection to them as well!. Thanks you again for you well wishes and commenting!