1x1 - Part One - August 1930

January 12, 1984

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.

1x2 - Part Two

January 19, 1984

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.

1x3 - Part Three - June 1933

January 26, 1984

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.

1x4 - Part Four - June 1934

February 2, 1984

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.

1x5 - Part Five - May 1937

February 9, 1984

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.

1x6 - Part Six - October 1939

February 16, 1984

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.

1x7 - Part Seven - November 1940

February 23, 1984

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.

1x8 - Part Eight - June 1943

March 1, 1984

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

1x9 - Part Nine

March 1, 1984

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.

1x10 - Part Ten - May 1944

March 15, 1984

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

Jenny Seagrove

Diana Gayelord-Sutton

Kevin McNally

Jan (John) Leigh

Patsy Kensit

Young Diana

Fred Bryant

Uncle Luke

Stephen J Dean

Young Jan