Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
10 episodes
E01
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 .
E02
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.
E03
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.
E04
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.
E05
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.
E06
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.
E07
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.
E08
Episode 8
Jan's return to France proves to be a shattering experience - in more ways than one ...
E09
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.
E10
Episode 10
Jan is sent on his final, most dangerous mission of the war - the repercussions of which are almost too much to bear.
Kevin McNally
as Jan Leigh
Jenny Seagrove
as Diana Gayelorde-Sutton