Testament of Youth

1979Show1 season5 episodesNR

81
GreatGoodWatch score
81
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

A dramatization of Vera Brittain's 1933 autobiography Testament of Youth—a memorial to a generation devastated by WWI—chronicles her experiences as a nurse in London and Malta and at the front lines in France. It opens with 18-year-old Vera, the genteel daughter of a paper-mill owner, nurturing "hopes of escaping from provincial young ladyhood." Her plan is to attend Oxford.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

Shows with

Testament of Youth episodes

1 season · 5 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Buxton 1913, 8.0
  2. S1 E2 Buxton 1914, 8.2
  3. S1 E3 1915, 8.2
  4. S1 E4 1917, 8.2
  5. S1 E5 1918, 7.9

Cast

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Produced by
Jonathan Powell

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Facts

November 4, 1979 · December 2, 1979 · Ended

First aired
November 4, 1979
Last aired
December 2, 1979
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 5 episodes
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, War & Politics
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Testament of Youth worth watching?"

Questions about Testament of Youth

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Testament of Youth worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8.5).

How long does it take to watch Testament of Youth?

4 h

About 4 hours: 5 episodes in 1 season of about 48 minutes each, aired from 1979 to 1979.

Is Testament of Youth plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (10 of 10) and character depth (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Testament of Youth good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.