When We Go to War

2015 NR 1h 00m 6.7

Focuses on the impact World War I has on a middle New Zealand, Pakeha family and a Maori brother and sister. This spectacular drama cuts between life at home, Gallipoli and Egypt. The series begins in a time of optimism and hope, on the...

Focuses on the impact World War I has on a middle New Zealand, Pakeha family and a Maori brother and sister. This spectacular drama cuts between life at home, Gallipoli and Egypt. The series begins in a time of optimism and hope, on the eve of war. New Zealand has one of the highest living standards in the world, is part of the mighty British Empire and few can foresee the horrors soon to come.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 Bea's Letter

1. Bea's Letter

Aired: Apr 26, 2015

We meet nurse Bea Smith at a military hospital in Alexandria. At the same hos...

Episode 2 Manaaki's Letter

2. Manaaki's Letter

Aired: Apr 26, 2015

This episode begins in Egypt with Manaaki writing his letter and moves to the...

Episode 3 Harry's Letter

3. Harry's Letter

Aired: May 3, 2015

Charles clashes with Harry when he returns to Gallipoli, Cissy is seduced by ...

Episode 4 Awa's Letter

4. Awa's Letter

Aired: May 10, 2015

Manaaki fights a recurring nightmare, John takes his guilt out on James, and ...

Episode 5 Charles' Letter

5. Charles' Letter

Aired: May 17, 2015

Charles is shaken by the horror of war and entrusts Violet with a letter expo...

Episode 6 Cissy's Letter

6. Cissy's Letter

Aired: May 24, 2015

As rumours of a Gallipoli evacuation spread, Charles, Manaaki and Bea start m...

Info about When We Go to War

Current Status: Ended

Network: TV One

Genres: Drama