Testament of Youth

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Hayley Atwell

Alicia Vikander

Taron Egerton

Dominic West

Kit Harington

Colin Morgan

Emily Watson

Miranda Richardson

Anna Chancellor

Jonathan Bailey

Joanna Scanlan

Rachel Redford

Nicholas Farrell

Daisy Waterstone

Nicholas Le Prevost

Teresa Churcher

Juliette Towhidi

Vera Brittain

James Kent

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Drama: Biographical

26/08/2015

BBC Two - Testament of Youth

Vera Brittain (Alicia Vikander) is determined to pursue her literary dreams.

First World War drama. In 1914, Vera Brittain decides to study at Oxford University. She falls in love with her brother's friend, but then war is declared.

In 1914, despite her father's opposition, Vera Brittain is determined to attempt the entrance examination for Somerville College Oxford to pursue her literary dreams. Her brother Edward supports her plan, as does his good friend Roland, who shares Vera's passion for poetry. 

Hiding their love from their families, Vera and Roland want a future together, but their plans are cruelly frustrated by the declaration of the First World War. When the young men sign up for duty, Vera cannot sit idly by and volunteers as a nurse.

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