To Serve Them All My Days
The BBC's classic story of an English schoolmaster's life of tragedy and triumph between the wars
Overview
To Serve Them All My Days is a 1980-81 British television drama serial, adapted by Andrew Davies from R. F. Delderfield's 1972 novel of the same name. David Powlett-Jones, a shell-shocked World War I veteran, becomes a teacher at an elite English boarding school, Bamfylde. The drama explores his personal growth, relationships, and evolving views on society over his 20-year career at the school.
Seasons & Episodes
Miniseries
David Powlett-Jones, a shell-shocked World War I veteran, becomes a teacher at an elite English boarding school, Bamfylde.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
John Duttine
David Powlett-Jones
Frank Middlemass
Algy Herries
Alan MacNaughtan
Howarth
Patricia Lawrence
Ellie Herries
Neil Stacy
Carter
Susan Jameson
Christine Forster
Cyril Luckham
Sir Rufus Creighton
Phillip Joseph
Emrys Powlett-Jones
Charles Kay
Alcock
Kim Braden
Julia
John Welsh
Cordwainer
David King
Barnaby
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Frequently Asked Questions
To Serve Them All My Days is a 1980-81 British television drama serial, adapted by Andrew Davies from R. F. Delderfield's 1972 novel of the same name. David Powlett-Jones, a...
To Serve Them All My Days has 1 season with 13 episodes.
To Serve Them All My Days premiered on October 17, 1980.
No, To Serve Them All My Days has ended. The final episode aired on January 16, 1981.
To Serve Them All My Days originally aired on BBC One. Check your local streaming services for availability.
To Serve Them All My Days was created by Andrew Davies.
To Serve Them All My Days has a rating of 7.7/10 based on user reviews.
To Serve Them All My Days is classified as Drama.