Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20080818 | Series exploring the twentieth century through diaries and correspondence of real people, dramatised by Mick Martin. Marianne Josephy arrives in London on a Kindertransport, a humanitarian scheme offering refuge in Britain for unaccompanied Jewish children. The Hoppers from Hull are a churchgoing working-class family who have a son serving in the forces. Marianne - Vanessa Ackerman Mrs Carter - Sue Ryding Edith/Alice - Olwen May Will/Franz - David Fleeshman Grace - Sue Kelly Bessie - Lisa Moore Officer - Hamilton Berstock Original music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Directed by Gary Brown. |
| 02 | 20080819 | Series exploring the twentieth century through diaries and correspondence of real people, dramatised by Mick Martin. Marianne is angry at the restrictions she has to endure as an Enemy Alien. Grace's marriage is under strain. Marianne - Vanessa Ackerman Mrs Carter - Sue Ryding Edith/Alice - Olwen May Will/Franz - David Fleeshman Grace - Sue Kelly Bessie - Lisa Moore Cliff - Terence Mann Miss Courtauld - Maggie Fox Geoff - Martin Michael Original music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Directed by Gary Brown. |
| 03 | 20080820 | Series exploring the twentieth century through diaries and correspondence of real people, dramatised by Mick Martin. Marianne finds her ambitions thwarted and Grace makes a decision about her marriage. Marianne - Vanessa Ackerman Mrs Carter - Sue Ryding Edith/Alice - Olwen May Will/Franz - David Fleeshman Grace - Sue Kelly Bessie - Lisa Moore Original music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Directed by Gary Brown. |
| 04 | 20080821 | Series exploring the twentieth century through diaries and correspondence of real people, dramatised by Mick Martin. Bessie fights ill health and Marianne trains to be a nurse. Marianne - Vanessa Ackerman Mrs Carter - Sue Ryding Edith/Alice - Olwen May Will/Franz - David Fleeshman Grace - Sue Kelly Bessie - Lisa Moore Sister Stuart - Maggie Fox Rachel - Tahira Dar Doctor - Hamilton Berstock Original music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Directed by Gary Brown. |
| 05 | 20080822 | Series exploring the twentieth century through diaries and correspondence of real people, dramatised by Mick Martin. Marianne's parents are desperately trying to get out of Germany. The Hoppers receive news of Ronald. Marianne - Vanessa Ackerman Edith/Alice - Olwen May Will/Franz - David Fleeshman Grace - Sue Kelly Muller - Lisa Moore Harry - Terence Mann Sister Stuart - Maggie Fox Lady Treloar - Sue Ryding Rachel - Tahira Dar Original music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Directed by Gary Brown. Marianne's parents are desperately trying to leave Germany. The Hoppers get news of Ronald |