Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20090105 | Exploring the 20th century through the diaries and correspondence of real people, dramatised by Margaret Wilkinson. Following the relationship between Leslie Homer, a British soldier stationed in Germany after the war, and Ischi Heitmann, his German sweetheart. The couple struggle against the opposition of their parents and the authorities, who frown upon relations with 'the enemy'. Leslie - Toby Hadoke Ischi - Georgia King Mother/Frau Engicht - Maggie Fox Policeman - Richard Galazka Dad - Martin Oldfield Padre/Sergeant Major - Malcolm Raeburn Directed by Stefan Escreet. The relationship between a British soldier and his German sweetheart. |
| 02 | 20090106 | Exploring the 20th century through the diaries and correspondence of real people, dramatised by Margaret Wilkinson. Under pressure, Leslie persuades Ischi to postpone their marriage until they can be together in England. Leslie is demobbed and Ischi stays behind to face the uncertainties of life in Germany. Leslie - Toby Hadoke Ischi - Georgia King Mother - Maggie Fox Trevor - Richard Galazka Dad - Martin Oldfield Passport Control - Malcolm Raeburn Rylda - Tahara Dar Directed by Stefan Escreet. |
| 03 | 20090107 | Exploring the 20th century through the diaries and correspondence of real people, dramatised by Margaret Wilkinson. Leslie has stopped writing, and an anxious Ischi begins accepting invitations to dances hosted by the occupying forces. The Russians have become the new enemy and there is fear about the prospect of another conflict in Europe. Leslie - Toby Hadoke Ischi - Georgia King Mother - Maggie Fox Helga - Lucy Egerton Dad - Martin Oldfield Herr Grube - Malcolm Raeburn Directed by Stefan Escreet. With no word from Leslie, Ischi starts going to dances hosted by the occupying forces. |
| 04 | 20090108 | Exploring the 20th century through the diaries and correspondence of real people, dramatised by Margaret Wilkinson. Leslie throws himself into fixing up the family home and car, and Ischi writes to him about being falsely accused of promiscuity. Leslie - Toby Hadoke Ischi - Georgia King Frau Engicht - Maggie Fox Trevor/Policeman - Richard Galazka Dad/Julich - Martin Oldfield Herr Grube - Malcolm Raeburn Directed by Stefan Escreet. |
| 05 | 20090109 | Exploring the 20th century through the diaries and correspondence of real people, dramatised by Margaret Wilkinson. The black market is rife in Germany and prisoners of war are making their way back from Russian camps. Ischi wonders what kind of welcome she will find if she is ever able to get to England. Leslie - Toby Hadoke Ischi - Georgia King Mother - Maggie Fox Helga - Lucy Egerton Trevor - Richard Galazka Dad - Martin Oldfield Herr Grube - Malcolm Raeburn Rylda - Tahira Dar Directed by Stefan Escreet. Ischi wonders what welcome she will find if she ever makes it to England. |