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The Spoils of War
In the aftermath of the Second World War, the Haywards are staunch labour supporters, the Warringtons own a soon to be nationalised coal mine. A riveting story exploring the differing effects of the Labour election victory on working class and upper class life, as well as the disruptive effect of war on the love lives of the younger members of the families.
Seasons
- Series 1 — 7 episodes (January 26, 1980)
- Series 2 — 6 episodes (July 24, 1980)
- Series 3 — 7 episodes (June 29, 1981)
Cast
- William Lucas as George Hayward
- Alan Hunter as Blake Hayward
- Ian Hastings as Keir Hayward
- Catherine Schell as Paula Brandt
- Jane How as Rosalynde Warrington
- Colette O'Neil as Beth Warrington
- Malcolm Tierney as Richard Warrington
- Anita Carey as Martha Blaze
Details
- Created by
- John Finch
- First aired
- January 27, 1980
- Episodes
- 20
- Genres
- Drama, War & Politics
- Network
- ITV1
- Status
- Ended
- TMDB score
- 5.0 / 10 from 1 votes
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