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A Dance to the Music of Time

The War (Season 1, Episode 3)
TV Episode | 103 min | Drama

Nicholas joins up to fight WWII. He is assigned to assist now-Major Widmerpool. Priscilla leaves her husband to live with Odo Stevens. When Widmerpool is promoted, Nicholas is transferred to Major Pennistone's Polish liaison staff. Femme ...See moreNicholas joins up to fight WWII. He is assigned to assist now-Major Widmerpool. Priscilla leaves her husband to live with Odo Stevens. When Widmerpool is promoted, Nicholas is transferred to Major Pennistone's Polish liaison staff. Femme fatale Pamela Flitton uses men and throws them away; her contempt sends Peter Templer into the secret service. She becomes engaged to Widmerpool and tells Nicholas that Widmerpool is responsible for Templer's death. Written by mama.sylvia See less
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Anthony Powell (novels) | Hugh Whitemore (screenplay)
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Updated Oct 23, 1997

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Oct 23, 1997 (United Kingdom)
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33 cast members
Name Known for
Sarah Badel
Lady Molly Lady Molly   See fewer
Gillian Barge
Mrs. Erldleigh Mrs. Erldleigh   See fewer
Jonathan Cake
Peter Templer Peter Templer   See fewer
Emma Fielding
Isobel Isobel   See fewer
James Fleet
Moreland Moreland   See fewer
Anastasia Hille
Matilda Matilda   See fewer
Nigel Lindsay
Odo Stevens Odo Stevens   See fewer
Richard Pasco
Sir Magnus Donners Sir Magnus Donners   See fewer
James Purefoy
Nicholas Jenkins Nicholas Jenkins   See fewer
Paul Rhys
Charles Stringham Charles Stringham   See fewer
Miranda Richardson
Pamela Flitton Pamela Flitton   See fewer
Nicholas Rowe
Pennistone Pennistone   See fewer
Simon Russell Beale
Widmerpool Widmerpool   See fewer
Julian Wadham
General Liddament General Liddament   See fewer
Zoë Wanamaker
Audrey Maclintick Audrey Maclintick   See fewer
Michael Williams
Ted Jeavons Ted Jeavons   See fewer
Jamie Glover
Robert Tolland Robert Tolland   See fewer
Caroline Harker
Priscilla Priscilla   See fewer
Andrew Havill
Sunny Farebrother Sunny Farebrother   See fewer
Stephen Ilett
Briefing Officer Briefing Officer   See fewer
Chris Lang
Chips Lovell (as Christopher Lang) Chips Lovell (as Christopher Lang)   See fewer
Rohan McCullough
Flavia Wisebite Flavia Wisebite   See fewer
Tony Osoba
Colonel Flores Colonel Flores   See fewer
Carmen Du Sautoy
Miss Weedon Miss Weedon   See fewer
Rachel Lumberg
Judy (uncredited) Judy (uncredited)   See fewer
Danny Midwinter
Chuck (uncredited) Chuck (uncredited)   See fewer
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