Testament of Youth

November 4, 1979

In 1913, eighteen year old Vera Brittain tries to convince her stuffy, Conservative parents to allow her to attend Oxford, while war looms on the horizon.

November 11, 1979

Working hard at Oxford, Vera decides to contribute to the war effort by becoming a nurse, while Roland heads abroad to fight for his country.

November 18, 1979

As the war continues to rage, Vera receives devastating news from all sides, which forces her to reconsider her future.

November 25, 1979

After another loss, Vera retreats into nursing, but the demands of her parents, and yet more tragedy, begin to overwhelm her.

December 2, 1979

Vera returns to Oxford, where she strikes up a friendship with a fellow student, before beginning to concentrate on writing.