The Spoils of War (1980– )

Name: The Spoils of War
Genre: Drama, History, War
Released: 1980-01-27
Rating: 6.7
Cast: William Lucas, Alan Hunter, Emily Moore, James Bate

TV Series | 60 min | Drama, History, War

Episode Guide

World War II is slowly receding into people's memories but rationing still exists and there are many scars that will not heal. Two families, the Haywards and the Warringtons, deal with the pressures of post-war Britain.

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Cast & Crew

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William Lucas

George Hayward

(20 episodes, 1980-1981)
Alan Hunter

Blake Hayward

(19 episodes, 1980-1981)
Emily Moore

Peg Warrington

(19 episodes, 1980-1981)
James Bate

Mark Warrington

(19 episodes, 1980-1981)
Ian Hastings

Keir Hayward

(17 episodes, 1980-1981)
Jane How

Rosalynde Warrington

(17 episodes, 1980-1981)
Colette O'Neil

Beth Warrington

(16 episodes, 1980-1981)
David Langton

John Warrington

(15 episodes, 1980-1981)
Malcolm Tierney

Richard Warrington

(12 episodes, 1980-1981)
Avis Bunnage

Helen Hayward

(13 episodes, 1980)
Anita Carey

Martha Blaze

(13 episodes, 1980-1981)
Nat Jackley

Harry Hayward

(11 episodes, 1980)
Catherine Schell

Paula Brandt

(10 episodes, 1980-1981)
Madelaine Newton

Jean Hayward

(10 episodes, 1980)
Katja Kersten

Herta Brandt

(9 episodes, 1980-1981)
William Boyde

Waters

(9 episodes, 1980-1981)

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28 September 2006 | carolsh

| Memorable drama

Intentionally grim drama serial regarding the return from the Second World War of the children of two northern families. The Haywards are staunch labour supporters, the Warringtons owners of 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.

It boasts a good cast and solid writing and is long overdue for revival on a cable channel or release on DVD.

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Genres

Drama | History | War

Details

Release Date:

27 January 1980

Language

English

Country of Origin

Filming Locations

Workington, Cumbria, England, UK

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