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Cheryl Campbell stars in this enriching and award-winning adaptation of Vera Brittain s autobiography, set between 1913 and 1925. At the outbreak of the First World War, a young Vera finds herself torn between her studies at Oxford, and the decision she will take to enrol as a volunteer nurse, caring for casualties from the Front. Little does she realise that the faces passing before her will include those closest to her. Devastating in its portrayal of the impact of war on a whole generation, Testament of Youth is a passionate, powerful and personal record Vera Brittain s experiences during the First World War and serves as a moving memorial to a lost generation. Special Features include a Vera Brittain biography, cast filmographies, a picture gallery and subtitles.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), English ( Subtitles ), SPECIAL FEATURES: 2-DVD Set, Biographies, Filmographies, Interactive Menu, Photo Gallery, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Cheryl Campbell stars in this enriching and award-winning adaptation of Vera Brittain s autobiography, set between 1913 and 1925. At the outbreak of the First World War, a young Vera finds herself torn between her studies at Oxford, and the decision she will take to enrol as a volunteer nurse, caring for casualties from the Front. Little does she realise that the faces passing before her will include those closest to her. Devastating in its portrayal of the impact of war on a whole generation, Testament of Youth is a passionate, powerful and personal record Vera Brittain s experiences during the First World War and serves as a moving memorial to a lost generation. Special Features include a Vera Brittain biography, cast filmographies, a picture gallery and subtitles. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, ...Testament of Youth - Complete Series - 2-DVD Set
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By Worker Bee
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I have waited, literally, YEARS for this to be available on DVD ( even on VHS, which I would have gladly bought, it has been "going" for mad prices quite beyond my means)
The whole thing is one of the saddest experiences i have ever encountered. Originally, in 1979, and then when it was repeated by the BBC sometime in ( I guess ) the 80s, when linked to one of the anniversaries of WW1, it moved me immensely and the affect now is not one jot less. Yes, some of the scenery is clearly "cardboard", yes some of the acting is decidedly laughable, especially Vera's parents, and Roland Leighton's hairstyle is a pretentious joke, and it all looks every one of its 31 years age, but Cheryl Campbell on her own is utterly magnetic, sensationally beautiful, utterly convincing and carries the whole thing on her own.
I, quite genuinely, cannot think of a sadder and more poignant and more simply beautiful, series in the history of the BBC in my lifetime. The fact that it is a true story makes it even better ( or worse, depending how you look at it )
I cannot recommend this highly enough
The whole thing is one of the saddest experiences i have ever encountered. Originally, in 1979, and then when it was repeated by the BBC sometime in ( I guess ) the 80s, when linked to one of the anniversaries of WW1, it moved me immensely and the affect now is not one jot less. Yes, some of the scenery is clearly "cardboard", yes some of the acting is decidedly laughable, especially Vera's parents, and Roland Leighton's hairstyle is a pretentious joke, and it all looks every one of its 31 years age, but Cheryl Campbell on her own is utterly magnetic, sensationally beautiful, utterly convincing and carries the whole thing on her own.
I, quite genuinely, cannot think of a sadder and more poignant and more simply beautiful, series in the history of the BBC in my lifetime. The fact that it is a true story makes it even better ( or worse, depending how you look at it )
I cannot recommend this highly enough
81 of 82 people found the following review helpful
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I saw Testament of Youth whilst a university student on a dodgy black and white portable TV with dreadful reception. I had read and reread the book from the age of 12 and loved it. The tv series was faithful to the book and did not disappoint. I had waited all these years hoping it would be repeated on TV and had written to and emailed the BBC on several occasions to ask if it would be made available on video, and later on dvd, to no avail. I was so pleased to see that finally my and many others wish had been granted. Watching the series again after all these years is just as vivid and emotional and as desperately sad as it was the first time. It is well made, beautifully acted, particularly Cheryl Campbell as Vera. I hope that a yet younger generation than me will watch this, read the book and understand a little more what our grandparent and great grandparents generation suffered, but also to rejoice in the life force that was Vera Brittain, a role model for women both then and now.
52 of 53 people found the following review helpful
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Testament of Youth , starring Cheryl Campbell as Vera Brittain,is quite simply superb.
This very moving and affecting true story became a bestselling book when the series was shown originally, and no wonder. Vera Brittain's struggle to get a university education in the face of opposition from her father, and the subsequent devastating effects of World War 1 are skilfully told. It would take a hard heart not to be moved by this, and Cheryl Campbell is superb as Vera Brittain. I can't understand why it has not been made available before on DVD.
Highly recommended to anyone who enjoys biography, or who is interested in the First World War. The book is well worth reading too.
Vera Brittain was the mother of Shirley Williams, Baroness Williams of Crosby.
This very moving and affecting true story became a bestselling book when the series was shown originally, and no wonder. Vera Brittain's struggle to get a university education in the face of opposition from her father, and the subsequent devastating effects of World War 1 are skilfully told. It would take a hard heart not to be moved by this, and Cheryl Campbell is superb as Vera Brittain. I can't understand why it has not been made available before on DVD.
Highly recommended to anyone who enjoys biography, or who is interested in the First World War. The book is well worth reading too.
Vera Brittain was the mother of Shirley Williams, Baroness Williams of Crosby.
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Testament of Youth
Excellent, excellent,excellent, very difficult not to watch in one sitting. An incredibly well acted moving account of a very poignant period in history. Read more
Published 29 days ago by Moyra Spencer
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Testament of Youth
Quite a good film but some of the acting was a little hesitant & amateurish at times but worth watching.
Published 1 month ago by Christine Prentice
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Excellent
A good representation of the book. The people were well portrayed and although condensed it included all the main scenes.
Published 1 month ago by Pauline
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Present
Bought this as a gift. Something they had seen when it was televised all those (30ish) years ago. They were so thrilled they watched the discs one after the other. Read more
Published 2 months ago by JULIE BARTON
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Testament of Youth DVD
This video reveals the carnage and agonies of the 1st world war. It also reveals the practical responses from those left at home. A sad but inspiring film.
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. Sheila H. King
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Testament of Youth
This is a brilliant depiction not only of the awful waste of war but of the pain of loss and what-might-have-been suffered by those who are left. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Stumps
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Superb
We saw this play when it was first broadcast and was delighted to see that it is avaiable in DVD. Cheryl Campbell is superb and gives a lifetime performance. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Venables
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Excellence
I really enjoyed this BBC version of Vera Brittain's Testament of Youth; one of the seminal works of fiction about World War I. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Anthony Harrison
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Awful
I have wanted to see this on DVD for ages. But i have to say its as dull as ditch water. No disrespect to Vera and all she did for the injured soldiers. Read more
Published 4 months ago by T. Hatchman
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Disappointingly Dull
I love this 1970's era of BBC classic drama (Poldark, Onedin Line, Duchess Of Duke Street) There was quality, attention to detail character depth. Read more
Published 6 months ago by I. Hubball
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