Diana (Season 1)

The very different lives of Jan Leigh, a poor but studious young country lad, and Diana Gayelorde-Sutton, the equally single minded daughter of a rich landowner, from the 1920s through to post-war Britain.

  • Poster for Part One: August 1930

    Part One: August 1930 (Episode 1)

    Writer: Andrew Davies

    Air date: 1984-01-12

    Runtime: 55 min

    Overview: When John Leigh arrives in Devon to live with his relatives, little does he realise how his life is about to change – and all due to a chance meeting with Diana Gayelorde-Sutton.

  • Poster for Part Two: 1931

    Part Two: 1931 (Episode 2)

    Writer: Andrew Davies

    Air date: 1984-01-19

    Runtime: 55 min

    Overview: Jan sets out to learn the qualities required of a gentleman in order to impress Diana. However, his plans for the future seem destined to fail.

  • Poster for Part Three: June 1933

    Part Three: June 1933 (Episode 3)

    Writer: Andrew Davies

    Air date: 1984-01-26

    Runtime: 55 min

    Overview: Two years have passed and Jan leaves Devon to work on a Fleet Street newspaper. He soon finds that the experience he gains is not confined merely to his journalistic talents.

  • Poster for Part Four: June 1934

    Part Four: June 1934 (Episode 4)

    Writer: Andrew Davies

    Air date: 1984-02-02

    Runtime: 55 min

    Overview: Just when he least expects it, Jan's idyllic days with Diana are brought to an end. He accepts an assignment abroad, only to find the past catching up with him.

  • Poster for Part Five: May 1937

    Part Five: May 1937 (Episode 5)

    Writer: Andrew Davies

    Air date: 1984-02-09

    Runtime: 55 min

    Overview: Jan's life seems to be taking a turn for the better; it appears that nothing can stand in his way. Or so he thinks.

  • Poster for Part Six: October 1939

    Part Six: October 1939 (Episode 6)

    Writer: Andrew Davies

    Air date: 1984-02-16

    Runtime: 55 min

    Overview: With the outbreak of the Second World War, Jan leaves 'Sennacharib' and discovers that by coming to terms with the past, he is able to look forward to the future.

  • Poster for Part Seven: November 1940

    Part Seven: November 1940 (Episode 7)

    Writer: Andrew Davies

    Air date: 1984-02-23

    Runtime: 55 min

    Overview: Assigned to a quiet desk job near his home, Jan enjoys two years of happy married bliss. However, his military duties abruptly change and dramatically alter the course of his life.

  • Poster for Part Eight: June 1943

    Part Eight: June 1943 (Episode 8)

    Writer: Andrew Davies

    Air date: 1984-03-01

    Runtime: 55 min

    Overview: Jan's return to France proves shattering – in more ways than one.

  • Poster for Part Nine: Fall 1943

    Part Nine: Fall 1943 (Episode 9)

    Writer: Andrew Davies

    Air date: 1984-03-01

    Runtime: 55 min

    Overview: Back in England, Jan makes a last-ditch attempt to put his life into some sort of order. But fate has yet another card up her sleeve.

  • Poster for Part Ten: May 1944

    Part Ten: May 1944 (Episode 10)

    Writer: Andrew Davies

    Air date: 1984-03-15

    Runtime: 55 min

    Overview: Jan is sent on his final, most dangerous mission of the war — the repercussions of which are almost too much to bear.

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