My Brother Jonathan (Season 1)

Chronicles the lives of brothers Jonathan and Harold Dakers, in the Black Country, focusing on their close bond and the challenges they face, particularly during World War I.

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    Part 1 (Episode 1)

    Writer: James Andrew Hall

    Air date: 1985-08-12

    Runtime: 50 min

    Overview: After Jonathan Dakers learns of the death of his father, he reminisces about his childhood.

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    Part 2 (Episode 2)

    Writer: James Andrew Hall

    Air date: 1985-08-19

    Runtime: 50 min

    Overview: Due to financial constraints resulting from his father's death, Jonathan is unable to continue his training to be a surgeon, and Harold quits Cambridge for medical school.

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    Part 3 (Episode 3)

    Writer: James Andrew Hall

    Air date: 1985-08-26

    Runtime: 50 min

    Overview: Jonathan performs a life-saving tracheotomy on a young girl with Diphtheria.

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    Part 4 (Episode 4)

    Writer: James Andrew Hall

    Air date: 1985-09-02

    Runtime: 50 min

    Overview: Summer 1914: With World War I on the horizon, Harold enlists as a Captain and is posted to the Dardanelles. Though eager to serve, Jonathan is exempt. Morse confides that he has repeatedly proposed to Rachel but been turned down; he claims she is in love with Jonathan.

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    Part 5 (Episode 5)

    Writer: James Andrew Hall

    Air date: 1985-09-09

    Runtime: 50 min

    Overview: Jonathan and Edie wed after World War II breaks out. Mrs Dakers refuses to believe that Harold has been killed in action.

My Brother Jonathan

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