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Fortunes of War

A British couple faces the difficulties of survival and entrepreneurship in Romania during World War II.

Set in pre-war Bucharest, Romania, the film follows Guy Pringle and his wife Harriet as they navigate the complex social hierarchies of the English expatriate community.

Episodes:

Episode 2 Romania: January 1940

2. Romania: January 1940

Aired: Oct 18, 1987

Romania teeters on the brink of chaos following the Prime Minister's assassin...

Episode 3 Romania: June 1940

3. Romania: June 1940

Aired: Oct 25, 1987

Tension arises in the Pringle flat when Prince Yakimov moves in, particularly...

Episode 4 Greece: October 1940

4. Greece: October 1940

Aired: Nov 1, 1987

Guy's life is now in danger as the Gestapo makes him a priority target after ...

Episode 5 Egypt: April 1941

5. Egypt: April 1941

Aired: Nov 8, 1987

The invasion of Greece by German forces sparks a hasty Allied response, cutti...

Episode 6 Egypt: September 1942

6. Egypt: September 1942

Aired: Nov 15, 1987

Simon embarks on a perilous journey to locate his brother, only to discover h...

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Info about Fortunes of War

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Drama, War