The Spoils of War

In the aftermath of the Second World War, the Haywards are staunch labour supporters, the Warringtons own 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.

DramaWar & Politics

Seasons

1. Ends and Beginnings

Air Date: 1980-01-27

2. Missing Persons

Air Date: 1980-02-03

3. Radical Change

Air Date: 1980-02-10

4. The Birthday Party

Air Date: 1980-02-17

5. A Vocation in Life

Air Date: 1980-02-24

6. Winter of Discontent

Air Date: 1980-03-02

7. Behind the Mask

Air Date: 1980-03-09

1. Liberation

Air Date: 1980-07-25

2. To Speak as You Feel

Air Date: 1980-08-01

3. Turning Your Back

Air Date: 1980-08-08

4. A Hard Word

Air Date: 1980-08-15

5. A Place to Live

Air Date: 1980-08-22

6. End of the Beginning

Air Date: 1980-08-29

1. A Place in the World

Air Date: 1981-06-30

2. Echoes

Air Date: 1981-07-07

3. Pilgrimage

Air Date: 1981-07-14

4. Winter Wedding

Air Date: 1981-07-21

5. A New Era

Air Date: 1981-08-04

6. The Old Order Changeth

Air Date: 1981-08-11

7. The Promised Land

Air Date: 1981-08-18

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Rating

5.0/10

Release Date

1980-01-27

Episodes

20 (3 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

William Lucas

George Hayward

Alan Hunter

Blake Hayward

Ian Hastings

Keir Hayward

Catherine Schell

Paula Brandt

Jane How

Rosalynde Warrington

Colette O'Neil

Beth Warrington

Malcolm Tierney

Richard Warrington

Anita Carey

Martha Blaze

Production Companies

Granada Television