A historical saga, it tells the story of six young men and women who, in 1914, are full of plans and dreams for the future. Cutting between life at home, Gallipoli and Egypt, this spectacular drama begins in a time of optimism and hope, on the eve of war.
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 6 episodes
S1 E1Bea's Letter
Apr 26, 201560 min
We meet nurse Bea Smith at a military hospital in Alexandria. At the same hospital is her lecturer from Otago Medical School where she was studying to become a doctor. A scandal ended her chance to become a doctor and she became a nurse a
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Manaaki's Letter
Apr 26, 201560 min
This episode begins in Egypt with Manaaki writing his letter and moves to the landings at Gallipoli. Flashbacks to Auckland touch on tribal lands and the feelings of the Maori about the war.
S1 E3Harry's Letter
May 3, 201560 min
Charles clashes with Harry when he returns to Gallipoli. Cissy is seduced by an admirer. George breaks James' heart. Manaaki and Harry go over the top' with tragic results.
S1 E4Awa's Letter
May 10, 201560 min
Manaaki fights a recurring nightmare. John takes his guilt out on James. Richard finds an unlikely ally in Awa.
S1 E5Charles' Letter
May 17, 201560 min
Charles is shaken by the horror and stupidity of war and entrusts Violet with a letter exposing the truth. Meanwhile, returned war hero Manaaki is questioned in relation to murder.
S1 E6Cissy's Letter
May 24, 201560 min
As rumours of a Gallipoli evacuation spread, Charles, Manaaki and Bea start making plans for the future. Meanwhile back home, Awa and Cissy find their circumstances are changed forever.
Starring
Esther Stephens
Bea Smith
Shavaughn Ruakere
Awa Kokiri
Ido Drent
Charles Smith
Freya Milner
Cissy Smith
Tom O'Sullivan
Dr William Chambers
Leith Towers
James Smith
Andrew Grainger
John Smith
Sylvia Rands
Hettie Smith
Gareth Williams
Richard Smith
Sophia Huybens
Violet Penrose
Alex Tarrant
Manaki Kokiri
Alexander Walker
Captain Huntley
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch When We Go to War?
- When We Go to War is streaming on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime Video. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How many seasons of When We Go to War are there?
- When We Go to War has 1 season and 6 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of When We Go to War?
- When We Go to War has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on May 24, 2015.
- Who stars in When We Go to War?
- When We Go to War stars Esther Stephens, Shavaughn Ruakere, Ido Drent, Freya Milner, Tom O'Sullivan.
