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The Drums of War (Season 1, Episode 7)
TV Episode | 49 min | Biography, Drama

With Robin away, Tilly decides to go to Nairobi to do what she can for he war effort. As a result, Elspeth must go lives with the Robinsons, a wealthy merchant family who have a resident governess for their children. Elspeth doesn't adapt ...See moreWith Robin away, Tilly decides to go to Nairobi to do what she can for he war effort. As a result, Elspeth must go lives with the Robinsons, a wealthy merchant family who have a resident governess for their children. Elspeth doesn't adapt very well however and decides to run away. Hereward is in the army in France while Robin and Ian Crawford have joined the local forces but Tilly gets some bad news after a battle in the south. When Robin gets orders to join his old regiment in France, Tilley make plans to return to England, at least temporarily. Written by garykmcd See less
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Director
Writers
Elspeth Huxley (novel) | John Hawkesworth (dramatisation)
Cinematographer
Editor
Casting Director
Weston Drury Jr. (as Weston Drury Jnr)
Status
Edit Released
Updated Oct 13, 1981

Release date
Oct 13, 1981 (United Kingdom)
Awards
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3 nominations

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