The Camomile Lawn
The Camomile Lawn
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The Camomile Lawn

5.5 / 10
1992
1 season
5 episodes
Drama

The Camomile Lawn is a 1992 British miniseries based on Mary Wesley's novel of the same name, following five cousins and their family in Cornwall as they navigate the start of World War II. The story is framed by a funeral in 1984, which prompts the characters to recall their experiences during the war, including love, loss, and secrets.

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Five cousins and their family in Cornwall navigate the start of World War II. The story is framed by a funeral in 1984, which prompts the characters to recall their experiences during the war, including love, loss, and secrets.

  • Part 1

    1.Part 1

    05-03-199260m

    August 1939, The Cuthbertsons and their 10-yr old cousin Sophy are in Cornwall for their annual holiday. Sophy does the 'Terror Run' for the first time, despite her misgivings abou...

  • Part 2

    2.Part 2

    12-03-199260m

    The family separate when war is declared. Oliver joins the army, while Polly takes a job at the Home Office. Calypso marries for money, and Sophy is sent to boarding school. The wa...

  • Part 3

    3.Part 3

    19-03-199260m

    Richard gets pneumonia, and Helena and Sophy return to Cornwall. Helena reaches an understanding with Monica. Calypso fulfills her side of the bargain with Hector. Sophy tells Walt...

  • Part 4

    4.Part 4

    26-03-199260m

    The family react differently to Walter's death. Richard comes to London. Calypso and Richard visit Sophy at school in Cambridge. Oliver and Hector meet in N.Africa. The twins' post...

  • Part 5

    5.Part 5

    02-04-199260m

    Sophy runs away from school, only to find that Helena and Polly have gone to Cornwall. Max hears that his son Pauli has died in Dachau - or has he? Hector is a POW. Richard dies. C...

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