The story takes place in Bucharest, Romania, on the eve of World War II, following Guy Pringle and his new wife Harriet as they navigate the complex social dynamics of the English community. As the war unfolds, they encounter a diverse cast of characters, including diplomats, writers, spies, and members of the LGBTQ+ community, as they flee to Athens and eventually Cairo to escape the advancing German armies.
1. The Balkans: September 1939
Aired: Oct 11, 1987September 1939. War breaks out as newly-married Guy and Harriet Pringle set o...
