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The Balkans: September 1939

56 min

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Fortunes of War

TV Series

19871h6.3

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Romania: June 1940

Season 1 · Episode 3 · Oct 25, 1987

The fascist Iron Guard increase their power and the British fall out of favour with the Romanians. Sasha remains in hiding with the Pringles' home and becomes friends with Harriet. Sophie attempts to lure Guy to her apartment, and he finally sees through her manipulations. Another expat, Toby Lush, arrives, seeking work at the university. Yakimov risks his life for a good meal and a bottle of wine. Dobson announces that the British Legation recommends that everyone return home to mixed results Due to Yakimov's impropriety, Guy finds himself a wanted man. Harriet attends Mr Drucker's trial but has difficulty giving a true account of events. Tension mounts as the fascists take over, and the Pringles, with Lawson',$ help, try to smuggle Sasha to safety. In the midst of chaos, British academic Lord Pinkrose arrives to give a lecture. As the violence escalates, the expats plan their escape routes.

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Fortunes of War

TV Series

19871h6.3

Drama

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Romania: June 1940

Season 1 · Episode 3 · Oct 25, 1987

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