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The Big Battalions

Drama · 1992

Last aired: S1 E5, Episode 5 · 1992-12-17

An epic saga of faith and fanaticism that moves between the heart of England, the Holy Land and the ancient hinterlands of Ethiopia. It weaves together the stories of three families – Christian, Muslim and Jewish. The Big Battalions shows how their destinies become entwined by the extreme forces associated with different religions. Edward Hoyland, the Archdeacon of Birmingham wants power and loves publicity. When his ambitions are thwarted his life is irrevocably changed and he comes face to face with his faith. His wife, Martha, embittered by his self-interest, is forced to confront the conflict of her marriage and faith when she becomes the victim of a kidnapping.

Cast

Season 1

E1 Episode 1 1992-11-19 · 120 min Edward Hoyland, the ambitious Archdeacon of Birmingham, plots to become Bishop, while his wife Martha confronts their marriage breakdown. In Israel, their daughter Susan is in love with a soldier.
E2 Episode 2 1992-11-26 · 60 min In England, the rivalry between Edward and Alan reaches new heights. In Israel, Susan's relationship with Gil is under strain. And in Ethiopia, Martha finds that her life is in danger from rebels.
E3 Episode 3 1992-12-03 · 60 min In Ethiopia, the arrival of a US film star leads Martha and David into dangerous territory. Susan returns to England, bringing complications for Edward. Yousef reaches the climax of his pilgrimage.
E4 Episode 4 1992-12-10 · 60 min In Israel, Gil's military service comes to a horrifying end, which coincides with the end of the pilgrimage for Yousef. Edward goes to Ethiopia to secure the release of Martha and David.
E5 Episode 5 1992-12-17 · 65 min Edward and Martha face up to the failure of their marriage and his loss of faith, while Lizzie's loyalty to Edward is tested. In Ethiopia, Yared returns to his former calling.

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