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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.
Last Episode Aired
1992-04-02
S1E5 — Part 5
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. Calypso gives birth during an air raid, with Sophy as midwife. 1984. Sophy and Calypso meet in Cornwall for Max's funeral. Sophy hides from Pauli. Oliver arrives late for the funeral, in a rainstorm. At the wake, Calypso reveals that she grew to love Hector after all. Will Sophy and Oliver resolve their issues?
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Billed Cast
Felicity Kendal
Helena
Claire Bloom
Sophy (older)
Jennifer Ehle
Calypso
Richard Johnson
Oliver (older)
Rebecca Hall
Sophy
James Gaddas
Tony
Nicholas Le Prevost
Hamish / Hector
Paul Eddington
Richard
Oliver Cotton
Max
Virginia McKenna
Polly (older)
Trudy Weiss
Monika
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