Tenko

  • Series 1 Episode 6
  • Duration: 75 minutes
  • Subtitles available

Based on real events, the emotional, cult POW drama. Rumour has it that some Red Cross parcels have arrived at the camp, and Rose, Blanche and Dorothy decide to investigate.

G

Contains Mature Themes

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  • S1 E1

    The lives of British women in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp.

  • S1 E2

    It is December 1941, and the Japanese continue their advance southwards.

  • S1 E3

    The women are marched to their internment camp.

  • S1 E4

    A group of Dutch women prisoners arrive at the camp laden with possessions.

  • S1 E5

    Antagonism between the British and Dutch women grows.

  • S1 E6

    Rumour has it that some Red Cross parcels have arrived at the camp.

  • S1 E7

    As Sally approaches giving birth, she comes increasingly to rely on Nellie.

  • S1 E8

    Boredom and frustration with camp life drive Blanche to take a dramatic decision.

  • S1 E9

    Captain Yamauchi spells out his conditions for agreeing to release Blanche.

  • S1 E10

    Preparations to celebrate Christmas are under way.