Summary On her father's death, Betty Ridge gets work as a cleaner for the Germans, meeting young soldier Erich, with whom she spends a romantic evening. At a dance, their association scandalises locals who taunt her as a "Jerrybag." When Betty falls pregnant, despite Erich's sincere wish to marry her, they are forbidden as such unions are not allowed. Erich is sent to the Russian front before the child is born and his death is reported. Betty feels he abandoned her and wants to give their baby son up for adoption but, after a sympathetic pep talk from Peter, is proud to keep him despite local animosity.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Simon Cadell Alfred Burke Bernard Horsfall Antonia Pemberton
Genres : Drama War
Release date : Mar 17, 1978
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Production companies : London Weekend Television (LWT)
Summary On her father's death, Betty Ridge gets work as a cleaner for the Germans, meeting young soldier Erich, with whom she spends a romantic evening. At a dance, their association scandalises locals who taunt her as a "Jerrybag." When Betty falls pregnant, despite Erich's sincere wish to marry her, they are forbidden as such unions are not allowed. Erich is sent to the Russian front before the child is born and his death is reported. Betty feels he abandoned her and wants to give their baby son up for adoption but, after a sympathetic pep talk from Peter, is proud to keep him despite local animosity.
Genres : Drama War
Release date : Mar 17, 1978
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Production companies : London Weekend Television (LWT)
