Drawing from true events, Tenko stands out as a highly regarded BBC drama from the early '80s. The narrative focuses on a group of affluent women who once thrived as expatriates in Singapore, only to face the harsh reality of being captured by Japanese forces during World War II. Their journey explores themes of resilience, camaraderie, and survival in the face of adversity, making it a poignant and memorable portrayal of wartime experiences. The series captures the emotional and physical challenges these women endure, leaving a lasting impact on its audience.
Country
AU, GB
Seasons
3
S01E01
Shattered Dreams
Oct 22, 1981
S01E02
All Aboard
Oct 29, 1981
S01E03
Internment
Nov 05, 1981
S01E04
What Would You Do For...
Nov 12, 1981
S01E05
Malaria
Nov 19, 1981
S01E06
Rape
Nov 26, 1981
S01E07
Unnatural Friendship
Dec 03, 1981
S01E08
Escape
Dec 10, 1981
S01E09
Five Hundred Hats
Dec 17, 1981
S01E10
Christmas
Dec 24, 1981
S02E01
The March
Oct 21, 1982
S02E02
The Price
Oct 28, 1982
S02E03
Suicide
Nov 04, 1982
S02E04
Penance
Nov 11, 1982
S02E05
Breaking Vows
Nov 18, 1982
S02E06
New Arrivals
Nov 25, 1982
S02E07
Rendezvous
Dec 02, 1982
S02E08
...for Food
Dec 09, 1982
S02E09
Peacefully in the Night
Dec 16, 1982
S02E10
Comeuppance
Dec 23, 1982
S03E01
Go Down Fighting
Oct 07, 1984
S03E02
Wealth of Stores
Oct 14, 1984
S03E03
Acclimatization
Oct 21, 1984
S03E04
Marion is Wanted
Oct 28, 1984
S03E05
Scars
Nov 05, 1984
S03E06
Diary
Nov 12, 1984
S03E07
Evidence
Nov 19, 1984
S03E08
The Visit
Nov 26, 1984
S03E09
On the Rocks
Dec 03, 1984
S03E10
Sayonara
Dec 10, 1984