• 1970
  • 1h
A Family at War

Summary The lower middle class Ashton family of the city of Liverpool deal with life on the home front during the Second World War. View more details

  • 1970
  • 1h

A Family at War

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Colin Douglas Barbara Flynn Lesley Nunnerley Coral Atkins

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7.7

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Genres : Drama History War

Release date : Apr 13, 1970

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : Granada Television

Summary The lower middle class Ashton family of the city of Liverpool deal with life on the home front during the Second World War. View more details

Details

Genres : Drama History War

Release date : Apr 13, 1970

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : Granada Television

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Episodes

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Episode 1 • Apr 13, 1970
The Facts of Life
The adult children of the Ashton Family are preparing a surprise party for their parents, Edwin and Jean. The atmosphere is cheerful, but some underlying tensions within the family pop up now and then, and then there is the threat of a war that seems to be coming. Through his marriage 30 years ago Edwin shifted from working-class to middle-class, but at the cost of losing his self-respect. All these years he has been in the hands of his brother-in-law, Sefton Briggs, who rules the printing works where Edwin is employed, and even owns the house where Edwin and Jean live. The post as manager of the works is now vacant. Edwin is the obvious candidate for this position, but instead Sefton places his own son, Tony, there. This also dashes the hope of Edwin's eldest son, David, of getting a job at the works. David is tormented by not being able to earn enough money to maintain his wife Sheila and their two children without financial support by his parents. When all other possibilities have failed, he finally finds one solution: to join the RAF.
Episode 2 • Apr 20, 1970
To Die for Spain
August 1938. The family is dismayed when Philip decides to return to Spain to fight the fascists.
Episode 3 • Apr 27, 1970
Lines of Battle
June 1939. The threat of war, conscription and social issues contribute to the tensions at Margaret's wedding.
Episode 4 • May 04, 1970
The Summer Before the War
August 1939. There are anxieties about the evacuation of children, and an unplanned pregnancy.
Episode 5 • May 11, 1970
The Gate of the Year
December 1939. Everyone adjusts to new roles during the 'Phony War', but Margaret's problems with her mother-in-law come to a head when John has unexpected leave.
Episode 6 • May 18, 1970
The Breach in the Dyke
May 1940. The families are variously affected by confused reports of the German advance on the continent, as John and his unit retreat towards Dunkirk.
Episode 7 • May 25, 1970
The War Office Regrets
June 1940. News that John is missing in action stretches the Porter's fragile marriage to breaking point.
Episode 8 • Jun 29, 1970
For Strategic Reasons
June 1940. On the island of Guernsey awaiting orders, Philip and a friend become involved with two local sisters.
Episode 9 • Jul 06, 1970
The Night They Hit No. 8
August 1940. The family experience an air-raid as Margaret prepares to give birth.
Episode 10 • Jul 13, 1970
One of Ours
September 1940. The different characters attempt various ways to enjoy Saturday night in spite of the war, and David is sent on a bombing mission.
Episode 11 • Jul 20, 1970
Brothers in War
October 1940. The men come home on leave and cause tension within their families by spending more time pursuing romances than at home with their relatives.
Episode 12 • Jul 27, 1970
If It's Got Your Number on It
November 1940. Freda's chance encounter with an Australian airman has consequences for a childhood sweetheart and the families.
Episode 13 • Aug 03, 1970
The End of the Beginning
December 1940. Preparations for Christmas and a near-miss from an incendiary device cause the families to reflect on various relationships.
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