Home Fires

Home Fires

TV-PG 2015 · 2 seasons · 12 eps · ★ 8.2 · Drama, Comedy

Canceled

The story of a group of inspirational women in a rural Cheshire community with the shadow of World War II casting a dark cloud over their lives. As the conflict takes hold and separates the women from their husbands, fathers, sons and brothers, the characters find themselves under increasing and extraordinary pressures in a rapidly fragmenting world. By banding together as the Great Paxford Women’s Institute, they help maintain the nation’s fabric in its darkest hour, and discover inner resources that will change their lives forever.

Created by Catherine Oldfield

Network: ITV1

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Samantha Bond Frances Barden
Ruth Gemmell Sarah Collingborne
Claire Rushbrook Pat Simms
Fenella Woolgar Alison Scotlock
Clare Calbraith Steph Farrow
Daisy Badger Claire Hillman
Leanne Best Teresa Fenchurch
Leila Mimmack Laura Campbell
Claire Price Miriam Brindsley
Frances Grey Erica Campbell
Mark Bazeley Bob Simms
Ed Stoppard Will Campbell

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