First in a six-part series about the lives of the wives and a mother of soldiers serving in Afghanistan. Tasha Raveley's world is torn apart when she gets the news that every soldier's wife dreads, her husband Matt has been killed in Helmand Province. His parents are with her when she gets the knock on the door, but her mother-in-law Paula is desperate to find someone to blame. And medic's wife Louise Mancetta gets her own shattering news from the frontline.

Drama series about the lives of the wives and a mother of soldiers serving in Afghanistan. Louise is still reeling from the shock of seeing the photo of Joe in a compromising position with a woman at Camp Bastion when he arrives back for two weeks rest and relaxation. He is quick to laugh it off, saying it was just a prank by his mates - but he is lying. Paula has a go at Claire wanting more information about Matt's death but Pete warns her to keep quiet. Tasha's mother arrives from Spain and Paula resents the intrusion of another granny in Alfie's life. Claire breezes through her job interview and all seems to be going well until she tells the panel she is going to be an army wife, when the mood changes.

Drama series about the wives and a mother of soldiers serving in Afghanistan. Claire is doing well in her new job, but things are starting to slip at home as Millie's behaviour causes problems. Cheryl encourages a grieving Tasha to reconsider her career options, while Julie's revelation prompts Louise to make a momentous decision about her marriage.

Drama about the wives and a mother of British soldiers serving in Afghanistan. The date of Matt's inquest arrives and Paula wants answers. Matt's brother Tom is flown back from Afghanistan to give evidence. His OC Pete suggests Tom sticks to his original witness statement, but will Tom tell the truth and risk hurting those he loves the most? Claire quits her new job to attend the hearing, while Millie is left heartbroken by Rob's indifference. Paula's new friendship causes alarm and threatens her marriage to Howard. Louise goes out on the town and finds a new man, but will he stick around when he discovers who her husband is?

The flags are out and the boys are back in town. But it is a bittersweet day for the Raveleys who are welcoming home just the one son, Tom. And there is no warm reception for Joe as he returns to discover that Louise has changed the locks. The couple come to an uneasy agreement for the sake of the children but the thought of losing his family tips Joe over the edge. Just what is he capable of?

Claire's time in Leysham has opened her eyes and at her hen party she gets a terrifying insight into what the future holds as an officer's wife. Sam too is struggling to fit in and has been passing around drugs to the other army kids in an attempt to make friends. But when he is caught red-handed by the military police, Pete is furious. Sam moves in with his dad and Claire is forced to decide where her loyalties lie.