A Family at War

Name: A Family at War
Released: 1970-04-14T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Colin Douglas, Barbara Flynn, Coral Atkins

TV Show · Drama · War & Military

"A Family at War," a popular epic saga, explores in detail the daily life during World War II as experienced by the Ashtons, a working-class Liverpool family. Made in a nearly continuous two-year production period, each episode begins on a specific date from August 1938 to December 1945, with the drama unfolding over the course of the entire war.

1970 · 52m

Starring Colin Douglas, Barbara Flynn, Coral Atkins

EPISODE 1

The Facts of Life

Edwin Ashton has his hopes dashed by his brother-in-law, while his son worries about providing for his family.

52m
EPISODE 2

To Die for Spain

Philip returns to Spain to fight in the civil war, disheartening his family that fears he will not come back alive.

51m
EPISODE 3

Lines of Battle

Margaret and John prepare for their wedding knowing that he may be conscripted to fight on the front line.

49m
EPISODE 4

The Summer Before the War

A sudden evacuation divides the family, while hasty arrangements are made for an unplanned pregnancy.

52m
EPISODE 5

The Gate of the Year

John searches for Margaret only hours before he has to leave for the front.

51m
EPISODE 6

The Breach in the Dyke

Margaret returns home. John is separated from the rest of his division while serving in France.

49m