Episodes (13)

The Facts of Life
S01E01 · The Facts of Life

Apr 14, 1970

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 ...

To Die for Spain
S01E02 · To Die for Spain

Apr 21, 1970

August 1938. The family is dismayed when Philip decides to return to Spain to fight the fascists.

Lines of Battle
S01E03 · Lines of Battle

Apr 28, 1970

June 1939. The threat of war, conscription and social issues contribute to the tensions at Margaret's wedding.

The Summer Before the War
S01E04 · The Summer Before the War

May 05, 1970

August 1939. There are anxieties about the evacuation of children, and an unplanned pregnancy.

The Gate of the Year
S01E05 · The Gate of the Year

May 12, 1970

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.

The Breach in the Dyke
S01E06 · The Breach in the Dyke

May 19, 1970

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.

The War Office Regrets
S01E07 · The War Office Regrets

May 26, 1970

June 1940. News that John is missing in action stretches the Porter's fragile marriage to breaking point.

For Strategic Reasons
S01E08 · For Strategic Reasons

Jun 30, 1970

June 1940. On the island of Guernsey awaiting orders, Philip and a friend become involved with two local sisters.

The Night They Hit No. 8
S01E09 · The Night They Hit No. 8

Jul 07, 1970

August 1940. The family experience an air-raid as Margaret prepares to give birth.

One of Ours
S01E10 · One of Ours

Jul 14, 1970

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.

Brothers in War
S01E11 · Brothers in War

Jul 21, 1970

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.

If It's Got Your Number on It
S01E12 · If It's Got Your Number on It

Jul 28, 1970

November 1940. Freda's chance encounter with an Australian airman has consequences for a childhood sweetheart and the families.

The End of the Beginning
S01E13 · The End of the Beginning

Aug 04, 1970

December 1940. Preparations for Christmas and a near-miss from an incendiary device cause the families to reflect on various relationships.

About

A Family at War Season 1 (1970) is released on Apr 14, 1970 and the latest season 3 of A Family at War is released in 1971. Watch A Family at War online - the English Drama TV series from United Kingdom. A Family at War is directed by Gerry Mill,Baz Taylor,Bob Hird,Les Chatfield and created by John Finch with Colin Douglas and Barbara Flynn. A Family at War is available online on Tubi TV and Freevee.

As know as:

Familjen Ashton, A Family at War, Familien Ashton, Ashtonin perhe, ア・ファミリー・アット・ウォー(Japanese)

Countries:

United Kingdom

Language:

English

Production Companies:

Granada Television

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