A Family at War

A Family at War

Drama 1970

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"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.

Drama 1970

TV-PG

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.

52 min · Apr 14, 1970 TV-PG
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.

51 min · Apr 21, 1970 TV-PG
EPISODE 3

Lines of Battle

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

49 min · Apr 28, 1970 TV-PG
EPISODE 4

The Summer Before the War

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

52 min · May 5, 1970 TV-PG
EPISODE 5

The Gate of the Year

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

51 min · May 12, 1970 TV-PG
EPISODE 6

The Breach in the Dyke

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

49 min · May 19, 1970 TV-PG

Colin Douglas

Edwin Ashton
Barbara Flynn

Freda Ashton
Coral Atkins

Sheila Ashton
John Finch

Creator

About

A Family at War

DRAMA

"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.

Information

Studio: ITV
Released: 1970
Rated: TV-PG
Region of Origin: United Kingdom

Languages

Original Audio: English
Subtitles: English (United States) (SDH)