

Home Fires (2015)
Overview
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.
Overview
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.

Series 2
6 Ep 2016
As the Second World War continues, the residents of Great Paxford face their own personal challenges and conflicts as reputations are tarnished, loved ones lost, and shocking secrets are discovered. However it’s through these challenges that the women in the town unite and overcome their darkest hours.
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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

Daniel Ryan
Bryn Brindsley

Francesca Annis
Joyce Cameron

Will Attenborough
David Brindsley

Rachel Hurd-Wood
Kate Campbell