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A Family at War
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A Family at War

1970
A Family at War
A Family at War

A Family at War

7.7 | en | Drama

The Ashton family struggles to deal with the harsh realities of the Second World War as their sons are sent away to fight. Those who remain at home in Liverpool live in constant fear of a knock on the door with a telegram from the War Office or the Luftwaffe bombs overhead as they sleep at night.

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Seasons & Episodes

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EP13  Episode 13
Jun. 23,1972
Episode 13

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EP12  Episode 12
Jun. 16,1972
Episode 12

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EP11  Episode 11
Jun. 03,1972
Episode 11

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EP10  Episode 10
May. 23,1972
Episode 10

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EP9  Episode 9
May. 12,1972
Episode 9

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EP8  Episode 8
May. 04,1972
Episode 8

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EP7  Episode 7
Apr. 13,1972
Episode 7

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EP6  Episode 6
Apr. 05,1972
Episode 6

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EP5  Episode 5
Mar. 21,1972
Episode 5

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EP4  Episode 4
Mar. 10,1972
Episode 4

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EP3  Episode 3
Mar. 03,1972
Episode 3

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EP2  Episode 2
Feb. 11,1972
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EP1  Episode 1
Feb. 02,1972
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7.7 | en | Drama , War & Politics | More Info
Released: 1970-04-14 | Released Producted By: , Country: United Kingdom Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:
Synopsis

The Ashton family struggles to deal with the harsh realities of the Second World War as their sons are sent away to fight. Those who remain at home in Liverpool live in constant fear of a knock on the door with a telegram from the War Office or the Luftwaffe bombs overhead as they sleep at night.

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Shelagh Fraser , Colin Campbell , Barbara Flynn

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Cast

Shelagh Fraser
Shelagh Fraser

as Jean Ashton

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Colin Campbell
Colin Campbell

as David Ashton

A Family at War
Barbara Flynn
Barbara Flynn

as Freda Ashton

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Reviews

Jumbajookiba I was 7 when this started, this was a time when there were only three channels in the UK, but, there was always something worth watching and this series was definitely one I remember the best. I fell in love with the theme music, it still remains one of my favourite pieces. I have vague memories of the storyline, but, I probably didn't understand all that went on. However, I have been able to watch it all over again on the channel 'Talking Pictures', which by the way is one of the best channels in the UK at the moment. I have been gripped from the very start. I hardly watch any modern dramas, even classic stories are being 'sexed up' or having very PC casting, most recently BBCs Howard's End having a black Mrs Bast, seriously? An acceptable interracial marriage in Edwardian Britain, almost as unrealistic as Jack having dinner with Rose's family in 'Titanic'. Anyway, I digress. I cannot recommend this and Talking Pictures as a channel highly enough. Happy memories of sitting around the TV as a family, no mobile phones or other distractions, just family time.
frankr315 I also saw A Family at War on my PBS station in the 70's and loved that show. I wish it was available on DVD. I wish BBC America would rerun it. Why is it out of circulation? This show was on every Sunday in my area for a year. This was before VCRs so I always tried to make it home to watch this show. In my area it was on at 5PM. The stories were so compelling. I really got into the family. One interesting filming note on the series was that somewhere in the middle of the run the series had to go to black and white tape. It seemed that the color tape people went on strike so some of the episodes had to be filmed in black and white. I think there are about a months worth of episodes in black and white. If you ever get to see this series or if it ever gets on DVD please try to get it. You will not be disappointed. The acting is top notch all the way. Every character is fleshed out. You will be so drawn into the continuing story that you will not want to miss an episode. This is a continuing story not unlike many soap operas. But once this one starts it will grab you and you will be hooked to the very last episode. This is a series not to be missed. Catch it from the very beginning.
Neppi A Family at War is this year's summer morning series of Finland's biggest TV channel. I had never even heard of the show until now, and thus became a fan by accident when I happened to turn on the TV at the right moment. There is something in the series that captures a viewer's interest in an instant - maybe it's the realistic touch, or the brilliant acting, or the interesting story, though probably all of them together. I can only be amazed by the high standard of British drama, and especially by the intensity and impact of A Family at War. It is a masterpiece, a wonderful portrait of normal people during the Second World War.
trpdean I saw these 50+ episodes re-run nightly in New York during the summer of 1975 or 1976. They were completely transporting, fabulous, deeply memorable. I've not seen them anywhere since - yet they are apparently not for sale.In somewhat soap-operatic fashion, the story of two neighboring families in Liverpool during 1939-1945 brought home vividly the impact of the Second World War on an area of Britain.This series was far more powerful and moving than Sopranos - because it better captures the details of daily life - and thus makes us believe its reality - and terrible tragedies. If you ever get the chance to entwine your life with this series, do it.It makes one very much think about larger themes such as the impact of historical events on private lives. It's simply wonderful.

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