Home Fires
The narrative follows a group of remarkable women in a rural Cheshire community, living under the looming threat of World War II. As the war intensifies, it pulls their husbands, fathers, sons, and brothers away, leaving the women to face mounting and unusual challenges in a world that is quickly falling apart. By uniting as the Great Paxford Women’s Institute, they play a crucial role in preserving the nation’s spirit during its bleakest times and uncover personal strengths that transform their lives permanently.
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Director: Catherine Oldfield
Studio: GBH, ITV Studios, WGBH
Creators: Simon Block
Awards: 2 wins & 2 nominations
TV Status: Canceled
Duration:
45minRelease: 2015
IMDb: 8.2
TMDb: 8.4
Rotten Tomatoes: 100%
Metacritic: 79
FilmAffinity: 7.3
Country: United Kingdom
Networks: ITV1
Starring: Claire Price, Claire Rushbrook, Clare Calbraith, Daisy Badger, Fenella Woolgar, Frances Grey, Leanne Best, Leila Mimmack, Ruth Gemmell, Samantha Bond