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Episode 1

With war looming, the women of Great Paxford face a difficult decision.

Episode 2

Frances must learn diplomacy and Teresa gets off to a bad start in the village.

Episode 3

War starts to impact the village. A marriage deteriorates, as a love-affair heats up.

Episode 4

Steph hides a secret, Teresa has a private past, and Erica intervenes to protect Pat.

Episode 5

Erica’s friendship with Pat is tested. A new evacuee isn’t quite what Frances expected.

Episode 6

As war draws closer to home, the women have their own battles to fight.

About Home Fires

When a rural English town finds itself on the verge of World War II, two powerful women struggle to put aside their differences in The Women’s Institute and join forces amidst the chaos and uncertainty of wartime. Samantha Bond (Downton Abbey) and Francesca Annis (Reckless, Cranford) star in this heartwarming story of courage, friendship, and holding onto light in our darkest moments.

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