Home Fires (2015): S01E01

Introduction Home Fires is a British period television drama about the life of Women’s Institute members on the Home Front during the Second World War. Set in a rural Cheshire community called Great Paxford, the series is produced by ITV, and launched its first series in May 2015. The first series is set between September…

Andrew Marshall

05/10/2021

1–2 minutes

Drama, Military TV Series, War, World War Two

Introduction

Home Fires is a British period television drama about the life of Women’s Institute members on the Home Front during the Second World War.

Set in a rural Cheshire community called Great Paxford, the series is produced by ITV, and launched its first series in May 2015. The first series is set between September 1939 and early 1940.

Outline

August 1939.

When Joyce resigns from the WI, Frances decides to revive it and make it more welcoming to the women in the village. Meanwhile she works to help the army’s food scramble. Dr Campbell learns the deadly truth of why he cannot enlist. Steph reluctantly signs up for the WI but soon enjoys her first meeting.

Home Fires Series

You can find a full index and overview of Home Fires here.

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 03 May 2015.
Running Time: 44-46 minutes.
Rating: 12.
Country: UK.
Language: English.