Home Fires (2015): S01E02

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

September 1939.

As the threat of war looms closer to the village, its residents must adjust to unwelcome changes. News of the war prompts discussion of who shall enlist. Frances works to help the war effort, while Pat’s marriage begins to crumble. Meanwhile Joyce is on the march to regain control over the WI. David must make a decision on whether to fight or not. Frances has high hopes for the available land in the village to help the war effort.

Home Fires Series

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

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 10 May 2015.
Running Time: 44-46 minutes.
Rating: 12.
Country: UK.
Language: English.