Home Fires (2015): S01E05

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

March 1940.

Steph wins a personal victory. Frances gets more than she bargained for when an evacuee shows up at Great Paxford. Theresa receives tragic news and Alison learns her secret. Erica and Pat have a close call. Laura faces a difficult decision. The WI try to make a social shelter, led by Frances. Kate tries to move on. The war begins to take its toll on Great Paxford, with consequences and danger. David enlists behind the back of his mother. Alison wants to learn the truth about Teresa.

Home Fires Series

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

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 07 June 2015.
Running Time: 44-46 minutes.
Rating: 12.
Country: UK.
Language: English.