A Family At War (1971): S02E19 – A Separate Peace

Introduction A Family At War is a British drama series that aired on ITV from 1970 to 1972. It was created by John Finch and made by Granada Television for ITV. The original producer was Richard Doubleday, and with 13 directors during the series. The series examined the lives of the lower middle-class Ashton family…

Andrew Marshall

03/11/2021

1–2 minutes

Drama, History, Military TV Series, War, World War Two

Introduction

A Family At War is a British drama series that aired on ITV from 1970 to 1972.

It was created by John Finch and made by Granada Television for ITV. The original producer was Richard Doubleday, and with 13 directors during the series.

The series examined the lives of the lower middle-class Ashton family of the city of Liverpool and their experiences from 1938 and through the Second World War.

Outline

Preoccupied with personal problems, the family fail to notice that Jean is missing. She is found wandering around the bombed ruins of buildings from her past, reminiscing about old relationships. It seems that she has had a stroke.

A Family At War Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 17 March 1971.
Running Time: 60 minutes.
Rating: 12.
Country: UK.
Language: English.