Series from 1970
"A Family at War," a popular epic saga, explores in detail the daily life during World War II as experienced by the Ashtons, a working-class Liverpool…
Edwin Ashton has his hopes dashed by his brother-in-law, while his son worries about providing for his family.
Philip returns to Spain to fight in the civil war, disheartening his family that fears he will not come back alive.
Margaret and John prepare for their wedding knowing that he may be conscripted to fight on the front line.
A sudden evacuation divides the family, while hasty arrangements are made for an unplanned pregnancy.
John searches for Margaret only hours before he has to leave for the front.
Margaret returns home. John is separated from the rest of his division while serving in France.
