TV series
A Family at War
A Family at War is a British drama series created by John Finch and produced by Granada Television for ITV. It broadcast from 14 April 1970 to 16 February 1972. 52 episodes were made, all but eight in colour. Episodes numbers 25 to 32 were recorded in black and white because of the ITV Colour Strike (November 1970 — February 1971). The Ashton family struggles to deal with the harsh realities of the Second World War as their sons are sent away to fight. Those who remain at home in Liverpool live in constant fear of a knock on the door with a telegram from the War Office or the Luftwaffe bombs overhead as they sleep at night.
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A Family at War premiered April 14, 1970. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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A Family at War is a British drama series created by John Finch and produced by Granada Television for ITV. It broadcast from 14 April 1970 to 16 February 1972. 52 episodes were made, all but eight in colour. Episodes numbers 25 to 32 were recorded in black and white because of the ITV Colour Strike (November 1970 — February 1971). The Ashton family struggles to deal with the harsh realities of the Second World War as their sons are sent away to fight. Those who remain at home in Liverpool live in constant fear of a knock on the door with a telegram from the War Office or the Luftwaffe bombs overhead as they sleep at night.
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Cast
John NettlesIan Mackenzie
Colin DouglasEdwin Ashton
Barbara FlynnFreda Ashton
Lesley NunnerleyMargaret Porter
James HazeldineL Cpl Hattersley
Barry JacksonCharles GouldCredits
- Created by
- John Finch
- Written by
- John Foster
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 65
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ITV1United Kingdom
Granada TelevisionUnited Kingdom