Home Fires
The story of a group of inspirational women in a rural Cheshire community with the shadow of World War II casting a dark cloud over their lives. As the conflict takes hold and separates the women from their husbands, fathers, sons and brothers, the characters find themselves under increasing and extraordinary pressures in a rapidly fragmenting world. By banding together as the Great Paxford Women’s Institute, they help maintain the nation’s fabric in its darkest hour, and discover inner resources that will change their lives forever.
Episodes
Cast
Samantha Bond
as Frances Barden
Ruth Gemmell
as Sarah Collingborne
Claire Rushbrook
as Pat Simms
Fenella Woolgar
as Alison Scotlock
Clare Calbraith
as Steph Farrow
Daisy Badger
as Claire Hillman
Leanne Best
as Teresa Fenchurch
Leila Mimmack
as Laura Campbell
Claire Price
as Miriam Brindsley
Frances Grey
as Erica Campbell
