A Family at War

As the Ashtons prepare a surprise party for Edwin and Jean, the threat of war looms over the nation.

Philip returns to Spain to fight in the civil war, disheartening his family that fears he will not come back.

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.

The fate of John Porter remains a mystery. David spends his time on leave facing up to his actions.

Awaiting orders on the island of Guernsey, Philip and a friend become involved with two local sisters.

The Ashton children go missing during a night of intense bombing while Margaret prepares to give birth.

David takes part in a raid that goes horribly wrong. Fred confronts Sheila over her relationship with Bob.

Philip and David have a falling out. Robert's mother has a hard time accepting that her son has grown up.

Freda has a romance with an Australian airman before she runs into an old flame.

It is immediately apparent that the family dynamic has changed. Later, an old will is discovered.