A Family at War

David tries to track down Grace but has to beat a hasty retreat when her husband returns.

John Porter takes up his old job in the Borough Treasurer's office. He begins to remember what happened to him while he was missing in Belgium.

Sheila and David reunite at the Welsh farm where their children have been evacuated, attempting to evaluate what remains of their relationship.

Margaret and her father-in-law have a heart-to-heart talk. Meanwhile, her husband John has an awkward meeting with his mother at a station cafe and her spite exposes a secret.

Sefton wants to sell his Briggs and Son Printing Company shares but has to get consent from the rest of the shareholders.

Tony wants to marry Barbara, even when he finds out she has a child. Sefton persuades Edwin to visit Tony to get his vote on selling the shares.

Freda meets Mrs. Mackenzie on the eve of a church garden party and agrees to help out with the festivities. Sefton returns from holiday with a friend, Mrs. Down.

The family assesses the future possibilities of the welfare state, but there are problems from the past that Ian and Harry need to address.

Margaret tells John that she is not pregnant after all. Since Harry is depressed and out of work, John tries to persuade Sefton to offer him a job.

Freda marries Ian and Tony realizes something that he should have known a long time ago.

Margaret's friend Marjorie is trying to get John involved with the Labour Party.

David's divorce has now come through and he is waiting to get the last trip of his tour of duty.

David's motorbike accident prevents him from flying again.

As anticipation of victory in Europe grows, Sefton divides the family by urging them to accept his proposal to sell Briggs and Son Printing Company.

David and Sheila move into a new home, but Sheila is still not sure of the future and doesn't want the children back until David can prove that he has changed.

Sheila and David can finally bring their children home from evacuation in Wales and Freda attempts to help an old friend.

The unexpected return of conscientious objector Michael Armstrong reawakens suppressed feelings and animosities.

Edwin makes a difficult journey to Germany to uncover the details surrounding Philip's last days before his death in an explosion.

Looking to the future, the family contemplates moving homes with some members needing more space and others less. Meanwhile, Sefton's schemes finally catch up with him.

The family's preparations for their first Christmas in peacetime cause Edwin to reflect on past events and how best he can assist them all for the future.