Separated from husbands, fathers, sons and brothers, a remarkable group of women find themselves under extraordinary pressures in a rapidly fragmenting world.
With World War II imminent, the local Women’s Institute dissolves after Joyce resigns as president. Frances tries to revive the group with a jam-making project.
2. Episode 2
May 9, 2015
46min
TV-PG
Subtitles
English [CC]
Audio languages
English, English [Audio Description]
The Women’s Institute is back, and the RAF arrives in town. Pat endures abuse. Alison’s dog has a close call. The local doctor faces up to his fate.
3. Episode 3
May 16, 2015
46min
13+
Subtitles
English [CC]
Audio languages
English, English [Audio Description]
Alison takes desperate steps to pay a bill. Claire asks Spencer out. Pat makes a speech but pays the consequences. The farmer and vicar do their duty.
4. Episode 4
May 23, 2015
46min
TV-PG
Subtitles
English [CC]
Audio languages
English, English [Audio Description]
Frances plans an air raid shelter. Alison breaks the law; so does Miriam. Steph hides a secret that threatens the farm. Kate gets shattering news.
5. Episode 5
June 6, 2015
46min
TV-PG
Subtitles
English [CC]
Audio languages
English, English [Audio Description]
Frances welcomes an evacuee. Laura follows her sister’s footsteps. Spencer is shunned. Teresa gets bad news and makes a confession.
6. Episode 6
June 13, 2015
46min
TV-14
Subtitles
English [CC]
Audio languages
English, English [Audio Description]
Alison tries to escape her troubles before the jig is up. Miriam experiences despair and joy. Pat is freed from tyranny. Laura’s secret is out.
Bonus
PBS Previews: Home Fires
1min
TV-PG
Get a first look at this riveting new drama that chronicles the lives of the members of Great Paxford’s Women’s Institute during their time serving in the Second World War.
PBS Previews: Home Fires
Get a first look at this riveting new drama that chronicles the lives of the members of Great Paxford’s Women’s Institute during their time serving in the Second World War.