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Seasons

13. The End of the Beginning

August 4, 1970

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

12. If It's Got Your Number on It

July 28, 1970

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

11. Brothers in War

July 21, 1970

Philip and David have a falling out while both are vying for the same woman, and Robert's mother has a hard time accepting that her son has grown up.

10. One of Ours

July 14, 1970

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

9. The Night They Hit No. 8

July 7, 1970

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

8. For Strategic Reasons

June 30, 1970

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

7. The War Office Regrets

May 26, 1970

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

6. The Breach in the Dyke

May 19, 1970

Margaret returns home, and John gets separated from the rest of his division while serving in France.

5. The Gate of the Year

May 12, 1970

John searches for Margaret with only hours before he has to leave for the front.

4. The Summer Before the War

May 5, 1970

A sudden evacuation divides the family, while hasty arrangements are made for an unplanned pregnancy.

3. Lines of Battle

April 28, 1970

Margaret and John prepare for their wedding, knowing that he may be conscripted to fight on the front line any day.

2. To Die for Spain

April 21, 1970

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

1. The Facts of Life

April 14, 1970

Edwin Ashton has his hopes dashed by his brother-in-law, while his son worries about providing for his family.

Description

"A Family at War," a popular epic saga, explores in detail the daily life during World War II as experienced by the Ashtons, a working-class Liverpool family. Made in a nearly continuous two-year production period, each episode begins on a specific date from August 1938 to December 1945, with the drama unfolding over the course of the entire war.

A Family at War is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (13 episodes). The series first aired on April 14, 1970.

Where to Watch A Family at War

A Family at War is available for streaming on the FilmRise website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch A Family at War on demand at Amazon Prime.