Watch Home Fires

TV-PG
2015
2 Seasons
8.2 (4,030)

The British TV show Home Fires involves the different lives of members involved in The Women's Institute. This show takes place in Great Paxford during World War Two. The Women's Institute becomes reorganized in order to make this type of committee more personal, and in a more carefree environment for the members. When the war appears close to Great Britain, The Women's Institute starts putting a stop on available fruit by producing jam. Once the war is officially announced in Great Britain, a debate starts as to which men will enlist to go off to war. Some men are too ill to enlist while others dismiss their duties. The Women's Institute become more supportive of the war effort by using unused land for the production of food. When the war on Great Britain is definite, the Women's Institute make a decision to put a "community air raid shelter" into place for those left in the community, in order to stay safe if there is any type of attack. The Women's Institute members deal with normal family problems such as keeping their family together, keeping their farm land, and dealing with others that decide to leave the area.

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Seasons

2 1

6. Episode 6

May 7, 2017

There's cause for joy in the village as everyone prepares for Nick and Teresa's wedding. Pat has a big decision to make, but as the country cheers the successes of the Battle of Britain, there's one more twist of fate in store.

5. Episode 5

April 30, 2017

It's harvest time, and Steph struggles with the work required, but time is running out to meet the quota required, and she risks losing the farm. Sarah finds herself in a dangerous situation, while Teresa has a big decision to make. Meanwhile, a newcomer to the village causes tension between Sarah and Frances, but there are more welcome visitors for Joyce and the Brindsleys. When Alison discovers the real reason behind the parachute accidents, she makes the horrifying connection to the factory-but can she warn Frances before it's too late?

4. Episode 4

April 23, 2017

Teresa is asked on a date, but can she throw off her old life so easily? Alison worries that her involvement with the Lyons could have dangerous consequences beyond just damaging her relationship with Frances. Pat and Marek reconcile, but when someone else sees them together, their relationship is in even more danger than before. The Brindsleys' happiness at David's return is marred when the long-term impact of his injuries becomes apparent. Meanwhile, there's joyful news in the Campbell house, which spurs Laura into action, and Joyce unexpectedly joins forces with Erica to organize a first aid meeting for the village.

3. Episode 3

April 16, 2017

As the Battle of Britain intensifies, the women must do all they can to keep spirits high. At a dance organized by the Czech soldiers, Joyce gives Sarah some unwelcome advice, and the stakes are raised for Pat when someone discovers her relationship with Marek. Frances learns that there is much more to Peter's affair than she realized, while Alison is forced to choose between her loyalty to Frances and her secret work for the police. Steph is increasingly concerned by Stan's behavior on the farm, worried it's having an unwelcome effect on Little Stan. Meanwhile, the Brindsleys receive some wonderful news.

2. Episode 2

April 9, 2017

News of the Bowers' divorce hits the papers and Laura's disgrace becomes public, which has grave consequences for her friendship with Tom, and the future of the surgery. With Bob back and injured in hospital, the attraction between Pat and Marek is thrown into sharp relief, but the risk of acting on their feelings is huge. Stan returns home on leave, but the happy reunion with Steph is soured by his worrying attitude towards invasion. At the reading of the will, Frances discovers that Peter was keeping an enormous secret from her, but the surprise return of one particular villager offers her some unexpected comfort.

1. Episode 1

April 2, 2017

It's June 1940, and Britain faces the threat of imminent invasion. As the Battle of Britain looms, the villagers of Great Paxford live under a cloud of fear and suspicion. Pat strikes up a friendship with a Czech soldier stationed nearby, but her joy at independence from Bob is short-lived. Meanwhile, Laura is forced to face the consequences of her affair with Richard Bowers, while Spencer and Claire's relationship takes an unexpected turn. Sarah receives some shocking news about Adam, but her sorrow is overshadowed by a tragedy for Frances. Meanwhile, Alison strikes a bargain with the police.

Description

The Women's Institute become more supportive of the war effort by using unused land for the production of food. When the war on Great Britain is definite, the Women's Institute make a decision to put a "community air raid shelter" into place for those left in the community, in order to stay safe if there is any type of attack. The Women's Institute members deal with normal family problems such as keeping their family together, keeping their farm land, and dealing with others that decide to leave the area.

Home Fires is a series that is currently running and has 2 seasons (12 episodes). The series first aired on October 4, 2015.

Where to Watch Home Fires

Home Fires is available for streaming on the PBS website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Home Fires on demand at Amazon Prime, Amazon, Vudu, Google Play, Apple TV and PBS.