Home Fires (2015)
Home Fires is a 2015 drama series created by Catherine Oldfield. It stars Samantha Bond, Ruth Gemmell and Claire Rushbrook.
The story of a group of inspirational women in a rural Cheshire community with the shadow of World War II casting a dark cloud over their lives. As the conflict takes hold and separates the women from their husbands, fathers, sons and brothers, the characters find themselves under increasing and extraordinary pressures in a rapidly fragmenting world. By banding together as the Great Paxford Women’s Institute, they help maintain the nation’s fabric in its darkest hour, and discover inner resources that will change their lives forever.
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What is Home Fires about?
The story of a group of inspirational women in a rural Cheshire community with the shadow of World War II casting a dark cloud over their lives. As the conflict takes hold and separates the women from their husbands, fathers, sons and brothers, the characters find themselves under increasing and extraordinary pressures in a rapidly fragmenting world. By banding together as the Great Paxford Women’s Institute, they help maintain the nation’s fabric in its darkest hour, and discover inner resources that will change their lives forever.
When was Home Fires released?
Home Fires was released on 3 May 2015.
How many episodes does Home Fires have?
Home Fires has 12 episodes across 2 seasons.
Who made Home Fires?
Home Fires was created by Catherine Oldfield.
Where can I watch Home Fires?
Home Fires is available on PBS, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, Thirteen, WETA+, KQED and Amazon Video.
Where to watch Home Fires
Stream: PBS, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, Thirteen, WETA+
Watch free with ads: KQED
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies
Cast
- Samantha Bond as Frances Barden
- Ruth Gemmell as Sarah Collingborne
- Claire Rushbrook as Pat Simms
- Fenella Woolgar as Alison Scotlock
- Clare Calbraith as Steph Farrow
- Daisy Badger as Claire Hillman
- Leanne Best as Teresa Fenchurch
- Leila Mimmack as Laura Campbell
- Claire Price as Miriam Brindsley
- Frances Grey as Erica Campbell
- Mark Bazeley as Bob Simms
- Ed Stoppard as Will Campbell