A Family at War

Name: A Family at War
Released: 1970-04-14
Rating: 6.833

1970 · 1h 0m · TMDB 6.8/10 (6 votes)

A Family at War is a British drama series created by John Finch and produced by Granada Television for ITV. It broadcast from 14 April 1970 to 16 February 1972. 52 episodes were made, all but eight in colour. Episodes numbers 25 to 32 were recorded in black and white because of the ITV Colour Strike (November 1970 — February 1971). The Ashton family struggles to deal with the harsh realities of the Second World War as their sons are sent away to fight. Those who remain at home in Liverpool live in constant fear of a knock on the door with a telegram from the War Office or the Luftwaffe bombs overhead as they sleep at night.

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About A Family at War

A Family at War is a British drama series created by John Finch and produced by Granada Television for ITV.

It broadcast from 14 April 1970 to 16 February 1972.

52 episodes were made, all but eight in colour.

Episodes numbers 25 to 32 were recorded in black and white because of the ITV Colour Strike (November 1970 — February 1971).

The Ashton family struggles to deal with the harsh realities of the Second World War as their sons are sent away to fight.

Those who remain at home in Liverpool live in constant fear of a knock on the door with a telegram from the War Office or the Luftwaffe bombs overhead as they sleep at night.

Status: Ended
TMDB rating: 6.8/10 from 6 votes
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 65

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