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S2 E3 A Lesson in War

Drama

TV-PG

52m

Nov 24, 1970

Philip and a Polish friend capture a German soldier in the desert.

Season 2, 19 Episodes

A Family at War - The Other Side of the Hill

The Other Side of the Hill,

David returns to his old ways and Sefton tries to save Edwin from losing his job.

A Family at War - I Can Be Happy, Can't I?

I Can Be Happy, Can't I?,

Edwin comes to a decision and Margaret befriends an eligible widower.

A Family at War - A Lesson in War

A Lesson in War,

Philip and a Polish friend capture a German soldier in the desert.

A Family at War - Is Your Journey Really Necessary?

Is Your Journey Really Necessary?,

Sefton uncovers Tony's deception and, in the process, finds out about his son's girlfriend.

A Family at War - The Forty-Eight Hour Pass

The Forty-Eight Hour Pass,

While David is home on leave, he and Sheila grow further apart.

A Family at War - Hope Against Hope

Hope Against Hope,

Michael wrestles with his conscience. Meanwhile, Edwin and Jean clash over Margaret's pregnancy.

A Family at War - A Time to Be Born

A Time to Be Born,

Margaret is taken to the hospital and Sefton makes an ill-advised investment.

A Family at War - A Hero's Welcome

A Hero's Welcome,

Peter begins to realize the image he has constructed of his father may not be accurate.

A Family at War - We Could Be a Lot Worse Off

We Could Be a Lot Worse Off,

Freda is disturbed by her feelings for Michael. Robert comes to a sticky end.

A Family at War - Lend Your Loving Arms

Lend Your Loving Arms,

David confronts Sheila over missing his leave and the family receives some devastating news.

A Family at War - Hazard

Philip is sent on a ten-day minesweeping course where he meets Sgt. Hazard.

A Family at War - Giving and Taking

Giving and Taking,

Edwin and Jean go to their recently deceased father's cottage and Jenny pays the Briggs a visit.

A Family at War - Believed Killed

Believed Killed,

John makes an unexpected reappearance and Margaret's infidelity creates a dilemma.

A Family at War - Into the Dark

Having been blinded by his injuries, Philip is brought into a desert hospital.

A Family at War - The Straight and Narrow

The Straight and Narrow,

Margaret brings her affair with Michael to an end and John tries to rebuild his relationship with his mother.

A Family at War - Clash by Night

Clash by Night,

Philip encounters an old enemy who shot one of his friends during the Spanish Civil War.

A Family at War - Salute the Happy Morn

Salute the Happy Morn,

Mrs. Porter discovers the truth about Margaret's illegitimate child and Sheila has designs on Colin.

A Family at War - I Wanted to Be with You

I Wanted to Be with You,

The family gathers for Phillip's birthday and Freda introduces her boyfriend.

A Family at War - A Separate Peace

A Separate Peace,

The Ashtons are called home as Jean's illness throws the family into crisis.

Details

A Family at War

Drama

TV-PG

3 Seasons

52m

This epic saga explores the whole of World War II as experienced by the Ashtons, a working-class Liverpool family.

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