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S3 E20 …Yielding Place to New

Drama

TV-PG

51m

Feb 15, 1972

The family's preparations for their first Christmas in peacetime cause Edwin to reflect on past events.

Season 3, 20 Episodes

A Family at War - The Lucky Ones

The Lucky Ones,

David tries to track down Grace but has to beat a hasty retreat when her husband returns.

A Family at War - For the Duration

For the Duration,

John Porter takes up his old job in the Borough Treasurer's office.

A Family at War - Happy Returns

Sheila and David reunite at the Welsh farm where their children have been evacuated.

A Family at War - The Things You Never Told Me

The Things You Never Told Me,

Margaret and her father-in-law have a heart-to-heart talk.

A Family at War - You Can Choose Your Friends

You Can Choose Your Friends,

Sefton wants to sell his Briggs and Son Printing Company shares but has to get consent from the shareholders.

A Family at War - Flesh and Blood

Flesh and Blood,

Tony wants to marry Barbara, even when he finds out she has a child.

A Family at War - Spread a Little Happiness

Spread a Little Happiness,

Freda meets Mrs. Mackenzie on the eve of a church garden party and agrees to help out with the festivities.

A Family at War - Take It on Trust

Take It on Trust,

The family assesses the future possibilities of the welfare state, but there are problems from the past.

A Family at War - This Year, Next Year…

This Year, Next Year…,

Margaret tells John that she is not pregnant after all.

A Family at War - The Fundamental Things Apply

The Fundamental Things Apply,

Freda marries Ian and Tony realizes something that he should have known a long time ago.

A Family at War - Thicker Than Water

Thicker Than Water,

Margaret's friend Marjorie is trying to get John involved with the Labour Party.

A Family at War - Breaking Point

Breaking Point,

David's divorce has now come through and he is waiting to get the last trip of his tour of duty.

A Family at War - The Lost Ones

David's motorbike accident prevents him from flying again.

A Family at War - The Sensible Thing

The Sensible Thing,

As anticipation of victory in Europe grows, Sefton divides the family by urging them to accept his proposal.

A Family at War - Under New Management

Under New Management,

David and Sheila move into a new home, but Sheila is still not sure of the future.

A Family at War - Coming Home

Sheila and David can finally bring their children home and Freda attempts to help an old friend.

A Family at War - A Faint Refrain

A Faint Refrain,

The unexpected return of conscientious objector Michael Armstrong reawakens suppressed feelings.

A Family at War - Two Fathers

Edwin makes a difficult journey to Germany to uncover the details surrounding Philip's last days.

A Family at War - The Old Order Changeth…

The Old Order Changeth…,

Looking to the future, the family contemplates moving homes.

A Family at War - …Yielding Place to New

…Yielding Place to New,

The family's preparations for their first Christmas in peacetime cause Edwin to reflect on past events.

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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