Drama

Home Fires

When a rural English town finds itself on the verge of WWII, two powerful women struggle to put aside their differences in The Women’s Institute and join forces amidst the chaos and uncertainty of wartime. Samantha Bond (Downton Abbey) and Francesca Annis (Flesh and Blood, Cranford) star in this heartwarming story of courage, friendship, and holding onto the light in our darkest moments.

Episode 1

52m 23s

With war looming, the women of Great Paxford face a difficult decision, and Dr Campbell discovers the terrible reason why he can’t enlist.

Episodes

  • Episode 1: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 1

    S1 E1 - 52m 23s

    With war looming, the women of Great Paxford face a difficult decision, and Dr Campbell discovers the terrible reason why he can’t enlist.

  • Episode 2: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 2

    S1 E2 - 52m 51s

    Frances must learn diplomacy if she is to oust Joyce, while Miriam has one last chance to stop David enlisting and Teresa gets off to a bad start in the village.

  • Episode 3: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 3

    S1 E3 - 52m 49s

    Everyone must make sacrifices as war starts to impact the village. As Pat’s marriage deteriorates, Kate and Jack’s relationship intensifies.

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    Episode 4

    S1 E4 - 52m 49s

    Steph hides a secret that threatens the farm, whilst Teresa’s past comes back to haunt her and Erica is determined to intervene to protect Pat.

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    Episode 5

    S1 E5 - 52m 55s

    Erica’s friendship with Pat is tested, and a new evacuee in the village isn’t quite what Frances bargained for.

  • Episode 6: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 6

    S1 E6 - 52m 29s

    As war draws closer to home, the women have their own battles to fight: Frances tries to help Pat before it’s too late.

Extras + Features

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S1 - 30s

    See Francesca Annis (Reckless, Cranford) and Samantha Bond (Downton Abbey) in a series about courage, friendship, and love in war time.

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    Scene

    S1 E1 - 52s

    Though the troubles of war are imminent, the ladies of the local Women's Institute (WI) have their own scores to settle. Francesca Annis and Samantha Bond lead the cast of Home Fires, airing Sundays, October 4 - November 8, 2015 on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #HomeFiresPBS

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S1 E2 - 30s

    In the second episode of Home Fires: As the threat of war looms closer to the village, its residents must adjust to unwelcome changes. Home Fires, Episode 2 airs Sunday, October 11, 2015 at 8/7c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #HomeFiresPBS

  • Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Scene

    S1 E2 - 1m 25s

    In this scene from Home Fires, new arrival Theresa struggles to win the affections of a furry friend. Home Fires, Episode 2, airs Sunday, October 11, 2015 at 8/7c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #HomeFiresPBS

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S1 E3 - 30s

    In Episode 3 of Home Fires: As the men of the village leave for the front, the ladies of Great Paxford adjust to new roles. Episode 3 airs Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 8/7c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #HomeFiresPBS

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    Scene

    S1 E3 - 1m 13s

    In this scene from Episode 3, Joyce and Frances face off in the wake of wartime. Home Fires, Episode 3 airs Sunday, October 18, 2015 at 8/7c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #HomeFiresPBS

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S1 E4 - 30s

    In the fourth episode, the women struggle to recover from past and present mistakes. Episode 4 of Home Fires airs Sunday, October 25 at 8/7c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #HomeFiresPBS

  • Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Scene

    S1 E4 - 1m 4s

    Claire carries out a secret mission in this scene from Home Fires, Episode 4, airing Sunday, October 25, 2015 at 8/7c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #HomeFiresPBS

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    Scene

    S1 E5 - 1m 26s

    Laura gets a dangerous proposition in this scene from Home Fires Episode 5, airing Sunday, November 1, 2015 at 8/7c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #HomeFiresPBS

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S1 E5 - 30s

    In the fifth episode, the women of Great Paxford face difficult decisions when their realities come crashing down around them. Home Fires, Episode 5 airs Sunday, November 1, 2015 at 8/7c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #HomeFiresPBS

  • Finale Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Finale Preview

    S1 E6 - 30s

    In the Season 1 finale of Home Fires: secrets, betrayal, and forbidden desire force the women of the WI into unchartered territory. Episode 6 airs November 8, 2015 at 8/7c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #HomeFiresPBS

  • Finale Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Finale Scene

    S1 E6 - 1m 24s

    The Farrows get a new farmhand and Frances braces for invasion, in this scene from the Home Fires Season 1 finale, premiering Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 8/7c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #HomeFiresPBS

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