Home Fires - Season 2
Season 2
Following the success of series one, acclaimed British actresses Samantha Bond (Downton Abbey, Outnumbered) and Francesca Annis (The Little House, Cranford) are reunited with the impressive ensemble cast including Ruth Gemmell (Penny Dreadful), Claire Rushbrook (Whitechapel), Ed Stoppard (Cilla), Chris Coghill (EastEnders), Clare Calbraith (Vera), Fenella Woolgar (War & Peace), Mark Bazeley (The Frankenstein Chronicles), Mike Noble (Mr Selfridge), and Daniel Ryan (Mount Pleasant).
It's the summer of 1940 and the village of Great Paxford is caught up in the nightmare of the Battle of Britain. Two weeks after the defeat at Dunkirk, the German army is advancing through France and Britain is bracing itself for invasion.
Throughout the series the residents at the heart of this rural Cheshire community face their own personal challenges and conflicts as reputations are tarnished, loved ones lost, and shocking secrets are discovered.
The women, under the auspices of the Great Paxford Women's Institute, unite and discover inner resources that will change their lives forever whilst helping maintain the nation's fabric in its darkest hour.
Episodes
Episode 1
It is June 1940, and Britain faces the threat of imminent invasion. As the Battle of Britain looms, the villagers of Great Paxford live under a cloud of fear and suspicion. Pat strikes up a friendship with a Czech soldier stationed nearby, but her joy at independence from Bob is short lived. Meanwhile, Laura is forced to face the consequences of her affair with Richard Bowers, and Spencer and Claire's relationship takes an unexpected turn. Sarah receives shocking news about Adam.
Episode 2
News of the Bowers' divorce hits the papers and Laura's disgrace becomes public, which has grave consequences for her friendship with Tom and the future of the surgery. With Bob injured in hospital, the attraction between Pat and Marek becomes obvious. Stan returns home on leave, but the happy reunion with Steph is soured by his worrying attitude to invasion. At the reading of the will, Frances discovers that Peter was keeping an enormous secret from her, but the surprise return of one particular villager offers her some unexpected comfort.
Episode 3
As the Battle of Britain intensifies, the women must do all they can to keep spirits high. At a dance organised by the Czech soldiers, Joyce gives Sarah some unwelcome advice and the stakes are raised for Pat when someone discovers her relationship with Marek. Frances learns that there is much more to Peter's affair than she realised, while Alison is forced to choose between her loyalty to Frances and her secret work for the police. Steph is increasingly concerned by Stan's behaviour on the farm, worried that it is having an unwelcome effect on Little Stan. Meanwhile, the Brindsleys receive some wonderful news.
Episode 4
Teresa is asked on a date, but can she throw off her old life so easily? Alison worries that her involvement with the Lyons could have dangerous consequences beyond just damaging her relationship with Frances. Pat and Marek reconcile, but when someone else sees them together, their relationship is in even more danger than before. The Brindsleys' happiness at David's return is marred when the long-term impact of his injuries becomes apparent. There is joyful news in the Campbell house which spurs Laura into action, and Joyce unexpectedly joins forces with Erica to organise a first aid meeting for the village.
Episode 5
At harvest time, Steph struggles to meet the quota and risks losing the farm. Sarah finds herself in a dangerous situation, while Teresa has a big decision to make. A newcomer to the village causes tension between Sarah and Frances, but there are more unexpected visitors for Joyce and the Brindsleys. When Alison discovers the real reason behind the parachute accidents, she makes the horrifying connection to the factory - but can she warn Frances before it is too late?
Episode 6
There is cause for joy as everyone prepares for Nick and Teresa's wedding. Faced with Marek's impending departure, Pat has a big decision to make - but Bob has one last trick up his sleeve to thwart her plans. While Frances fights to clear her name after the closure of the factory, Alison continues to wrestle with her conscience. A chance encounter with Noah on the street leads Joyce to investigate. As the allies hail victory in the Battle of Britain, there is one more twist of fate in store for the residents of Great Paxford.
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