About this season
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.
Episodes (13)
1. The Facts of Life
5.0Aired 14 April 1970 • 60 min
2. To Die For Spain
Aired 21 April 1970 • 60 min
3. Lines of Battle
Aired 28 April 1970 • 60 min
4. The Summer Before the War
Aired 5 May 1970 • 60 min
5. The Gate of the Year
Aired 12 May 1970 • 60 min
6. The Breach in the Dyke
Aired 19 May 1970 • 60 min
7. The War Office Regrets
Aired 26 May 1970 • 60 min
8. For Strategic Reasons
Aired 30 June 1970 • 60 min
9. The Night They Hit No. 8
Aired 7 July 1970 • 60 min
10. One of Ours
Aired 14 July 1970 • 60 min
11. Brothers in War
Aired 21 July 1970 • 60 min
12. If It's Got Your Number On It
Aired 28 July 1970 • 60 min
13. The End of the Beginning
Aired 4 August 1970 • 60 min