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 (20)
1. The Lucky Ones
Aired 6 October 1971 • 60 min
2. For the Duration
Aired 13 October 1971 • 60 min
3. Happy Returns
Aired 20 October 1971 • 60 min
4. The Things You Never Told Me
Aired 27 October 1971 • 60 min
5. You Can Choose Your Friends
Aired 3 November 1971 • 60 min
6. Flesh and Blood
Aired 10 November 1971 • 60 min
7. Spread a Little Happiness
Aired 17 November 1971 • 60 min
8. Take It on Trust
Aired 24 November 1971 • 60 min
9. This Year, Next Year...
Aired 1 December 1971 • 60 min
10. The Fundamental Things Apply
Aired 8 December 1971 • 60 min
11. Thicker Than Water
Aired 15 December 1971 • 60 min
12. Breaking Point
Aired 22 December 1971 • 60 min
13. The Lost Ones
Aired 29 December 1971 • 60 min
14. The Sensible Thing
Aired 5 January 1972 • 60 min
15. Under New Management
Aired 12 January 1972 • 60 min
16. Coming Home
Aired 19 January 1972 • 60 min
17. A Faint Refrain
Aired 26 January 1972 • 60 min
18. Two Fathers
Aired 2 February 1972 • 60 min
19. The Old Order Changeth...
Aired 9 February 1972 • 60 min
20. ...Yielding Place to New
Aired 16 February 1972 • 60 min