TV series
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Overview
The story of a group of inspirational women in a rural Cheshire community with the shadow of World War II casting a dark cloud over their lives. As the conflict takes hold and separates the women from their husbands, fathers, sons and brothers, the characters find themselves under increasing and extraordinary pressures in a rapidly fragmenting world. By banding together as the Great Paxford Women’s Institute, they help maintain the nation’s fabric in its darkest hour, and discover inner resources that will change their lives forever.
Details
- First air date
- 2015-05-03
- Status
- Canceled
- Seasons
- 2 seasons
- Episodes
- 12 episodes
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Network
- ITV1
- Production
- ITV Studios, GBH
- Country
- US, GB
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Samantha Bond as Frances Barden
- Ruth Gemmell as Sarah Collingborne
- Claire Rushbrook as Pat Simms
- Fenella Woolgar as Alison Scotlock
- Clare Calbraith as Steph Farrow
- Daisy Badger as Claire Hillman
- Leanne Best as Teresa Fenchurch
- Leila Mimmack as Laura Campbell
- Claire Price as Miriam Brindsley
- Frances Grey as Erica Campbell
- Mark Bazeley as Bob Simms
- Ed Stoppard as Will Campbell
Creators and crew
- Catherine Oldfield - Creator
- Robert Quinn - Director
- John Hayes - Director
- Bruce Goodison - Director
Seasons
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