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Series 1

6 episodes · 3rd May 2015

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01 Episode 1 still Episode 1 Episode 13rd May 2015 In the face of impending war with Germany, the Great Paxford WI faces a difficult decision. When president Joyce Cameron resigns and takes most of the membership with her, Frances Barden and her supporters must come together to resurrect the Institute, and recruit new members from unexpected places. Meanwhile, local doctor Will Campbell discovers the terrible reason why he can’t rejoin the army, and Miriam Brindsley will do anything to stop her son from enlisting. Claire Hillman is attracted to young postman Spencer Wilson, but she discovers that the path of true love never did run smooth. 02 Episode 2 still Episode 2 Episode 210th May 2015 As Frances and Joyce battle for leadership of the new group, the others face problems of a much more personal nature. Erica and Will's relationship is tested after his cancer diagnosis, Pat is struggling with her unhappy marriage and Miriam has one last chance to stop David enlisting. Newcomer Teresa Fenchurch gets off to a bad start, but her mishap brings a dashing RAF officer to the village. Francesca Annis and Samantha Bond star, with Frances Grey, Ed Stoppard, Claire Rushbrook and Leanne Best. 03 Episode 3 still Episode 3 Episode 317th May 2015 The impact of the war begins to be felt in Great Paxford as the women are forced to make sacrifices for the salvage effort. But soon matters on the personal front replace their efforts on the home front as Kate and Jack's relationship intensifies, Pat's marriage deteriorates and Claire finally plucks up the courage to ask Spencer out - unaware he is hiding a secret that could ruin their relationship before it has even started. Meanwhile, Alison resorts to desperate measures to pay a bill, and soon realises her actions will cost her much more. 04 Episode 4 still Episode 4 Episode 424th May 2015 Miriam fears the consequences of David learning the truth, while Steph hides a secret that threatens the farm's future. Teresa's past comes back to haunt her in the shape of an unexpected visitor who could ruin her new life. Kate and Jack make plans for the future, and Laura's jealousy complicates her relationship with Richard. Erica struggles to save Bob and Pat's marriage, and Claire is caught in the crossfire between Frances and Joyce as plans get under way to build a new air raid shelter for the village. 05 Episode 5 still Episode 5 Episode 57th June 2015 Frances takes in an evacuee from Liverpool, who is not what she expected. Erica is forced to face the consequences of her actions, while Miriam writes letters to soldiers on the front line that cause more harm than good. Laura and Richard's secret affair is jeopardised when someone sees them together, Teresa receives devastating news, and Claire must decide whether or not to stand by Spencer. 06 Episode 6 still Episode 6 Episode 614th June 2015 As the war in Europe draws closer to home and the nation faces its darkest hour, the members of the WI find they have their own battles to fight. Alison looks for a way out of her desperate situation, and Frances tries to help Pat while she still can. Miriam keeps an important piece of news from Bryn, and Richard and Laura realise it may not be possible to keep their affair a secret any longer.
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01 Samantha Bond profile Samantha Bondas Frances Barden 02 Ruth Gemmell profile Ruth Gemmellas Sarah Collingborne 03 Claire Rushbrook profile Claire Rushbrookas Pat Simms 04 Fenella Woolgar profile Fenella Woolgaras Alison Scotlock 05 Clare Calbraith profile Clare Calbraithas Steph Farrow 06 Daisy Badger profile Daisy Badgeras Claire Hillman 07 Leanne Best profile Leanne Bestas Teresa Fenchurch 08 Leila Mimmack profile Leila Mimmackas Laura Campbell 09 Claire Price profile Claire Priceas Miriam Brindsley 10 Frances Grey profile Frances Greyas Erica Campbell 11 Mark Bazeley profile Mark Bazeleyas Bob Simms 12 Ed Stoppard profile Ed Stoppardas Will Campbell
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