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Series 2

6 episodes · 3rd April 2016

As the Second World War continues, the residents of Great Paxford face their own personal challenges and conflicts as reputations are tarnished, loved ones lost, and shocking secrets are discovered. However it’s through these challenges that the women in the town unite and overcome their darkest hours.

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01 Episode 1 still Episode 1 Episode 13rd April 2016 The WI members of Great Paxford live under a shadow as the Battle of Britain looms on the horizon. Pat befriends a Czech soldier, but finds her newfound independence less enjoyable than expected. Laura faces the consequences of her affair, while Sarah receives some shocking news. Alison strikes a bargain with the police, and tragedy strikes for Frances. 02 Episode 2 still Episode 2 Episode 210th April 2016 Laura is publicly disgraced when news of the Bowers' divorce hits the papers, with grave consequences for the surgery and her friendship with Tom. Pat is tempted by her feelings for Marek while Bob is in hospital. Steph is delighted when Stan returns home on leave, but the reunion is overshadowed by his fears of invasion. Frances discovers a secret at the reading of the will. 03 Episode 3 still Episode 3 Episode 317th April 2016 The Czech officers organise a dance to keep morale up as the Battle of Britain intensifies. Joyce has some advice for Sarah which is not well-received, while Pat realises that somebody knows about her relationship with Marek. Allison's secret work for the police leaves her forced to decide where her loyalties lie. Steph fears that Stan is becoming a bad influence on his son, and Frances finds out that Peter's affair was more complicated than she thought. 04 Episode 4 still Episode 4 Episode 424th April 2016 Pat and Marek are reconciled, but when someone sees them together, their relationship is in more danger than ever. The Brindsleys come to realise the full extent of David's injuries, and Teresa faces letting go of the past when she is asked out. Alison fears the consequences of her involvement with the Lyons, Laura is spurred into action by some happy news, and Joyce and Erica work together on a first aid meeting. 05 Episode 5 still Episode 5 Episode 51st May 2016 The villagers prepare for harvest time, but Steph struggles to cope with the workload and faces losing the farm if she cannot meet her quota. A newcomer to the community stirs up tension between Sarah and Frances, while Joyce and the Brindsleys also receive unexpected visitors. Teresa faces a big decision, while Sarah finds herself in a dangerous situation. Alison discovers the real reason behind the parachute accidents and makes a horrifying connection to the factory. She races to warn Frances before it is too late. 06 Episode 6 still Episode 6 Episode 68th May 2016 The village prepares for Nick and Teresa's wedding as the Battle of Britain draws to an end. Pat faces a big decision as Marek prepares to leave, but Bob intends to ruin her plans. Frances fights to clear her name following the closure of the factory, Alison wrestles with her conscience, and a chance encounter leaves Joyce with some unanswered questions.
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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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