Plot
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.
Cast
as Frances Barden
as Sarah Collingborne
as Pat Simms
as Alison Scotlock
as Steph Farrow
as Claire Hillman
as Teresa Fenchurch
as Laura Campbell
as Miriam Brindsley
as Erica Campbell
Creator
Network
Status
Canceled
First Aired Date
May 3, 2015
Last Aired Date
May 8, 2016
Production Companies
ITV Studios
GBH
Type
Scripted
Number of Season
2
Number of Episodes
12
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Series 2
2016|6 Episodes
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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