A Family At War

A Family At War
  • Started airing: April 1970
  • Episodes: 52 (Avg. 26 per season)
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Season 3

3x1: The Lucky Ones
Mr Ashton recaps the first year's events and we see the lucky ones that are still left. Barbara is still living at home and is being persued by the hospital heart- throb. David... read more »
Air date October 6th, 1971
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3x2: For the Duration
John Porter takes up his old job in the Borough Treasurer's Office. He begins to remember what happened to him whilst he was missing in Belgium. Phillip's friend, Gwyn Roberts... read more »
Air date October 13th, 1971
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3x3: Happy Returns
November, 1943. Sheila Ashton goes to Wales to see her children - it is Janet's birthday. David Ashton unexpectedly arrives in Wales too. Sheila tells David that she wants a... read more »
Air date October 20th, 1971
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3x4: The Things You Never Told Me
Before Harry can stop her or warn Margaret, Celia Porter tells her son about the affair his wife had whilst he was missing in Belgium. As a result, many more home truths are... read more »
Air date October 27th, 1971
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3x5: You Can Choose Your Friends
Sefton wants to sell the works, but has to get the consent of the majority of the shareholders. David, who owes money, asks Sefton to buy his shares, not knowing the situation.... read more »
Air date November 3rd, 1971
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3x6: Flesh and Blood
Tony wants to marry Barbara, even when he finds out she has a child. Sefton persuades Edwin to visit Tony, to get his vote on selling the works. Barbara's former lover returns... read more »
Air date November 10th, 1971
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3x7: Spread a Little Happiness
Freda meets Mrs Mackenzie on the eve of a church garden party and agrees to help out with the festivities. Sefton returns from holiday with a friend, Mrs Down. David goes home... read more »
Air date November 17th, 1971
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3x8: Take It On Trust
Ian MacKenzie's ex wife comes to visit - her second husband has left her and she asks Ian to help her find a job. Freda is very unhappy about her presence and refuses Ian's... read more »
Air date November 24th, 1971
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3x9: This Year, Next Year
Margaret tells John that she is not pregnant after all. Harry Porter is depressed, out of work and John tries to persuade Sefton to offer him a job. Sefton offers one to John,... read more »
Air date December 1st, 1971
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3x10: The Fundamental Things Apply
Freda marries Ian MacKenzie and Tony realises something that he should have known a long time ago.
Air date December 8th, 1971
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3x11: Thicker Than Water
A friend of Margaret Porter, Marjorie, is trying to get John Porter involved in the Labour Party's work - he eventually succeeds in talking himself into the job of treasurer.... read more »
Air date December 15th, 1971
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3x12: Breaking Point
David's divorce has now come through and he is waiting to get his last trip of his tour in. He is friendly with Derek Robbins and his wife Jill, and is very concerned when he... read more »
Air date December 22nd, 1971
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3x13: The Lost Ones
David has a motorbike accident that will stop him flying again and he and Sheila decide to try to make a go of their marriage again. Derek Robbins is grounded.
Air date December 29th, 1971
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3x14: The Sensible Thing
Sefton is trying to persuade his family to sell the works in order to put money into the Howells' dubious projects - he succeeds to Edwin's dismay. Howells give David a job.... read more »
Air date January 5th, 1972
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3x15: Under New Management
The period - election time 1945 - John Porter is persuaded to help the Labour Party but gets involved with Margaret's friend, Marjorie. David and Sheila move into a new home,... read more »
Air date January 12th, 1972
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3x16: Coming Home
David and Sheila receive news that Mrs Thomas has died and they go down to Wales to collect the children and bring them back to the new house. Howells give David the sack and at... read more »
Air date January 19th, 1972
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3x17: A Faint Refrain
Michael Armstrong returns from Germany with a message from Phillip, but John is convinced he has come to see Margaret. Margaret meets Michael's girlfriend, Frances Redmayne and... read more »
Air date January 26th, 1972
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3x18: Two Fathers
Mr Ashton visits his son, Phillip's grave in Germany ,and tried to find the cause of his death.
Air date February 2nd, 1972
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3x19: The Old Order Changeth
Sefton has lost most of his money in investment with Howell's dubious property, and Helen and Tony are both planning to leave home. Tony is doing well with the business. John... read more »
Air date February 9th, 1972
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3x20: Yielding Place to New
Edwin is living in the past and trying to work out where he went wrong. Sefton attempts to get closer to Tony. David comes back from London and Edwin gives him a chance in the... read more »
Air date February 16th, 1972
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