The read
The series ran 2 seasons across 12 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb8.2/10
28 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Series 1 | 6 ep2015 |
| 2 | Series 2 | 6 ep2016 |
Key crew
- Bruce GoodisonDirector
- John HayesDirector
Cast
- Samantha BondFrances Barden
- Ruth GemmellSarah Collingborne
- Claire RushbrookPat Simms
- Fenella WoolgarAlison Scotlock
- Clare CalbraithSteph Farrow
- Daisy BadgerClaire Hillman
- Leanne BestTeresa Fenchurch
- Leila MimmackLaura Campbell
- Claire PriceMiriam Brindsley
- Frances GreyErica Campbell
- Mark BazeleyBob Simms
- Ed StoppardWill Campbell
Stills
Themes
world war iiperiod drama