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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

Samantha BondFrances Barden

Ruth GemmellSarah Collingborne

Claire RushbrookPat Simms

Fenella WoolgarAlison Scotlock

Clare CalbraithSteph Farrow

Daisy BadgerClaire Hillman

Leanne BestTeresa Fenchurch

Leila MimmackLaura Campbell

Seasons

Series 1|6 episodes

Series 2|6 episodesAs 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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