A Family at War

David tries to track down Grace but has to beat a hasty retreat when her husband returns.

John Porter takes up his old job in the Borough Treasurer's office.

Sheila and David reunite at the Welsh farm where their children have been evacuated.

Margaret and her father-in-law have a heart-to-heart talk.

Sefton wants to sell his Briggs and Son Printing Company shares but has to get consent from the shareholders.

Tony wants to marry Barbara, even when he finds out she has a child.

Freda meets Mrs. Mackenzie on the eve of a church garden party and agrees to help out with the festivities.

The family assesses the future possibilities of the welfare state, but there are problems from the past.

Margaret tells John that she is not pregnant after all.

Freda marries Ian and Tony realizes something that he should have known a long time ago.

Margaret's friend Marjorie is trying to get John involved with the Labour Party.

David's divorce has now come through and he is waiting to get the last trip of his tour of duty.

David's motorbike accident prevents him from flying again.

As anticipation of victory in Europe grows, Sefton divides the family by urging them to accept his proposal.

David and Sheila move into a new home, but Sheila is still not sure of the future.

Sheila and David can finally bring their children home and Freda attempts to help an old friend.

Edwin makes a difficult journey to Germany to uncover the details surrounding Philip's last days.

Looking to the future, the family contemplates moving homes.

The family's preparations for their first Christmas in peacetime cause Edwin to reflect on past events.