Home Fires S02E03: Series 2, Episode 3 Summary Season 2 Episode 3 Guide

In order to intercept Joyce's interference with this plan, Frances enlists Claire in a plot to misdirect Joyce by making her think they are planning to use the church as the town's air raid shelter. Thus Joyce's efforts at stymieing Frances and the "new" WI, of which she strongly disapproves, are totally misdirected and the plan for the actual shelter proceeds without interference. When war is officially declared, the men of the town begin to consider what roles they might play. Miriam's son, David, is determined to enlist in the Navy, which terrifies her. He is brave and wants to enlist in the war, despite having unpleasant memories of the last conflict in which he served.

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It’s therefore quite unfortunate to see the show go. We understand that such a comparison is rather unfair, given that American viewers are far more divided thanks to a much larger array of viewing options, but the show still produces good ratings. Funding for MASTERPIECE is provided by Viking and Raymond James, with additional support from public television viewers and contributors to The Masterpiece Trust, created to help ensure the series' future.

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He was a journalist in the First World War and suffered injuries to his arm and leg from shrapnel, though he admits it was nowhere near combat. Volatile, self-centered and pathetic, Bob is physically and emotionally abusive to his wife Pat. Series 2 of Home Fires premiered on 2 April 2016 and gained 5.2 million views with a 23.7% share. In May 2016 ITV announced it would not be renewing the show. You've just tried to add this video to My List.

home fires series 2 episode 3

AND to let it end at such a cliff hanger spot is dreadful. PLEASE MAKE THE RIGHT DECISION AND pick it up for Season 3 and beyond. In the face of Marek's impending departure, Pat has a big decision to make, but Bob has one last trick up his sleeve to thwart her plans. It's harvest time, and Steph struggles with the work required, but time is running out to meet the quota required, and she risks losing the farm.

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With Laura’s affair made public, Dr. Campbell has been hemorrhaging patients. His chemotherapy is expensive, so Erica offered his services to the Czechs in order to make some extra money. While they don’t need a doctor, they do require a pharmacist, so Erica has gained some clients. Bryn fought in the First World War and survived. However, he was scarred by the events and Miriam forbids him from enlisting again. He cares greatly for his family and offers advice to his son David, who is determined to enlist.

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Dr Campbell finds he has lung cancer, preventing him from enlisting. His wife, who had been wishing for something to keep him out of the armed services, is horrified. She lost her husband George during WWI, and his name can be seen on the memorial wall.

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A farming wife who comes to enthusiastically support the WI after some initial reluctance to join. Steph is very happy with her husband and only wants what is best for him; when he decides to enlist, she supports him through love rather than reason. Joyce is a pillar of the community, and the historical leader of the Great Paxford Women's Institute. Joyce is sophisticated and serene, and even her ex-nemesis Frances observes that she is a natural leader. Even though she can appear stern, pompous and vindictive, she is actually quite sympathetic to other people and proves herself to be a substantially good person. Home Fires is a British period television drama about the life of Women's Institute members on the Home Front during the Second World War.

home fires series 2 episode 3

Her own marriage has run into difficulties on account of some hitherto unexplained decision of Douglas to go into politics. While the couple argues over the phone, Jenny listens in from the phone exchange and misinterprets a stray remark to mean that Joyce is a Nazi sympathizer. Next thing you know, a swastika has stained Joyce’s house and a brick shattered a window.

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Stanley loves his wife and son and works hard to provide for them. The series was inspired by the book Jambusters by Julie Summers. With the first series having an average viewing ratings of 6.2 million ITV commissioned a second six-part series, aired in April 2016. The show focuses on a largely female cast, including notable actresses Francesca Annis, Samantha Bond, Claire Rushbrook, Fenella Woolgar and Leanne Best.

home fires series 2 episode 3

As the Battle of Britain intensifies, Joyce gives Sarah some unwelcome advice. The stakes are raised for Pat when someone discovers her secret. Steph is increasingly concerned by Stan’s behavior on the farm. There is one affair in Great Paxford that has, until now, been successfully concealed. The father reveals the distressing news that the affair produced a son, who will now benefit from the will, at eleven years old.

Set in a rural Cheshire community called Great Paxford, the series is produced by ITV, and launched its first series in May 2015. The first series is set between September 1939 and early 1940. I did not know that the show had been canceled. I always watched the show, right after Call the Midwife. I looked forward to this show and hated how it ended with no possibility of closure. Laura's disgrace becomes public, Frances discovers the secret Peter kept from her and Pat risks everything when she acts on her feelings for Marek.

home fires series 2 episode 3

We can remove the first show in the list to add this one. Alison worries about her involvement at the factory, and Bob discovers Pat's affair with Marek. To ensure that the Barden business has not covered up any more duplicity, Frances hires Alison to oversee her books. When Alison senses something fishy about the impossibly low prices of a proposed deal, she reports it to her new government handler, whom she has been helping search for black marketers.

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