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Sep 28, 2023DevDynavore rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
I understand the tremendous burden put upon the wartime women, not only with the transfer of children to rural areas from central London but also the agriculture and healthcare to say the least. As a man I found it intersting but not…
Feb 16, 2023LCPL_Cindy rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I had to watch a few episodes before I could like these women. They are portrayed as the stereotypical “stiff upper lip” stoic and reserved English. They obviously did their grieving in private behind closed doors. A cup of tea seemed to…
Oct 28, 2022pmshoe1047 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Stunning. Begins slowly, but quickly becomes deeper and more complex. Nearly all the characters change and grow; and all go through heart-wrenching changes. There are even quite a few surprises, up until the very end. The theme…
Jan 05, 2022Stéphanie_biblio rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A great series depicting the challenges of women during WWII. I agree with other comments that it was not as in depth as say Foyle's War, but interesting nonetheless. Also appreciated how relationships between characters remain…
Sep 05, 2021akirakato rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
Slow-paced and nothing interested me in the first episode. So I quit.
May 08, 2018DCLadults rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Good drama about what happens in a small English village when the men go off to war. Reminded me of the book, the Last Christmas in Paris. "Downton Abbey meets Foyles War."
May 05, 2018djaf rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Although this series doesn't have the depth and complexity of character of something like Last Tango in Halifax, I did get drawn in and have put a hold on the second series. I love the title music. I can't imagine what it was like for…
Mar 14, 2018re_discover rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Home Fires is a great series! Samantha Bond plays the indomitable Frances Barden. My only complaint is that Ed Stoppard is not very convincing as Dr. Will Campbell, father of Erica and Laura. Season one only has six episodes, which left me…
Sep 08, 2017bitsysmom rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Nice series about English country village life during WWII.
Sep 05, 2017gnomenut rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Interesting series, but nothing special.
Aug 29, 2017trcookIIImddmd rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
What an ugly lot of characters; all with shabby little secrets; not uplifting.
Jun 04, 2017tenet rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 10/10. I really enjoyed the episodes in this season 1. The stories and acting are top notch! The music is very catchy, too. Looking forward to season 2.
Sep 30, 2016bobbles1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
...another wonderful Masterpiece ITV/PBS production, where do they get all these ideas, and the talent to put their productions together so well? You get right into this one, the ladies in the WI are the underpinning of the community when…
Jul 04, 2016RDPL_AdultMovies rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
If the main theme of the series has taken hold of you, you may want to borrow the soundtrack CD. The ethereal voices of Synergy Vocals in the main theme represent the women of the series. This is what composer Samuel Sim has to say about…
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Jun 09, 2016k_lecot rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Only watch it because some of the cast from Downton Abbey were in it. Got hooked. Can't wait for Season Two. Just read that there is not going to be a third season.
Apr 08, 2016D204 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A lovely gem of nostalgia. I was in England during the war and can still remember the community spirit that enveloped the country at that time. The W.I. was the glue that held rural communities together and was far more than groups of…
Feb 08, 2016susanlovesbooks rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Typical BBC drama filled with fascinating characters, good humor, village intrigue, and a little romance and heartbreak. It shows the real-life contributions of British women during World War II as they devoted themselves to the war…
Dec 23, 2015d2013 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Ordinary lives turned upside down by the early onset of WW2 and what women did to help out as much as they could. Good series!
Dec 07, 2015nerudafan rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Charming and big-hearted, this is another PBS gem. It features an excellent ensemble cast of strong women characters, ordinary people who rise to the occasion. By turns, humorous and heartbreaking, whether dealing with personal crises,…
Nov 24, 2015bby604 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Another excellent Masterpiece TV drama except for the fact that Ed Stoppard shouldn't have been cast in it. He looked more like a single bachelor than a village doctor with 2 grown up girls.