Overview

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.

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Cast

Samantha Bond

Frances Barden

Ruth Gemmell

Sarah Collingborne

Claire Rushbrook

Pat Simms

Fenella Woolgar

Alison Scotlock

Clare Calbraith

Steph Farrow

Daisy Badger

Claire Hillman

Leanne Best

Teresa Fenchurch

Leila Mimmack

Laura Campbell

Claire Price

Miriam Brindsley

Frances Grey

Erica Campbell

Mark Bazeley

Bob Simms

Ed Stoppard

Will Campbell