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She has returned to Great Paxford, taking lodging by herself in a “poky little” place on the outskirts of the town – it seems she is having marital difficulties. To the consternation of much of the Institute, she becomes president once again, although Sarah emphasizes that it’s only short-term. Still playing the dutiful wife, Pat visits Bob in the hospital and he characteristically scolds her for not bringing chocolate – a treat she shared with Captain Novotny, not that Bob knows. Bob will soon move home as an invalid, ensuring Pat’s affair will be much more difficult to carry on. Yet Captain Novotny helps Pat set up a sickroom in her house, despite the implications for their relationship.
Alison worries that her involvement with the Lyons could have dangerous consequences beyond just damaging her relationship with Frances. Pat and Marek reconcile, but when someone else sees them together, their relationship is in even more danger than before. The Brindsleys' happiness at David's return is marred when the long-term impact of his injuries becomes apparent.
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Meanwhile, there’s joyful news in the Campbell house, which spurs Laura into action, and Joyce unexpectedly joins forces with Erica to organize a first aid meeting for the village. Meanwhile, Laura is forced to face the consequences of her affair with Richard Bowers, while Spencer and Claire’s relationship takes an unexpected turn. The attraction between Pat and Marek continues to grow, but the risk of acting on their feelings is huge. At the reading of his will, Frances discovers that Peter was keeping a secret from her. Home Fires follows a group of inspirational women in a rural English community where the shadow of World War II is casting a dark cloud over their lives. The isolated village couldn’t feel further away from the impending bloodshed and battlefields and yet it is not immune from the effects of war.
Sarah receives some shocking news about Adam, but her sorrow is overshadowed by a tragedy for Frances. Get extended access to 1600+ episodes, binge watch your favorite shows, and stream anytime - online or in the PBS app. The Brindsleys’ happiness at David’s return is marred when the long-term impact of his injuries becomes apparent.
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By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. 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. As the Battle of Britain intensifies, the women must do all they can to keep spirits high. At a dance organized by the Czech soldiers, Joyce gives Sarah some unwelcome advice, and the stakes are raised for Pat when someone discovers her relationship with Marek. Frances learns that there is much more to Peter’s affair than she realized, while Alison is forced to choose between her loyalty to Frances and her secret work for the police.
Meanwhile, there's joyful news in the Campbell house, which spurs Laura into action, and Joyce unexpectedly joins forces with Erica to organize a first aid meeting for the village. Frances learns that there is much more to Peter's affair than she realized, while Alison is forced to choose between her loyalty to Frances and her secret work for the police. Steph is increasingly concerned by Stan's behavior on the farm, worried it's having an unwelcome effect on Little Stan.
Episode 6
Even as the allies cheer for victory in the Battle of Britain, there’s one more twist of fate in store for the citizens of Great Paxford. The suspicion of an affair is confirmed when Frances receives the possessions her husband was carrying upon his death and finds a necklace and card meant for Helen. Pat also refuses the offer of a leadership position in the Women’s Institute, again on account of Bob. With Frances devastated by Peter’s death, someone else must temporarily take over as president.
As the Battle of Britain looms, the villagers of Great Paxford live under a cloud of fear and suspicion. Pat strikes up a friendship with a Czech soldier stationed nearby, but her joy at independence from Bob is short-lived. Meanwhile, Laura is forced to face the consequences of her affair with Richard Bowers, while Spencer and Claire's relationship takes an unexpected turn.
His militant attitude frightens Steph, who fears that Stan is cultivating brutality and a dangerous dread in their son. Staying sane and level-headed is difficult when the pressure is palpable. One woman whose life would undeniably improve if her husband were gone is Pat Simms. She and Captain Novotny have been growing closer, and when the two secretly meet for a picnic he reveals his attraction to her, perspicaciously having inferred her unhappiness with her husband. Unfortunately, that husband has resurfaced, albeit in the hospital, having been injured by a stray artillery shell. But then, everyone in Great Paxford has some issue oppressing them, beyond the threat of bombings.
However it’s through these challenges that the women in the town unite and overcome their darkest hours. It takes you back in time but also shows how some problems in our lives and traditional roles have not changed. Regardless of the country in times of war responding as women in our differences we are all the same. Steph’s husband Stan is on leave from the military, and while she and her son are initially joyous, she soon registers a dark paranoia that has grown in the soldier. He begins hiding loaded guns around the property, can’t sleep for fear of bombing, and trains Stanley Jr. to defend the farm.
News of the Bowers’ divorce hits the papers and Laura’s disgrace becomes public, which has grave consequences for her friendship with Tom, and the future of the surgery. News of the Bowers' divorce hits the papers and Laura's disgrace becomes public, which has grave consequences for her friendship with Tom and the future of the surgery. Stan returns home on leave, but the happy reunion with Steph is soured by his worrying attitude to invasion. 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.
Steph is increasingly concerned by Stan’s behavior on the farm, worried it’s having an unwelcome effect on Little Stan. At a dance organised by the Czech soldiers, Joyce gives Sarah some unwelcome advice, and the stakes are raised for Pat when someone discovers her relationship with Marek. Frances learns there is much more to Peter's affair than she realised, whilst Alison is forced to choose between her loyalty to Frances and her secret work for the police. Steph is increasingly concerned by Stan's behaviour on the farm, worried it's having an unwelcome effect on Little Stan. Teresa is asked on a date, but can she throw off her old life so easily?
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