A Family at War 1970
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- April 14, 1970
- Format
- 4 seasons · 65 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~65 hours (60 min/ep)
- Created By
- John Finch
- Network
- ITV1
What is A Family at War?
A Family at War is a television series first released in 1970. Catalogued under Drama, War & Politics.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1970
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 65
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 14, 1970
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Drama, War & Politics
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.8/10
- Format
- 4 seasons · 65 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- ITV1
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 65 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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A Family at War is a television series first released in 1970. Catalogued under Drama, War & Politics. Produced and broadcast by ITV1. Current status: Ended. Spans 4 seasons and 65 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A Liverpool family endures wartime fear as sons head to the front.”
- Authentic World War II home front portrayal
- Mostly colour production with period detail
- Compelling family dynamics amid bombings
- Episodes 25‑32 are black‑and‑white due to the ITV colour strike
- Series reflects 1970s production values which may feel dated
Watch it if you appreciate gritty wartime family stories set in 1940s Liverpool.
The series depicts wartime hardship and aerial bombings, making it intense and best suited for mature viewers.
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When was A Family at War originally broadcast?
It aired on ITV from 14 April 1970 to 16 February 1972.
Who created the series?
The show was created by John Finch.
How many episodes were produced?
A total of 52 episodes were made.
Why are some episodes in black‑and‑white?
Episodes 25 to 32 were recorded in black‑and‑white because of the ITV Colour Strike from November 1970 to February 1971.
Where is the series set?
The story follows the Ashton family living in Liverpool during the Second World War.
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