A Family at War_
A Family at War is a British drama series created by John Finch and produced by Granada Television for ITV. It broadcast from 14 April 1970 to 16 February 1972. 52 episodes were made, all but eight in colour. Episodes numbers 25 to 32 were recorded in black and white because of the ITV Colour Strike (November 1970 — February 1971). The Ashton family struggles to deal with the harsh realities of the Second World War as their sons are sent away to fight. Those who remain at home in Liverpool live in constant fear of a knock on the door with a telegram from the War Office or the Luftwaffe bombs overhead as they sleep at night.
Created By
John Finch
Network
ITV1
Episodes
65
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
A Family at War has 4 seasons with 65 episodes spanning 1970-1972.
Year context
A Family at War first aired 56 years ago in 1970.
CAST (20)
SEASONS (4 seasons, 65 episodes)
SEASON 1
SEASON 2
SEASON 3
SEASON 4
SERIES INFO
4
Seasons
65
Episodes
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
John Finch
NETWORKS (1)
ITV1
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is A Family at War about?
A Family at War is a British drama series created by John Finch and produced by Granada Television for ITV. It broadcast from 14 April 1970 to 16 February 1972. 52 episodes were made, all but eight in colour. Episodes numbers 25 to 32 were recorded in black and white because of the ITV Colour Strike (November 1970 — February 1971).
The Ashton family struggles to deal with the harsh realities of the Second World War as their sons are sent away to fight. Those who remain at home in Liverpool live in constant fear of a knock on the door with a telegram from the War Office or the Luftwaffe bombs overhead as they sleep at night.
How many seasons does A Family at War have?
A Family at War has 4 seasons with 65 episodes total.
Who created A Family at War?
A Family at War was created by John Finch.
Who stars in A Family at War?
The cast of A Family at War includes , , , , .
What is the rating of A Family at War?
A Family at War has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.
Is A Family at War still running?
A Family at War has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (2)
Drama
War & Politics
