Episode 2

When a rural English town finds itself on the verge of WWII, two powerful women struggle to put aside their differences in The Women’s Institute and join forces amidst the chaos and uncertainty of wartime. Samantha Bond (Downton Abbey) and Francesca Annis (Flesh and Blood, Cranford) star in this heartwarming story of courage, friendship, and holding onto the light in our darkest moments.

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Episode 2

Season 1 Episode 2 | 52m 51s | CC

Frances must learn diplomacy if she is to oust Joyce, while Miriam has one last chance to stop David enlisting and Teresa gets off to a bad start in the village.

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Episode 6

As war draws closer to home, the women have their own battles to fight.

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With war looming, the women of Great Paxford face a difficult decision.

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Episode 3

War starts to impact the village. A marriage deteriorates, as a love-affair heats up.

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.

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