Home Fires commissioned for a second series

World War II drama Home Fires has been commissioned for a second series.

 

The show can currently be seen on Sunday evenings on itv and follows a group of inspirational women at the centre of a rural Cheshire community who attempt to bring the village together during the country’s darkest hour. 

 

Inspired by the book ‘Jambusters’ by Julie Summers, the second series will begin filming in Cheshire during the summer of 2015.

 

Home Fires has been recommissioned for ITV by Director of Drama Steve November and Controller of Drama Victoria Fea who have been delighted with the audience’s reaction to the series.

 

“We’ve been really pleased with how viewers have taken Home Fires to their heart,” said Steve. “Through Simon’s wonderfully observed scripts, and the characters he’s created, we’ve come to know real women who kept the home fires burning throughout the Second World War.  Their war effort is an intriguing aspect of our national social history and we’re delighted the women will be reunited for a second series,” added Steve.

 

Executive Producer Francis Hopkinson commented: "We’re thrilled the incredible ensemble cast of Home Fires will be returning for a second series. The new series will play out under the Battle of Britain and the frighteningly real prospect of German invasion and defeat. It was a very challenging and dark period in our country’s history. Whilst the men were away fighting, the women left behind had to face their own fears.” 

Details

Show:
- Home Fires (UK)
Network:
- itv

Written by: Ben Drummond
Jun 2nd, 2015, 4:27 am

Images courtesy of itv