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A Family at War (TV Series 1970–1972) Poster

(1970–1972)

Full Cast & Crew

Series Directed by 

Gerry Mill ... (10 episodes, 1970-1972)
Baz Taylor ... (8 episodes, 1970-1972)
Bob Hird ... (7 episodes, 1970-1972)
Les Chatfield ... (6 episodes, 1971)
Tim Jones ... (5 episodes, 1970)
Michael Cox ... (4 episodes, 1970)
Richard Doubleday ... (3 episodes, 1970-1972)
June Howson ... (3 episodes, 1970)
Richard Martin ... (2 episodes, 1971)
James Ormerod ... (1 episode, 1970)
Oscar Whitbread ... (1 episode, 1970)
David Giles ... (1 episode, 1971)
Quentin Lawrence ... (1 episode, 1972)

Series Writing Credits  

John Finch ... (series devised by) (51 episodes, 1970-1972)
John Finch ... (by) (29 episodes, 1970-1972)
John Finch ... (creator) (1 episode, 1970)
Alexander Baron ... (by) (6 episodes, 1970-1972)
David Weir ... (by) (3 episodes, 1971)
Geoffrey Lancashire ... (by) (2 episodes, 1970-1971)
Roy Russell ... (by) (2 episodes, 1971-1972)
Jack Ronder ... (by) (2 episodes, 1971)
Stan Barstow ... (by) (1 episode, 1970)
James Brabazon ... (by) (1 episode, 1970)
H.V. Kershaw ... (by) (1 episode, 1970)
Elaine Morgan ... (by) (1 episode, 1970)
Leslie Sands ... (by) (1 episode, 1970)
John Stevenson ... (by) (1 episode, 1970)
John Foster ... (by) (1 episode, 1971)
Robert Furnival ... (by) (1 episode, 1971)
Susan Pleat ... (by) (1 episode, 1971)
Philip Purser ... (by) (1 episode, 1971)
Jonathan Powell ... (by) (1 episode, 1972)
John Wiles ... (by) (1 episode, 1972)
John Brabazon ... (unknown episodes)
John Ellison ... (unknown episodes)

Series Cast  

Colin Douglas Colin Douglas ...  Edwin Ashton 44 episodes, 1970-1972
Barbara Flynn ...  Freda Ashton / ... 40 episodes, 1970-1972
Lesley Nunnerley Lesley Nunnerley ...  Margaret Porter / ... 39 episodes, 1970-1972
Coral Atkins Coral Atkins ...  Sheila Ashton 34 episodes, 1970-1972
John McKelvey John McKelvey ...  Sefton Briggs 32 episodes, 1970-1972
Colin Campbell ...  David Ashton 30 episodes, 1970-1972
Shelagh Fraser ...  Jean Ashton 28 episodes, 1970-1972
T.R. Bowen T.R. Bowen ...  Tony Briggs 25 episodes, 1970-1972
Ian Thompson ...  John Porter 24 episodes, 1970-1972
Keith Drinkel Keith Drinkel ...  Philip Ashton 19 episodes, 1970-1971
Diana Davies Diana Davies ...  Doris / ... 17 episodes, 1970-1972
John Nettles ...  Ian MacKenzie / ... 14 episodes, 1971-1972
Mark Jones ...  Michael Armstrong 12 episodes, 1970-1972
Margery Mason Margery Mason ...  Celia Porter / ... 10 episodes, 1970-1971
Patrick Troughton ...  Harry Porter 9 episodes, 1970-1972
Georgine Anderson ...  Helen Hughes 8 episodes, 1971-1972
Paul Brett Paul Brett ...  John George / ... 8 episodes, 1971-1972
David Dixon David Dixon ...  Robert Ashton 7 episodes, 1970-1971
David Bradley ...  Colin Woodcock 7 episodes, 1971
John D. Collins ...  Peter Bryant 6 episodes, 1971
Joan Heath Joan Heath ...  Mrs Foster / ... 6 episodes, 1970-1971
John Alkin John Alkin ...  Frank / ... 5 episodes, 1970-1971
Joyce Heron ...  Mrs MacKenzie / ... 4 episodes, 1971
Anne Kristen Anne Kristen ...  Marjorie 4 episodes, 1971-1972
John Savident ...  George Askew 4 episodes, 1970-1972
Mark Edwards ...  Owen Thomas 4 episodes, 1970
Bill Waddington Bill Waddington ...  Ted Fiddler 4 episodes, 1970
Adrienne Corri ...  Grace Gould 4 episodes, 1971
Bill Dean ...  Alan Mills / ... 4 episodes, 1970-1972
Wanda Ventham ...  Jenny Graham 3 episodes, 1970-1971
Lynda Bellingham ...  Chrissie 3 episodes, 1971
Rowena Cooper Rowena Cooper ...  Susan Reynolds 3 episodes, 1970
Christopher Renshaw Christopher Renshaw ...  John George Porter 3 episodes, 1970
Amelia Taylor Amelia Taylor ...  Peggy / ... 3 episodes, 1970-1971
Richard Thorp ...  Derek Robbins 2 episodes, 1971
John Ronane John Ronane ...  Parker 2 episodes, 1970-1971
Alan Guy Alan Guy ...  Peter Ashton 2 episodes, 1970-1971
Jennifer Hilary ...  Jill Robbins 2 episodes, 1971
Myvanwy Jenn Myvanwy Jenn ...  Mrs Jones / ... 2 episodes, 1971-1972
David Lincoln David Lincoln ...  Peter Collins 2 episodes, 1970
Leonard Sachs ...  Trevor Howells 2 episodes, 1972
Ioan Meredith Ioan Meredith ...  Gwyn Roberts 2 episodes, 1970-1971
Donald Pickering ...  Eric Fraser 2 episodes, 1972
Elizabeth Kelly Elizabeth Kelly ...  Superintendent / ... 2 episodes, 1970-1971
Jessica Spencer ...  Connie Edwards 2 episodes, 1970
Alick Hayes Alick Hayes ...  Doctor / ... 2 episodes, 1971
Peter Finch Peter Finch ...  Peter / ... 2 episodes, 1970
Janet Tute Janet Tute ...  Janet / ... 2 episodes, 1970
Michael Condon Michael Condon ...  Peter Ashton 2 episodes, 1972
Kathy Staff ...  Sister 2 episodes, 1971
Jane Hutcheson Jane Hutcheson ...  Janet Ashton 2 episodes, 1972
Ben Grieve Ben Grieve ...  John George Porter 1 episode, 1971
Chris Sullivan ...  Sleeping Soldier / ... 1 episode, 1970-1971
King George VI ...  Self 1 episode, 1970
Michael Williams ...  Eddie Chappell 1 episode, 1970
David Swift ...  CSM Basset 1 episode, 1970
Jeff Shankley Jeff Shankley ...  Private Boakes 1 episode, 1971
Keith Barron ...  Major Harkness 1 episode, 1972
Bryan Marshall ...  Stashek 1 episode, 1970
Ray Smith Ray Smith ...  Sgt. Connor 1 episode, 1970
Robert Booth Robert Booth ...  Private Stone 1 episode, 1971
Kenneth Colley ...  Sergeant Jago 1 episode, 1972
Prunella Ransome ...  Dominique Brehaut 1 episode, 1970
Michael Blackham Michael Blackham ...  Private Hills 1 episode, 1970
Mel Martin ...  Barbara 1 episode, 1971
James Hazeldine ...  Cpl. Hattersley / ... 1 episode, 1971
Michelle Sussock Michelle Sussock ...  Janet Ashton 1 episode, 1971
George Pravda ...  Hellmut Regler 1 episode, 1972
Timothy Carlton ...  Rupert Innes 1 episode, 1970
Marty Cruikshank Marty Cruikshank ...  Madeleine Brehaut 1 episode, 1970
Richard Orlowski Richard Orlowski ...  Franek 1 episode, 1970
Jean Kent ...  Dora Martin 1 episode, 1971
Paul Chapman ...  Major Steele 1 episode, 1971
Richard Easton ...  Jack Ridley 1 episode, 1971
Brenda Bruce ...  Mrs Thomas 1 episode, 1971
Gareth Hunt ...  Corporal Cobb 1 episode, 1972
Tenniel Evans ...  Norton 1 episode, 1970
Stefan Gryff Stefan Gryff ...  Jasiu 1 episode, 1970
Derek Anders Derek Anders ...  Lt. McCartney 1 episode, 1970
Richard Leech ...  Teddy Martin 1 episode, 1971
Constance Chapman ...  Mrs Crawford 1 episode, 1971
Donald Webster Donald Webster ...  Sergeant Malone 1 episode, 1971
Leslie Winterburn Leslie Winterburn ...  Boy 1 episode, 1971
William Marlowe ...  Sergeant Oldcastle 1 episode, 1972
Edmund Pegge ...  Aussie 1 episode, 1970
Jeremy Wilkin ...  Cpt. Leyland-Smith 1 episode, 1970
Gwen Cherrell ...  Mrs Collins 1 episode, 1970
Sheila Manahan Sheila Manahan ...  Mrs McDermott 1 episode, 1970
Judy Higgins Judy Higgins ...  Barbara Armstrong 1 episode, 1970
Patrick Godfrey ...  Stafford 1 episode, 1971
Maurice Roëves ...  Sergeant Hazard 1 episode, 1971
Terrence Hardiman ...  Tim Bernard 1 episode, 1971
Jackie Leach Jackie Leach ...  Girl 1 episode, 1971
Catherine Schell ...  Erika 1 episode, 1972
Clifford Rose ...  Colonel 1 episode, 1970
Michael Harbour Michael Harbour ...  Smithy 1 episode, 1970
Richard Vanstone Richard Vanstone ...  Cpl. Jenkins 1 episode, 1970
Tony Calvin Tony Calvin ...  Rust 1 episode, 1970
Kenneth Cranham ...  Charlie Collins 1 episode, 1971
John Rolfe ...  R.E. Officer 1 episode, 1971
Harry Beety ...  Naval Commander 1 episode, 1971
Colin Edwynn Colin Edwynn ...  Malley 1 episode, 1971
Pippa Rowe Pippa Rowe ...  Christine 1 episode, 1971
Stephen Jary Stephen Jary ...  Michael Robbins 1 episode, 1971
Izabella Telezynska ...  Frau Regler 1 episode, 1972
Colin Prockter Colin Prockter ...  Pte. Galt 1 episode, 1970
Jack Woolgar ...  Harry Jenkins 1 episode, 1970
Robert Garrett Robert Garrett ...  Podmore 1 episode, 1970
Alan Gerrard Alan Gerrard ...  Stanley 1 episode, 1970
Brett Usher Brett Usher ...  Ken Beaumont 1 episode, 1970
Robert French Robert French ...  Captain Carbury 1 episode, 1970
Jonathan Adams ...  QMSI Briggs 1 episode, 1971
David Wood ...  Penty Bartholomew 1 episode, 1971
Ingrid Hafner Ingrid Hafner ...  Sister 1 episode, 1971
Robert Hartley Robert Hartley ...  Temple 1 episode, 1971
Liza Ross Liza Ross ...  Mary Ramsden 1 episode, 1971
Cynthia Michaelis Cynthia Michaelis ...  Civilian Woman 1 episode, 1971
Ernest Hare Ernest Hare ...  Man on Train 1 episode, 1971
Tina Hurst Tina Hurst ...  Susan Robbins 1 episode, 1971
George A. Cooper ...  Councillor Dewsbury 1 episode, 1972
Ann Lynn ...  Frances Redmayne 1 episode, 1972
Lori Portugal Lori Portugal ...  Emmy Regler 1 episode, 1972
John Hallam ...  Lieutenant Prideaux 1 episode, 1970
James Beck ...  Bob O'Connell 1 episode, 1970
Mark Dignam ...  Dennis Pringle 1 episode, 1970
Carlos Douglas Carlos Douglas ...  Paco 1 episode, 1970
Diana Harker Diana Harker ...  Waitress 1 episode, 1970
Walter Horsbrugh Walter Horsbrugh ...  Daniels 1 episode, 1970
Bill Lyons Bill Lyons ...  Pte. Abrahams 1 episode, 1970
James Jordan James Jordan ...  Larry 1 episode, 1970
Robert Davis Robert Davis ...  Lofty Turner 1 episode, 1970
Talfryn Thomas ...  Landlord 1 episode, 1971
Ralph Watson Ralph Watson ...  Private Fuller 1 episode, 1971
John Rees John Rees ...  Tom Gartside 1 episode, 1971
Alan Bennion Alan Bennion ...  Brent 1 episode, 1971
Ian Stirling Ian Stirling ...  Corporal Grant 1 episode, 1971
John Keogh John Keogh ...  Haydon 1 episode, 1971
Phillip Hammond Phillip Hammond ...  Stevie 1 episode, 1971
Beryl Hall Beryl Hall ...  Mrs Evans 1 episode, 1971
Michael De Frayne Michael De Frayne ...  Todd 1 episode, 1971
Poppy Lane Poppy Lane ...  Berta 1 episode, 1972
Christine Prentice Christine Prentice ...  Barbara Armstrong 1 episode, 1972
David Bradley ...  Alfred Powner 1 episode, 1970
Lennard Pearce ...  Cowking 1 episode, 1970
John Cording ...  Private Evers 1 episode, 1970
Rosemarie Dunham Rosemarie Dunham ...  Mrs. Ironside 1 episode, 1970
Gordon Griffin Gordon Griffin ...  Doug 1 episode, 1970
Roy Maxwell Roy Maxwell ...  Ticket Collector 1 episode, 1970
Judy Evans Judy Evans ...  Mrs Gordon 1 episode, 1970
Penelope Davis Penelope Davis ...  Miss Walsh 1 episode, 1970
Bill Jarvis Bill Jarvis ...  Albert 1 episode, 1970
Gerald Turner Gerald Turner ...  Policeman 1 episode, 1970
Tom Conti ...  Lance Corporal Reynolds 1 episode, 1971
Barbara Knox ...  Nursing Sister 1 episode, 1971
Peter Hawkins ...  Dimmock 1 episode, 1971
James Woolley James Woolley ...  2 nd Lieut Perkins 1 episode, 1971
Frank Birch ...  Business Man 1 episode, 1971
Rita Howard Rita Howard ...  Bessie 1 episode, 1971
David Miller David Miller ...  Mr Turner 1 episode, 1971
Neil Boorman Neil Boorman ...  Reg Needham 1 episode, 1971
Alan Collins Alan Collins ...  Ridge 1 episode, 1971
William Simons ...  Army Chaplain 1 episode, 1972
Clifford Parrish Clifford Parrish ...  Tory Agent 1 episode, 1972
Christopher Strauli ...  Teddy Main 1 episode, 1970
Michael Percival ...  Charlie 1 episode, 1970
James Bree ...  Mr. Brehaut 1 episode, 1970
Michael Craze ...  Corporal 1 episode, 1970
Geoffrey Hinsliff Geoffrey Hinsliff ...  Corporal Short 1 episode, 1970
Julie Goodyear Julie Goodyear ...  Mrs. Powner 1 episode, 1970
Philip Brack Philip Brack ...  Cdr Hignet / ... 1 episode, 1970
Mike Hayden Mike Hayden ...  Warden 1 episode, 1970
Peter Macann Peter Macann ...  Richard Norris 1 episode, 1970
Vivienne Moss Vivienne Moss ...  Schoolgirl 1 episode, 1970
Richard Butler Richard Butler ...  Mr Drake 1 episode, 1971
Ishia Bennison Ishia Bennison ...  Mina 1 episode, 1971
David Simeon David Simeon ...  Jumbo 1 episode, 1971
Stephanie Bidmead ...  Mrs Ada Down 1 episode, 1971
Barrie Wilmore Barrie Wilmore ...  Orderley 1 episode, 1971
Robin Langford Robin Langford ...  Peter Maitland 1 episode, 1971
John Higgins John Higgins ...  Captain Mack Dewar 1 episode, 1971
Mike Murray Mike Murray ...  Doctor 1 episode, 1971
Barrie Fletcher Barrie Fletcher ...  Marcel 1 episode, 1971
Paul Stender Paul Stender ...  Ricky 1 episode, 1971
John Barrett ...  Mr Jackson 1 episode, 1972
Billy Murray ...  Cpl. Dewey 1 episode, 1970
Rosalind Ayres ...  May 1 episode, 1970
Tony Vogel ...  German Soldier 1 episode, 1970
Bryan Mosley ...  Policeman 1 episode, 1970
Harry Littlewood ...  Warden 1 episode, 1970
Margaret Ward Margaret Ward ...  Mrs. Brehaut 1 episode, 1970
Malcolm Patton Malcolm Patton ...  Wally 1 episode, 1970
Edith Wood Edith Wood ...  Irish Woman 1 episode, 1970
Malcolm Stevens Malcolm Stevens ...  Serviceman 1 episode, 1970
Charles Carson ...  Reverend Burdekin 1 episode, 1971
Christine Keogh Christine Keogh ...  Girl in Cellar 1 episode, 1971
Gerard Hely Gerard Hely ...  Russell 1 episode, 1971
Milos Kirek Milos Kirek ...  Jan 1 episode, 1971
Margot Lawson Margot Lawson ...  Sister 1 episode, 1971
Kate McDevitt Kate McDevitt ...  June 1 episode, 1971
Dorothy Gordon ...  Mrs Jackson 1 episode, 1972
George Woolley George Woolley ...  Pathologist 1 episode, 1972
Richard Beckinsale ...  Pte. Grey 1 episode, 1970
Peter Childs Peter Childs ...  Policeman 1 episode, 1970
Harry Markham Harry Markham ...  Air Raid Warden 1 episode, 1970
Allan O'Keefe Allan O'Keefe ...  Stan Bowmer 1 episode, 1970
Sandra Downs Sandra Downs ...  Nurse 1 episode, 1970
Edward Harvey Edward Harvey ...  Sidney 1 episode, 1970
Billie Hammerberg Billie Hammerberg ...  Frightened Woman 1 episode, 1970
Ian Michael Ian Michael ...  First Student 1 episode, 1970
Veronica Kelly Veronica Kelly ...  Girl 1 episode, 1970
Barry Jackson ...  Charles Gould 1 episode, 1971
Richard Hampton Richard Hampton ...  First Sparks 1 episode, 1971
Roger Heathcott Roger Heathcott ...  Hospital Doctor 1 episode, 1971
Richard Pendrey Richard Pendrey ...  Sergeant Lou Henniker 1 episode, 1971
Beryl Cooke Beryl Cooke ...  Cafe Manageress 1 episode, 1972
Tony Anholt ...  Signals Lt. 1 episode, 1970
Arthur Cox ...  Reg Thorpe 1 episode, 1970
Leanne O'Neill Leanne O'Neill ...  Nurse 1 episode, 1970
Colin Sherwood Colin Sherwood ...  Robins 1 episode, 1970
Joseph Berry Joseph Berry ...  Vicar 1 episode, 1970
Ted Morris Ted Morris ...  Watson 1 episode, 1970
Debbie Bowers Debbie Bowers ...  Marie 1 episode, 1970
Tony Milner Tony Milner ...  1st. Airman 1 episode, 1970
Christopher Ferguson Christopher Ferguson ...  Second Student 1 episode, 1970
Ron Pember Ron Pember ...  Hopkins 1 episode, 1971
Paul Luty ...  Cook 1 episode, 1971
John Hug ...  Private Hoffman 1 episode, 1971
Linda Renwick Linda Renwick ...  Girl in Bar 1 episode, 1971
Wendy Gerrard Wendy Gerrard ...  WAAF 1 episode, 1971
Ian Barritt ...  Third Student 1 episode, 1970
Brian Miller Brian Miller ...  2nd. Airman 1 episode, 1970
Edward Dentith ...  Lt. Col. 1 episode, 1970
Mavis Rogerson Mavis Rogerson ...  Mrs Cole 1 episode, 1970
Arthur R. Webb Arthur R. Webb ...  Tramp 1 episode, 1970
George Roubicek ...  Military Policeman 1 episode, 1971
Bryan Sweeney Bryan Sweeney ...  Tommy Cox 1 episode, 1971
Chris Harris Chris Harris ...  Walker 1 episode, 1971
John Comer ...  Taxi Driver 1 episode, 1970
Gina Bon Gina Bon ...  Peasant Woman 1 episode, 1970
Peter Devin Peter Devin ...  Fourth Student 1 episode, 1970
Roger Rowland ...  Rawson 1 episode, 1971
Wendy McConnell Wendy McConnell ...  Miss Doyle 1 episode, 1971
Derek Hockridge Derek Hockridge ...  Family Doctor 1 episode, 1971
Tony Malloy Tony Malloy ...  Barman 1 episode, 1970
John Rae John Rae ...  Undertaker 1 episode, 1971
Kit Hoult Kit Hoult ...  Ethel 1 episode, 1971

Series Produced by 

Richard Doubleday ... executive producer / producer (52 episodes, 1970-1972)
John Finch ... series editor (46 episodes, 1970-1972)
Michael Cox ... producer / associate producer (45 episodes, 1970-1972)
Michael Dunlop ... associate producer (13 episodes, 1971-1972)
James Brabazon ... producer (2 episodes, 1971)

Series Editing by 

Stan Challis ... (11 episodes, 1970-1972)
John W. Carr ... (6 episodes, 1971-1972)
James Langfield ... (5 episodes, 1970)
Don Kelly ... (4 episodes, 1970-1971)
Fred Massey ... (3 episodes, 1972)
Brian Tagg ... (2 episodes, 1970-1971)
Gerry Dow ... (1 episode, 1971)
Alan Ringland ... (1 episode, 1971)

Series Production Design by 

Knowles Bentley ... (19 episodes, 1970-1972)
Michael Grimes ... (15 episodes, 1970-1972)
Denis Parkin ... (4 episodes, 1970-1971)
Alan Price ... (4 episodes, 1970)
Tim Farmer ... (4 episodes, 1971-1972)
Eric Deakins ... (3 episodes, 1970)
Roy Graham ... (2 episodes, 1971)
Colin Rees ... (1 episode, 1971)

Series Sound Department 

Phil Smith ... sound recordist (15 episodes, 1970-1972)
John Muxworthy ... sound recordist / film sound (11 episodes, 1970-1972)
Peter Woods ... sound recordist / film sound (5 episodes, 1970-1971)
Peter Walker ... dubbing mixer / film dubbing / sound recordist (5 episodes, 1971-1972)
Alan Bale ... sound recordist / film sound (3 episodes, 1971-1972)
Harry Brookes ... sound recordist (2 episodes, 1970-1971)
Richard Laughton ... sound recordist (1 episode, 1970)
Iain Bruce ... sound recordist (1 episode, 1971)
Tony Coletta ... dubbing mixer (1 episode, 1971)
David Crozier ... film sound (1 episode, 1971)
Frank H. Griffiths ... dubbing mixer (1 episode, 1972)
Harold Lester ... sound recordist (1 episode, 1972)

Series Camera and Electrical Department 

David Wood ... film cameraman / film camera (18 episodes, 1970-1972)
Ray Goode ... film cameraman (14 episodes, 1970-1972)
George Jesse Turner ... film camera / film cameraman (4 episodes, 1971-1972)
Ron Bowey ... film cameraman (3 episodes, 1970-1972)
Mike Dodds ... film cameraman (1 episode, 1971)
Les Young ... film cameraman (1 episode, 1972)

Series Costume and Wardrobe Department 

Cecelia Doidge ... costume supervisor (uncredited) (7 episodes, 1972)

Series Editorial Department 

Jonathan Powell ... associate editor (14 episodes, 1971-1972)
John Finch ... series edited by (2 episodes, 1972)

Series Script and Continuity Department 

John Finch ... script editor (uncredited) (1 episode, 1970)

Series Additional Crew 

John Finch ... series editor / series edited by (5 episodes, 1970-1971)

See also

Release Dates | Official Sites | Company Credits | Filming & Production | Technical Specs

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