Stars Colin Douglas as Edwin Ashton, Lesley Nunnerley as Margaret Ashton, and Peter Sallis as Uncle George in the ITV drama Family at War (1970–1972) about a Liverpool family during WWII.
Main cast
- Edwin AshtonColin Douglas1–3Main
- Margaret AshtonLesley Nunnerley1–3Main
- Uncle GeorgePeter Sallis1–3Main
Supporting cast
- Freda AshtonSheila Fay1–3Supp
- Robert AshtonJohn McKelvey1–3Supp
- Philip AshtonDavid Hargreaves1–3Supp
- Dorothy AshtonToni Palmer1–3Supp
- Charles AshtonColin Edwynn1–3Supp
- Johnny AshtonStephen Dudley1–2Supp
- Billy AshtonIan White1–3Supp
Guest & voice
- Mrs. PhillipsRuth Dunning1Guest
- Mr. PhillipsRobert Keegan1Guest
- WardenJohn Woodnutt1Guest
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About this cast
Family at War is a British television drama series broadcast on ITV from 1970 to 1972, focusing on the Ashton family of Liverpool during and just after World War II. The series follows the lives, loves, and hardships of the family as they cope with the war. Colin Douglas plays the head of the household, Edwin Ashton, with Lesley Nunnerley as his wife Margaret, and Peter Sallis as Uncle George.
FAQs
Who plays Edwin Ashton in Family at War?
Colin Douglas plays Edwin Ashton, the father of the Ashton family.
How many seasons of Family at War are there?
There are three seasons, aired from 1970 to 1972.
What channel was Family at War on?
It aired on ITV in the United Kingdom.
Is Family at War based on a book?
No, it was an original drama series created by Cyril Abraham.
Who played Uncle George in Family at War?
Peter Sallis played Uncle George Ashton.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026