London, 1932. Number five Kitchener Avenue heralds the start of a new life for the Hope family. For pregnant Miriam it is a warm, safe environment to bring up her child. For her sister, fourteen-year-old Barbara, it means independence, and boys. And for Fred it provides the security he craves for his young family. In the lead up to Christmas, the Hopes settle in and start to make happy memories in their new home. But World War II is around the corner and this carefree life can't last. Barbara, wanting to do her bit for the war effort, joins the ATS, while Miriam and her children are evacuated to the countryside. As England is thrown into turmoil, can the Hope family come back together and find the happiness they crave?