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Tom Grattan's War

Tom Grattan's War

1968•30m•12•Action & Adventure•War & Politics•Drama
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During World War I, young Londoner Tom Grattan is sent to live with relatives in rural Yorkshire, where he becomes involved in espionage, sabotage, and other wartime adventures with local friends, facing threats like spies and German POWs.

StatusEnded
Runtime30m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJul 31, 1968

Episodes

E1

The Watcher

After his father goes to war 15 year old Londoner Tom Grattan is sent to Yorkshire. There he is thrust into an unknown world that he finds both scary and exciting. He settles in quite well, but wonders about the man skulking on the rocks.

Jul 31, 1968

E2

The Night Intruder

Tom is convinced that the mysterious intruder at the Kirkby farm is Julie's father.

Aug 31, 1968

E3

Menace at the Mine

Tom and Julie explore a deserted mine from which they hear mysterious deafening noises.

Sep 7, 1968

E4

Monster of Steel

Tom solves the mystery of the mine - but not before the most terrifying ride of his life!

Sep 14, 1968

E5

The Prisoner

Soldiers arrive at the Kirby's farm looking for two escaped German prisoners.

Sep 21, 1968

E6

The Secret Boat

Julie tries to help the escaped Germans, and finds herself in danger of her life.

Sep 28, 1968

E7

The Fire Raisers

Tom is branded a 'German lover' when he helps a local farmer with a German name.

Oct 5, 1968

E8

The Terrible Townsends

Tom is overjoyed when Stan's son, Frank, comes home on leave

Oct 13, 1968

E9

Robbery with Violence

Tom sees a robbery by the Townsend Gang but, with Stan their captive, must remain silent.

Oct 20, 1968

E10

Battle at Weaver's Lock

With Julie's help, Tom rescues Stan from the clutches of the Townsend Gang.

Oct 27, 1968

E11

The Hero

Tom finds his place as 'man about the farm' usurped by a wounded soldier.

Nov 3, 1968

E12

The Mysterious Lighthouse

Tom and Julie enjoy a walk to the lighthouse - and unknowingly walk into adventure.

Nov 9, 1968

E13

The Wreckers

Can Tom find a way to prevent a number of English warships running aground?

Nov 16, 1968

Actors

Michael Howe

Michael Howe

Tom Grattan

Richard Warner

Richard Warner

Storyteller

Sally Adcock

Julie Kirkby

George Malpas

George Malpas

Stan Hobbs

Connie Merigold

Mrs Kirkby

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