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Series · 1968–1970Ended

Tom Grattan's War

2 seasons·26 episodes·30 min avg.·United Kingdom

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.

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The Watcher
The WatcherUp next
Jul 31, 1968

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.

02
The Night Intruder
The Night Intruder
Aug 31, 1968

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

03
Menace at the Mine
Menace at the Mine
Sep 7, 1968

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

04
Monster of Steel
Monster of Steel
Sep 14, 1968

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

05
The Prisoner
The Prisoner
Sep 21, 1968

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

06
The Secret Boat
The Secret Boat
Sep 28, 1968

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

07
The Fire Raisers
The Fire Raisers
Oct 5, 1968

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

08
The Terrible Townsends
The Terrible Townsends
Oct 13, 1968

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

09
Robbery with Violence
Robbery with Violence
Oct 20, 1968

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

10
Battle at Weaver's Lock
Battle at Weaver's Lock
Oct 27, 1968

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

11
The Hero
The Hero
Nov 3, 1968

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

12
The Mysterious Lighthouse
The Mysterious Lighthouse
Nov 9, 1968

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

13
The Wreckers
The Wreckers
Nov 16, 1968

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

Cast

5 credited
Michael Howe
Tom Grattan
Richard Warner
Storyteller
SA
Sally Adcock
Julie Kirkby
George Malpas
Stan Hobbs
CM
Connie Merigold
Mrs Kirkby

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