Tom Grattan's War (1968)
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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Episodes
- 1 1. The Walking Bomb1970-04-10A birthday letter from Tom's father is stolen and a dangerous paper chase ensues.
- 2 2. Blind Man's Buff1970-04-17Tom and Julie are captured by sinister saboteurs with a plan to blow up a troop train.
- 3 3. Bridge of Death1970-04-24Tom is caught up in a gun battle between soldiers and saboteurs.
- 4 4. The Coward1970-05-01Tom suspects that a Regimental Sergeant Major's grandson fears becoming a soldier.
- 5 5. Badge of Fear1970-05-08Tom finally learns the truth about Christopher's 'cowardice'.
- 6 6. Eye for an Eye1970-05-15A German POW is shot. Should Tom reveal what he knows to the authorities?
- 7 7. Five Minute Fuse1970-05-22A man who has lost his only son in France plans a terrible fate for Germans working at the quarry.
- 8 8. Soldier from Margham1970-05-29Tom wants to help a shell-shocked soldier recover his memory - but how?
- 9 9. Peddlar's Ransom1970-06-05Tom's new friend turns out to be a rich lord as two tinkers are pleased to learn
- 10 10. Ghost of Hookey Vale1970-06-12Tom has a spookily original plan to help rescue Lord Beck from his kidnappers.
- 11 11. The Inventor1970-06-19In the dark cellars of a nearby castle, an inventor is working on a new weapon
- 12 12. Castle of Terror1970-06-26Tom and Julie are trapped in the castle dungeons, and Stan has a hair-raising trip!
- 13 13. Sky Patrol1970-07-03Tom embarks on a dramatic airborne chase when Julie is captured by German agents.
Cast
Michael HoweTom Grattan
Richard WarnerStorytellerSally AdcockJulie Kirkby
George MalpasStan HobbsConnie MerigoldMrs Kirkby
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