Tom Grattan's War

Tom Grattan's War

12196830m
Action & AdventureWar & PoliticsDrama

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.

Production

Granada Yorkshire

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

July 31, 1968

Last Aired

July 3, 1970

Networks

ITV Yorkshire

Created By

Micheal Deakin

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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
The Watcher
Air date: 1968-07-31
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.
E2
The Night Intruder
Air date: 1968-08-31
Tom is convinced that the mysterious intruder at the Kirkby farm is Julie's father.
E3
Menace at the Mine
Air date: 1968-09-07
Tom and Julie explore a deserted mine from which they hear mysterious deafening noises.
E4
Monster of Steel
Air date: 1968-09-14
Tom solves the mystery of the mine - but not before the most terrifying ride of his life!
E5
The Prisoner
Air date: 1968-09-21
Soldiers arrive at the Kirby's farm looking for two escaped German prisoners.
E6
The Secret Boat
Air date: 1968-09-28
Julie tries to help the escaped Germans, and finds herself in danger of her life.
E7
The Fire Raisers
Air date: 1968-10-05
Tom is branded a 'German lover' when he helps a local farmer with a German name.
E8
The Terrible Townsends
Air date: 1968-10-13
Tom is overjoyed when Stan's son, Frank, comes home on leave
E9
Robbery with Violence
Air date: 1968-10-20
Tom sees a robbery by the Townsend Gang but, with Stan their captive, must remain silent.
E10
Battle at Weaver's Lock
Air date: 1968-10-27
With Julie's help, Tom rescues Stan from the clutches of the Townsend Gang.
E11
The Hero
Air date: 1968-11-03
Tom finds his place as 'man about the farm' usurped by a wounded soldier.
E12
The Mysterious Lighthouse
Air date: 1968-11-09
Tom and Julie enjoy a walk to the lighthouse - and unknowingly walk into adventure.
E13
The Wreckers
Air date: 1968-11-16
Can Tom find a way to prevent a number of English warships running aground?

Cast

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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