Tom Grattan's War (1968)

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 1968-07-31

Last Air Date: 1970-07-03

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 26

Created By: Micheal Deakin

Networks: ITV Yorkshire

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Top Cast

Michael Howe as Tom Grattan
Richard Warner as Storyteller
Sally Adcock as Julie Kirkby
George Malpas as Stan Hobbs
Connie Merigold as Mrs Kirkby
Peter Sugden as Major Kirkby
Ray Gatenby as Ted, the Postman
Jack Woolgar as Amos Corder
Roy Boyd as Enemy Agent
David Richardson as Frank Hobbs

Seasons

Series 1 (1968)

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Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Watcher (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.
Ep. 2: The Night Intruder (1968-08-31)

Tom is convinced that the mysterious intruder at the Kirkby farm is Julie's father.
Ep. 3: Menace at the Mine (1968-09-07)

Tom and Julie explore a deserted mine from which they hear mysterious deafening noises.
Ep. 4: Monster of Steel (1968-09-14)

Tom solves the mystery of the mine - but not before the most terrifying ride of his life!
Ep. 5: The Prisoner (1968-09-21)

Soldiers arrive at the Kirby's farm looking for two escaped German prisoners.
Ep. 6: The Secret Boat (1968-09-28)

Julie tries to help the escaped Germans, and finds herself in danger of her life.
Ep. 7: The Fire Raisers (1968-10-05)

Tom is branded a 'German lover' when he helps a local farmer with a German name.
Ep. 8: The Terrible Townsends (1968-10-13)

Tom is overjoyed when Stan's son, Frank, comes home on leave
Ep. 9: Robbery with Violence (1968-10-20)

Tom sees a robbery by the Townsend Gang but, with Stan their captive, must remain silent.
Ep. 10: Battle at Weaver's Lock (1968-10-27)

With Julie's help, Tom rescues Stan from the clutches of the Townsend Gang.
Ep. 11: The Hero (1968-11-03)

Tom finds his place as 'man about the farm' usurped by a wounded soldier.
Ep. 12: The Mysterious Lighthouse (1968-11-09)

Tom and Julie enjoy a walk to the lighthouse - and unknowingly walk into adventure.
Ep. 13: The Wreckers (1968-11-16)

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

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