Fair Stood the Wind for France (1980)
Synopsis
When John Franklin crash-lands his Wellington bomber in occupied France at the height of the Second World War, he is concerned for the safety of his crew and worried about his own badly injured arm. His crew escapes, but the family of a mill owner risk their lives to hide Franklin in their home until he regains his health. During the following balmy summer months, the pilot's situation is further complicated by his feelings for Francoise, the daughter of the house, but as German patrols move in, his only chance of survival is to flee from France.
First Air Date: 1980-09-02
Last Air Date: 1980-09-23
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 4
Created By: Julian Bond
Networks: BBC One
Top Cast
- David Beames as John Franklin
- Cécile Paoli as Francoise
- Bernard Kay as Father
- Eileen Way as Grandmother
- John Flanagan as O'Connor
- Timothy Morand as Pierre
- Martin Gower as Taylor
- David Neal as Doctor
- Paulette Preney as Woman in Black
- Ewen Solon as Surgeon
Seasons
Miniseries (1980)
When John Franklin crash-lands his Wellington bomber in occupied France at the height of the Second World War, he is concerned for the safety of his crew and worried about his own badly injured arm. His crew escapes, but the family of a mill owner risk their lives to hide Franklin in their home until he regains his health. During the following balmy summer months, the pilot's situation is further complicated by his feelings for Francoise, the daughter of the house, but as German patrols move in, his only chance of survival is to flee from France.
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Ep. 1: Part 1
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Ep. 2: Part 2
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Ep. 3: Part 3
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Ep. 4: Part 4
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