TV series

Tom Grattan's War

Name: Tom Grattan's War
Released: 1968
Cast: Michael Howe, Richard Warner, Sally Adcock, George Malpas, Connie Merigold

1968–1970· 2 seasons· 30 min episodesEnded

On ITV Yorkshire — From Granada Yorkshire

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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.

Themes

prisoner of war world war i yorkshire coming of age teenage boy 1910s

Episodes

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E1 The WatcherNext upJul 31, 1968
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Connie Merigold (Mrs Kirkby), Peter Sugden (Major Kirkby), Ray Gatenby (Ted, the Postman)
E2 The Night IntruderAug 31, 1968
Synopsis
Tom is convinced that the mysterious intruder at the Kirkby farm is Julie's father.
Guest stars: Connie Merigold (Mrs Kirkby), Peter Sugden (Major Kirkby), Ray Gatenby (Ted, the Postman), Roy Boyd (Enemy Agent)
E3 Menace at the MineSep 7, 1968
Synopsis
Tom and Julie explore a deserted mine from which they hear mysterious deafening noises.
Guest stars: Connie Merigold (Mrs Kirkby), Peter Sugden (Major Kirkby), Roy Boyd (Enemy Agent)
E4 Monster of SteelSep 14, 1968
Synopsis
Tom solves the mystery of the mine - but not before the most terrifying ride of his life!
Guest stars: Connie Merigold (Mrs Kirkby), Peter Sugden (Major Kirkby), Roy Boyd (Enemy Agent)
E5 The PrisonerSep 21, 1968
Synopsis
Soldiers arrive at the Kirby's farm looking for two escaped German prisoners.
Guest stars: Connie Merigold (Mrs Kirkby), Ray Gatenby (Ted, the Postman), Barry Jackson (Peter Schindler), Hugo Panczak (Klaus), Stephen Yardley (Army Officer), Douglas Fielding (Soldier)
E6 The Secret BoatSep 28, 1968
Synopsis
Julie tries to help the escaped Germans, and finds herself in danger of her life.
Guest stars: Connie Merigold (Mrs Kirkby), Barry Jackson (Peter Schindler), Hugo Panczak (Klaus), Stephen Yardley (Army Officer), Douglas Fielding (Soldier)
E7 The Fire RaisersOct 5, 1968
Synopsis
Tom is branded a 'German lover' when he helps a local farmer with a German name.
Guest stars: Connie Merigold (Mrs Kirkby), Jon Finch (Charlie), Simon Taylor (Jamie), Jo Rowbottom (Caroline Springer), Royston Tickner (Mr Springer), Leslie Kellett (The Man), Bill White (Policeman)
E8 The Terrible TownsendsOct 13, 1968
Synopsis
Tom is overjoyed when Stan's son, Frank, comes home on leave
Guest stars: Connie Merigold (Mrs Kirkby), David Richardson (Frank Hobbs), Elizabeth Ashton (Myra), Dave Hill (Harry Townsend), Derek Keller (Dennis Townsend), Ian Shaw (Billy Townsend), Colin Edwin (The Drover)
E9 Robbery with ViolenceOct 20, 1968
Synopsis
Tom sees a robbery by the Townsend Gang but, with Stan their captive, must remain silent.
Guest stars: David Richardson (Frank Hobbs), Elizabeth Ashton (Myra), Dave Hill (Harry Townsend), Derek Keller (Dennis Townsend), Ian Shaw (Billy Townsend), Nita Valerie (Lady Seaton), Colin Edwin (The Sentry)
E10 Battle at Weaver's LockOct 27, 1968
Synopsis
With Julie's help, Tom rescues Stan from the clutches of the Townsend Gang.
Guest stars: David Richardson (Frank Hobbs), Elizabeth Ashton (Myra), Dave Hill (Harry Townsend), Derek Keller (Dennis Townsend), Ian Shaw (Billy Townsend), Nita Valerie (Lady Seaton)
E11 The HeroNov 3, 1968
Synopsis
Tom finds his place as 'man about the farm' usurped by a wounded soldier.
Guest stars: Connie Merigold (Mrs Kirkby), Ray Gatenby (Ted, the Postman), Cavan Kendall (Lieutenant Shaw), Anne Dyson (Mrs Kendrew), Windsor Davies (Army Recruiting Sergeant), Glenn Slowther (Boy)
E12 The Mysterious LighthouseNov 9, 1968
Synopsis
Tom and Julie enjoy a walk to the lighthouse - and unknowingly walk into adventure.
Guest stars: Connie Merigold (Mrs Kirkby), Jack Woolgar (George Barkis), Denis Shaw (Koestler), George Roubicek (Helmut)
E13 The WreckersNov 16, 1968
Synopsis
Can Tom find a way to prevent a number of English warships running aground?
Guest stars: Connie Merigold (Mrs Kirkby), Jack Woolgar (George Barkis), Denis Shaw (Koestler), George Roubicek (Helmut), James Donnelly (Coxswain), Roy Barraclough (Coastguard), Gerry Cowan (Coastguard)