Tom Grattan's War

1968–1970 · Ended · 2 seasons · 26 episodes · Action & Adventure, War & Politics · United Kingdom

Creator Micheal Deakin · Channel ITV Yorkshire · Starring Michael Howe, Richard Warner, Sally Adcock

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

13 episodes · July 1968 – November 1968
  1. Episode 1: 1. The WatcherJuly 31, 1968
    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.
  2. Episode 2: 2. The Night IntruderAugust 31, 1968
    Tom is convinced that the mysterious intruder at the Kirkby farm is Julie's father.
  3. Episode 3: 3. Menace at the MineSeptember 7, 1968
    Tom and Julie explore a deserted mine from which they hear mysterious deafening noises.
  4. Episode 4: 4. Monster of SteelSeptember 14, 1968
    Tom solves the mystery of the mine - but not before the most terrifying ride of his life!
  5. Episode 5: 5. The PrisonerSeptember 21, 1968
    Soldiers arrive at the Kirby's farm looking for two escaped German prisoners.
  6. Episode 6: 6. The Secret BoatSeptember 28, 1968
    Julie tries to help the escaped Germans, and finds herself in danger of her life.
Show 7 more episodes
  1. Episode 7: 7. The Fire RaisersOctober 5, 1968
    Tom is branded a 'German lover' when he helps a local farmer with a German name.
  2. Episode 8: 8. The Terrible TownsendsOctober 13, 1968
    Tom is overjoyed when Stan's son, Frank, comes home on leave
  3. Episode 9: 9. Robbery with ViolenceOctober 20, 1968
    Tom sees a robbery by the Townsend Gang but, with Stan their captive, must remain silent.
  4. Episode 10: 10. Battle at Weaver's LockOctober 27, 1968
    With Julie's help, Tom rescues Stan from the clutches of the Townsend Gang.
  5. Episode 11: 11. The HeroNovember 3, 1968
    Tom finds his place as 'man about the farm' usurped by a wounded soldier.
  6. Episode 12: 12. The Mysterious LighthouseNovember 9, 1968
    Tom and Julie enjoy a walk to the lighthouse - and unknowingly walk into adventure.
  7. Episode 13: 13. The WreckersNovember 16, 1968
    Can Tom find a way to prevent a number of English warships running aground?

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Film and series details

EPISODE LENGTH
30 minutes
FIRST AIRED
July 31, 1968
LAST AIRED
July 3, 1970
PRODUCTION COMPANY
Granada Yorkshire

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