Tom Grattan's War

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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Seasons

1. 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.

2. The Night Intruder

Air Date: 1968-08-31

Tom is convinced that the mysterious intruder at the Kirkby farm is Julie's father.

3. Menace at the Mine

Air Date: 1968-09-07

Tom and Julie explore a deserted mine from which they hear mysterious deafening noises.

4. 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!

5. The Prisoner

Air Date: 1968-09-21

Soldiers arrive at the Kirby's farm looking for two escaped German prisoners.

6. The Secret Boat

Air Date: 1968-09-28

Julie tries to help the escaped Germans, and finds herself in danger of her life.

7. The Fire Raisers

Air Date: 1968-10-05

Tom is branded a 'German lover' when he helps a local farmer with a German name.

8. The Terrible Townsends

Air Date: 1968-10-13

Tom is overjoyed when Stan's son, Frank, comes home on leave

9. Robbery with Violence

Air Date: 1968-10-20

Tom sees a robbery by the Townsend Gang but, with Stan their captive, must remain silent.

10. Battle at Weaver's Lock

Air Date: 1968-10-27

With Julie's help, Tom rescues Stan from the clutches of the Townsend Gang.

11. The Hero

Air Date: 1968-11-03

Tom finds his place as 'man about the farm' usurped by a wounded soldier.

12. The Mysterious Lighthouse

Air Date: 1968-11-09

Tom and Julie enjoy a walk to the lighthouse - and unknowingly walk into adventure.

13. The Wreckers

Air Date: 1968-11-16

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

1. The Walking Bomb

Air Date: 1970-04-10

A birthday letter from Tom's father is stolen and a dangerous paper chase ensues.

2. Blind Man's Buff

Air Date: 1970-04-17

Tom and Julie are captured by sinister saboteurs with a plan to blow up a troop train.

3. Bridge of Death

Air Date: 1970-04-24

Tom is caught up in a gun battle between soldiers and saboteurs.

4. The Coward

Air Date: 1970-05-01

Tom suspects that a Regimental Sergeant Major's grandson fears becoming a soldier.

5. Badge of Fear

Air Date: 1970-05-08

Tom finally learns the truth about Christopher's 'cowardice'.

6. Eye for an Eye

Air Date: 1970-05-15

A German POW is shot. Should Tom reveal what he knows to the authorities?

7. Five Minute Fuse

Air Date: 1970-05-22

A man who has lost his only son in France plans a terrible fate for Germans working at the quarry.

8. Soldier from Margham

Air Date: 1970-05-29

Tom wants to help a shell-shocked soldier recover his memory - but how?

9. Peddlar's Ransom

Air Date: 1970-06-05

Tom's new friend turns out to be a rich lord as two tinkers are pleased to learn

10. Ghost of Hookey Vale

Air Date: 1970-06-12

Tom has a spookily original plan to help rescue Lord Beck from his kidnappers.

11. The Inventor

Air Date: 1970-06-19

In the dark cellars of a nearby castle, an inventor is working on a new weapon

12. Castle of Terror

Air Date: 1970-06-26

Tom and Julie are trapped in the castle dungeons, and Stan has a hair-raising trip!

13. Sky Patrol

Air Date: 1970-07-03

Tom embarks on a dramatic airborne chase when Julie is captured by German agents.

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Rating

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Release Date

1968-07-31

Episodes

26 (2 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Michael Howe

Tom Grattan

Richard Warner

Storyteller

Sally Adcock

Julie Kirkby

George Malpas

Stan Hobbs

Connie Merigold

Mrs Kirkby

Videos

Production Companies

Granada Yorkshire