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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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Tom Grattan's War premiered July 31, 1968. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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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Episode 1
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.
Directed by David C. ReaWritten by Bernie Cooper, David C. ReaGuest stars Connie Merigold, Peter Sugden, Ray Gatenby
Episode 2
Tom is convinced that the mysterious intruder at the Kirkby farm is Julie's father.
Directed by David C. ReaWritten by Bernie Cooper, David C. ReaGuest stars Connie Merigold, Peter Sugden, Ray Gatenby, Roy Boyd
Episode 3
Tom and Julie explore a deserted mine from which they hear mysterious deafening noises.
Directed by David C. ReaWritten by Bernie Cooper, David C. ReaGuest stars Connie Merigold, Peter Sugden, Roy Boyd
Episode 4
Tom solves the mystery of the mine - but not before the most terrifying ride of his life!
Directed by David C. ReaWritten by Bernie Cooper, David C. ReaGuest stars Connie Merigold, Peter Sugden, Roy Boyd
Episode 5
Soldiers arrive at the Kirby's farm looking for two escaped German prisoners.
Directed by Ronald EyreWritten by Bernie Cooper, Ronald EyreGuest stars Connie Merigold, Ray Gatenby, Barry Jackson, Hugo Panczak, Stephen Yardley, Douglas Fielding
Episode 6
Julie tries to help the escaped Germans, and finds herself in danger of her life.
Directed by Ronald EyreWritten by Bernie Cooper, Ronald EyreGuest stars Connie Merigold, Barry Jackson, Hugo Panczak, Stephen Yardley, Douglas Fielding
Episode 7
Tom is branded a 'German lover' when he helps a local farmer with a German name.
Directed by Vic HughesWritten by Bernie CooperGuest stars Connie Merigold, Jon Finch, Simon Taylor, Jo Rowbottom, Royston Tickner, Leslie Kellett, Bill White
Episode 8
Tom is overjoyed when Stan's son, Frank, comes home on leave
Directed by David C. ReaWritten by Audley Southcott, David C. ReaGuest stars Connie Merigold, David Richardson, Elizabeth Ashton, Dave Hill, Derek Keller, Ian Shaw, Colin Edwin
Episode 9
Tom sees a robbery by the Townsend Gang but, with Stan their captive, must remain silent.
Directed by David C. ReaWritten by Audley Southcott, David C. ReaGuest stars David Richardson, Elizabeth Ashton, Dave Hill, Derek Keller, Ian Shaw, Nita Valerie, Colin Edwin
Episode 10
With Julie's help, Tom rescues Stan from the clutches of the Townsend Gang.
Directed by David C. ReaWritten by Audley Southcott, David C. ReaGuest stars David Richardson, Elizabeth Ashton, Dave Hill, Derek Keller, Ian Shaw, Nita Valerie
Episode 11
Tom finds his place as 'man about the farm' usurped by a wounded soldier.
Directed by Ronald EyreWritten by Bernie Cooper, Ronald EyreGuest stars Connie Merigold, Ray Gatenby, Cavan Kendall, Anne Dyson, Windsor Davies, Glenn Slowther
Episode 12
Tom and Julie enjoy a walk to the lighthouse - and unknowingly walk into adventure.
Directed by Vic HughesWritten by Audley Southcott, Vic HughesGuest stars Connie Merigold, Jack Woolgar, Denis Shaw, George Roubicek
Episode 13
Can Tom find a way to prevent a number of English warships running aground?
Directed by Vic HughesWritten by Audley Southcott, Vic HughesGuest stars Connie Merigold, Jack Woolgar, Denis Shaw, George Roubicek, James Donnelly, Roy Barraclough, Gerry Cowan
Episode information updated Sep 3, 2026
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