Episode 1
The Walking Bomb
A birthday letter from Tom's father is stolen and a dangerous paper chase ensues.
Episode credits
Directed by Stephen FrearsWritten by Frank CharlesGuest stars Rio Fanning, Howard Goorney, Robert Bridges
TV series
Tom Grattan's War
19682 seasons
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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Checked Sep 3, 2026
Tom Grattan's War premiered July 31, 1968. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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.
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Episode 2
Blind Man's Buff
Tom and Julie are captured by sinister saboteurs with a plan to blow up a troop train.
Episode credits
Directed by Stephen FrearsWritten by Frank CharlesGuest stars Rio Fanning, Howard Goorney, Robert Bridges, Mark Jones
Episode 3
Bridge of Death
Tom is caught up in a gun battle between soldiers and saboteurs.
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Directed by Stephen FrearsWritten by Frank CharlesGuest stars Rio Fanning, Robert Bridges, Mark Jones, Glyn Worsnip
Episode 4
The Coward
Tom suspects that a Regimental Sergeant Major's grandson fears becoming a soldier.
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Directed by Stephen FrearsWritten by Frank CharlesGuest stars Bill Fraser, Roy Holder, Len Howe
Episode 5
Badge of Fear
Tom finally learns the truth about Christopher's 'cowardice'.
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Directed by Stephen FrearsWritten by Tony Essex, Frank CharlesGuest stars Windsor Davies, Bill Fraser, Roy Holder
Episode 6
Eye for an Eye
A German POW is shot. Should Tom reveal what he knows to the authorities?
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Directed by Michael BlakstadWritten by Tony EssexGuest stars Jack Woolgar, Jean Lockhart, Roy Maxwell, Jack Lomax, Dave Mobley, Kim Grant
Episode 7
Five Minute Fuse
A man who has lost his only son in France plans a terrible fate for Germans working at the quarry.
Episode credits
Directed by Michael BlakstadWritten by Tony EssexGuest stars Jack Woolgar, Jean Lockhart, Roy Maxwell, Jack Lomax, Peter Schofield, Dave Mobley, Kim Grant, Geoffrey Hinsliff
Episode 8
Soldier from Margham
Tom wants to help a shell-shocked soldier recover his memory - but how?
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Directed by Ian McFarlaneWritten by Tony EssexGuest stars Neil Johnston, Nita Valerie
Episode 9
Peddlar's Ransom
Tom's new friend turns out to be a rich lord as two tinkers are pleased to learn
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Directed by Michael BlakstadWritten by Audley SouthcottGuest stars Clive Jenkins, Alec Mango, Malcolm Patton, Geoffrey Neild, Norman Claridge
Episode 10
Ghost of Hookey Vale
Tom has a spookily original plan to help rescue Lord Beck from his kidnappers.
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Directed by Michael BlakstadWritten by Audley SouthcottGuest stars Clive Jenkins, Alec Mango, Malcolm Patton, Norman Claridge
Episode 11
The Inventor
In the dark cellars of a nearby castle, an inventor is working on a new weapon
Episode credits
Directed by Don HigginsWritten by Frank CharlesGuest stars Len Howe, Bridget Turner, Tony Selby, Robert Aldous, Shaun Curry
Episode 12
Castle of Terror
Tom and Julie are trapped in the castle dungeons, and Stan has a hair-raising trip!
Episode credits
Directed by Don HigginsWritten by Audley SouthcottGuest stars Bridget Turner, Tony Selby, Robert Aldous, Shaun Curry, Denys Peek
Episode 13
Sky Patrol
finale
Tom embarks on a dramatic airborne chase when Julie is captured by German agents.
Episode credits
Directed by Don HigginsWritten by Audley SouthcottGuest stars Bridget Turner, Tony Selby, Robert Aldous, Shaun Curry, Denys Peek, Arthur Griffiths
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Cast
Michael HoweTom Grattan
Richard WarnerStorytellerSally AdcockJulie Kirkby
George MalpasStan HobbsConnie MerigoldMrs Kirkby
Peter SugdenMajor Kirkby
Ray GatenbyTed, the Postman
Jack WoolgarAmos Corder
Credits
- Created by
- Micheal Deakin
- Written by
- Audley Southcott, Bernie Cooper, David C. Rea, Frank Charles, Tony Essex, Ronald Eyre, Vic Hughes
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 26
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ITV YorkshireUnited Kingdom
Granada YorkshireUnited Kingdom
Themes
1910scoming of ageprisoner of warteenage boyworld war iyorkshire