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 and episodes
Series 1
13 episodes · 1968
Episode 1. The Watcher
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.
Episode 2. The Night Intruder
1968-08-31
Tom is convinced that the mysterious intruder at the Kirkby farm is Julie's father.
Episode 3. Menace at the Mine
1968-09-07
Tom and Julie explore a deserted mine from which they hear mysterious deafening noises.
Episode 4. Monster of Steel
1968-09-14
Tom solves the mystery of the mine - but not before the most terrifying ride of his life!
Episode 5. The Prisoner
1968-09-21
Soldiers arrive at the Kirby's farm looking for two escaped German prisoners.
Episode 6. The Secret Boat
1968-09-28
Julie tries to help the escaped Germans, and finds herself in danger of her life.
Episode 7. The Fire Raisers
1968-10-05
Tom is branded a 'German lover' when he helps a local farmer with a German name.
Episode 8. The Terrible Townsends
1968-10-13
Tom is overjoyed when Stan's son, Frank, comes home on leave
Episode 9. Robbery with Violence
1968-10-20
Tom sees a robbery by the Townsend Gang but, with Stan their captive, must remain silent.
Episode 10. Battle at Weaver's Lock
1968-10-27
With Julie's help, Tom rescues Stan from the clutches of the Townsend Gang.
Episode 11. The Hero
1968-11-03
Tom finds his place as 'man about the farm' usurped by a wounded soldier.
Episode 12. The Mysterious Lighthouse
1968-11-09
Tom and Julie enjoy a walk to the lighthouse - and unknowingly walk into adventure.
Episode 13. The Wreckers
1968-11-16
Can Tom find a way to prevent a number of English warships running aground?
