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