Tom Grattan’s War (ITV 1968 with Michael Howe and Conny Merigold)

Published

8 years ago

November 9, 2015

Alastair James

UK / ITV – Yorkshire / 6×30 minute episodes / Broadcast August 1968 shown Wednesdays 5.20pm

Writer, Producer and Director: David C. Rea / Executive Producer: Tony Essex

Period drama serial. Stories of a young boy, the Tom Gratton of the title, having adventures during world war II.

The main supporting cast came and went on an episode by episode basis but guest stars included the likes of Bill Fraser, George Malpas, Rio Fanning and Jack Woolgar. Young star Michael Howe’s dad Len Howe popped up in a couple of episodes as a postman.

cast
MICHAEL HOWE as Tom Grattan
CONNY MERIGOLD as Mrs Kirkby
SALLY ADCOCK as Julie Kirkby
GEORGE MALPAS as Stan Hobbs
PETER SUGDEN as The Major
ROY BOYD as Agent

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Related Topics:Children's TV David C. Rea ITV Yorkshire

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Alastair James is the editor in chief for Memorable TV. He has been involved in media since his university days. Alastair is passionate about television, and some of his favourite shows include Line of Duty, Luther and Traitors. He is always on the lookout for hot new shows, and is always keen to share his knowledge with others.