Release Date

02 Sep, 1980

Total Episode/Season

4/1

Synopsis

When John Franklin crash-lands his Wellington bomber in occupied France at the height of the Second World War, he is concerned for the safety of his crew and worried about his own badly injured arm. His crew escapes, but the family of a mill owner risk their lives to hide Franklin in their home until he regains his health. During the following balmy summer months, the pilot's situation is further complicated by his feelings for Francoise, the daughter of the house, but as German patrols move in, his only chance of survival is to flee from France.

Original Title

Fair Stood the Wind for France

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Miniseries

02 Sep, 1980

When John Franklin crash-lands his Wellington bomber in occupied France at the height of the Second World War, he is concerned for the safety of his crew and worried about his own badly injured arm. His crew escapes, but the family of a mill owner risk their lives to hide Franklin in their home until he regains his health. During the following balmy summer months, the pilot's situation is further complicated by his feelings for Francoise, the daughter of the house, but as German patrols move in, his only chance of survival is to flee from France.

Created By

Actors

David Beames

Cécile Paoli

Crew

H. E. Bates

Colin Tucker

Carl Davis

John Wyatt

Dick Allen

Antony Thorpe

Christine Rawlins

Toni Chapman

Sally Head

Carl Davis

Martyn Clift