The Machine Gunners(1983)
Overview
BBC adaptation of Robert Westall's acclaimed novel. In a small seaside town in northern England during World War II, a young boy discovers the remains of a German aircraft - with the dead pilot still inside.
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6 episodes • 1983
Season 1
6 episodes • 1983
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | Feb 23, 1983 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | Mar 2, 1983 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | Mar 9, 1983 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Episode 4 | Mar 16, 1983 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Episode 5 | Mar 23, 1983 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Episode 6 | Mar 30, 1983 | 0.0 |
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