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The Machine Gunners (1983)

5.6/10 Ended 25 min Feb 23, 1983 1 Season
Family War & Politics

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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Show Details

Original Title The Machine Gunners
Original Language EN
Status Ended
Type Miniseries
Total Episodes 6
Total Seasons 1
Popularity 1.2

Networks

BBC One
GB

Cast

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Shaun Taylor
Chas McGill
6 episodes
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Debbie Breen
Audrey Parton
6 episodes
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Alastair Craig
Nicky Nichol
6 episodes
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Andrew Craig
Clogger Duncan
6 episodes
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John Gannie
Sergeant Green
6 episodes
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Harry Herring
Stan Liddell
6 episodes
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Pauline Moriarty
Mrs. McGill
6 episodes
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Les Wilde
Mr. McGill
6 episodes
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Adrian Dawson
Carrot Juice
6 episodes
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Michael Mould
Fatty Hardy
6 episodes
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Raymond Pattison
Boddser Brown
6 episodes
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Tony Saint
Cem Jones
6 episodes

Key Crew

Director Colin Cant
Writer William Corlett
Producer Paul Stone

Seasons

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Season 1
6 episodes 1983

Networks

BBC One
GB

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Keywords

world war ii northern england children gang based on children's book 1940s children in wartime

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Details
First Air Date February 23, 1983
Last Air Date March 30, 1983
Country GB
Language EN
Status Ended
Popularity 1.2
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