Enemy at the Door

Name: Enemy at the Door
Released: 1978-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Bernard Horsfall, Alfred Burke, Antonia Pemberton

TV Show · Drama · War & Military

During the Second World War, the inhabitants of Guernsey, one of the Channel Islands, try to cope with the German occupation in this compelling drama series.

1978 · 52m

Starring Bernard Horsfall, Alfred Burke, Antonia Pemberton

Director Bill Bain

EPISODE 1

By Order of the Fuhrer

In June 1940, the islanders of Guernsey await the German invasion following bombing raids. Dr. Philip Martel is invited by John Ambrose on behalf of the bailiff to join a negotiating committee.

52m
EPISODE 2

The Librarian

Major Richter rejects Hauptsmann Reinicke's suggestion of reprisals until Peter gives himself up, as he wants to court local goodwill.

48m
EPISODE 3

After the Ball

Reinicke organizes a propaganda dance for soldiers and local girls to attract good publicity.

53m
EPISODE 4

Steel Hand from the Sea

Aware that it was Peter who tried to escape, Richter relays a message from his high command to Dr. Martel to warn anybody hoping to follow his example that reprisals will be taken.

52m
EPISODE 5

The Laws and Usages of War

As Clare tells her parents what she did, Kessler's body is found but it is assumed he died in an abortive raid on the island by the British led by Clive.

51m
EPISODE 6

V for Victory

After "V for Victory" signs appear in library books, somebody takes to painting "V" signs on walls at night and lighting fires.

51m