Spywatch

TV series

Spywatch

199620 min3 seasons · 12 episodes
KidsWar & Politics

Spywatch is a story produced by the BBC as part of the Look and Read series. It originally aired from January to March 1996. Its main educational focus was World War II.

Seasons and episodes

3 seasons · 12 episodes

Returning
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Season 1

10 episodesJanuary 15, 1996
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In the modern day, adult Norman Starkey goes to the fictional village of Westbourne in Shropshire where he was evacuated during the Second World War. With the help of the local librarian, he writes the story of his adventure.

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    Sent Away

    Jan 15, 199620 min

    Middle-aged Norman Starkey, a former wartime evacuee, finds his old scrapbook, and decides to write a book about his experience, so he heads back to Westbourne. He recounts being sent off to Westbourne where he meets Cyril Jenkins and anoth

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    Grainger Danger

    Jan 22, 199620 min

    Norman and Dennis, both strangers to country life, are put to work on Amy's farm by Amy's granddaughter, Polly, and are both terrified when they find themselves surrounded by cows. Meanwhile, Mary is being forced to do the housework by Grai

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    Spies All Around

    Jan 29, 199620 min

    Amy's cows have escaped and it looks as if the fence has been cut. Norman, Dennis, and Polly suspect Grainger is to blame. Later, the whole village attends a lecture where Cyril Jenkins shows them a series of posters of people who may be sp

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    Trouble For Mary

    Feb 5, 199620 min

    Luigi Balzoni, an Italian P.O.W, arrives to help on the farm. Amy initially doesn't trust Luigi, but he soon wins her trust. Also, Miss Millington steals Mary's money and accuses Mary of stealing from her. Later, Mary writes a letter to her

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    The Poster Comes To Life

    Feb 12, 199620 min

    Norman becomes homesick after receiving a letter from his mother. He goes for a walk by the river and meets Mike Johnson, a lieutenant from the nearby U.S Army base who shows him how to fish. Meanwhile, Mary agrees to help Polly and Dennis

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    Bombs In The Country

    Feb 19, 199620 min

    The mystery woman introduces herself as Vivienne Belling, and she claims to be a government photographer. However, the kids are suspicious of her. Meanwhile, Mary overhears an interesting conversation between Grainger and Miss Millington. M

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Spywatch?
Spywatch is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
How many seasons of Spywatch are there?
Spywatch has 3 seasons and 12 episodes. Status: Returning.
When is the next season of Spywatch?
No air date has been announced for the next episode of Spywatch. Status: Returning. The latest episode aired on March 25, 1996.
Who stars in Spywatch?
Spywatch stars Josie McCabe, Sophie Ward, Russell Tovey, Raymond Pickard, Lesley Joseph.

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