Vikings
2013 · Action & adventure · Drama
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TV series / 1980
Fair Stood the Wind for France
Episode directors
Martyn Friend
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 …
The story
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.
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Season 1
Miniseries
Season details
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.
Cast
David BeamesJohn Franklin
Cécile PaoliFrancoise
Bernard KayFather
Eileen WayGrandmother
John FlanaganO'Connor
Timothy MorandPierre
Martin GowerTaylor
David NealDoctor
Paulette PreneyWoman in Black
Ewen SolonSurgeon
Nigel CaliburnLancaster Crew
David HoweLancaster Crew
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Simon DuttonLancaster Crew
Kevin WhatelyLancaster Crew
Jean NehrGerman Officer
Kieran MontagueGerman Trooper
Tita DaneFarm Woman
John TindleGerman Trooper
Michael PotterGerman Sentry
Peter GodfreyResistance Contact
André MaranneBoatman
Rodney CardiffMan in Bowler Hat
Rosamund GreenwoodMiss Baker
Betty HardyMiss Campbell
Danny StewartGendarme
Michael HeathGendarme
Gérard LacombeGendarme
Gregory de PolnayGendarme
Claude Le SachéBaker
Lila ValmereBaker's Wife
Michael CassidyThief
Yves AubertThief
Bridget McConnellWoman in Door
Pamela StirlingWoman on Train
Geoffrey KirknessGestapo Officer
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