Enemy at the Door

1978 – 1980
Ended
Drama · War & Politics
~1h / ep
2 seasons
8.2/10

Enemy At The Door is a British television drama series made by London Weekend Television for ITV. The series was shown between 1978 and 1980 and dealt with the German occupation of Guernsey, one of the Channel Islands, during the Second World War. The programme generated a certain amount of criticism in Guernsey, particularly for being obviously filmed on Jersey despite being ostensibly set on Guernsey. The series also marked the TV debut of Anthony Head as a member of the island resistance. The theme music was by Wilfred Josephs.

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Latest: Season 2 · 1980

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E1. Call of the Dead
Jan 5, 1980 · 60m
Dr Martel has been sent to a French prison. A new Commander-in-Chief has been appointed on Guernsey.
E2. Reception for the General
Jan 12, 1980 · 60m
Foster-Smythe has replaced Martel on the civilian controlling committee. His attitude is dangerously cavalier.
E3. Angels That Soar Above
Jan 19, 1980 · 60m
E4. No Quarter Given
Jan 26, 1980 · 60m
The Germans order the confiscation of all privately-owned radio receivers, so the islanders are forced to hand over their precious link with the outside world. But Captain Foster-Smythe won't be bullied and continues his campaign against the Nazis - a campaign that is doomed to fail.
E5. Committee Man
Feb 2, 1980 · 60m
In Nazi-occupied Guernsey the islanders and the Germans have a problem in common. How can Dr Martel be persuaded to rejoin the island's Controlling Committee?
E6. Post Mortem
Feb 9, 1980 · 60m
His prison sentence completed, farmer Peter Porteous returns to Nazi-occupied Guernsey to settle an old score. But his encounter with Teddy Lupus leads to a murder charge - and a moral dilemma for Philip Martel.