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Barriers

  • 1981 – 1982
  • Ended
  • Action & Adventure · Family · Drama
  • ~25m / ep
  • 2 seasons
  • 6.5/10

Teenage Billy Stanyon faces the loss of his parents in a sailing accident, only to discover that he was adopted. Billy then sets off on a journey to find his biological parents that takes him across Europe.

Latest: Series 2 · 1982

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  1. E1. Part 14

    Jan 10, 1982 · 25m

    Billy's relationship with classmate Julie threatens his hard-won place at the academy. Mr. Whitaker and Dr Jolland travel to Salzburg to learn why.

  2. E2. Part 15

    Jan 17, 1982 · 25m

    Billy and Julie's time together at the seaside cottage comes to an abrupt halt when a stranger comes between them. Gunter Walser and Mr Whitaker arrive with news about Helga Gruber.

  3. E3. Part 16

    Jan 24, 1982 · 25m

    During a visit to the cottage, Miss Price reveals just a little of her past, while Mr Whitaker's acceptance of a sailing invitation inadvertently thwarts an attempt on Billy's life.

  4. E4. Part 17

    Jan 31, 1982 · 25m

    Through a local villager, Billy learns that Karl Gruber was responsible for the boat explosion. He decides to return to the Salzburg Music Academy, not just to resume flute lessons but also in the hope of luring Gruber out into the open.

  5. E5. Part 18

    Feb 7, 1982 · 25m

    Having lost his scholarship, Billy needs to support his studies. He takes a job as a waiter in a cafe, little knowing that the owner is the very man he has been searching for.

  6. E6. Part 19

    Feb 14, 1982 · 25m

    Mrs Dalgleish returns with a message from Kurt: "Stop looking for him." After being told he already knows him, by another name, Billy finally realises who Kurt is.

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