Dramatisation by Maddy Fredericks of HE Bates' classic tale of danger, suspense and romance in Second World War France. John Franklin, a wounded British airman, is finally fit and planning his escape from France. He could go the fast way - or the slow way. Franklin ...... Rory Kinnear Francoise ...... Louise Brealey Grandmother ...... Ellie Haddington Father ...... Bruce Alexander Boat Man ...... Kenneth Collard O'Connor ...... Tom Goodman-Hill With John Biggins, Kate Layden, Rhys Jennings and Piers Wehner. Directed by Jonquil Panting.