Last Epsiode

The ending is a little different in the TV series compared to the book.
In what way is it different?
Why do you think the producers of the tv series finished it in this way?

Episode 6 part 2

Describe the atmosphere in the Fortress as Rudi prepares to leave.
How are the main characters feeling?
Chas?
Rudi?
Nicky?
The others?
Leave a thoughtful and well-considered comment.

Episode 6 part 1

Episode 5 part 3

In this post, consider what is better, the book or the film.

In the book, chapters 12 & 13 deal with the fight between Boddser Brown and Chas. Which was more enjoyable: the book or the film? Why

Episode 5 part 2

Make a comment about the relationship between Rudi, the German airman, and Chas and his gang? Do they treat him like the enemy? How might Rudi have changed their feelings about Germans? In particular, how has Rudi's presence affected Nicky? (write a thoughtful comment that answers these questions)

Why do you think the author choose to introduce the complication of Rudi into the story? What would've Chas and his gang done without the issue of hiding a prisoner of war? Would the story have been as interesting? (write a thoughtful comment that answers these questions)

Episode 5 part 1

How do you think the gang feel about Rudi?
He is a German, yet they are trying to help him when he is sick?
What do you think are their reasons for not turning him into the the Police of the Army?

Episode 4 part 3

What might have been going through the German airman's mind when he saw the gun?
What might have been going through the Chas' mind when he saw the man enter the fortress?

Episode 4 part 2

After his Dad stands up to the Police, how might Chas feel having to lie to his dad?
How might he justify his lying?

How does the gang feel after helping shoot down a German bomber?
Do all the gang feel the same way?

Episode 4 part 1

What does Chas' Mum's neighbour, Mrs Spalding mean by 'Dead in their bed of sin"?
Do you think the gangs decision to keep Nicky at the fortress is a good one? Think about it and leave a thoughtful comment

Episode 3 part 3

Do you think Chas and his mates are just playing at being soldiers or isi ti a bit more serious than that? Leave a thoughtful comment.

Episode 3 part 2

How do you think Chas feels as he watched the German bomber blow up the anti-aircraft balloons?
What do you think you would feel if enemy planes were bombing your town?
How would you feel if they destroyed your school (be honest now!)?
What do you think of Chas' plan to use Simple John? Do you think that this will backfire and cause problems for the gang?-predict and comment

Episode 3 part 1

Why do you think Chas wants to use Nicky's garden?
What might the reasons be that Chas' Mum doesn't want him to hang around with Nicky?

Episode 2 Part 3

Watch this episode then post carefully considered answers to these questions.
1. What has happened to Chas' Grandfather? Why is he acting strange?
2. Do you think Chas was right to bash Boddser Brown with his gas mask? How else could he
have got Nicky to help them?

Episode 2 part 2

Episode 2 part 1

In this episode we meet Boddser Brown. What do you think of him? How did he get hold of the German money and photo of the German woman? What would he have had to do? What does this say about him as a person?
Think carefully about these questions and leave a comment expressing your views about the character of Boddser.

Episode two

How do you think Chas first feels when he finds the German plane?
How you think he feels when he sees the dead German in the plane?

The Machine Gunners Episode 1

Watch the first episode and post a comment on how the TV series compares with the book.