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Wings

A young Englishman from a blacksmith's family in 1915 decides to pursue his dream of flying, despite societal expectations, and sets out to prove himself capable of piloting a warplane in France.

A young Englishman from a humble blacksmith's family dares to defy convention, chasing his passion to become a pilot, and must prove himself worthy to operate a warplane in the midst of World War One's brutal French skies.

Episodes:

Episode 1 The Volunteer

1. The Volunteer

Aired: Jan 2, 1977

Alan Farmer, a former blacksmith, leaves behind his anvil to become a pilot i...

Episode 2 Never Turn Back

2. Never Turn Back

Aired: Jan 9, 1977

Alan faces a double challenge as he tries to excel in both military and flyin...

Episode 3 Welcome to France

3. Welcome to France

Aired: Jan 16, 1977

Alan's humble background sparks disdain from some officers upon his arrival i...

Episode 4 Business as Usual

4. Business as Usual

Aired: Jan 23, 1977

Captain Dornish falls in battle, and Captain Triggers takes over as commander...

Episode 6 Over the Top

6. Over the Top

Aired: Feb 6, 1977

Gaylion's plane is stuck on the ground due to a damaged propeller, leaving hi...

Episode 7 Time Out of War

7. Time Out of War

Aired: Feb 13, 1977

Alan and Charles embark on a trip to England to claim their new aircraft, onl...

Episode 8 The Hunters

8. The Hunters

Aired: Feb 20, 1977

Charles and Alan put their plan to equip their plane with a Lewis gun to the ...

Episode 9 New Deal

9. New Deal

Aired: Feb 27, 1977

In the next episode, Alan and Charles join forces to take down a German plane...

Episode 10 The Burning Question

10. The Burning Question

Aired: Mar 6, 1977

The German monoplane's exceptional performance is causing a stir among Britis...

Episode 12 Welcome Home

12. Welcome Home

Aired: Mar 20, 1977

A critical point is reached when Conrad's reckless flying habits force him to...

Info about Wings

Seasons: 2

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Genres:Drama, War