looking for a particular TV (film?) drama

[rancid badger]

It was years ago now and I've no idea who the main actor was but it might have been one of the Fox's Anyway it was set either in the first or second world war period and I think was some sort of spy caper, not unlike "The 39 Steps".

The "main man" was being pursued by the "baddies" and ended up living in a badger sett or other underground den he had found and turned into a hide. The only other detail I remember, was that he rigged up a rather big catapult inside, with which he shot ( I think!) a poker, hitting and really upsetting, one of the people chasing him.

All a bit vague, and it might even have been an old VHS tape I watched, now I come to think about it but if anyone can shed any light on the above, I'd be very much obliged

Cheers


Steve

 

[woof]

Now i remember that as well, thanks for jogging the memory, but sadly no idea of the name.

Rob

 

[wingstoo]

Is it in any of these?

http://www.ranker.com/list/edward-fox-movies-and-films-and-filmography/reference

http://www.ranker.com/list/james-fox-movies-and-films-and-filmography/reference

 

[British Red]

You are after Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household

 

[mrcharly]

Definitely Rogue Male. Never seen the film but loved the book.

 

[wingstoo]

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[rancid badger]

Never fails! If you want to find an answer to the most vague question, just ask on here.

Sadly, it would seem that it was Peter O'Toole's passing away that jogged my memory of this film in the first place

All I need to do now is trace a copy of the film!

Thanks to all who responded

Steve

 

[SCOMAN]

I have it on DVD somewhere. It wasn't a great print from film to DVD and having similar great memories was slightly disappointed by the film. I'll look it out for you to borrow if you can't find it anywhere. Very sad to see the great O Toole cross the bar.