Series One, Episode Three

Series One, Episode Three is the third episode of the first series of the television drama Island at War. With most of the garrison mobilized to find the missing landser, Wilf Jonas takes the body out on his fishing boat, dumping it in deep water. Upon his return to port we meet Oberleutnant Flach, the presumptive political officer whose suspicions are aroused by such a long voyage, ostensibly to set lobster pots. Phillip and the now-feverish Eug... more

Series One, Episode Three is the third episode of the first series of the television drama Island at War. With most of the garrison mobilized to find the missing landser, Wilf Jonas takes the body out on his fishing boat, dumping it in deep water. Upon his return to port we meet Oberleutnant Flach, the presumptive political officer whose suspicions are aroused by such a long voyage, ostensibly to set lobster pots. Phillip and the now-feverish Eugene remain in hiding in the Jonas barn; a perilous situation, Wilf explains to Felicity, as "it is only a matter of time" before they are found, consigning the family to death for harboring an enemy agent. Invited to a special session of the Senate, the Baron snubs the Bailiff's attempt to appease him and forestall a reprisal, "10 islanders killed for every German life", and promises to "shoot on sight anyone found on the beaches [at night]". Back at the Dorr residence, now serving as his HQ, he cautions them privately, "We [are not] playing... less