About this season
Teenage Billy Stanyon faces the loss of his parents in a sailing accident, only to discover that he was adopted. Billy then sets off on a journey to find his biological parents that takes him across Europe.
Episodes (7)
1. Part 14
Aired 10 January 1982 • 25 min
Billy's relationship with classmate Julie threatens his hard-won place at the academy. Mr. Whitaker and Dr Jolland travel to Salzburg to learn why.
2. Part 15
Aired 17 January 1982 • 25 min
Billy and Julie's time together at the seaside cottage comes to an abrupt halt when a stranger comes between them. Gunter Walser and Mr Whitaker arrive with news about Helga Gruber.
3. Part 16
Aired 24 January 1982 • 25 min
During a visit to the cottage, Miss Price reveals just a little of her past, while Mr Whitaker's acceptance of a sailing invitation inadvertently thwarts an attempt on Billy's life.
4. Part 17
Aired 31 January 1982 • 25 min
Through a local villager, Billy learns that Karl Gruber was responsible for the boat explosion. He decides to return to the Salzburg Music Academy, not just to resume flute lessons but also in the hope of luring Gruber out into the open.
5. Part 18
Aired 7 February 1982 • 25 min
Having lost his scholarship, Billy needs to support his studies. He takes a job as a waiter in a cafe, little knowing that the owner is the very man he has been searching for.
6. Part 19
Aired 14 February 1982 • 25 min
Mrs Dalgleish returns with a message from Kurt: "Stop looking for him." After being told he already knows him, by another name, Billy finally realises who Kurt is.
7. Part 20
Aired 21 February 1982 • 25 min
Billy confronts Karl and at last learns the full story of how, and why, his parents died.