When the Boat Comes In
Set in Gallowshields on Tyneside between the 2 World Wars, this story follows the life of ex-sergeant Jack Ford and the Seaton family as they deal with the aftermath of the Great War, the Great 1920s Depression and trade union activists.
- 1976-1981
- 4 seasons
- Drama, Documentary
Set in Gallowshields on Tyneside between the 2 World Wars, this story follows the life of ex-sergeant Jack Ford and the Seaton family as they deal with the aftermath of the Great War, the Great 1920s Depression and trade union activists.
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Season 4 Episode Guide
Episode 1
Back to Dear Old Blighty
Six years have passed. Jack has lost his wealth from boot-legging in the Wall Street Crash and, in debt to gangsters, flees New York as a stowaway on a cargo ship. Arriving in Liverpool with little money he meets the kindly Canon Penfold, who gets him manual work and a room in a hostel. However he has to share with Charlie Rowse, a bullying, embittered ex-teacher who forces him to drink and beats him up. Finally Jack hits back at him and quits the hostel. A chance meeting with Morty Black, an old business friend from New York, gives him the means to head back to Gallowshield.
Awards
- 1977 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Drama Series/Serial - Nominated
- 1977 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Actor - Nominated
- 1977 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Design - Nominated
- 1978 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Drama Series/Serial - Nominated
