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When The Boat Comes In

In BBC drama When The Boat Comes In Sgt Jack Ford (James Bolam) returns home to the North East of England, Galashields, embittered after the end of World War One, he is determined to make something of his life.

The series ran for 51 episodes between 1976 and 1981. James Bolam, Susan James starred.

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When The Boat Comes In: The Bright Young Things (S4EP7 BBC One 31 Mar 1981, Mel Martin)

The Bright Young Things: A fellow entrepreneur lures Jack into a risky deal. Cast: James Bolam (Jack Ford), Mel Martin, David Graham, Simon Cadell, Jeremy Nicholas,...
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When The Boat Comes In: Action! (S4EP8 BBC One 7 Apr 1981, Lois Baxter)

Action!: An invitation from an old friend tests Jack’s loyalties. Cast: James Bolam (Jack Ford), Rosalind Bailey (Sarah Headley), Judy Loe (Tania Corley), Lois Baxter (Lady...
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When The Boat Comes In: Comrades In Arms (S4EP9 BBC One 14 Apr 1981, Clive Merrison)

Comrades In Arms: A past adversary challenges Jack. Cast: James Bolam (Jack Ford), Susan Jameson (Jessie Ashton), Edward Wilson (Billy Seaton), Judy Loe (Tania Corley), Colin...
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When The Boat Comes In: Roll Of Honour (S4EP10 BBC One 21 Apr 1981, Judy Loe)

Roll Of Honour: Jack and his comrades arrive in Spain. Cast: James Bolam (Jack Ford), Susan Jameson (Jessie Ashton), Edward Wilson (Billy Seaton), Judy Loe (Tania...
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When The Boat Comes In: Back To Dear Old Blighty (S4EP1 BBC One 17 Feb 1981, Stacey Gregg)

Back To Dear Old Blighty: After six years in the United States, Jack Ford returns in an unexpected style. Cast: James Bolam (Jack Ford), Bernard Horsfall,...
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When The Boat Comes In: A Gift From Heaven (S4EP2 BBC One 24 Feb 1981, George A. Cooper)

A Gift From Heaven: Jack comes back to Gallowshield to seek help from an old friend. Cast: James Bolam (Jack Ford), Rosalind Bailey (Sarah Headley), Bryan...
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When The Boat Comes In: A Medal For The Argentine (S4EP3 BBC One 3 Mar 1977, Rosalind Bailey)

A Medal For The Argentine: Jack is finding his feet and his form again. He only lacks money. Cast: James Bolam (Jack Ford), Rosalind Bailey (Sarah...
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When The Boat Comes In: Flies & Spiders (S4EP4 BBC One 10 Mar 1981, Bryan Pringle)

Flies & Spiders: New financial prospects for Jack prove to be hazardous. Cast: James Bolam (Jack Ford), Rosalind Bailey (Sarah Headley), Bryan Pringle, William Squire, Paul...
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When The Boat Comes In: Oh, My Charming Billy Boy (S4EP5 BBC One 17 Mar 1981, David Daker)

Oh, My Charming Billy Boy: For Sarah’s sake, Jack answers a call for help. Cast: James Bolam (Jack Ford), Rosalind Bailey (Sarah Headley), Bobby Pattinson (Alf...
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When The Boat Comes In: Friends, Romans, Countrymen (S4EP6 BBC One 24 Mar 1981, Sabina Franklyn)

Friends, Romans, Countrymen: Now settled in London, Jacks fortunes are still bound up with Gallowshield. Cast: James Bolam (Jack Ford), Susan Jameson (Jessie Ashton), Rosalind Bailey...
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When The Boat Comes In: Requiem For A Loser (S3EP6 BBC One 13 Oct 1977, Ralph Michael)

Requiem For A Loser: ‘I never did trust you Jack. I loved you, but I never trusted you.’ Cast: James Bolam (Jack Ford), James Garbutt (Bill),...
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When The Boat Comes In: Debts Owed, Debts Paid (S3EP7 BBC One 20 Oct 1977, Ian Cullen)

Debts Owed, Debts Paid: ‘ That Ford – he can certainly talk. Aye, but what’s he up to? I don’t like it Stan, it could be...
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When The Boat Comes In: The Empire Builders (S3EP8 BBC One 27 Oct 1977, John Hollis)

The Empire Builders: ‘So what are you using for money? ‘ ‘ Me wits – if you play your cards right credit’s easy enough to come...
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When The Boat Comes In: Look Up & See The Sky (S3EP9 BBC One 3 Nov 1977, Frederick Treves)

Look Up & See The Sky: ‘ In those days I could like you … I can’t any more. You’ve changed. I’ve learned a few tricks...
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When The Boat Comes In: Letters From Afar (S3EP10 BBC One 10 Nov 1977, Nat Jackley)

Letters From Afar: ‘What sort of man is it that would leave a lass wi’ a bairn coming as if he had nowt to do wi’...

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