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: 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: 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: Please Say Goodbye Before You Go (S3EP15 BBC One 15 Dec 1977, Chris Hallam)

Please Say Goodbye Before You Go: ‘It’ll be dull without you. Peaceful perhaps – but dull.’ ‘I’ll be back … don’t worry.’ This was intended to...
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When The Boat Comes In: A House Divided (S3EP1 BBC One 8 Sep 1977, Rosalind Bailey)

A House Divided: ‘Just remember one thing, bonny lass. You handed me a loaded gun and I fired it. You’ve no call to be surprised.’ Cast:...
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When The Boat Comes In: A Tiger, A Lamb & A Basket of Fruit (S3EP2 BBC One 15 Sep 1977, Christopher Benjamin)

A Tiger, A Lamb & A Basket of Fruit: ‘ That feller Ford. Somebody’s annoyed him and when he’s annoyed he smashes things.’ Cast: James Bolam...
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When The Boat Comes In: My Bonnie Lass, Goodbye (S3EP3 BBC One 22 Sep 1977, Geoffrey Rose)

My Bonnie Lass, Goodbye: ‘ That’s the story you’re going to tell, is it? Do you really think people will believe it?’ Cast: James Bolam (Jack...
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When The Boat Comes In: A Ticket To Care For The Wounded (S3EP4 BBC One 29 Sep 1977, Bobby Pattinson)

A Ticket To Care For The Wounded: ‘ I’d never know though, would I? I’d never know if I could’ve got in off me own bat.’...

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When The Boat Comes In

When The Boat Comes In: Back To Dear Old Blighty (S4EP1 BBC One 17 Feb 1981, Stacey Gregg)

When The Boat Comes In: A Gift From Heaven (S4EP2 BBC One 24 Feb 1981, George A. Cooper)

When The Boat Comes In: A Medal For The Argentine (S4EP3 BBC One 3 Mar 1977, Rosalind Bailey)

When The Boat Comes In: Flies & Spiders (S4EP4 BBC One 10 Mar 1981, Bryan Pringle)

When The Boat Comes In: Oh, My Charming Billy Boy (S4EP5 BBC One 17 Mar 1981, David Daker)

When The Boat Comes In: Friends, Romans, Countrymen (S4EP6 BBC One 24 Mar 1981, Sabina Franklyn)

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

When The Boat Comes In: Action! (S4EP8 BBC One 7 Apr 1981, Lois Baxter)

When The Boat Comes In: Comrades In Arms (S4EP9 BBC One 14 Apr 1981, Clive Merrison)

When The Boat Comes In: Roll Of Honour (S4EP10 BBC One 21 Apr 1981, Judy Loe)

When The Boat Comes In: Please Say Goodbye Before You Go (S3EP15 BBC One 15 Dec 1977, Chris Hallam)

When The Boat Comes In: A House Divided (S3EP1 BBC One 8 Sep 1977, Rosalind Bailey)

When The Boat Comes In: A Tiger, A Lamb & A Basket of Fruit (S3EP2 BBC One 15 Sep 1977, Christopher Benjamin)

When The Boat Comes In: My Bonnie Lass, Goodbye (S3EP3 BBC One 22 Sep 1977, Geoffrey Rose)

When The Boat Comes In: A Ticket To Care For The Wounded (S3EP4 BBC One 29 Sep 1977, Bobby Pattinson)

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