When the Boat Comes In

19761 seriesEntertainment / Drama
Available on That's TV 3
That's TV 3

Jack Ford, a First World War veteran, returns to his poverty-stricken town of Gallowshield in north-eastern England. Members of the local community navigate workplace struggles, political changes and transformations in the inter-war period.

Travel Light, Travel Far: Episode Image
Episode 5Travel Light, Travel Far

Sir Horatio Manners draws up a contract with Jack as Managing Director of his company and Jack insists on an extra clause to protect the jobs of his Union men. S3 E5: Travel Light, Travel Far

Requiem for a Loser: Episode Image
Episode 6Requiem for a Loser

The witness who saw Jack and his 'other woman' together has died and Jack has to go through the whole charade again to get the evidence for his divorce from Dolly. S3 E6: Requiem For A Loser

Debts Owed, Debts Paid: Episode Image
Episode 7Debts Owed, Debts Paid

Jack continues his social climbing, socialising with the Duke of Bedlington and Lady Caroline while dealing with Trade Union and elevating his old friend Matt Hedley. S3 E7: Debts Owed, Debts Paid

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Episode 8The Empire Builders

Matt and Jack want to buy property in Wellesley Street - they-re up against devious businessmen, including Mr Colefax, who are also interested, and battle commences. S3 E8: The Empire Builders

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Episode 11The Father of Lies

Jack returns from London to discover Billy has been given a warehouse to use as his free clinic. Dolly gives birth to a son, but whose name will be on the birth certificate? S3 E11: The Father Of Lies

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