When the Boat Comes In

1976•2 series•Entertainment / Drama

Available on 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.

Episode 1A House Divided

Jack is injured after demolishing Mandrake Place - a beautiful country house owned by Sir Horatio Manners. Jessie offers to give Jack and alibi but he refuses. S3 E1: A House Divided

Episode 2A Tiger, a Lamb and a Basket of Fruit

Thugs beat Jack up; he knows which 'posh fellas' sent them and plans his revenge as Jessie's husband has a heart-to-heart with Jack and clears the air. S3 E2: A Tiger, A Lamb & A Basket... of Fruit

Episode 3My Bonnie Lass, Goodbye

Arthur announces a house move to Kent to Jessie and says she must accompany him. Sir Horatio refuses to pay Jack for taking part in his housing estate scheme. S3 E3: My Bonnie Lass, Goodbye

Episode 4A Ticket to Care for the Wounded

There is much speculation as to why Jack is taking so long in Scarborough for the divorce from Dolly. Matt finds out Sir Horatio is dealing with the Germans. S3 E4: A Ticket To Care For The Wounded

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

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

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